1. THE FIRST (LATER REJECTED) DIE FOR THE 1d STAMP (Spec. DP 8b). A superb reprint (1902) in yellow-green on unwatermarked cream wove paper (75x80mm). Design unaccepted due to lack of distinction between Queen's head and background. Rare and very attractive item of exhibition quality. S.G. cat. £22,000. Price £11,000. (*) (Ref 62012)

2. Private label based upon the penny red design. An unused example with central Queen's head and four corner letters with initials 'A H B & Co' within with inscription 'orders punctually attended to by post'. Most unusual - status unknown. (*) (Ref 61141) £40.00