Lot 50271 – 1913 2d Postage Due die proofs, two, affixed to piece from the personal archive of the Royal Mint engraver H. A. Richardson

1913 2d Postage Due die proofs, two, affixed to piece (17.8×7.8cm) from the personal archive of the Royal Mint engraver H. A. Richardson, the first proof with uncleared surround and labelled “Original die from Mr. Eve’s design. Cut by C.G. Lewis”, the second with cleared surround and labelled “Die for leads from roller P.1.2.3.4.”, both overprinted “CANCELLED” in red (19.5×2.5mm), presently unlisted by SG but due to be included, a unique proof.