Lot 70269 – 1872 2/- die proof in black on white glazed card 90x60mm
Lot 70269 – 1872 2/- die proof in black on white glazed card 90x60mm
Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1867-80 Large Uncoloured Corner Letters, Wmk Spray of Rose
Price realised
1’000 GBP
Estimate
1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Auction date
Fri 9 Dec 2022 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1872 2s die proof in black on white glazed card, 90x60mm, vertical format with corner letters and plate numbers void, stamped “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated Dec 19, 1872 in black; produced by De La Rue for a proposed issue with coloured corner letters, the die was never used as the 2s value was withdrawn, very scarce. Catalogue ref: S.G. 118 var
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