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The Arthur Gray Collection (#76MG) Closed

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Lot 35THE PERKINS BACON DIE PROOFS: State 2 die proof with a field of horizontal lines behind the King's head, in bright red on highly glazed thin card (125x94mm) with no endorsements on the face BW #70(DP)12Bb, endorsed on the reverse "2nd state of die proof" that is probably not contemporary, Cat $15,000. Four examples recorded. Ex Perkins Bacon Archives. [Hugh Morgan's example sold for £7200]

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The Arthur Gray Collection (#76MG) Closed

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  • THE PERKINS BACON DIE PROOFS: State 2 die proof with a field of horizontal lines behind the King's head, in bright red on highly glazed thin card (125x94mm) with no endorsements on the face BW #70(DP)12Bb, endorsed on the reverse "2nd state of die proof"
  • THE PERKINS BACON DIE PROOFS: State 2 die proof with a field of horizontal lines behind the King's head, in bright red on highly glazed thin card (125x94mm) with no endorsements on the face BW #70(DP)12Bb, endorsed on the reverse "2nd state of die proof" - 2