1840 (February): 1 d. black, Accepted Die I, die proof on India
paper on soft card, 71 x 71 mm., showing the Queen`s head and
background
1840 (February): 1 d. black, Accepted Die I, die proof on India
paper on soft card, 71 x 71 mm., showing the Queen`s head and
background now fully engraved, mounted in sunken card, 94 x 128
mm., with manuscript notation "Engravers proof by Fredk Heath after
drawing by Henry Corbould F.S.A", written in the hand of Corbould`s
son, Edward Henry Corbould; the larger card showing some light
uniform toning of no importance, the Proof being fresh and fine,
one of six examples of this die proof recorded, this being
particularly desirable given the clear link to the artist`s family,
a choice final and approved die of the head and background, an
important exhibition piece of exceptional rarity and beauty Gi.
DP13 Provenance: Family of Henry Corbould, by descent. Harmers, by
order of Captain P.S. Corbould, 16-17 July, 1936, lot 8. Harmers,
25 October, 1971, lot 14. Collection John O. Griffith, Robson Lowe,
29 September 1982, lot 5, the lot being described as having
originally been "retained by the artist..." Collection "TES",
Christies Robson Lowe, 5 October 1995, lot 93
