Canada OX2 War Tax exceptionally rich colour

exceptionally rich colour

Cover was endorsed "Via Southampton" but from August 1878 covers to Ceylon were sent via the Brindisi route at the reduced to 10c per half ounce

Very Fine (Unitrade 140

the hardened die showing die “X-G-434” number above design

natural straight edge left with guide arrow

Canada OX2 War Tax exceptionally rich colour1902 Queen Victoria Dead Letter Office, stamp size die proof printed in black on india paper; the impression is noticeably sharper than that found on a plate proof. Tiny india thin speck at foot not observed on accompanying certificate, a rare proof, Very Fine; 2001 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade OX2 proof)