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Lot# 8390 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8390 Gilbert and Ellice Islands

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    1910: De La Rue part Appendix sheet showing Fiji 1 s. black on green Imperforate Plate Proofs, the first overprinted GILBERT & ELLICE / PROTECTORATE in red, the second overprinted in black leaving the FIJI legend clear; the third Plate Proof overprinted on the suggestion of De La Rue in red over FIJI at top. The piece dated "12 July 1910" in manuscript and the first impression signed and marked "Approved 15/7" in manuscript ink. Central file fold does not detract, illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 3289. Outstanding and unique.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 13 Oct 2010, lot 232.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF