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Lot# 218 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 218 Uruguay

    1866: Die Proofs by De La Rue for the first postal stationery envelopes (3) with unfinished Die Proof for 5 Centicimos value in bright carmine on white glazed card (with line within figure "5"), Die Proof in blue with line added on cream card (each 92 x 60 mm.), and a further cut down example in bright green now mounted in brown card; and a very rare Proof of the 5 c. envelope, somewhat soiled, without the line within figure "5" printed in pale blue. Rare (H&G B1).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF