Great Britain 1883 5s die proof, SG176var Singapore stamps Watermark Large Crown type I)

Watermark Large Crown type I)

A very attractive contemporary stamp of Japan overprinted "NORTH BORNEO"

not approved and most of that stock was destroyed

Some gum disturbance confined to sheet margin from original mounting of sheet by the post office

Guaranteed authentic hair from Kevin Costner

Great Britain 1883 5s die proof, SG176var Singapore stamps Watermark Large Crown type I)Great Britain 1883 5s die proof, SG176var. A very fine and fresh example printed by De La Rue in black on white glazed card (92x60mm) endorsed "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "11 JUL 83". A scarce Queen Victoria printer's die proof. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 3,500.