NEW ZEALAND 1920 SG453/8 Proof

Stock Code: P16704743

1920 (July 6 - 28) set of six stamp-size die proofs in black on glazed card for the 1920 Victory issue, affixed to three pieces from the De La Rue day book, each with M/S dates and details of the leads taken (160 for 1d, 1½d; 120 for other values). The pieces additionally with diagonal line and endorsement 'Sep 1st 1920 Sent to Colony' in RED M/S (except 3d & 6d piece without date), being the invoice date for the plates. A unique and important record, documenting the manufacture of a second set of plates intended for local printings. [N.B. It was later decided that, as the stamps were not to be on sale for an extended period of time, local printings would not take place. The 1d and 1½d plates were identical to those used in London, however the ½d, 3d, 6d and 1s plates had the top rows omitted in order to fit the Barrett printing machines that were used by the New Zealand Government Printer.]

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