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  • Lot# : 5179 Lagos

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    1903: De La Rue Appendix sheet dated "16th Jan 1903" at top, for the colour selections of the Edward VII definitives, showing Imperforate Colour Trial of the 1 d. value in dull green & green (as selected for ½ d.), purple & black on red (2 examples, one in a darker shade at base) as selected for the 1 d. value, dull purple & blue on blued paper (2 examples, one in a darker shade at base) as selected for the 2½ d. value, with annotations of values at left and "App'd" at right. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 4518. Slight scuff at top and at left where a Proof was removed but of great rarity and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF