Lot 87
GB. Health and Pensions Insurance. 1925-1945 Royal Mint imperforate die proofs









Revenue & Telegraph Stamps of the World | S25005
Auction: 29 July 2025 at 14:00 BST
£3,360
Description
Health and Pensions Insurance. 1925-1945 Royal Mint imperforate die proofs (a total of 158). Proofs of the first design with the crown on a scalloped background are followed by proofs of the modified design 'C', with the crown on a white background (98 complete proofs and 45 value proofs, some bicoloured). The final page features 15 additional complete proofs of the stamps, in three colours with multiple contribution overprints. Each complete proof, and proof of the frame, is handstamped 'CANCELLED' in red. An impressive assembly on 7 sheets from the volume presented to the Royal Mint Engraver H.A. Richardson on his retirement
Footnote
Originally these proofs were on double-sided sheets. They are now on single-sided sheets, the stamps on the reverse having been lifted and attached to photocopies of the originals, to enable display; they can be replaced on the double-sided sheets if required









