CEYLON 1885 1r 12 on 2r 50 dull rose, SG193 july update "To our trusty and welbeloued

"To our trusty and welbeloued knight and counsaillour sir Robert Litton

This series of essays are presently unlisted but are to be included in the next GB Specialised Volume 2 Catalogue

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CEYLON 1885 1r 12 on 2r 50 dull rose, SG193 july update "To our trusty and welbelouedCeylon 1885 1r 12 on 2r 50 dull rose, type 27 De La Rue surcharge, perforations 14, block of 4, SG193. A brilliant quality mint block of four with large part original gum. Odd trivial wrinkles and some slightly trimmed perforations do not detract from what is a handsome piece. A very scarce block with a total print run for the entire issue of only 6,500. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 240+. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via