Lot# 4669 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
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Lot# : 4669 Great Britain
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1878 (April 29): De La Rue Die Proof for 10 s. value in black on glazed white card, with uncleared Corner Letters and Plate Number, the scratches on the face of the Die in the POSTAGE tablet and left hand ornament have been removed since the friday 26 April Proof; the "web" under lower corner letter ornaments has been removed and bottom line of background shading is thin; handstamped "Apr. 29, 1878" in black. A rare and very fine Proof Gi J124 = £ 3'500.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 26 Jan 1994, lot 799.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 750 CHF -
