Lot 1105
GB 1887-92 stamp-sized die proofs for duty Plates Die I and II on DLR striking book piece, For SG 207/207a

Stamps and Covers of Great Britain Including the David Willmer Collection | S26009
Auction: 10 June 2026 at 10.30 BST
Description
1887-92 stamp-sized die proofs for the duty Plates, Die I and II, mounted to DLR striking book piece (53x53mm), endorsed ‘12 Leads from each/die. for repairs’ and dated ‘Feb 1st 1887’. Each die proof signed ‘GFS’ at foot and respectively endorsed ‘1st Die’ and ‘2nd Die’, however DLR endorsed both dies incorrectly and ‘1st' and ‘2nd’ should be transposed. A most interesting and unique item. For SG 207/207a, £3,800.
Footnote
Ex De La Rue Archives & "Aureum".

