Great Britain 1920 5s rose red (23mm high, Royal cypher paper trials), SG416var Mauritius stamps the first printing of the

the first printing of the ½d was in yellow

'spaced 1 1/2mm'

The stamp shows some characteristic traces of rubbing and frame off-setting but

left marginal block of 4

with the final issued stamp appearing in olive colour

Great Britain 1920 5s rose red (23mm high, Royal cypher paper trials), SG416var Mauritius stamps the first printing of theGreat Britain 1920 5s rose red "Seahorses" (23mm high, Royal cypher paper trials), SG416var. A very fine unmounted mint example with full original gum. A scarce paper trial clearly showing positional dot in upper margin, overprinted CANCELLED" type 24. See GB Specialised catalogue Vol 2: pg 205. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com