New Zealand 1899-1903 2s blue-green, SG269 Basutoland stamps and two vertical creases (mainly

and two vertical creases (mainly between impressions)

A stunning piece and a particularly attractive example of this famous stamp issue in this colour shade

lower right corner block of 4 from pane 'B' showing '72 8' cylinder numbers and corner stamp inscribed in Afrikaans

But on June 9 he learned the information was incorrect

An area of particular interest to collectors is the high value Official stamps issued for the sole use of essentially autonomous Government departments

New Zealand 1899-1903 2s blue-green, SG269 Basutoland stamps and two vertical creases (mainlyNew Zealand 1899 1903 2s blue green, no watermark, perforations 11, left marginal block of 4 from R5 6 1 2, showing minor plate flaws, SG269. A brilliant quality unmounted mint marginal block with full original gum (hinge mark in margin only). Typical perforations and centring, and left pair with slight wrinkles, still a lovely piece. Rare in this quality. Provenance: Ex Michael Burberry, the recognised authority on varieties of the New Zealand