£850
1894 Unappropriated Die £10 die proof in black on white card, 60x92mm, dated "14 Jun. 94" and stamped "BEFORE / HARDENING", variously endorsed "R146 S, 12 Mar. 1894 Ordered - Design approved by Lord Roseberry for overprinting for a new 100 Dollar Consular stamp", "1st Wt 21 June 1894" and "See other side", the reverse with the long endorsement "I objected to this design because the middle of the stamp had no fugitive ink & it was precisely where the cancellation would generally fall, JAC", datestamped "16 JUN 94". Six pinholes below the printed design, otherwise a superb and unusual proof, ex Samuel collection. Photo on Page 76.
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