Proof 1882 "Proposed Scheme of Colours" showing the master design (perforated) in green, rose, blue and grey, and imperforate in olive-black, all with blank value tablets and handstamped "SPECIMEN" (Samuel Type D8), all affixed to a piece (190x95mm.), showing various printing notes including the values in which they were later to appear. (From the collection of Dr. Conrad Latto) | Christie's

Lot 1004

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Proof 1882 "Proposed Scheme of Colours" showing the master design (perforated) in green, rose, blue and grey, and imperforate in olive-black, all with blank value tablets and handstamped "SPECIMEN" (Samuel Type D8), all affixed to a piece (190x95mm.), showing various printing notes including the values in which they were later to appear. (From the collection of Dr. Conrad Latto)

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Proof 1882 "Proposed Scheme of Colours" showing the master design (perforated) in green, rose, blue and grey, and imperforate in olive-black, all with blank value tablets and handstamped "SPECIMEN" (Samuel Type D8), all affixed to a piece (190x95mm.), showing various printing notes including the values in which they were later to appear. (From the collection of Dr. Conrad Latto)