The 1933 stamp issue marked the Centenary of the Abolition of Slavery and of the death of William Wilberforce
Somaliland Protectorate 1903 King Edward VII 2a violet
Very rare as only 10 sets were released
with the declaration recording his purchase of shorts and t-shirts while in Bermuda
and changed the world forever
Ceylon Victoria proof silver (rather than copper) Five cents, 1891 King Edward VII stamps The 1933 stamp issue markedCeylon Victoria proof silver (rather than copper) Five cents, 1891. Victoria, 1839 1901. Silver Five Cents, Proof, Off metal strike 1891 Obv. Bust left, Greek key design border, VICTORIA QUEEN. Rev. Date Palm, CEYLON FIVE CENTS 1891 Ceylonese legend either side of tree. Uncirculated, possibly lightly cleaned in antiquity but now toned to an attractive grey silver colour. 34. 5mm. 0. 01881kg Ref: KM 93a. Very rare coin splendid silver proof example of