Page 7 - Sierra Leone to 1961 - The Collection
P. 7
The Sixpence Stamp 1859 to 1895
c1872 De La Rue Reference Sheets. Enamelled Card. No Watermark. Imperforate.
Following a request from the printers, the Crown Agents allowed one sheet from each plate to be printed
on enamelled card, overprinted CANCELLED and then retained by De La Rue for reference purposes.
For the sixpence value, one sheet of twelve panes was produced.
(Ex De La Rue Archives)
This example is Pane 7 from the sheet.
