Great Britain 1854 Red brown Plate 179, SG17 Bushire stamps A very fine unused original

A very fine unused original gum top marginal imperforate imprimatur lettered AK showing plate number

"For dear Miss Shaw - with love from us all - and the deepest appreciation as always"

Authentic strand of hair from British actor Ben Whishaw

he had recently married Martha and moved with her to Mount Vernon near Alexandria

The UNIQUE MINT pair accompanied by 2008 British Philatelic Association certificate of authenticity

Great Britain 1854 Red brown Plate 179, SG17 Bushire stamps A very fine unused originalGreat Britain 1854 Red brown Plate 179, SG17. First official perforated issue. Superb unused original gum right hand marginal block of 24 lettered BG EL showing small part marginal inscription. Couple of clipped perforations at the bottom of EL, nevertheless a magnificent block of the highest quality, very rarely seen so fine. ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE > SELL ONE OF THESE >