Proof 1877 (30 JUne) dossier comprising seven "Appendix" sheets; "A" bears Revenue 1/- (3), #2 (3) and G.B. Revenue 1d. (3) printed in doubly fugitive ink; "B" bears Postage ½d, 1d. and 6d. values (3 of each) printed in singly fugitive ink, both sheets with one "Left intact", one with manuscript "Cancelled" treated with oxalic acid and one cancelled "B60" and treated with benzine; "C" to "F" bear the ½d. imperforate colour trials on white (16) and various coloured papers (20) and "G" bears 1872 2d. imperforatecolour trials with various suggested values written alongside, all 58 stamps overprinted "CANCELLED. Also three pieces of coloured paper sent to the Crown Agents. A fascinating lot

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Proof 1877 (30 JUne) dossier comprising seven "Appendix" sheets; "A" bears Revenue 1/- (3), #2 (3) and G.B. Revenue 1d. (3) printed in doubly fugitive ink; "B" bears Postage ½d, 1d. and 6d. values (3 of each) printed in singly fugitive ink, both sheets with one "Left intact", one with manuscript "Cancelled" treated with oxalic acid and one cancelled "B60" and treated with benzine; "C" to "F" bear the ½d. imperforate colour trials on white (16) and various coloured papers (20) and "G" bears 1872 2d. imperforatecolour trials with various suggested values written alongside, all 58 stamps overprinted "CANCELLED. Also three pieces of coloured paper sent to the Crown Agents. A fascinating lot

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