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Lot# 3988 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 3988 St. Vincent

    1896 (Sept 22): Essay for 2½ d. value in blue imperforate on white wove paper, the 1 d. value tablet painted over and the new value inserted "2½ PENCE" in Chinese white, initialled "BLS" in red, applied to card for display - ex the Appendix sheet and illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 5545. Unique and delightful.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF