A very pretty registered transatlantic cover and interesting combination piece of postal history
The Penny Black was the world’s first adhesive postage stamp and marked the beginning of a communications revolution that changed the world
with only six examples of each possible and a low survival rate
His fame meant that he was able to champion the development of commercial aviation and Air Mail services in the United States
Northern Nigeria 1900 2s6d green and ultramarine
SOUTH AFRICA 1930-47 2s6d blue and brown Official, variety, SGO19b New Zealand stamps A very pretty registered transatlanticSouth Africa 1930 47 2s6d blue and brown 'Ox wagon Inspanned' Official, rotogravure 'SUIDAFRIKA' one word, overprint type O2, horizontal pair, right (Afrikaans) stamp showing variety 'Diaeresis over second 'E' of 'OFFISIEEL' (R6 2), SGO19b. Most interestingly, the left (English) stamp (R6 1) also shows short 'OFFICIAL' as listed in the South Africa Union Handbook, No V1. A brilliant quality mint pair with original gum. A rare printing variety and of