Lot 30321 – 1911 3d Engravers sketch die for the unissued value, cut down die proof used as a colour trial printed in green on thick white paper

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Lot 30321 – 1911 3d Engravers sketch die for the unissued value, cut down die proof used as a colour trial printed in green on thick white paper

Great Britain » King George V » 1911-12 Downey Head Issues
Price realised
300 GBP
Estimate
300 – 400 GBP
Auction date
Wed 1 Jul 2020 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1911 3d Engravers sketch die for the unissued value, cut down die proof used as a colour trial printed in green on thick white paper, using die II head with cleared background to head and upper corners shaded, slightly heavy hinge otherwise fine, rare (See SG Spec. Vol.2 p.79 fig.23a)
1911 3d Engravers Sketch Die for the unissued value. Very fine cut down die proof used as a colour trial printed in green on thick white paper, using the die 2 head with cleared background to head and upper corners shaded. Rare. See specialised Vol.2 catalogue pg. 79 fig. 23a.

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