Lot 2
British Commonwealth 1901 KEVII head die proof

The Former Singapore Philatelic Museum | Part 2 | S24015
Auction: 22 August 2024 at 13:00 BST
£1,920
Description
Colonial Die Proofs. 1901 (29 AUG) KEVII die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm) of the large head (point of bust clear of frame), stamped ‘AFTER HARDENING’ at upper right date, dated at upper left with manuscript date and initials ‘JHV' at lower right. A very fine and rare proof.
Footnote
One of very few head die proofs that can be positively attributed to the 1902 Transvaal issue, and illustrated in 'Transvaal Philately', p.113.

