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Lot# 922 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 922 Sansibar

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    1952: De La Rue Essay for 1 s. value, the entire design on car (47 x 31 mm.) hand-painted, with vignette in emerald-green and brown, frame in brown picked out in Chinese white, largely as accepted for the high values of the issue. Illustrated in 'The De La Rue Collection' edited by Frank Walton on page 6678 and a wonderful example of the detailed brilliance of the printing company. Unique.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF