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  • Lot# : 3874 British Honduras

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    1891/1901: De La Rue Essay for the 50 c.value issued in 1899, with an Imperforate printed Postage & Revenue design in dull lilac applied to card with "British Honduras" in carmine, the Duty Plate entirely hand-painted in Chinese white and the value "50 c." picked out in carmine; fresh and very fine. Mentioned in the Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia on page 680. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 2366. Unique and beautiful Essay.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Henry Tucker; RL, Bermuda, 15 Feb 1979, ex lot 280
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF