Perkins Bacons Archive Examples of the Penny Black Rejected and Accepted Dies
Perkins Bacons Archive Examples of the Penny Black Rejected and Accepted Dies
SOLD $67,451.18 Sold: Oct 8, 2021 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
The First Die for the Penny Stamp (later rejected) was engraved by the Royal Master Engraver Charles Heath on instructions from Perkins Bacon and Petch in January 1840. The Die was abandoned as the background was considered to be too light the Queens head was also too lightly engraved and it was found that the die did not transfer sufficiently well.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for stamp collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
The First Die for the Penny Stamp (later rejected) was engraved by the Royal Master Engraver Charles Heath on instructions from Perkins Bacon and Petch in January 1840. The Die was abandoned as the background was considered to be too light the Queens head was also too lightly engraved and it was found that the die did not transfer sufficiently well.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for stamp collectors and appraisers.