Antigua 1890 1d rose cancelled "A12" of St Christopher Iraq stamps both neatly cancelled by black

both neatly cancelled by black Maltese Cross

Somaliland Protectorate 1903 6a olive-bistre

barely detracting from overall quality

Designed by Richard J

One of only four such positional blocks recorded

Antigua 1890 1d rose cancelled "A12" of St Christopher Iraq stamps both neatly cancelled by blackAntigua 1890 1d rose (1884 87 issue). A fine used example with light large part "A12" of St Christopher cancellation. Provisional usage of Antigua 1d (mostly in the normal carmine red shade) occurred between January and March 1890, during a stamp shortage. A scarce item not reflected in its current catalogue value. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is 130+. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email