Great Britain 1901 10s Die proof, SG265var

Great Britain 1901 10s Die proof, SG265varGreat Britain King Edward VII 1901 10s Die proof, SG265var. A very fine example printed in black on white glazed card (92x60mm), dated "25 NOV 01" and endorsed "AFTER HARDENING'. A very scarce specialised King Edward VII piece. Provenance: Ex. "Minoru" collection of King Edward VII, one of the most prestigious KEVII collections ever assembled. Stanley Gibbons Catalogue Value: 4,500 BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email

Louis on the flights from San Diego to Paris

affectionately known as the "King's error"

The stamp depicts "The Adoration of the Magi"

demonstrating the technique with a sack of grain in the shed

and scarce in this positional form

A letter of provenance from well-known stamp dealer Mel Brown accompanies the item

A rare opportunity to own arguably the most striking prop in cinema history

neatly cancelled by a light red Maltese Cross clear of the Queen's profile

overprint 'OS'

Used during the iconic Fort Knox sequence

Puccini has also expressively signed the notation in the same red fountain pen

1984 signed in blue marker pen by cover star Carl Lewis