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    1886: De La Rue Imperforate Plate Proofs on wmk. Crown CA sideways paper, the extraordinary matching set of eight values form ½ d. myrtle-green to 1 s. violet, all marginal from base of sheet. Superb fresh colours, lightly mounted, each with one hinge, wonderful and of great rarity. A magnificent and outstanding set Gi = £ 18'000+.rnProvenance: Collectioin Dale-Liechtenstein, Harmers, New York, 23 Oct 1990; Collection Leonard Weldhen, Bonhams, 11 Oct 2002, lot 1324; Spink, London, 8 Dec 2010, lot 1158.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 25,000 CHF