Lot 1237
GB 1901 Edward VII "Large Head" die proof

Stamps and Covers of Great Britain Including the David Willmer Collection | S26009
Auction: 10 June 2026 at 10.30 BST
Description
1901 Edward VII "Large Head" die proof with a boxed uncleared surround printed in black on white glazed card (92x60mm) dated "27 JUN 01" in blue, endorsed "BEFORE HARDENING", and initialled "AD", as used for the 1/2d, 1d, 21/2d, 6d, 7d, 2s6d, 5s, 10s & £1 values. Scarce. Cat £3,000.
Footnote
Ex "Minoru". This is the example illustrated in Specialised Vol II Pg. 14.

