where he eventually passed away in 1915 at the age of 72
recognised that the surcharge did not adequately obliterate the original face value and they were replaced with a more effective surcharge
two years after Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee
memorabilia associated with Charles and Diana (and particularly items relating to the wedding) have become highly valuable
making him amongst the biggest recording artists in music history
NIGER COAST 1894 '½' on left half of 1d pale blue, SG58d Grenada stamps where he eventually passed awayNiger Coast 1894 (June) '' on left half of 1d pale blue, type 15 surcharge in red, Opobo bisect provisional, lower marginal, perforations compound 13 14x12 13, tied to piece by OPOBO RIVER circular date stamp, dated 'SP 19 94', SG58d. A fine used example despite some minor marks at foot. An attractive and unusual piece of early Nigerian postal history. There are no examples of these bisect stamps known in mint condition. A very rare stamp as only 120