Philatelic Literature Specialists

Higlett, G.A.

The British Lion

Publisher: privately published, 1920

100 copies printed. Paperback, 4 pages, complete with 1 stamp and 1 illustration, signed dedication from Higlett to J.C.S. Mummery inside front cover, “August 1920” inscribed on front cover, slight rusty staple marks, staples removed so covers detached from pages, in fairly Good condition.

Booklet No. 2 in the series of booklets and leaflets written and published by G. A. Higlett. This unique series of satirical publications poked gentle fun at the hobby of philately; most are illustrated with at least one actual postage stamp or label. Published in small limited editions, most are now very scarce.

£28.00