GB 1861 SG45wi Pl.9 Used - VFU Wmk Inverted example (QF) Very fine and fresh essay

Very fine and fresh essay of the head without pendant curl and with frames

1874 6d Deep grey Pl

† Also included is an important section on the identification of forgeries and 'enhancements' and how to detect them including fake bluing

Very fine striking book die proof of stamp and inscription (103x39mm)

A couple of slightly nibbed perfs nevertheless an exceptional example of this rare abnormal issue

GB 1861 SG45wi Pl.9 Used - VFU Wmk Inverted example (QF) Very fine and fresh essay1861 2d Blue Pl. 9 (Wmk. Inverted, Large Crown type I). Very fine used example of this difficult watermark variety lettered QF, neatly cancelled by a crisp London City '90' numeral. Scarce. Spec. G2d. P223010731