South Africa Natal 1887-89 2d olive-green SPECIMEN, SG106s Books Alice devoted much of her

Alice devoted much of her attention to working in field hospitals

Accompanied with a 2008 British Philatelic Association Certificate of Authenticity

separate stamps were needed for the Morocco Agencies

Very fine unused original gum perfectly centred bottom right hand marginal block of four (three stamps unmounted original gum) of this rare watermark variety which is also dramatically misplaced and bisected between the stamps

A scarce and curious variety

South Africa Natal 1887-89 2d olive-green SPECIMEN, SG106s Books Alice devoted much of herSouth Africa Natal 1887 89 2d olive green, die I, overprint 'SPECIMEN', SG106s. A brilliant mint example with large part original gum and with lovely colour. A few slightly shortish perforations, which do not detract from overall quality. A scarce specimen stamp in such fine condition. "SPECIMEN" examples were used solely by postal administrations for reference purposes to help spot any attempted forgeries. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is 100.