NAURU 1916-23 2d orange variety, SG4b var Malaysia and Malaysian States stamps Accompanied with a British Philatelic

Accompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (1989)

and not handled by us before

squared circle trial cancellation for FE

Very fine used example sent from Guernsey to Kensington

and exceedingly rare in this quality

NAURU 1916-23 2d orange variety, SG4b var Malaysia and Malaysian States stamps Accompanied with a British PhilatelicNauru 1916 23 2d orange, type 1 overprint, DOUBLE OVERPRINT ONE ALBINO (with the albino impression 1mm to right of the inked overprint) and exceptionally showing variety 'Short left stroke to N' (R1 8), from 'H16' printing, SG4b var. A very fine mint example with original gum and lovely fresh colour. A very rare stamp being one of only two recorded with this combination of varieties. Provenance: Ex Keith Buckingham (Grosvenor 28 2 2006, lot 821,