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A unique and magnificent series of the utmost importance
A fresh unused pair without gum
light trace of creasing
The invitation is addressed to Thomas Powys
especially so in such fine quality
Great Britain 1840 1d Rainbow colour trial (State 2), SGDP20a Ascension Island stamps A unique and magnificent seriesGreat Britain 1840 1d Rainbow colour trial (State 2), SG DP20a. A very fine unused bottom marginal example printed in lilac pink on white wove paper dipped in prussiate of potash. It has long been believed that the voiding of the corner letters in these Rainbow colour trials was achieved by filling the grooves of the printing plate with wax. Recent research has brought this view into doubt as it is considered to be highly unlikely that the wax would