Virgin Islands 1877 (19 JAN) De La Rue 1d proof in green, SG22.

Lithographed from a new transfer, complete imperforate sheet of 24 (6x4) on glazed card (150 x 126mm), with handstamped date in red at lower left.

A unique and beautiful item, showing exceptional clarity of impression, and of the highest technical interest.

It shows the constant printing flaws found on the issued sheets of SG22 (issued 2/2/1877), but still retains the horizontal and vertical guide marks (from the original engraved die) around the individual impressions.

Provenance: Ex William Frazer, and De La Rue archives."