10c Green, Ty. I., Large Die Proof on India (13P1). 39 x 45mm, sharp impression and deep rich color, clearly showing layout lines from the die

VERY 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. Power Search lists only three full-size die proofs in Green -- from our 1999 Finkelburg sale (which was die sunk) and from our 2014 Rarities sale. There are also cut-to-shape die proofs in Green but those are far less desirable.

With 2021 P.F. certificate

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