NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1991) Coconut palm*. Eel*. Young girl*. Boy*. Imperforate plate proof of minisheet Legend of the Origin of the Coconut Tree. Tells the story of the love between the eel and the maiden Heina that led to the first coconut tree. These proofs were produced from the printer's archives. Scott No 146, Yvert No BF12. Fascinating!
AVAILABLE AT $150
MARTINIQUE (1933) Palmiers*. Basse-Pointe*. Yvert Type M. Scott Type A19. Epreuve d'atelier, petit format 68mm x 56mm, en noir, sans valeur faciale, collée sur papier carton. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $150
ADEN (1956) Date palm cultivation*. Die proof in orange of 50c aerogramme stamp. Fold across top away from picture. Extremely rare to find an aerogramme die proof!
AVAILABLE AT $500
GAMBIA (1953) Palm wine tapping*. Die proof in violet on thin bluish paper of 6d aerogramme stamp. Similar to Scott No 159, Yvert No 152. First time I've ever seen a die proof for an aerogramme stamp!
AVAILABLE AT $500
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AVAILABLE AT $200