Full lock of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson's Hair Scotland stamps Swaziland 1968 Independence 2½c black

Swaziland 1968 Independence 2½c black and vermilion

Henry (1878-1922)

but the method of number stamps has been changed many times

Attractive and fresh block of 9

25th January Natty to Castro

Full lock of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson's Hair Scotland stamps Swaziland 1968 Independence 2½c blackGenerous lock of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson's hair, housed in a beautiful antique carved agate box dated circa 1800 1810. Tantalising link to a national hero's death. The circular agate box decorated with a gold band measures 4. 5cm (1. 75 inches) in diameter. A fragmentary enamel plaque attached to the lid of the box reads "N. 05". The antique box is believed to date circa 1800 1810. This hair closely conforms to the other known examples of Nelson's