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  • Lot# : 2176F Cuba

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    1951 (April): Waterlow engraved Proofs for the Government House, Special Delivery 10 c. value in brown-orange, scarlet & ultramarine, the completed design in an Imperforate Proof block of twelve (6 x 2) with interpanneau margin and security punch-holes, the sheet margin at base with fine engraved scrolling and the lower margin with manuscript "Plate & Colour OK, 11.4.51" in blue ink, together with a matching block of ten of the Cuban Flag only with "Colour OK 6.4.51" in black ink in margin, both blocks with gum. Some minor bends as these were working Proofs, superb and rare Gi E559.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold