Lot 1023
GB 1881 1d (Die II) stamp-sized die proof on DLR striking book piece, For SG 172

Stamps and Covers of Great Britain Including the David Willmer Collection | S26009
Auction: 10 June 2026 at 10.30 BST
Description
1881 1d (Die II) stamp-sized die proof printed in black on white glazed card, mounted to DLR striking book piece (56x32mm), with m/s annotations ‘mar. 14. 240 leads/"22. 240/" 27. 240 “/1888 April 10. 240 ”’, and struck through with red ink. Some minor surface marking to the proof and the annotations have been retouched with the red ink reduced, still a fascinating archival piece. For SG 172, from £1,500.
Footnote
Ex De La Rue Archives.

