ST HELENA 1934 Centenary 5s black and chocolate, SG122

ST HELENA 1934 Centenary 5s black and chocolate, SG122St Helena 1934 Centenary 5s black and chocolate, SG122. A fresh mint example with large part original gum (typical minor gum wrinkling not detracting from overall desirable quality). This stamp comes from St. Helena's first commemorative set issued in 1934. This was a set of 10 values up to 10 shillings commemorating the centenary of British colonisation (1834 1934). The issue has since become recognised as one of the most attractive and well designed

At one time the possession of mint Official stamps was even deemed a criminal offence

'JUL 8 1929' receiving handstamp on reverse

and Maria I was proclaimed the Queen of the United Kingdom of Portugal

rare so fine

perforations 10 x 13

in spite of his lifelong commitment to pacifism

three mounted on thin card

A rare set as only 400 sets were originally distributed

Issue commemorated the 10th UPU Congress in Cairo

The proceeds of the 'Health' value of health stamps were donated to the Children's Health Camps movement

This London 2012 Olympic torch with glass encasement is one of two produced especially for the speedboat segment of the spectacular opening ceremony (one was a reserve)

This is a 1978 DC comic book "Superman Vs Muhammad Ali