Great Britain 1934 2s6d-10s "Seahorses" (Re-engraved), SG450/2var.
A superb unmounted mint, with full original gum, set of three in blocks of four, one rounded corner on the 5s block, overprinted “CANCELLED” type 33.
A wonderful exhibition piece of the highest rarity containing four of the six possible sets available.
Each block is accompanied with a 2005 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity.
The intricacy of the design of the Seahorse stamp issue is the credit of the renowned Australian sculptor, Bertram Mackennal. The most famous stamp collector at the time (King George V) personally approved the designs.
They are beautifully engraved, being produced by the intaglio recess printing method. This meant they were of higher quality than most stamps before and after. You can really feel the engraved lines indented into the paper.
Four contractors were used to print over 100 million of the Seahorse stamps (Waterlow & Layton, De La Rue, Bradbury Wilkinson and Waterlow & Sons).
GB Specialised Catalogue Nos: N73(1)t, N74t, and N75t.
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