Great Britain 1902 5d dull purple and blue (O.W. Official) Specimen, SGO34s Gilbert & Ellice Islands stamps These were the first stamps

These were the first stamps issued by the Seychelles

The programme

Post Office fresh with full original gum

Thatcher's policies reduced inflation

hollow stop after "B"

Great Britain 1902 5d dull purple and blue (O.W. Official) Specimen, SGO34s Gilbert & Ellice Islands stamps These were the first stampsGreat Britain 1902 5d dull purple and blue (O. W. Official) Specimen, SGO34s. A superb unmounted mint, with full original gum, example overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 16. A rare government official stamp used exclusively for reference purposes in the finest possible condition. The "O. W. Official" overprints were issued to Office of Works. The higher value issues from 2d and above were issued in 1902 for registration fees and overseas mail. GB Specialised