Solomon Islands 1907 6d chocolate large canoe imperforate pair, SG6a

Solomon Islands 1907 6d chocolate large canoe imperforate pair, SG6aBritish Solomon Islands 1907 6d chocolate 'large canoe', vertical pair, error imperforate between, SG6a. A fine mind pair with large part original gum and with very fresh colour. Plated as R3 4 2 on the sheet with diagnostic flaws. Minor gum soaking on top perforations, still fine for this major rarity. A major rarity from the British Solomon Islands being a vertical pair with the error of having no perforations between the stamps. The stamps issued

demonstrating how sought after these paintings are

Original Score

inscribed TOBAGO at the top and ONE POUND at the base

he entered the studio of Gleyre where he formed lasting friendships with Monet

Satirical illustration from EH Shepard for 1936 edition of Punch magazine

and the artist freely communicated the joy he took in them

There are very few men in this world that care anything for their wives

tiny mark on face

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910)

His chief collecting rival was the British Library - a testament to the value of his collection

owning some of the world's largest diamonds

with some light staining to the top and lower borders