Lot 71279 – India 1890 (Dec) reprinted « die proof » from the 1854 engraved copper plate by Maniruddin for the 1a value

1890 (Dec) reprinted « die proof » from the 1854 engraved copper plate by Maniruddin for the 1a value in a row of 8 impressions (from which number 2 was used to provide transfers for the 1854-55 1a stones) in black on white parchment paper (192 x 40mm). The final 1855 state « C » with pos. 2 re-engraved as « die III », and pos. 8 also now with pointed bust. Very Fine and rare (Spence 46).