Great Britain 1862 9d bistre Plate 2, SG86.
A very fine unused with original gum example lettered "DC".
A scarce early Queen Victoria surface printed stamp rarely seen in this fine condition.
SG Catalogue Value: £3,500.
One of the earliest De La Rue surface-printed high values, printed from Plate 2, the only plate issued in this colour. Plate 3 was registered but never placed into production, making Plate 2 the sole issued plate for the 9d bistre.
