This Proof has no Die number and does not have the ABN imprint.
Thus it would seem logical that this was taken at a stage in the process before the so called 'unhardened' proof was made.
Original Die
The unhardened and hardened proofs of the original Die
This could be a 'Trial Color' Proof since the color of the 50c was not set by the UPU.
Plates 1 and 2 were Wet printed from the Original Die
I have never seen a bottom imprint and so must assume that there were none.
Plate 1 with PO 88 and with PO 88 taken out
Plate 2
Plate 3 was Wet printed with upper imprints and a band of Type D Lathework at the bottom.
The Redrawn Die was used to print Plate 4
Proofs on Card in Black and on India in Grey Black
Plate 4 was Dry printed with only upper imprints
A single sheet was Dry printed and not perforated, probably as a favour.
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