Great Britain 1870 1½d rose red Plate 3, SG51 Rhodesia and Nyasaland stamps unusually showing oval framed “PF”

unusually showing oval framed “PF” (Paid to Frontier) rather than the more usual “PD” (Paid to Destination)

A Post Office fresh unmounted mint example with full original gum

This page of yellow paper measures 21

His post office was never recognised by the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

Henry signs a large and bold "Henry R" - short for Henry "Rex Omnibus"

Great Britain 1870 1½d rose red Plate 3, SG51 Rhodesia and Nyasaland stamps unusually showing oval framed “PF”Great Britain 1870 1d rose red Plate 3, SG51. A very fine and fresh unmounted mint example, with full original gum, lettered 'TL'. Very rare to find this stamp in unmounted mint condition. Originally, the new postage rate of 1d was proposed in 1860 and 1d stamps were printed in rosy mauve. The change was, however, not approved and most of that stock was destroyed. By 1870 the 1d stamp was required and was issued in rose red. Order online, by phone +44