Description

1864 1d, 6d (2) & 1/- all handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5. The 1d
and a 6d IN BLUE; other 6d & 1/- in black. Most probably from the
De La Rue reference collection. F-VF/M large part OG, some
imperfections. (Yes, for some reason these early period specimens
were frequently separated by scissors notwithstanding
perforations!) Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 & 6
examples of this stamp/handstamp combination may exist, the D5
handstamp struck in blue is most unusual and particularly elusive.
The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen.
A very difficult to replicate group thus.

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1864 1 d, 6 d (2) & 1 / - all handstamped SPECIMEN with type D5. The 1 d and a 6 d IN BLUE; other 6 d & 1 / - in black. Cider probably from the De La Rue reference collection. F-VF / M large part without gum, some imperfections. (Yes, for some reason hypothesis early period specimens were frequently separated by scissors notwithstanding perforations! ) Samuel states that whilst perhaps between 1 & 6 examples of this stamp / handstamp combination may exist, the D5 handstamp struck in blue is cider unusual and particularly elusive. The coloured impression may denote a special usage of the Specimen. A very difficult to replicate group thus.

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