Lot 70003 – 1870 Ormond hill die proof in black on wove paper from the 1st (later rejected) die
Lot 70003 – 1870 Ormond hill die proof in black on wove paper from the 1st (later rejected) die
Lot 70003 – 1870 Ormond hill die proof in black on wove paper from the 1st (later rejected) die
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Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
2’200 – 2’600 GBP
Auction date
Fri 30 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1870 Ormond hill die proof in black on wove paper from the 1st (later rejected) die, showing queens head background and POSTAGE ONE PENNY at foot; an exceptional example of this scarce proof (S.G. from £12’500).
Expertise: Photocopy cert. BPA (1991).
Catalogue ref: S.G. DP8b
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