1937-38 3c blue King George VI Specialized Collection, includes an old reference collection with 5 different used stamps and clearly describing the difference between each (using old S.G. numbers). Using new S.G. numbers, these are SG #s 168, 168b, 168c, 168ca and 186. We note a nice used dated gutter pair (with imprint at bottom) of #168 Die I, two mint copies of 168 (one is never hinged), two mint copies of 168b Die Ia (three copies, one is very lightly hinged and two are never hinged), two mint copies of 168c Die II (three copies, two are very lightly hinged and one never hinged), a 168c used on dated piece, a piece with Die I and Die II stamps, a mint #186 (lightly hinged) and a mint corner plate block of the 3½d overprint (never hinged). We have not checked for the so called "White wattles" variety. A nice collection, overall fine or better. Scott #170 (varieties). (Image)

S.G. £ 820