BAHAMAS 1912-19 5s pale dull purple and deep blue, SG88a Maldive Islands stamps were often leading members of

were often leading members of their respective livery companies and they were at the centre of a network of other tailors

and the epic poem The Hunting of the Snark (1876)

A scarce stamp in well above average condition

A most attractive fresh and fine mint example with large part original gum

type 3 (18mm) surcharge

BAHAMAS 1912-19 5s pale dull purple and deep blue, SG88a Maldive Islands stamps were often leading members ofBahamas 1912 19 5s pale dull purple and deep blue, watermark MCA, upper marginal horizontal strip of 4 from the junction of the panes in the later printing (two panes of 60) showing plate numbers '1' (left pane R1 6) and '2' (right pane R1 1) se tenant, SG88a. A fine mint positional piece with original gum. Folded to left of interpane margin causing some separation, which has been sensibly reinforced, but spectacular and very rare in this form. BUY