Lot 80166 – 1878 1/2d Die proof for lighter and more fugitive colours printed in rose lake on white wove paper

1878 1/2d Die proof for lighter and more fugitive colours printed in rose lake on white wove paper (52x50mm), watermarked Small Star, overprinted « SPECIMEN » type 10, fine and very rare (SG Spec. DP67)

Note: A second example can be found in the Phillips collection with notes stating no more than two examples of each proof were printed. Illustrated in « The Line Engraved Halfpenny » by Messenger, fig.12 and front cover.

Provenance: Ex Maximus (1970)