1837 The William Wyon City medal in silver, a very fine ex. William Wyon was the official chief engraver at the Royal Mint from 1828 until his death. In 1834 he modelled the head of Princess Victoria, who was 15 years of age at the time. This work was subsequently used for this City medal. This medal was the model for the head on the line engraved postage stamps beginning with the Penny Black

De La Rue Progressive Head Dies 1878-1880. Die Proof in black with uncleared surround on glazed card (92 x 60 mm), undated on front, on reversed side " 1st Die " and TAJ both in M/S, fine to very fine (hinge remnants) 

De La Rue Progressive Head Dies 1878-1880, Die Proof in black with uncleared surround on glazed card (92 x 60 mm) dated Jan 15, 1878, a fine ex. with small imperfections 

Extensive collection 1d. light blue Die I with the Rectangular Buckle including : Imprimatur, shades, perforation shifts, pelure paper (marginal block of 6 *), 2 postally used covers (1891 Great Yarmouth, 1892 Wakefield), blocks and strips etc.   

Extensive collection 1d. pale turqoise-blue and 1d. light blue/blue Die II with the Octagonal Buckle including : imprimatur, shades, varieties, perforation shifts, 2 blocks of 20 ex. */**, postally used (8 ex.) postally used covers (1890 Staines and registered 1893 Leeds in combination with SG 200) etc.