10c Green, Ty. I., Large Die Proof on India (13P1). 41 x 54mm, sharp impression and deep rich color, clearly showing layout lines from the die

EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE LARGE DIE PROOF OF THE 10-CENT 1855 ISSUE IN THE ISSUED COLOR.

Neinken notes in his book on the 10c stamp that it is likely that design and production of the 10c 1855 was rushed. The new 10c rate went into effect on April 1, 1855, and the new stamps were not placed into use until May. The die proof shows slips of the engraver's tool, and the overall layout is slightly skewed.

Our sale records contain only two full-size die proofs in Green: 1) 41 x 54mm, the proof offered here; and 2) 97 x 102mm, ex Finkelburg (Sale 816, lot 1091). We also record four cut-to-shape die proofs in Green.

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