Lot 1293
1293
Proof 1878 Sideface, 2d. die proofs (6) in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), five from Plate 2 variously dated in 1878 between 19 June and 5 July, one marked "AFTER HARDENING", another marked "BEFORE HARDENING" followed by manuscript "and recutting", the last from Plate 4 marked "AFTER STRIKING", initialled and dated "15 JUL 87"

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Proof 1878 Sideface, 2d. die proofs (6) in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), five from Plate 2 variously dated in 1878 between 19 June and 5 July, one marked "AFTER HARDENING", another marked "BEFORE HARDENING" followed by manuscript "and recutting", the last from Plate 4 marked "AFTER STRIKING", initialled and dated "15 JUL 87"