Malaya - Selangor 1935-41 8c scarlet on thin striated paper, SG75var

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Malaya - Selangor 1935-41 8c scarlet on thin striated paper, SG75varMalaya Selangor 1935 41 8c scarlet on thin striated paper, prepared for use but not issued in this colour, SG75var. A brilliant quality unmounted mint example with full original gum. Supplies of this unissued 8c scarlet stamp on thin striated paper were diverted to Australia in 1941. The few examples which were circulated result from unintended leakages of this supply. The stamp features the Mosque at Palace, Klang which is Selangor's Royal Mosque. A

Great Britain 1878 1 ½ Die proof for lighter and more fugitive colours

with full perforations and strong visual symmetry across the block

a shield for England and a shield for Scotland

A very rare high value stamp particularly so in such fine condition

imperforate on unwatermarked wove

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