GREAT BRITAIN

Covers and stamps / Great Britain

GREAT BRITAIN: 1887: Queen Victoria Jubilee issue, 4 d. black Duty Die Proof, die la on white glazed card, dated " 17 MAR 86" with "BEFORE HARDENING" handstamp below, die impression inverted on card (SG spec. K33 Proof). Very fine, a rare 4 Pence Jubilee Duty Die Proof from the first rejected Die, ex the De La Rue archives, ex collection Rutherford. SG 205p