Gambia 1880-81 6d blue, SG18A Military Henry VIII is recognised globally

Henry VIII is recognised globally due to his role in the historically important changes to religion and his somewhat unorthodox approach to marriage

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Yuri Gagarin (1934 - 1968) was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human being in outer space in April 1961

Gambia 1880-81 6d blue, SG18A Military Henry VIII is recognised globallyGambia 1880 81 6d blue, watermark CC (sideways), SG18A. A fine used example with large part red "GAMBIA PAID" circular date stamp. The first stamps issued for the West African colony of Gambia are noted for their simple but effective design. They were printed from 1869 by the London printers, De La Rue & Co. The coloured background was typographed first, showing the name Gambia in white letters at the top and the value in words in a matching panel at