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Lot# 5318 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 5318 Southern Nigeria

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    1900 (Aug 11): De La Rue composite Essay for the 10 s. value, with grey-black head-plate inserted within violet on red imperforate frame showing country legend, Duty Plates now in both lower corners and "Postage" and "Revenue" moved to base, the Essay marked "FA" 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 - the Crown Agent's letter to DLR of August 21st stated "that a penny stamp with black centre and bright red borders would meet the requirements of the Postal Union". Slight surface scuffs at lower left and right but rare and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF