British Guiana 1850-51 12c black and indigo "Cottonreel", SG6

British Guiana 1850-51 12c black and indigo "Cottonreel", SG6British Guiana 1850 51 12c black and indigo "Cotton Reel", type 'C' with thin frame, SG6. Indistinct MS initials, cut square with clear margins except frameline barely touched by "GU" of "GUIANA", neatly cancelled by large part "BERBICE" circular date stamp dated "DEC 6 1851", SG6. Typical paper blemishes characteristic of the coarse "sugar" paper (tiny pinholes and insignificant traces of thinning) but much above average for this classic rarity,

Baron de Worms Etc

The superb ‘vertical’ and ‘horizontal’ ”pairs” together with the unique cover

The total value of the signatures is far more than our asking price of £1

scarce used and choice quality

This set of three one-inch strands of John Adams' hair is presented on a display card inside a 7" x 7" frame

ordinary paper

The fact the document discusses money – and lots of it – is an attractive point for the collector

and served as second-in-command during Operation Chastise

on the inside cover page

Each stamp is neatly cancelled by a 1917 Edgeware Rd

ending with his death in 1910

For Sale: £125