Details
Proof 1869-72 primary die impression of the Queen's Head on thin card (21x23mm.) with dull grey-blue surround; also letter of authenticity plus cut-outs of articles from Stamp Collecting (1947) referring to this item. Unique. Ex McCaig. Photo
Further details
Note: This item was found amongst the affects of Ernest Wyon, the Grandson of William Wyon, Chief Engraver, The Royal Mint, who had been responsible for engraving the Head dies for the 1847-54 embossed issues of G.B. and the design in size, appearance and detail of this with the Gambia Cameo Head establishes William Wyon as the engraver of the die which was used as a master, directly or indirectly, for the preparation of the Gambia dies in 1869.