England Silver Penny, Danish East Anglia (c 885-915) Mauritius stamps The 96c olive-bistre block of

The 96c olive-bistre block of four was displayed in pride of place on the front cover of the auction catalogue

bearded bust of Michael VII facing

Fresh quality mint examples with large part original gum

Maria Callas (1923-1977) was an American-Greek soprano and one of the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century

The unique block of four has rarely changed hands or been offered for sale

England Silver Penny, Danish East Anglia (c 885-915) Mauritius stamps The 96c olive-bistre block ofObv. Letter 'A' in centre, SC EADIMVND REX', (St. Edmund king) Rev. Cross pattee in centre, '+DAIEMOND NO l', (Degmund at l) 19mm, 1. 4g. GVF Good Very Fine, well struck and nicely patinated. Very good example of this Viking' coin struck in East Anglia in memorial of the Saxon martyr, King Edmund. In 869, the Great Heathen (Viking Danish) Army advanced on East Anglia and killed Edmund. He may have been slain by the Danes in battle, but by tradition he