Lot# 4670 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
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Lot# : 4670 Great Britain
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1878 (May 1): De La Rue Die Proof for 10 s. value in black on glazed white card, with uncleared Corner Letters and Plate Number, the ornaments above 'O.T.G.' of POSTAGE have been altered since the tuesday 30 April Proof, the NE letter square now with damage at right, handstamped "May 1, 1878" in black. A rare and very fine Proof. Signed A. Diena Gi J124 = £ 3'500.rnProvenance: Collection J.B. Seymour, Robson Lowe 6 June 1951, lot 938; Collection Dr. Douglas Latto, Phillips, London, 22 Oct 1992, lot 295; Collection Heinz Reck, 2 Nov. 1994, lot 453; Collection John O. Griffiths, Stanley Gibbons 12 Feb. 1981, lot 233.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 900 CHF -
