Sale #163 - Day 2

1938 Defins - the original set of twelve vals in vertical strips of three or pairs, all Perf SPECIMEN affixed to part of two sheets of GPO paper (part embossed crests on each sheet), all cancelled with circular 'POSTAL SERVICE/H.M.B DEPARTMENT' (HOME MAIL BRANCH) in purple. Ex Surplus specimens supplied to GPO for forwarding to UPU. Rare.