NEW ZEALAND 1967 NATIONAL FLAG IMPERF DELACRYL PROOF, DE LA RUE
8c National Flag imperforate Delacryl proof single, with crop marks and colour indicators, on gummed paper measuring circa 123 x 123 mm. Inscribed with reference 'D/159' and 'Proof 28th Feb 66'. Notably different to the issued stamps printed by Harrison. Very scarce. Ex De La Rue. Hinge traces away from central image otherwise fine. SG854var; SC392var
Note: the proof was produced to showcase De La Rue's Delacryl printing technology, an enhanced offset-lithographic process, and tender for printing contracts
