Great Britain 1902 £1 dull blue green (I.R. Official) printed by De La Rue, SGO27.
An exceptional quality unused, with original gum, example of this great departmental rarity. Wonderful rich colour with superb centring, perforations and gum.
An example of this stunning rarity for the connoisseur.
A major King Edward VII rarity.
Accompanied by a 2009 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of authenticity and a 1930 Royal Philatelic Society (RPS) Certificate of Authenticity.
The Inland Revenue Official stamps were used by revenue officials in the provinces, mail to and from Head Office passing without a stamp. The London office used these stamps only for foreign mail.
None of these Departmental overprints were supposed to be sold, or otherwise made available to the public in unused condition. The use of these stamps was discontinued in 1904 due to concerns about unauthorised distribution and abuse.
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