Lot# 9226 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Ceylon & Maldive Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I)
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Lot# : 9226 Ceylon
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George V Key Plate issues 1911 (Nov 24): De La Rue Master Die Proof for the 500 rupee value, frame only, printed in black on glazed white card, adhered to presentation card (88 x 114 mm.), dated at top right and with manuscript "Approved for 50. 100. & 500 rs, / C. A's (Crown Agents) Jan 15. 12". Illustrated in The De La Rue Collection edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 2543. Extremely rare and very fine.Starting bid : 850 CHFHammer price : 900 CHF -
