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Auction: 11027 - The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps & Covers Part 1
Lot: 1022

Line Engraved Essays and Proofs The Accepted Die for the One Penny Stamp, Die I January 1840, die proof on India paper of the darker background with space cleared for the queen´s head, sunk mounted onto card; some thinning of the reverse of the card which does not detract from the rarity and importance of this stunning item. S.G. Spec. DP10, £75,000 Estimate £ 5,000-6,000

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