Great Britain 1840 2d blue Plate 1, SG5 Maldive Islands stamps 2nd January Castro to Natty

2nd January Castro to Natty

Accompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (1993)

We believe the photo is a print of a Cecil Beaton original

Bergman and Rosselini’s affair and subsequent marriage was the tabloid scandal of the day

Great Britain 1840 2d blue Plate 1, SG5 Maldive Islands stamps 2nd January Castro to NattyGreat Britain 1840 2d blue Plate 1, SG5. A superb used close to good four margin example lettered 'RI', neatly cancelled by a complete strike of the distinctive Manchester "Fishtail" Maltese Cross in black. A stunning example of this rare and attractive postal cancellation. GB Specialised Catalogue No: DS5vi. Because the 2d blue was issued contemporary with the 1d black, it shares the distinction of being one of the world's first two postage stamps.