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  • Lot# : 3137 Great Britain

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    1872: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 1 s. value printed in black, completed design without Corner Letters or Plate Numbers, dated "Apr 25, 1872" and endorsed BEFORE HARDENING in black. Slight stains at sides but superb and rare with just 6 examples recorded by Galland & Louis in 'Surface Printed Stamps' Gi = £ 2'750.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 28 Sept 2005, lot 226.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF