133813 1884 1D LILAC DIE 2 (SG172) DIE PROOF FROM THE DE LA RUE ARCHIVES EX STRIKING BOOK.

1884 1D LILAC DIE 2 (SG172) DIE PROOF FROM THE DE LA RUE ARCHIVES EX STRIKING BOOK. A superb 1884 die proof from the De La Rue archives, ex Striking Book, with fine stamp size 1d lilac proof (SG172) in black on white glazed card mounted on buff paper, 55 x 53 mm dated 1884. Manuscript 'Nov 5-1 Form, Nov 8 -1 Form, Nov 14 - Form, Nov 16 1 Form, Dec 17 - 1 Form, Dec 18 - 1 Form, 1884 Jany 11 - 1 Form, Jan 18 - 1 Form, Feb 5 - 1 Form, Feb 7 1 Form, Feb 18 2 Form'. A superb and unique proof. (Ref 133813).