Great Britain 1884 2s6d deep lilac, SG179a Grenada stamps As part of preparations for

As part of preparations for this great event

An attractive stamp issued on September 24

All overprinted 'SPECIMEN'

Since stepping down in 2000

This stamp came from a sheet issued in Karachi in early 1898

Great Britain 1884 2s6d deep lilac, SG179a Grenada stamps As part of preparations forGreat Britain 1884 2s6d deep lilac (Blued paper from white paper period), SG179a. A very fine quality used example lettered DH neatly cancelled by Chester Grand circular date stamp for MY. 13. 1897. A scarce variety being printed on blued paper during the period when white paper was being used. A very fine example, rarely seen, with most examples being in poor condition. Accompanied with a 1988 Royal Philatelic Society (RPS) Certificate of