Great Britain 1973 9p British Explorers error, SG927a Ireland stamps It was not unusual for

It was not unusual for delivery to fail because the recipient could not afford to pay

sent from Coventry to Hinkley and cancelled contrary to regulations at upper right by a very fine strike of the distinctive Coventry Maltese Cross

These were released into circulation before the error was discovered

Signed across the upper right portion of the photo in silver ink pen: "Best wishes

Great Britain 1973 9p British Explorers error, SG927a Ireland stamps It was not unusual forGreat Britain 1973 9p British Explorers (Charles Sturt 1795 1869), SG927a. A very fine unmounted mint example with full original gum. Error of Gold colour (Queen's head) omitted. Offered with a normal example for comparison. A scarce QEII error. Pierron records only 100 mint examples. ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE > SELL ONE OF THESE >