Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 4409 - 309.-320. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 4409 Seychellen

    Revenue 1892: De La Rue Appendix sheet dated "Aug 8th 1892" at top in manuscript, bearing nine Imperforate Essays of the "Revenue / Revenue" Keyplate (the design was eventually used in Seychelles in 1915, Barefoot records just a 4 c. value), with four values in dull purple and five in dull green, with countrey legend "SEYCHELLES" hand-painted on each and Duty Plates also hand-painted on all values. Initialled and dated as accepted at base "8.8.92" in red ink. Not illustrated in the "De La Rue Collection". Magnificent and beautiful Essays - this describer has handled a great many Appendix sheets during the last few years and I consider this example as one of the very finest productions from the artists employed at De La Rue.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lt. Col. J.R. Danson, Robson Lowe, London, 9 Nov 1976, lot 419; Collection Peter Morgan, Grosvenor, London, 25 May 2004, lot 399.
    Ausruf : 1.750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.750 CHF