Great Britain 1873 9d die proof (Type B), SG110var Nigeria stamps comprising two vertical pairs showing

comprising two vertical pairs showing dies I and II se-tenant

A rare piece signed by one of the most important and influential musical performers of the 20th century

lettered 'JA'

Well centred examples are referred to as worth double this amount making this an attractively priced set

Lovejoy and Dickens were occasional correspondents

Great Britain 1873 9d die proof (Type B), SG110var Nigeria stamps comprising two vertical pairs showingGreat Britain 1873 9d Die Proof (Type B), SG110var Deep Brown on Glazed Card A superb and very rare printer's die proof of the proposed 1873 9d issue, printed in deep brown on white glazed card (92 x 60mm). This is Type B, showing Queen Victoria in profile within a decorative frame, without corner letters. The reverse is hand inscribed Deep Brown and numbered 6, as part of a small trial series produced by the printers, De La Rue for an intended issue