New Zealand SG 256 Proof 1898 9d printer's sample in purple-brown on buff complete sheet new-edition perforated 'SPECIMEN' (type D19)

perforated 'SPECIMEN' (type D19)

overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 6 (Vertically)

tied by slogan cancel

left marginal example lettered LA showing large part inscription 'ce the Labels ABOVE the Adress and tow' and part sheet ornament

but much above average for this set

New Zealand SG 256 Proof 1898 9d printer's sample in purple-brown on buff complete sheet new-edition perforated 'SPECIMEN' (type D19)1898 9d pictorial, Waterlow printer's sample in purple brown on buff paper, complete miniature sheet of 9, perf 12, each unit with small punched hole and diagonal 'WATERLOW & SONS LD' (type WS3) die stamped opt in blue. A rare and beautiful item, in lovely condition. P267001030