Lot 1042
GB 1883-84 3d stamp sized die proof on striking book piece in connection with the 1884 Stamp Committee, For SG 191

Stamps and Covers of Great Britain Including the David Willmer Collection | S26009
Auction: 10 June 2026 at 10.30 BST
Description
1883-84 3d stamp sized die proof, without corner letters, printed in black on white glazed card, mounted to DLR striking book piece and endorsed ‘Dec 15/18 Leads’ and later dated ‘1884’ in red. This proof was made in connection with the work of the 1884 Stamp Committee and was from the hardened die. An unusual proof. For SG 191, £1,450.
Footnote
Ex De La Rue Archives.

