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Lot# 4633 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4633 Great Britain

    1864: De La Rue Die Proof for the circular head-plate of the 10 d. value, engraved by Joubert de la Ferté, in grey with rectangular surround in black on white glazed card, handstamped "April 8, 1864." in black and with manuscript annotations "50 41" and signed at lower right "JB" in ink. Some aging at sides of no significance and splendid and rare Proof Gi J97 = £ 3'500.rnProvenance: Collection Sugden, RL, London, 24 Jan 1951, lot 430; RL, London, 5 Dec 1951, lot 314; Collection K.M. Beaumont, RL, London, 7-8 Dec 1965, lot 324; Collection Dr. Douglas Latto, Phillips, London, 22 Oct 1992, lot 186.rn 
    Starting bid : 800.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF