Lot 70242 – 1825 « The Genesis Plate » 1840 background trials plate proof on India paper

1825 « The Genesis Plate » 1840 background trials plate proof on India paper on soft white card, the engine turned design was later used as the part of the design of the 1840 1d black, an exceedingly rare proof in an exceptional state of preservation, a must have as the frontispiece to a Line engraved exhibit (SG £30’000).