Ankh Two Pence Blue
Stamp Description
Red on Powder Blue Field Crenulated Frame bounding Two Hippos Royales Baillant Left Enchaine, Right Couronne au Cou surmounted by Ankh Symbol supporting Shield with Book and Wizard’s Hat and Owl Black Supported by Scroll with Motto QVANTI CANI CULA ILLE IN FENESTRA Chief Curved Scroll with POST OFFICE Black Bordered by Curved Shield with 2p Powder Blue on Red Supported by POSTAGE Dexter and REVENUE Dexter Base TWO PENCE Black on Powder Blue.
Notes: Issued in the Year of the Happy Goose [ Album Page ]
The original stamp had the 2p shield slightly higher. Larry made a suggestion that the shields were lowered. Bernard made the change and subsequently issued a signed and dedicated sheet to Larry.
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Issue Year: Happy Goose Type: Tuppeny Definitives
CGTS Rate: was: 9