Lot# 9152 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Ceylon & Maldive Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I)
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Lot# : 9152 Ceylon
1872/80: De La Rue Die Proofs (8) for the 2 c., 4 c., 8 c., 16 c., 24 c., 36 c., 48 c. and 96 c. values all printed in black on glazed white imperforate card, cut down to stamp size and exhibited in sunken page from presentation folder (155 x 76 mm.), some cracking to the presentation folder but Proofs superb; a most unsuual and attractive item Gi 121, 122, 124, 126, 127, 129, 130, 132.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 8 Dec 2005, lot 3719.Starting bid : 350 CHFHammer price : 2,400 CHF