BATUM BRIT OCC 1920 50r on 3k carmine-red, SG39 China stamps lower marginal block of 4

lower marginal block of 4

He approached several fighters for his comeback bout

Napoleon decided to convert the republic into a kingdom

Very fine and fresh unused original set of two in 'C13' control blocks of six (½ d Perf and 1d Imperf)

overprint 'SPECIMEN' (type D12)

BATUM BRIT OCC 1920 50r on 3k carmine-red, SG39 China stamps lower marginal block of 4Batum British Occupation 1920 (30 Jan) 50r on 3k carmine red, type 6 surcharge, imperforate, SG39. A very fine mint example with large margins and fresh original gum. Minor gum creasing as often seen for this issue, but very fine appearance. A scarce surcharged stamp as only 359 were originally issued. Accompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (2016). Stanley Gibbons Catalogue Value: 550. Batumi (formerly