India 1852 ½a blue Scinde Dawk, SGS2 Kenya stamps These thumbprint signatures were his

These thumbprint signatures were his way of showing appreciation to fans and well-wishers

Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924)

Winnie-the-Pooh is a classic of children’s literature

Tonga 1895 (20 June) ½d on 2½d vermilion (type 12a)

It was on the deck of the Victory that Nelson was mortally wounded by a French sniper

India 1852 ½a blue Scinde Dawk, SGS2 Kenya stamps These thumbprint signatures were hisIndia 1852 a blue Scinde Dawk, SGS2. A fine used example with good margins all round, cancelled by indistinct handstamp. A little smudged though the seal is fine with only one or two very minor faults. Way above average quality and free from the usual blemishes and toning. Accompanied with a Royal Philatelic Society Certificate of Authenticity (1989). Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 11,000. Further information: The Scinde Dawk is famous for being the