Proof Die proof produced for the lighter and more fugitive colours trial, in deep mauve on wove paper watermarked Small Star, corner squares blank and showing reversed "35" below design, overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 10; the margins with slight toning, pencil manuscript note and pinhole just touching frame at right but still fine and very attractive. Rare. S.G. Spec. DP57. Photo

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Proof Die proof produced for the lighter and more fugitive colours trial, in deep mauve on wove paper watermarked Small Star, corner squares blank and showing reversed "35" below design, overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 10; the margins with slight toning, pencil manuscript note and pinhole just touching frame at right but still fine and very attractive. Rare. S.G. Spec. DP57. Photo