but does not detract from very fresh appearance
left stamp showing variety Hyphen between 'nc'
but the universal colours were adopted for the ½d (green)
Niue became a British Protectorate on 20 April 1900 and was transferred to New Zealand control on 11 June 1901
Most surviving examples were used locally
North Borneo 1902-12 18c and 24c Postage Dues errors, SGD48a, D49b Cook Islands stamps but does not detract fromNorth Borneo 1902 12 "BRITISH PROTECTORATE" 18c black and green and 24c blue and lake Postage Dues, each with error type D1 overprint DOUBLE, lightly cancelled to order with part oval of bars, SGD48a, D49a. Despite small faults (respectively short perforations and a thin spot), still a good quality used pair of three scarce Postage Dues errors from North Borneo. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 195. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998,