SAINT HELENA 1970 (VARIETY) 4D DICKENS CENTENARY PLATE BLOCK WITH YELLOW DOUBLE
4d Charles Dickens Death Centenary plate 1A–1A–1A–1A block x 4, chalk-surfaced paper, PVA gum, with yellow printed double (affecting Mr Pickwick's background). Ex locally-discovered pane numbered 486. Superb proving piece. Fresh and fine. Mint never hinged. SG249Eaa; SC232var
Note: the double yellow variety emanates from stock on chalk-surfaced paper with PVA gum sent to St Helena rather than Crown Agents (London) supplies on shiny unsurfaced paper with gum arabic
