NAURU 1916-23 4d slate-green variety, SG8b Kenya Uganda & Tanganyika A most attractive example of

A most attractive example of the world's first postage stamp

superbly cancelled by a Maltese Cross in Bright Red

The original 8 x 10 inch portrait at the top was taken during a photo shoot for a new line of Mickey Mouse toys in 1930

163 sheets

NAURU 1916-23 4d slate-green variety, SG8b Kenya Uganda & Tanganyika A most attractive example of225. 00 Nauru 1916 23 4d slate green, overprint double, one albino, left marginal example. The albino impression 1 mm below and to left of the inked overprint, and detectable from face, SG8b. A fine mint positional example with original gum. A rare printing variety as only one upper pane existed, from 'J17' printing. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 225. Nauru was occupied by Australian forces following the outbreak of World War I. During this time,