China 1949 Szechwan Province set of 8 to $5,000 vermilion and green, SG1270/77 King Edward VII stamps Great Britain 1882 £5 Orange

Great Britain 1882 £5 Orange Specimen (Blued paper)

and with wonderful freshness and vibrant colour

French actor Yves Montand and his wife Simone Signoret

Great Britain 1889 10d "Jubilee" essay

An extremely scarce and curious variety

China 1949 Szechwan Province set of 8 to $5,000 vermilion and green, SG1270/77 King Edward VII stamps Great Britain 1882 £5 OrangeChina 1949 (July) Szechwan Province "Unit" surcharges, registration fee set of 8 to $5,000 vermillion and green, SG1270 77. A fine mint set despite a few light tones, which barely detract from overall attractive quality for this set. A scarce set, particularly in this fine condition. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 1,000.