Description
CIRCA 1860 LARGE CROWN WATERMARK PAPER WITH MARGINAL LINES, 'POSTAGE' AND 48 CROWN IMPRESSIONS. Good to fine sheet of white wove paper, 277 x 120, several folds but with 48 impressions of a large crown watermark, very similar to the type 1 watermark as used for the GB line engraved stamps. Sheet also shows marginal lines and 'POSTAGE (inverted) at foot. A rare piece. (Ref 139764).