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Lot# 4693 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4693 Great Britain

    1880 (Dec 8): Colour Trial for the 2 d. pale rose, wmk. Crown, perf. 14, printed in dull mauve without gum; with 2 d. pale rose, the issued stamp, large part og. for comparison. Despite the colour proofs in the N.P.M. London, this is the only proof dull mauve trial recorded in private hands (K. Louis Card Index). Rare Gi K5 = £ 5'000+.rnProvenance: Maximus Collection, Stanley Gibbons Feb. 1970, lot 590.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF