Lot 1096
GB 1887-92 4½d pair of marginal setting sunken die proofs, For SG 206




Stamps and Covers of Great Britain Including the David Willmer Collection | S26009
Auction: 10 June 2026 at 10.30 BST
Description
1887-92 4½d set of two marginal setting sunken die proofs, the head Plate proof endorsed ‘DIVISION LEAD OF THE OUTER LINE’ with marginal line in black set wide and the duty Plate proof with marginal line in red set close and endorsed ‘THE RED TO BE MADE UP BY CUTTING THE EDGE ON THE DIVISION LEADS OF THE INNER LINE DOWN TO THE SAME PLANE AS THE LINE.’ with an additional 4½d as issued alongside with marginal line added in red ink. Both dated ‘August 16th 92.’ and initialled ‘TAP’. Believed to be a unique set of instructions to the composing room for the divisional leads of the marginal rules. A stunning exhibition worthy item. For SG 206, £4,500.
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