1884 Master Die Proof with blank value tablet, in black on white glazed card, stamped "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "18 FEB. 84". This Master Proof used for the 2d, 4d and 1/- stamps issued in 1885. A fine and scarce proof, 92x60mm. Photo on Page 192. (Image1)
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Cat No: 220ba
1938-53 KGVI Issues with varieties, comprising 1943 1½d slate-black with broken cross and 2d scarlet with extra windows, 1953 2d yellow-ochre Self-Government overprint with halation flaw, all mint, the 2d scarlet unmounted. S.G. 220ba, 221ba, 238ca, £390. (3).
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1960 Handpainted essay of the first QV ½d stamp, produced by Waterlow for the 1960 Stamp Centenary set, painted in black and Chinese white on card (176x208mm), attached to a larger piece of thick card (254x317mm), with the instruction at right "Reduce to 64mm". A unique and attractive essay, from the papers of Waterlow artist Stanley D. Scott (see lot 766). Photo on Page 194. (Image1)