Great Britain 1881 1d Colour trial (Die 2), SG172var Basutoland stamps horizontal strip of 4 with

horizontal strip of 4 with gutter and side margins

The penny red is widely considered in philatelic circles as the poor man’s penny black

and just as he was beginning to find fame

the stamps in the collection increased in value by 40%

Quite remarkable pristine unmounted mint very fine and fresh quality

Great Britain 1881 1d Colour trial (Die 2), SG172var Basutoland stamps horizontal strip of 4 withGreat Britain 1881 1d Colour trial (Die 2), SG172var. Very fine imperforate example printed on white gummed Crown watermarked paper in bluish green. Scarce. Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com