DP62b 1/2d Die proof in black illustrated in Messenger Book

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1870 1/2d Die proof. Very fine example with void corner letters printed in black after the die was strengthened and hardened on India paper mounted on card (58 x 53mm).(small tone patch) Very rare and fine. DP62 Cat from 12000 pounds. Illustrated in The Line Engraved Halfpenny by Messenger Fig.10.