Proof 1888 (Feb.) key plate design (without value) cut-down die proof affixed to irregular piece (approx. 54x51mm.) and annotated "Feb 2 240 leads. 6 extra leads for repairs", crossed through in red ink and additionally annotated "Struck in mistake for 5c. Pt Rev the die taken by the Officer to be struck"; also included is a die proof (90x60mm.) of the key plate die dated "14 FEB 88" and marked "AFTER STRIKING" (presumably before returning the die to storage). An unusual pair | Christie's

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Proof 1888 (Feb.) key plate design (without value) cut-down die proof affixed to irregular piece (approx. 54x51mm.) and annotated "Feb 2 240 leads. 6 extra leads for repairs", crossed through in red ink and additionally annotated "Struck in mistake for 5c. Pt Rev the die taken by the Officer to be struck"; also included is a die proof (90x60mm.) of the key plate die dated "14 FEB 88" and marked "AFTER STRIKING" (presumably before returning the die to storage). An unusual pair

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Proof 1888 (Feb.) key plate design (without value) cut-down die proof affixed to irregular piece (approx. 54x51mm.) and annotated "Feb 2 240 leads. 6 extra leads for repairs", crossed through in red ink and additionally annotated "Struck in mistake for 5c. Pt Rev the die taken by the Officer to be struck"; also included is a die proof (90x60mm.) of the key plate die dated "14 FEB 88" and marked "AFTER STRIKING" (presumably before returning the die to storage). An unusual pair

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Note: The above error occurred when the Crown Agents Officer issued De La Rue with the key plate die instead of the original die. The mistake was realised only after impressions had been taken from the key plate die

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