Ceylon 1867-70 8d lake-brown, SG68b Solomon Islands stamps slight wear to edges

slight wear to edges

This very attractive series of definitive stamps feature a contemporary portrait of Queen Victoria and maple leafs in each of the corners

unmounted mint examples in perfect condition are not common

Rose Marie

Great Britain 1865 6d Deep lilac plate proof Plate 6

Ceylon 1867-70 8d lake-brown, SG68b Solomon Islands stamps slight wear to edgesCeylon 1867 70 8d lake brown, watermark CC type 6, SG68b. A well centred block of 4 with lovely colour and large part original gum, (lower pair unmounted). Minor gum creasing and upper right stamp with slightly trimmed perforations, but a beautiful and rare block, with most surviving 8d multiples being from the 1863 66 issue (SG 56). A wonderful example of the rare colour variety, which is particularly special in this condition as a block of four.