China 1913 $10 black and green, SG286 Bechuanaland stamps BM raised on truncation for

BM raised on truncation for engraver Bertram Mackennal

It shows a beautiful photograph of Monroe in a black dress and white fur stole above a brief article about her appearance on the U

1a and 2d blue Plate

A very attractive example with four good to very large margins

Great Britain 1870 6d mauve

China 1913 $10 black and green, SG286 Bechuanaland stamps BM raised on truncation forChina 1913 (May) $10 black and green 'Entrance, Hall of Classics, Peking', London printing, SG286. A very fine and fresh mint example with large part original gum. Rarely ever seen in such splendid mint condition. These classic definitive stamps were initially printed in London and are rarer as the printing was then transferred to Peking from 1914 to 1919 where the designs were re engraved. The $10 stamp is the highest value and rarest of the issue.