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  • Lot# : 2448 Dominica

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    1874: De La Rue Master Die Proof with the Duty Plate blank, printed in black on glazed white card, endorsed AFTER HARDENING and dated "Mar. 19, 1874" at left in black and signed 'DB' at lower left. Believed to be the sole example of an 'After Hardening' first issue Master Die Proof. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Dale-Lichtestein, Harmers, New York, 1990; Collection S.J. Sugarman, Christie's, London, 8 March 1994, lot 1052.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF