This is one of those few repairs that are seen in the second state quite frequently, but are very scarce or rare in the original state.
I have seen just two state 1 examples, yet at least 15 state 2s.
Prints of the repair are easily recognised by the markedly weakened checkletter D, and TRL in the left margin.
The repair was carried out so early that no worn state 1s have been seen; instead it is usual to see state 2s displaying quite a degree of plate wear.
Also there is a progressive patch of wear in the background directly above EN of PENNY, together with a mark inside the same E.
These are both easily seen on the image posted (click to enlarge).
I have seen just two state 1 examples, yet at least 15 state 2s.
Prints of the repair are easily recognised by the markedly weakened checkletter D, and TRL in the left margin.
The repair was carried out so early that no worn state 1s have been seen; instead it is usual to see state 2s displaying quite a degree of plate wear.
Also there is a progressive patch of wear in the background directly above EN of PENNY, together with a mark inside the same E.
These are both easily seen on the image posted (click to enlarge).
The position of this patch of wear is quite unique - such patches of wear are usually seen in the adjacent right corner.
