Lot 23 P
New South Wales, 1854, Queen Victoria, 6d "Diadem", Perkins Bacon & Co. progressive die proof, in black on India mounted on card; primary die proof prepared for the 6d value (49x56mm) showing head and outerframe with spandrels, no value or labels, Very Fine.Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
ONE OF THREE KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS 1854 6D DIADEM PROGRESSIVE DIE PROOF - ONE OF WHICH IS IN THE ROYAL COLLECTION.