Great Britain 1841 1d red brown Plate 12 imprimaturs, SG8var Transjordan stamps while Tibbets has written “Enola

while Tibbets has written “Enola Gay” above his signature

Oliver Cromwell has signed superbly and boldly “Oliver P”

As a consequence

horizontal pair showing variety 'Torn flag' on right stamp (R4/6)

of which only one other unused example (ex

Great Britain 1841 1d red brown Plate 12 imprimaturs, SG8var Transjordan stamps while Tibbets has written “EnolaGREAT BRITAIN 1841 1d Red Brown Plate 12 imprimaturs, SG8var An outstanding unused imperforate imprimatur horizontal pair from the bottom right hand corner of the sheet, lettered 'TKTL'. This exceptional example includes part of the sheet inscription and the plate number 12, which adds significantly to both its rarity and appeal. The pair has been expertly re joined, and the margins are full and well balanced, with clear impressions and strong colour.