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  • Lot# : 9225 Ceylon

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    George V Key Plate issues 1912: De La Rue Master Die Proofs (3) for the 50 r., 100 r. and 500 r. values, stamp size for the frame only, printed in black on glazed white card adhered to piece from the DLR day-book (100 x 52 mm.) manuscript "60 leads each and 2 extra" and dated "June 27, June 28 and July 17" respectively. Signed off in red manuscript ink "20.8.12". A rare and wonderful Proof.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 26-27 Oct 2005, lot 1301.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF