"The Black Dozen" - Great Britain 1840 Penny Black mint block of 12 - SG2 Aden stamps and he shared this passion

and he shared this passion for literature with Ann throughout their 40-year marriage

Tyrrell-Martin had a colourful polo career: he captained the English polo team against America for the Westchester Cup at Hurlingham

The model is shown wearing a red top

triggering an anguished outcry from his young female fans

"The Black Dozen" - Great Britain 1840 Penny Black mint block of 12 - SG2 Aden stamps and he shared this passionOne of the crown jewels of Great Britain philately the largest known multiple from Plate 3 in private hands. Plate 3 is recognised as the printing plate which produced the finest impressions of the penny black. Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 3, SG2 mint block of 12 known as The Black Dozen. This mint block of 12 Penny Black stamps is the largest known multiple from Plate 3 in private hands. Provenance from the esteemed Chartwell Collection.