Great Britain 1871 2d Ormond Hill die proof, SGDP46a Gilbert & Ellice Islands stamps (Sittin' On) The Dock of

(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay

"My Father had either lost his own snuff box on going ashore or in some shop in Palermo and upon mentioning the circumstances at Lady Hamilton’s table where Lord Nelson was one of the party his Lordship handed over to him this identical box and desired him to keep it until he could get a better one

Rarely seen

All other stamps in the set in fine unused condition without gum

Light bends and folded perfs but still very attractive

Great Britain 1871 2d Ormond Hill die proof, SGDP46a Gilbert & Ellice Islands stamps (Sittin' On) The Dock ofJewel of a prize winning collection Great Britain 1871 2d Ormond Hill die proof, SGDP46a. Very fine example printed in deep blue on thin white wove paper on card (60x60mm) with uninked "NEW DIE" and "1" reversed at top. A very rare and fine piece. GB Specialised Catalogue No: DP46a. Provenance: Ex. Grand Prix winning collection of Hassan Shaida. Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com