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Madagascar. Scott 294, 295. Printer's Sepia Inspection Proofs. Only 3-5 copies.
Madagascar. Scott 294, 295. Printer's Sepia Inspection Proofs. Only 3-5 copies.
Madagascar. Scott 294, 295. Printer's Sepia Inspection Proofs. Only 3-5 copies.
Madagascar. Scott 294, 295. Printer's Sepia Inspection Proofs. Only 3-5 copies.

Madagascar. Scott 294, 295. Printer's Sepia Inspection Proofs. Only 3-5 copies.

$ 112.87

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Grade: VF (Very Fine)
  • Quality: Proofs have no gum, as pproduced.
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Place of Origin: Madagascar

    Description

    Madagascar. Scott 294, 295. Printer's Sepia Inspection Proofs.
    Printed in sepia color ink. With the 3 control punch holes at the bottom.
    Printer's Sepia Inspection Proofs are the scarcest of all engraved die proofs. They were made by the government stamp printery from the soft, or "unhardened" die, to detect minute defects that could cause problems during the printing process. Produced only in one color (sepia) usually only 3 to 5 were printed. One copy ultimately went to the official Archives, one to the Postal Museum and the rest left for the philatelic world.
    Condition: Slight bends in UR corners. Slight pressure indentations. Overall very good condition.
    We will combine shipping with other purchased items.