Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1

Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 s. value, the secondary Die, printed in black on thick card (36 x 48 mm.), showing the loop below the outer frame line under 'G' of SHILLING, fresh and very fine. An exceedingly scarce Die Proof in the foremost quality.rnProvenance: Collection "Olive Blossom", RL, Basel, 25 Nov 1981, lot 2030.