Auction 309-320 - Great Britain 1840–1841 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

1841 (Jan 15): 2 d. deep full blue, Small Trial Proof Plate of twelve impressions (4 x 3) with white lines and without corner lettering, produced as the March 1841 2 d. was yet to be fully prepared and the Trials were required to be distributed for the announcement for the forthcoming issue; the complete sheet with watermark upright, tiny nick in upper margin reported for complete accuracy only and not detracting from the appearance, of gorgeous colour and in stunning fresh condition. Rare and superb Gi DP43 = £ 17'500.rnProvenance: Collection Durham (Ron Alcock), Phillips, London, 11 Nov 1993, lot 109.