Great Britain 1911 2d Engravers Sketch Die for Unissued Value (Die 1 head)

Great Britain 1911 2d Engravers Sketch Die for Unissued Value (Die 1 head)Great Britain 1911 2d Engravers Sketch Die for Unissued Value (Die 1 head), without value. Very fine uncleared die proof printed in black on glazed proof paper (62x76mm). Fig. 20, GB Specialised Catalogue Vol. 2. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com

dated '9 DE 15'

and other than a few pinhole marks in the lower left corner is in excellent condition

The boss is dated about 1355

each stamp with a British Postal Museum and Archive handstamp on reverse and showing sheet dividing arrow in margin

Slight gum creasing

Only 660 possible

Richards has signed a striking “Love Keith Richard” – the name he used during the 1960s and 1970s – in blue ballpoint pen on the back of a previously unknown 4

recognised as one of the key rarities of GB philately

but a very scarce and attractive King Edward VII block

A scarce philatelic item in this form

but lovely fresh colour and a very attractive example

This is an exceptional piece of boxing history with fabulous period appeal