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Lot# 3612 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3612 Victoria

    1879 (Dec): Stamp Duty £ 8 Die Proof in black, engraved by Arthur Williams of Sands & MacDougall, printed on wove paper in an unfinished state prior to the letters 'J' and 'L' being engraved and added at the top of the design to the left and right of the three leaves central ornament. Perforated at base, a rare and most unusual Proof, see Geoff Kellow 'Stamps of Victoria' page 235.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF