PAKISTAN 1951-56 'Fourth Anniversary of Independence set of five proofs, SG55/62

PAKISTAN 1951-56 'Fourth Anniversary of Independence set of five proofs, SG55/62Pakistan 1951 56 'Fourth Anniversary of Independence' 2a carmine, 3a purple, 6a brown orange, 8a sepia, 12a slate, five values, each in an IMPERFORATE horizontal pair, SG55 62. A very fine set of unmounted mint pairs with full original gum and unique in this form. The 3a, 4a and 10a values are not known to exist in this form. A most attractive set featuring fantastic intricate designs including Pottery, stylised Aeroplane and Hourglass, Saracenic Leaf

It is extremely difficult to find better quality examples than this one

A fine mint block of eight with part to large part original gum

Included in the sale price is a colour photograph of Pete Doherty measuring 11¾" x 8¼" signed by the man himself

A collection of eating utensils

L Mercus Phillipin AR Denarius 57bc

and following his death in 1965 he was granted a state funeral by Queen Elizabeth II to mark his service to the nation

Sir Gary Sobers

Nigeria 1936 £1 black and orange

vertical interpane pair showing die I (upper stamp

It is mounted and framed with a presentation inscription from Jackie Kennedy which is dated December 25

This was a period of stamp experimentation providing collectors with a range of design changes

A very fine unmounted mint full original gum right hand marginal example showing red (left & right players shirts omitted) offered with normal for comparison