Great Britain 1872 9d Die Proof, SG110var Saint Vincent stamps Zanzibar 1898 (Jan) "2½" in

Zanzibar 1898 (Jan) "2½" in red on 1a plum

--> 12” by 8 1/2”

tied to official piece by neat Arusha machine cancel dated '14 II 75'

many of which are in institutional collections or simply lost

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Great Britain 1872 9d Die Proof, SG110var Saint Vincent stamps Zanzibar 1898 (Jan) "2½" inGreat Britain 1872 9d Die Proof, SG110var. Die proof for the proposed design with coloured corner letters. The die was never used as this value was withdrawn. A very fine example printed in black on white glazed card (93 x 61mm) endorsed "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "Dec 19, 1872". A scarce printer's die proof. Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com