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The Sixpence Stamp 1859 to 1895
1859 Proofs and Printers’ Specimens
The head used for this design was engraved by Joubert de la Ferté. It had a new diadem engraved for use by
Sierra Leone. The proofs for the completed design date from May 1859.
Die Proof for the first Sierra Leone Stamps
The first Sierra Leone entry in the De La Rue records. An imperforate proof with Specimen Type D3.
Specimen Type D1 Plate Proof Specimen Type D2
Perf 14
Imperforate
