Lot 43
GB Unemployment Insurance Unique proofs on archive sheet

Revenue & Telegraph Stamps of the World | S26000
Auction: 30 January 2026 at 10:00 GMT
Description
Unemployment Insurance Revenue. 1912-1920 Royal Mint imperforate progressive die proofs (12) showing progression of the design including manuscript annotations for each stage ‘The design was altered whilst it was being cut’ 11 appropriated and one unappropriated design, some with uncleared surround. Each complete proof, and proof of the frame, is handstamped 'CANCELLED' in red. A unique and impressive assembly, from the volume presented to the Royal Mint Engraver H.A. Richardson on his retirement

