SOUTHERN RHODESIA 1937 6d printer's sample in sepia, SG44

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SOUTHERN RHODESIA 1937 6d printer's sample in sepia, SG44Southern Rhodesia 1937 6d printer's sample in sepia, perforations 12, with 'WATERLOW & SONS LTD SPECIMEN' overprint (type WS 1) and small punched security hole, SG44. A fresh printer's sample of this fine King George VI stamp with original gum. Tiny adhesion, which does not detract as it is very scarce. The design is based on a photo by Bertram Park and was engraved by J A C Harrison of Waterlow after adding the Admiral's uniform. Waterlow & Sons

Sir Colin Cowdry and Sir Richard Hadlee

Value in last SG Specialised Catalogue (December 2011) is £5

(the lower stamp being unmounted mint)

Bermuda 1984 Postal service 40c

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £900+

The photograph is signed in black ink

One boot features considerable damage to the sole - see images

The centres of the stamps were embossed one at a time

A beautiful stamp issue of stunning design

Following the death of Stalin in 1952

An intriguing curio linking several grand European royal families

On creator Barry Appleby’s death in 1996