Lot 80146 – 1897-1902 Las Bela first issue (SG1-5) detailed study

1897-1902 Las Bela first issue (SG1-5) detailed study of printing stones and die on seven pages. Representations of Early stones I, II, IIIa, IIIb, V, VI, VII and later stones VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV. Latest stones XXI-XXV examples with detailed notes. Stone X complete sheet with BFLA instead of BELA error in 10th stamp (SG £ 500 for error variety). Small study of 1a SG8 issue. All fine with some missing perfs and tone spots but a scarce collection with some unrecorded varieties and printings (SG £ 1500+).