Lot 1053
1053
Proof 1884 1/6d. colour trial in pink on thick paper, perforated 12½ and affixed to piece of card (69x87mm., crease towards foot) dated "2/4/87". Unique. Photo
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Proof 1884 1/6d. colour trial in pink on thick paper, perforated 12½ and affixed to piece of card (69x87mm., crease towards foot) dated "2/4/87". Unique. Photo

Details
Proof 1884 1/6d. colour trial in pink on thick paper, perforated 12½ and affixed to piece of card (69x87mm., crease towards foot) dated "2/4/87". Unique. Photo
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.
Further details
Note: See Kellow page 269 where reference is made to the Postmaster-General requesting a proof in the colour of the current 1/6d. This colour was considered similar to the ½d., 4d. and 8d. and further proofs in red and blue were called for. Blue was eventually chosen for this value