New South Wales
Lot 104 New South Wales
Description
REJECTED DESIGNS FOR THE FIRST STAMP ISSUE: John Carmichael's engraved 1d design based on Great Britain's 'Penny Black' die proofs in scarlet, black or deep blue on wove paper, each with large margins and very fine. Except for the Queen's portrait, the design is closely related to Carmichael's accepted design for the Sydney View 2d, including the vertically-lined background. Of course, corner lettering was not used for the issued stamps. Ex Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac (scarlet; apparently his proof slightly reduced to remove peripheral marks), 'Carrington' (in black), and Sir Gawaine Baillie (in blue). (3)
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Lot 104 New South Wales
Description
REJECTED DESIGNS FOR THE FIRST STAMP ISSUE: John Carmichael's engraved 1d design based on Great Britain's 'Penny Black' die proofs in scarlet, black or deep blue on wove paper, each with large margins and very fine. Except for the Queen's portrait, the design is closely related to Carmichael's accepted design for the Sydney View 2d, including the vertically-lined background. Of course, corner lettering was not used for the issued stamps. Ex Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac (scarlet; apparently his proof slightly reduced to remove peripheral marks), 'Carrington' (in black), and Sir Gawaine Baillie (in blue). (3)
