NEVIS 1862 1d imperforate proof in carmine-lake, SG1 Bahrain stamps Malaya - Johore 1949-55 set

Malaya - Johore 1949-55 set of 21 to $5

Very fine and fresh unmounted mint example with full original gum

Trace of perforation toning

Minor splits along the edge

Another example made $889

NEVIS 1862 1d imperforate proof in carmine-lake, SG1 Bahrain stamps Malaya - Johore 1949-55 setNevis 1862 1d imperforate proof in carmine lake on thin wove, SG1. A rejoined horizontal pair (positions 2 3 on the sheet), respectively with large and clear to large margins, with large part strike of the dramatic '(SP)ECIMEN (NISSEN &) PARKER. LONDON' HANDSTAMP in blue, for use as printer's samples. A very rare and important proof of the very first postage stamp issue from Nevis. A classic Victorian stamp design depicting the seal of the colony and