SG 59 1854

sg 59

Scan courtesy Mike Holt

The 6d has no 'silk' threads in the paper.
The design is based on the Wyon City Medal - 1837,
primary die engraved by William Wyon (1795-1851).
As the stamp was issued after his death it does not have his initials engraved on it

Printed in two panes of 20 (5x4) 1s shown

sg54 pane

Image source British Postal Museum from the R M Phillips Collection. Vol XXX Pg 16

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