Great Britain 1860 1½d Rosy mauve Plate 1, SG53a Australia stamps An ink portrait of Charlie

An ink portrait of Charlie Chaplin signed by Chaplin himself

well designed set

showing the prominent pantograph variety 'Thin U in RUPEES'

watermark CC (upright)

a Brevet [promoting to a higher rank without a pay rise] to the same Brigade [2nd] by the Chief

Great Britain 1860 1½d Rosy mauve Plate 1, SG53a Australia stamps An ink portrait of CharlieGreat Britain 1860 1d Rosy mauve Plate 1, SG53a. Very fine and fresh unused original gum example lettered IE, lovely colour and a lovely example of this rare stamp that was prepared for use but never issued. A key Queen Victorian stamp rarity. Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com