NAURU 1916-23 4d slate-green variety, SG8b

NAURU 1916-23 4d slate-green variety, SG8b225. 00 Nauru 1916 23 4d slate green, overprint double, one albino, left marginal example. The albino impression 1 mm below and to left of the inked overprint, and detectable from face, SG8b. A fine mint positional example with original gum. A rare printing variety as only one upper pane existed, from 'J17' printing. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 225. Nauru was occupied by Australian forces following the outbreak of World War I. During this time,

Post Office fresh example

Thomas" transit backstamps

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This is the first time we have experienced the privilege of handling one

particularly with the red overprint

cancelled by Maltese Cross in Blue

bold hand in black pen on white paper

These days much of his time is spent writing hits for other acts

but of very fresh appearance

under whom the Persians moved into Asia Minor

Bert Freed

Superb colour and gum