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Lot# 8334 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8334 Fiji

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    1902: De La Rue stamp size Die Proofs (11) for ½ d., 1 d., 2 d., 2½ d., 3 d., 4 d., 5 d., 6 d., 1 s., 5 s. and £ 1; with FIJI legend and Duty Plates only, printed in black on glazed white card and affixed to two large pieces of card from the De La Rue day-book, dated between "Aug 13" and "Aug 28", annotated "60 leads each" in black ink, crossed through when full Proofs taken in red manuscript "Oct 10th 1902". Some light soiling but a truly superb and unique group.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Robertson, Christie's, London, 3 June 1992, lot 184.rn                     Prestige, Melbourne, 12 Oct 2012, lot 184. 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF