Mauritius 1847 POST OFFICE 1d and 2d in Orange-Red SG1 and SG2 Reprinted from the original plate

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Mauritius

1847 "POST OFFICE" 1d and 2d in Orange-Red

Reprint from the original plate which was rediscovered in 1912

On thick yellowish wove paper (122x112 mm) showing complete die-sinking

With the two values se-tenant (2d value on left), and small "REPRINT" handstamps on reverse.

Lovely items which are seldom available.

The essential front piece to any Mauritius collection.

Original Copper Plate for illustration purposes only

Type Pair
Stamp Era Queen Victoria (1840-1901)
Condition MNH = Mint Never Hinged
Grade VF = Very Fine
Year of Issue 1847

Out of stock