1883-84 & 1888 High Values. 1884 (1st. Apr) lithographed notice sent to Postmasters, advertising the new stamps including high values to £5 orange, in close to issued colours on buff card. Scarce.

1884 5s rose CF imperforate imprimatur, large part o.g., superb and rare with only 49 possible examples. (Image)

1883-84 10/- Cobalt, KH, on blued paper, overprinted "SPECIMEN" (type 9), large part OG, thin spot in the centre, otherwise a good example of this rare shade. Cat £5,500. (Image)

1883-84 2/6d. lilac and 5/- crimson each overprinted "SPECIMEN" (type 9), large part OG, the 5/- a little toned, otherwise good examples. Cat £875. (Image)

1884 5s rose KH mint large part o.g., light gum wrinkles, fresh appearance (S.G. £1'100). (Image)

1884 £1 brown-lilac, wmk three crowns, FC, overprinted "SPECIMEN" (type 9), large part OG (toned), thin spot not affecting the fine appearance. (Image)