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SG179

1884 2sh 6d Deep lilac on white paper
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Watermark

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Watermark

Showing the watermark as seen on the reverse of the stamp.

Printing Dates

Printed
 18,069,520 stamps
(the total for all white paper 2/6 stamps)

Earliest date of use
4 Sep 90

Put to press
1884

Essays and Proofs

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Imprimatur

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Essay

Hand painted in red and chinese white
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Essay

DLR lithographed fourth scheme essay
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Proof

Essay die proof, printed in black on white glazed card

Panes

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This production was in sheets of 112 (two panes of 56).

High Value Issues - 1883-1884

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