Australia New South Wales 1899 9d on 10d dull brown, SG309b Tristan da Cunha stamps for 22 years between 1721

for 22 years between 1721 and 1742 - making him the longest serving British Prime Minister to date

Lower right stamp with slight perforation faults

a more secure version was issued in 1992

followed by the British in December

Australia New South Wales 1899 9d on 10d dull brown, SG309b Tristan da Cunha stamps for 22 years between 1721Australia New South Wales 1899 (Oct) 9d on 10d dull brown, chalk surfaced paper, SURCHARGE ALBINO, SG309b. A fine mint example with part original gum and fresh colour. Gum soaked perforation at top barely detracts and much better quality than average. A scarce and interesting item, as the 10d value was not issued in this colour without surcharge. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is 275. ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE > SELL ONE OF THESE >