Lot 294
GB 1901 Edward VII "Large Head" die proof

Stamps & Covers of Great Britain | S25007
Auction: 30 April 2025 at 10:30 BST
Estimate: £600 - £800
Description
1901 Edward VII "Large Head" die proof with a boxed uncleared surround printed in black on white glazed card (92x60mm) dated "27 JUN 01" in blue, endorsed "BEFORE HARDENING", and initialled "AD", as used for the 1/2d, 1d, 21/2d, 6d, 7d, 2s6d, 5s, 10s & £1 values. Scarce. Cat £3,000.
Footnote
Ex "Minoru". This is the example illustrated in Specialised Vol II Pg. 14.

