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  • Lot# : 2145 Gibraltar

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    1931/33: 'Rock of Gibraltar' Pictorial Issue, Die Proof of the completed design for the 3 d. value in grey (issued in blue), imperforate on unwatermarked cream wove paper affixed to paper ex the De La Rue archives with manuscript "Approved for die 23.1.33" in ink above. The Die Proof was returned as approved by the Crown Agents on the same day. A rare and splendid Proof, illustrated in 'The De La Rue Collection' edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 3276.rnrnProvenance: Collection Barclays Bank, Phillips, London, 29 May 1987, lot 964; Collection Paul Kayfetz, Harmers, London, 14 May 1997, lot 738.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF