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Plate - Intaglio - Ceylon: 1857-1870 Perkins Bacon intaglio die engraved on steel, showing preparatory work for the background of the 2d, 5d, and 6d, being an oval engine turned ground with clear central field, with impressed circular corner ornamentation, and incised lines for frame and value inscriptions. Extensive surface crack. This is assocated with transfer roller, 2011.624. Ceylon. Stone: 'The oval is that used for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's 1 rial stamp. [see 2011.441]. The d