Gary J. Lyon (Philatelist) Ltd.
Item # S007648
Item # S007648
Newfoundland 6
1857 Six pence, large engraved die proof printed in black on india paper 39 x 47mm; minor traces of foxing, the characteristics of the die proof are plainly visible - the outer ring of the oval through the "STA" of "POSTAGE", horizontal line above "S" of SIX extends into the left "6", etc. A very rare die proof especially in this larger size rather than stamp size affixed to card normally found on early Perkins Bacon proofs, Very Fine (Minuse & Pratt 6TC1a; Unitrade 6 proof)
Regular price
$6,500.00
Tax included.