Lot 11
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Proof Proof impression of engine-turned backgrounds (the central one being that chosen for the 1840 1d. and 2d. background design) printed in purple on proof paper (140x216 mm.), the designs originally submitted to the Bank of England in 1822 by Perkins, Fairman & Heath; light crease at one corner but otherwise fine. Very fresh. Ex. R.M. Willcocks

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Proof Proof impression of engine-turned backgrounds (the central one being that chosen for the 1840 1d. and 2d. background design) printed in purple on proof paper (140x216 mm.), the designs originally submitted to the Bank of England in 1822 by Perkins, Fairman & Heath; light crease at one corner but otherwise fine. Very fresh. Ex. R.M. Willcocks
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.