Lot 1116
GB 1887-92 9d pair of head Plate die proofs for both Dies, For SG 209

Stamps and Covers of Great Britain Including the David Willmer Collection | S26009
Auction: 10 June 2026 at 10.30 BST
Description
1887-92 9d pair of head Plate die proofs, printed in black on white glazed card (92x60mm), one, from Die “288”, endorsed ‘BEFORE HARDENING’ and dated ‘10 JUN. 86’, the other from Die “311” with a larger pendant curl than the former, endorsed ‘BEFORE HARDENING’ and dated ‘5 JUL. 90’. A fine pair for showing the difference between the Dies. For SG 209, £3,900.
Footnote
N.B. Die "311" proof is Ex "Aureum".

