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Lot# 6203 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 6203 Cape of Good Hope

    1884: De La Rue Die Proofs for the 'The Stamp Act 1884' Fiscal issue: 35 different Die Proofs in black on glazed white paper, all cut-down to frames and inset in card, first page in five horizontal rows of four Proofs with values ranging from ½ d. through to 12/6 d., second page with three horizontal rows of five Proofs with values from 15 s. - £ 30; some negligible aging of no importance, an astonishing and very rare set, ex the De La Rue archives.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF