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Artist + Ephemera Hound + Book Dragon + Curator of Tiny & Sparkly Things + Oddballs
It features early postage designs from the 19th century, marking pivotal moments in philatelic history. Unused, excellent condition. Two Penny Black Die Proof (1840) A "Specimen for Cabinet" dated April 1840. This is a black die proof of the Two Penny stamp, engraved by Charles and Frederick Heath. The handwritten inscription reads: "Specimen of what the stamps are to be 1840 - This was prepared for the Cabinet." W. Adams's Scheme (1884) A proposal for postage stamps with unique shapes for different values, though all utilized a similar color palette. W. Adams was a clerk in the Controller of Stamps Office. Embossed Adhesive Stamps (1847–1854) William Wyon’s original design for the 1/- (one shilling) stamp. These were printed at Somerset House using a machine invented by Edwin Hill (brother of Rowland Hill) The octagon-shaped design includes a handwritten note: "Original design for the 1/- stamp submitted by Wyon - in 1847."
Artist + Ephemera Hound + Book Dragon + Curator of Tiny & Sparkly Things + Oddballs
It features early postage designs from the 19th century, marking pivotal moments in philatelic history. Unused, excellent condition. Two Penny Black Die Proof (1840) A "Specimen for Cabinet" dated April 1840. This is a black die proof of the Two Penny stamp, engraved by Charles and Frederick Heath. The handwritten inscription reads: "Specimen of what the stamps are to be 1840 - This was prepared for the Cabinet." W. Adams's Scheme (1884) A proposal for postage stamps with unique shapes for different values, though all utilized a similar color palette. W. Adams was a clerk in the Controller of Stamps Office. Embossed Adhesive Stamps (1847–1854) William Wyon’s original design for the 1/- (one shilling) stamp. These were printed at Somerset House using a machine invented by Edwin Hill (brother of Rowland Hill) The octagon-shaped design includes a handwritten note: "Original design for the 1/- stamp submitted by Wyon - in 1847."
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