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Proofs & Die Proofs
To check the progress of an engraved stamp a proof would be made from the master die to see what errors there were. Using this method made it possible the final version of a stamp was as good as possible. As many errors were caught during the production of most stamps there are many unique and valuable die proofs available if you can find them which also makes it really interesting area of philately to study.
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CANADA 1928 SG274 Proof of Airmail 5c olive-brown on India paper
Stock Code: P212002616
NEW SOUTH WALES 1875 SG221 Proof by De La Rue of the type 38 1s in black
Stock Code: P212001704
CEYLON 1862 Revenue Receipt Draft or Order Die proof
Stock Code: P212000316
SOUTHERN NIGERIA 1901 SG1 Proof
Stock Code: P212000141
ST VINCENT 1880 SG32 Proof of the 5s skeleton design in black
Stock Code: P201015166
NATAL 1877 SG69 Proof QV 4d die proof in black stamped Before Hardening
Stock Code: P201013787
CEYLON 1892 SGT130 var Telegraph 80c olive-green local with unissued date
Stock Code: P201014029
CEYLON 1882 SGT128 Telegraph 40c blue local issue imperforate proof
Stock Code: P201014024