CYPRUS 1880 1d red, plate 181, SG2 Cook Islands stamps which the author adds to

which the author adds to signed copies of her books to authenticate them

This stamp is much scarcer in used condition than mint

Very fine unmounted with full original gum block of four lettered FK-GL

"Year of the Monkey" 8f vermilion

The SG catalogue price for single stamps is £260

CYPRUS 1880 1d red, plate 181, SG2 Cook Islands stamps which the author adds toCyprus 1880 1d red, plate 181, lettered 'PA', SG2. A fine quality mint example with part original gum. Typical centring, with minor wrinkling and traces of gum toning, but good colour and a clear CYPRUS overprint. A well above average quality example for this issue. A very scarce printing plate and rarely seen in such fine condition. Plate 181 was among the later Penny Red plates and saw comparatively limited use for colonial overprints. These stamps