CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853 1d brick red, FU. SG 1a. Cat.£375.

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CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853 1d brick red imperf, FU. SG 1a. Cat.£375. 3 good to very large margins. Superb deep colour, deeper than a plae brick red. SUPERB STAMP. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFOREBIDDING PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM UNABLE TO POST ORDERS ON WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS, SO PLEASE BEAR THIS IN MIND WHEN PLACING BIDS. (I HAVE ONLY SHOWN A SCAN OF THE FRONT OF THIS ITEM, IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A SCAN OF THE REVERSE PLEASE LET ME KNOW & I WILL SEND YOU ONE). IF YOU ARE BIDDING ON SEVERAL ITEMS PLEASE WAIT FOR A COMBINED INVOICE BEFORE SENDING PAYMENT. Postage for Europe is £1.80 (for weight up to 40g, over 40g extra depending on weight) (£2.40 outside Europe), please wait for an invoice before paying, so that the p & p costs can be adjusted. Unfortuately p & p charges have increased slightly as the Royal mail have increased their prices as from the 30 April 2012. All p & p, costs are outlined in the postage section further down. Please note that all items are securely packaged in stock cards plus cellophane packets & posted in hard backed manila envelopes for secure delivery. All stamps are described as accurately as possible, any problems on receipt please contact before leaving feedback, most problems can be resolved amicably – should you need to contact me please do so on the following number (0) or by email, either via ebay or – PLEASE READ DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY Perforations, centrings & postmarks are as the scans; Used stamps may have hinge remainders (If you wish to know if the stamp has a hinge remainder please ask) UM/MNH are as issued by the post office, any gum blemishes will be described in the text. Hinged stamps are graded according to the following: SM (superb mint, barely a hinge mark to be seen), VFM (very fine mint with light hinge mark), FM (fine mint hinge remainder but not heavy), VGM (very good mint, heavier hinge remainder), GM (good mint, hinge remainder may be large but not too heavy ); superb mint being the lightest with barely a hinge remainder to be seen, with varying degrees of hinge remainders, down to GM which has a heavier/larger hinge remainder but all with original gum; any gum faults i.e. toning, gum creasing, thins etc. will be mentioned in the text. If the hinge remainder is heavy or large I will describe it as mint & will mention any gum faults. All items are described honestly& as accurately as possible, with all faults noted, however if you are not happy when you receive your item please contact us by email or telephone before posting feedback, any problems can always be resolved.Full refunds will be given, if requested, as long as the item/s is returned within 7 days of receipt (14 days for overseas customers). & I will send a scan of the reverse if requested. All items are sent by ordinary first class postage, with a certificate of posting (airmail for overseas customers), unless requested otherwise: If you would like insurance cover please advise before sending payment and this will be added to the invoice. Postage costs are outlined below: A large proportion of the p & p costs are taken up by the secure packaging used, which includes hard backed manila envelopes, this insures that the items posted are securely protected & will arrive in excellent condition & not damaged Postage costs for U.K. buyers (includes packaging) Standard 1st class postage £1.24 (a certificate of posting will be obtained as proof of posting). If Special Delivery or Recorded Delivery is required the additional costs are as follows; Special Delivery -£6.25 :Recorded Delivery - £2.00 . (both of these include packaging costs) Overseas rates (includes packaging) ( these rates are for minimum weight of 40g or less, over 40g will be charged according to weight) Standard airmail postage £2.40 ( £1.80 for Europe) (a certificate... read more

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