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Lot# 2142 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2142 Gibraltar

    1931/33: 'Rock of Gibraltar' Pictorial Issue, Die Proof of the completed design for the 1 d. value in scarlet (as issued), imperforate on ungummed watermarked Multiple Script CA toned paper, affixed to paper ex the De La Rue archives with manuscript "Approved 15/5/31" in ink at left. Minor bends but a rare and splendid Proof. Illustrated in 'The De La Rue Collection' edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 3277.rnrnProvenance: Collection Barclays Bank, Phillips, London, 29 May 1987, lot 958; Collection Paul Kayfetz.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF