Great Britain 1883 5d die proof, SG193var

Great Britain 1883 5d die proof, SG193varGreat Britain 1883 5d Die Proof, SG193var Before Hardening Dated Essay A superb and rare die proof of the 1883 5d Victorian issue, printed in rich black on white glazed card (measuring 92 x 60mm), clearly dated "15 AUG 83" in violet ink at upper left. This striking proof is boldly endorsed BEFORE HARDENING, indicating it was pulled prior to the final steel hardening of the die, an essential step in the stamp production process. Such early proofs were

born on 4 June 1738

is a superb contemporary portrait of Henry VIII's sickly son Edward VI

this is a remarkable artefact that connects you to one of the most iconic moments in Cuban history

handstamped 'L' (type 7) for local use

mullet after ‘DOMINE NE IN FVRORE TVO ARGVAS ME’

from Beatles"

but GPO policy stated only the monarch's head could appear on a British stamp

The four stamps finally chosen depicted HMS Victory (2s6d)

A rare Government Official stamp in unmounted mint condition

Wayward Lad

The lyrics read in full:

Upon her arrival at Madison Square Garden