Lot 43
GB OAP Tobacco Duty Relief stamps

Treasures of Revenue Philately | S26018
Auction: 8 September 2026 10:30 BST
Description
Tobacco Duty Relief. 1948-58 group of stamps for this rebate which was allowed to Old Age Pensioners. 1949 value at left 2/4d brown mint single, and stained used pane of twelve, cancelled by red line; 1951-4 value at right 2/4d mint singles (3, one foxed), used singles (2) with different dates and used pane of twelve; 1954-5 2/4d green and black mint (faults) and used singles and used pane of twelve; 1956-8 2/4d orange and black incomplete booklet (35 stamps), minor faults. A fascinating group of this issue, all but incomprehensible to us today

