Lot 83A
GB KGVI unappropriated Dies COMPLETE set of die proofs unique Royal Mint





Revenue & Telegraph Stamps of the World | S26000
Auction: 30 January 2026 at 10:00 GMT
Description
KGVI Unappropriated Dies Revenue. 1939/45 complete set of THIRTY Royal Mint die proofs from 1d-£50 each with manuscript annotations and date of completion for each die. Each complete proof, is handstamped 'CANCELLED' in red. A unique and impressive assembly of the highest importance of the keyplate design which was utilised for issues of Great Britain and Commonwealth for the entirety of the reign. A wonderful opportunity! These pages from the volume presented to the Royal Mint Engraver H.A. Richardson on his retirement.
Footnote
Whilst the proofs are genuine on page 3, the paper is a facsimile as it was formerly double sided. Some thinning occurred during the transfer although this is invisible from the face.





