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  • Lot# : 5317 Southern Nigeria

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    1900 (Aug 11): De La Rue composite Essay for the 10 s. value, with mauve head-plate inserted within indigo-purple imperforate frame showing country legend, Duty Plates now in both lower corners and "Postage" and "Revenue" moved to base, the Essay marked "H" at top left and dated at top right "Aug 11th 1900" with "Dupl." at base. Illustrated in the "De La Rue Collection" on page 6069. This was the last 'new' issue to be specifically designed for Queen Victoria. Rare and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF