Cook Islands 1893 Progressive die proofs of Queen Makea head with heavy borders Fremantle These stamps were prepared for

These stamps were prepared for the international New Zealand stamp exhibition in Auckland but were not issued there due to Australia Post's last minute withdrawal from the exhibition because of pandemic quarantine bans imposed by the New Zealand government on overseas visitors

(Normally copper coins are toned) Scarce in this condition

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Railways Parcel Stamps Plate Proofs set of 8 Ref 10091610

2017 Select Rookie Card Adelaide x 2 RC15 Jordan Gallucci No

Cook Islands 1893 Progressive die proofs of Queen Makea head with heavy borders Fremantle These stamps were prepared for"Proofs: Progressive die proofs of the vignette (head) each with a heavy border, numbered ""4"" (black face), ""20"" & ""43"" from the series of 44 such proofs pulled by Cousins. Ex Lady Maire Bury." Ref 660207