Great Britain 1911 1d “Downey” colour trial (Die 2), SG341var Burma stamps together with the traffic light

together with the traffic light omitted

scattered light creasing to remainder of photo

Eaton towards the upper left portion of the piece

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value for a pair is £1

A very scarce and visually appealing early Ceylon stamp in a mint block

Great Britain 1911 1d “Downey” colour trial (Die 2), SG341var Burma stamps together with the traffic lightGreat Britain 1911 Proof 1d Downey Colour Trial (Die 2), SG341var A very fine imperforate colour trial of the iconic 1d "Downey Head" stamp, printed in carmine on gummed Crown watermarked paper. Features the watermark showing only the "A" of "Postage" From Die 2, used for later printings A scarce piece for specialists of the Downey Head or King George V issues This is a striking and rare proof showcasing early 20th century stamp production at its most