Great Britain 1841 Postal Notice. SGPN3 South West Africa stamps overprint on India

overprint on India

Embossed British stamps are particularly interesting as they include three features that are unique to British philately – the method of die production

A scarce surcharge stamp with only 2

denoting royal (British) authority

Great Britain 1841 Postal Notice. SGPN3 South West Africa stamps overprint on IndiaGreat Britain 1841 Postal Notice. SGPN3. Very fine complete example bearing a 1d red brown PL10 and a top marginal 2d trial with blank corner letters (DP43) from the small trial plate of twelve, together with two 1d pink envelopes in different sizes overprinted with a large red "SPECIMEN" handstamp. An exceptional example without any of the usual tears and splits along the fold lines. Offered with the original entire from the General Post Office,