"The Black Dozen" - Great Britain 1840 Penny Black mint block of 12 - SG2 Aden stamps and he shared this passion

and he shared this passion for literature with Ann throughout their 40-year marriage

The model is shown wearing a red top

Churchill onboard the cruiser Exeter Feb 1940 8x6”

led by Sergeant Bill Divall

Diana finishes simply with her autograph in blue ink alongside

"The Black Dozen" - Great Britain 1840 Penny Black mint block of 12 - SG2 Aden stamps and he shared this passionOne of the crown jewels of Great Britain philately the largest known multiple from Plate 3 in private hands. Plate 3 is recognised as the printing plate which produced the finest impressions of the penny black. Great Britain 1840 1d black, plate 3, SG2 mint block of 12 known as The Black Dozen. This mint block of 12 Penny Black stamps is the largest known multiple from Plate 3 in private hands. Provenance from the esteemed Chartwell Collection.