Lot 1110
GB 1887-92 6d pair of die proofs, before and after hardening, for SG 208

Stamps and Covers of Great Britain Including the David Willmer Collection | S26009
Auction: 10 June 2026 at 10.30 BST
Description
1887-92 6d pair of die proofs, printed in black on white glazed card, one (60x35mm) endorsed ‘BEFORE HARDENING’ and dated ‘17 MAY. 86’, the other (92x60mm) endorsed ‘AFTER HARDENING' and dated ‘19 MAY 86’. A fine and complementary pair. For SG 208, £3,600
Footnote
N.B. The 'BEFORE HARDENING' proofs were printed on smaller card than normal due to a temporary shortage of appropriate card. The 'BEFORE HARDENING' proof is Ex "Aureum".

