Proof 1878 trials for lighter and more fugitive colours, 1d. Ormond Hill die proof in purple with "NEW" and "3" reversed above and below the design respectively, on yellowish white wove paper watermarked Small Star, handstamped "SPECIMEN" type 10; pinhole just clear of design, fine. S.G. Spec. DP30. Photo in colour

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Proof 1878 trials for lighter and more fugitive colours, 1d. Ormond Hill die proof in purple with "NEW" and "3" reversed above and below the design respectively, on yellowish white wove paper watermarked Small Star, handstamped "SPECIMEN" type 10; pinhole just clear of design, fine. S.G. Spec. DP30. Photo in colour
Provenance
Maximus, 1970

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