Great Britain 1863 4d bright red, Plate 4 imprimatur, SG81var Historical Henry VIII is also remembered

Henry VIII is also remembered as "one of the most charismatic rulers to sit on the throne of England"

and marginal imperfections

"the baldies" by local stamp collectors

A fine and fresh mint horizontal pair with large part original gum

Great Britain 1863 4d bright red, Plate 4 imprimatur, SG81var Historical Henry VIII is also rememberedGreat Britain 1863 4d bright red, Plate 4 (with hair lines) imprimatur, SG81var. A very fine unused, with original gum, top marginal imperforate imprimatur lettered 'AC', just touched at lower left. This imperforate imprimatur from the first approved printing sheet is very rare as there are only 22 possible examples, several of which are in institutional collections. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 3,500. Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998,