Losnr. 9187 - 274.-283. Auktion
274.-283. Auktion
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Losnr. : 9187 Ceylon
1886 (Feb 16): De La Rue Appendix sheet in two halves endorsed "Ceylon Postage Stamps, Proposed Scheme of Colours", bearing rectangular De La Rue designs (7) in different colours, with proposed values for 2 c. in green, 5 c. in deep lilac, 8 c. in orange-yellow, with manuscript alongside "Colours of existing stamps"; 15 c. in sage-green, 25 c. reddish purple and 28 c. in blue with manuscript "Proposed Colours..."; 1 r. 12 c. in dull rose with manuscript "Colour of existing large size stamp" and further manuscript at base "....these duties actually in use or for the new ones...". Superb and rare, not illustrated in The De La Rue Collection.rnrnProvenance: Robson Lowe & Japan Philatelic Co., Tokyo, 15 Feb 1980, lot 112.Ausruf : 1.200 CHFZuschlag : 3.600 CHF