COOK ISLANDS - Aitutaki 1916-17 1s vermillion, SG14a/ab/d British Antarctic Territory stamps clear signature from Henry VIII

clear signature from Henry VIII - one of England's most iconic monarchs

Imprimatur" handstamp on reverse

which was the major trade at that time for the British Empire

The whole printing of this stamp

Pieces signed three times are almost unheard of

COOK ISLANDS - Aitutaki 1916-17 1s vermillion, SG14a/ab/d British Antarctic Territory stamps clear signature from Henry VIIICook Islands Aitutaki 1916 17 King George V 1s vermilion, type 8 surcharge, perforations 14x14, right marginal horizontal strip of 4 from R8 9 12, showing the three different 'No dot on i' varieties on R8 9 (SG 14ab), R8 11 (SG 14ad) and R8 12 (SG 14ac) se tenant with a normal (R8 10), SG14a ab d. Fresh mint quality with original gum, (R8 12 unmounted). Natural paper wrinkle affecting R8 11, but very fine appearance and a rare and fascinating item.