Pacific islands Issue, Solomon, Gilbert, Ellice & Other Groups, Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd., one pound (c. 1950s-1960s), remainder, no. 4999 (Pick unlisted), certified and graded by PMG as 65 Gem Uncirculated, scarce
Company founded in 1883 by James Burn and Robert Philp, operated as merchants, shipping and tour agents in the Pacific Islands whilst also developing plantations on the British Solomon Islands.
(1000-1500 GBP)