Hong Kong 1863-71 96c brownish grey, SG19 Ionian Islands stamps Plates 4 & 5 were

Plates 4 & 5 were registered on Anchor Watermark paper though put to press on the Orb Watermark paper

inscription & rose

A fine mint block of this beautiful stamp with large part original gum (six of the stamps are unmounted)

Shows an additional error of watermark

Hong Kong 1863-71 96c brownish grey, SG19 Ionian Islands stamps Plates 4 & 5 wereHong Kong 1863 71 96c brownish grey, watermark CC, SG19. A brilliant mint example with large part original gum. Minor gum wrinkles mentioned for accuracy only and lovely condition for this key stamp. The 96c was the highest denomination in the first stamps issued by Hong Kong and are particularly scarce due to low need and small print quantities. Few survive in such fine mint condition today. The first postage stamps of Hong Kong were issued on 8