COOK ISLANDS - Aitutaki 1916-17 1s vermillion, SG14a/ab/d Music York’s signature and inscription (“Best

York’s signature and inscription (“Best Wishes Dick York”) features on a cut album page

Provenance Sir Thomas Phillipps

A scarce printing variety of this iconic King George V stamp

Ali stepped into the ring in Atlanta

Fine mint quality example far above average with large part original gum

COOK ISLANDS - Aitutaki 1916-17 1s vermillion, SG14a/ab/d Music York’s signature and inscription (“BestCook Islands Aitutaki 1916 17 King George V 1s vermilion, type 8 surcharge, perforations 14x14, right marginal horizontal strip of 4 from R8 9 12, showing the three different 'No dot on i' varieties on R8 9 (SG 14ab), R8 11 (SG 14ad) and R8 12 (SG 14ac) se tenant with a normal (R8 10), SG14a ab d. Fresh mint quality with original gum, (R8 12 unmounted). Natural paper wrinkle affecting R8 11, but very fine appearance and a rare and fascinating item.