2c Black, Die II, Large Die Proof on India (73P1a). On 103 x 139mm 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, some thinning of the card blotter from prior mounting which has no effect on the India paper and is not visible on an album page, 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 frequently found as a hybrid (this example is not a hybrid)

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