Description

1863-72 QV wmk CC 1d, 2d, 4d, 9d & 5/- each handstamped SPECIMEN
with type D5 (in black on the first three; in blue on the 9d &
5/-). Most probably from the De La Rue reference collection.
Fair-F, couple imperfections, separated with scissors
notwithstanding perforation! Samuel states that whilst perhaps
between 1 and 6 examples of this stamp and handstamp combination
may exist the D5 handstamp struck in either blue or red is most
unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may
denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very rare group. Ex
Samuel.

Automatically generated translation:
1863-72 QV wmk CC 1 d, 2 d, 4 d, 9 d & 5 / - each handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5 (in black on the first three; in blue on the 9 d & 5 / -). Cider probably from the De La Rue reference collection. Decent F, couple imperfections, separated with scissors notwithstanding perforation! Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 and 6 examples of this stamp and handstamp combination may exist the D5 handstamp struck in either blue upper margin red is cider unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very rare group. Ex Samuel.

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