North Borneo 1902-12 2c black and green Postage Dues variety, SGD50a Gilbert & Ellice Islands stamps being the right half of

being the right half of the second or third pane in the sheet of 256

Fine mint example with large part original gum and fresh colour

A scarce variety yet with a relatively low catalogue value

A rare and reasonably priced QEII stamp error of colour

North Borneo 1902-12 2c black and green Postage Dues variety, SGD50a Gilbert & Ellice Islands stamps being the right half ofNorth Borneo 1902 12 "BRITISH PROTECTORATE" 2c black and green Postage Due, type D1 overprint at top of stamp, perforations 14 15, block of 10 (5x2), plated as R9 10 1 5 and showing diagnostic "Nick at top of O" on position 82 (R9 2) from a re arranged 10x10 setting, SGD50a. A fine and fresh block of ten unused. An interesting proving multiple of this attractive pictorial design featuring the native Cervus deer. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 800+.