Lot 243
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Proof In black with large uncleared circular surround on glazed card (92x60mm.) inscribed "COLONIAL B" in reverse on surround, dated "Oct. 6 1864", numbered"5817" and initialled "AWD"; some burnishing and four spots of glue on face; the proof is accompanied by a card sleeve with circular "window" in which the die was originally presented and marked "ORIGINAL COLONIAL B". Photo
Proof In black with large uncleared circular surround on glazed card (92x60mm.) inscribed "COLONIAL B" in reverse on surround, dated "Oct. 6 1864", numbered"5817" and initialled "AWD"; some burnishing and four spots of glue on face; the proof is accompanied by a card sleeve with circular "window" in which the die was originally presented and marked "ORIGINAL COLONIAL B". Photo

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Proof In black with large uncleared circular surround on glazed card (92x60mm.) inscribed "COLONIAL B" in reverse on surround, dated "Oct. 6 1864", numbered"5817" and initialled "AWD"; some burnishing and four spots of glue on face; the proof is accompanied by a card sleeve with circular "window" in which the die was originally presented and marked "ORIGINAL COLONIAL B". Photo