Lot 1017 P
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ Blue, Large Die Proof, die on India paper, die sunk on 99x149mm, signed in pencil "D.S. Ronaldson" and "Chas. Skinner" at bottom; some light tone spots, Fine.Scott No. E1P1 Estimate $500 - 750.
THE ONLY RECORDED SIGNED LARGE DIE COLOR PROOF OF THE 1885 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
Donald S. Ronaldson was the frame engraver and Charles Skinner was the vignette engraver.
Realized: $600