Great Britain 2004 68p 150th Anniversary of the Crimean War error, SG2493a Saint Lucia stamps he was told the French

he was told the French and Spanish had combined fleets at Cadiz

showing SIGNIFICANT (4MM) DOWNWARD SHIFT OF BRIGHT LILAC causing white inscriptions at top

King George III reigned for just under 60 years between 1760 to 1820

A very rare positional piece

Seven further used examples of stamps issued during the same occupation

Great Britain 2004 68p 150th Anniversary of the Crimean War error, SG2493a Saint Lucia stamps he was told the FrenchGreat Britain 2004 68p 150th Anniversary of the Crimean War error, SG2493a. A very fine unmounted mint, with full original gum, imperforate corner marginal traffic light block of four. Scarce and most desirable in this positional form. Pierron records only 12 mint pairs in existence. Accompanied with a David Brandon certificate of authenticity (2006). ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE > SELL ONE OF THESE >