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Lot# 3987 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 3987 St. Vincent

    1896 (Oct16): Essay for proposed 2½ d. value using an Imperforate Keyplate design in ultramarine with value tablet 2½ d. in dull mauve, the country legend ST. VINCENT hand-painted in brownish mauve at top. Signed off 'BLS' in red manuscript alongside. llustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 5546. Superb and unique.rnProvenance: RL, Bermuda, 2 Dec 1976, ex lot 852.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF