1877 64c Die Proof in black on white glazed card, dated "Apr 18, 1877" and stamped "BEFORE HARDENING", 92x60mm. This 64c stamp was printed by De La Rue and sent out to Ceylon but was never issued unsurcharged. A fine proof. Photo on Page 136. (Image1)

1882-1938 Mint and used collection including 1882 20c on 64c, 1883-98 2c - 8c, 1886 set, 1893 30c, 1899 2c and 4c all in mint blocks of four or six (S.G. 146 block with one creased stamp), also 1935-36 set in unmounted blocks of four, etc., and a range of c.d.s. and numeral cancels including 1882-83 covers with 4c pair + 16c on 24c cancelled "20" of Dodanduwa or 4c block of five cancelled "72" of Dickoya. (c.600 + 5 covers).

1899 High value Master Die Proof with undenominated value tablet, in black on white glazed card, dated "10 AUG 99" and stamped "AFTER / STRIKING", initialled "J.P", 92x60mm, small piece clipped off upper right, otherwise fine. Photo on Page 136. (Image1)