Proof 1d. (9) affixed on "Appendix" sheet (204 x 320mm.) dated "8th Decr 1903", three in yellow-green, carmine and ultramarine marked with values for ½d., 1d. and 2½d. respectively, the first and last marked "Appd", the other six in deep vermilion, deep blue-green, yellow (close to the issued colour of the 6d.), brown, vermilion and purple (the issued colour of the 2d.), the first of these initialled and marked "Approved for 1d."; vertical crease clear of all the trials. A rare and colourful assembly. Photo | Christie's

Lot 156

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Proof 1d. (9) affixed on "Appendix" sheet (204 x 320mm.) dated "8th Decr 1903", three in yellow-green, carmine and ultramarine marked with values for ½d., 1d. and 2½d. respectively, the first and last marked "Appd", the other six in deep vermilion, deep blue-green, yellow (close to the issued colour of the 6d.), brown, vermilion and purple (the issued colour of the 2d.), the first of these initialled and marked "Approved for 1d."; vertical crease clear of all the trials. A rare and colourful assembly. Photo

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Proof 1d. (9) affixed on "Appendix" sheet (204 x 320mm.) dated "8th Decr 1903", three in yellow-green, carmine and ultramarine marked with values for ½d., 1d. and 2½d. respectively, the first and last marked "Appd", the other six in deep vermilion, deep blue-green, yellow (close to the issued colour of the 6d.), brown, vermilion and purple (the issued colour of the 2d.), the first of these initialled and marked "Approved for 1d."; vertical crease clear of all the trials. A rare and colourful assembly. Photo