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  • Lot# : 3274 Great Britain

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    1888 (Jan 26): Colour Trial for 2½ d. value printed in green on yellow, watermarked Crown paper, perf. 14, fresh and very fine, large part og. A remarkable Trial, the stamp was printed to demonstrate how to avoid the newly discovered threat of photographic forgery. Extremely rare and beautiful Gi K31 = £ 7'000.rnProvenance: Collection Jeffrey K. Weiss, Christie's, London, 17 Dec 1996, lot 103.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF