2c Black, Die II, Large Die Proof on India (73P1a). Die sunk on 140 x 218mm card with full die sinkage, die no. 1030 and National Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom of India, intense proof shade showing the star on cheek and dots in upper left scroll, faint diagonal line of toning on card could easily be removed, Very Fine, the Die I large die proof is exceedingly rare with probably fewer than five known in any size, this Die II proof is also very elusive and is more often than not found as a hybrid (this example is not a hybrid and is full size)

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