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Die - Intaglio - 1854 1d Perkins Bacon intaglio die, for background of engine-work with added uncleared inscription tablets, adjacent is another die of circular engine-turning with engraved central figure '5' (possibly for banknote or bond use). Western Australia. Stone: 'It is not known why the space for the swa was not also outlined, as with the firm's normal practice.'