XURProof 1855 2d. first and rejected die showing flaws above and below the eye, with background etc. stretching 4-5mm. beyond the design, a reprinted proof struck on wove paper (69x84mm.) and defaced with a vertical stroke. Also 2d. reprinted die proof in black on watermarked paper showing void value tablet at foot, and later reprinted proof in carmine on surfaced paper (34x45mm.). B.P.A. Certificates (1992)

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XURProof 1855 2d. first and rejected die showing flaws above and below the eye, with background etc. stretching 4-5mm. beyond the design, a reprinted proof struck on wove paper (69x84mm.) and defaced with a vertical stroke. Also 2d. reprinted die proof in black on watermarked paper showing void value tablet at foot, and later reprinted proof in carmine on surfaced paper (34x45mm.). B.P.A. Certificates (1992)

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