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Lot# 9256 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 9256 Ceylon

    1934 (Dec 21): De La Rue Appendix sheet for the Silver Jubilee Issue, with Imperforate Die Proofs of the frames and value tablet only for all four values engraved in black, with manuscript "App(roved) for Dis(tribution) 22/12" in ink at right. Slight crease not affecting the dramatic appearance of these rare Proofs. Illustrated in The De La Rue Collection edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 2551. Delightful.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold