1861-69 Issues, Essay Balance (63-E9a, 70-E4a, 71-E2a, 121-E1q var). Five items, first Toppan, Carpenter & Co. 1c Blue, Die Essay on India, cut to shape, deep rich color, unusual traces of gum, magenta penstroke "cancel", small tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, second Toppan, Carpenter & Co. 24c Lilac, Die Essay on Old Proof Paper, cut to shape, bright color, fresh and Very Fine, scarce, third 30c Black, First Design, Die Essay on India, stamp size, removed from card, intense impression, Fine, ex "Lake Shore", fourth 1869 30c Burgoyne on white wove, perforated and gummed (121-E1q var), also includes No. 68P1, 41 x 44mm and mounted on card, small translucency at top left far from design, Very Fine

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