Lot# 9211 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Ceylon & Maldive Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I)
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Lot# : 9211 Ceylon
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1911 (Nov 24): De La Rue Essay for proposed 5 c. value for George V, completed stamp-size design imperforate in black on glazed white card, on presentation card (80 x 87 mm.) dated at upper right, the design differing in that the value tablets are without background - the figures "5" being hand-painted in black on Chinese white. Illustrated in The De La Rue Collection edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 2543. A magnificent and rare unadopted Essay.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 1,300 CHF -
