Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 2327 - 321.-332. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 2327 Betschuanaland

    Tati Concessions 1895 (Sept 30): Letter on Tati Concessions Limited headed paper, addressed to Messrs. Thomas De La Rue & Co., stating "Please to let your representatives call here any morning between 10 and 11 am., with reference to designing and supplying this company with Stamps", signed at base by a Mr. M. Clayden, company secretary of Tati Concessions. Some pencil notes made presumably upon the visit with "Original Pl(ate) - £ 20, Duty plate from origin(al) - £ 3, Working plates £ 1'060, 5'000 (stamps) - £ 10...". Photographic reproduction of the original hand-coloured unadopted Essay is attached to the letter. Ex the De La Rue archives, a unique and extraordinary item.rnrnNote: See the Brian Trotter RDP article in the Revenue Journal of Great Britain, Vol XI, No. 2, Sept 2000, page 43 where part of this letter is illustrated.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.200 CHF