50c Black, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (260TC1). On 146 x 196mm card with full die sinkage, ms. "This stamp to be printed in Orange -- Approved by P.O.D. Aug. 30th 1894, Wesley R. Davis U.S.P.S.A.", trace of presentation binding at left

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS SIGNED LARGE DIE PROOF, WITH THE POST OFFICE APPROVAL, IS UNIQUE. A WONDERFUL EXHIBITION ITEM.

This would go nicely with the $1.00 proof and $2.00/$5.00 combination proof offered as lots 152 and 153 in our Sale 920. It comes from the same source.

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