Natal Telegraph Stamps 1881 QV Vignette Master Die Proof

TELEGRAPH STAMPS: 1881 De La Rue QV MASTER DIE PROOF for central head vignette Die B with uncleared surround, endorsed "Colonial" in pencil. Taken in black on glazed card dated 17 JUN 81 and marked BEFORE HARDENING. VF, a rare proof, likely unique.