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Lot# 6063 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6063 Ceylon

    Reprinted Die Proofs 1902/29: Reprinted Die Proofs (15) of the 1856/59 issue, in five strips of three (Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia Type DC, DD and DE, possibly struck in 1919), all printed on various papers in a range of colours: black, orange-vermilion, carmine, purple and deep blue; with first 'Proof' with head removed, second complete but for value tablet and third with vignette oinly. Most attractive.rnProvenance: Sotheby's, London, 20 July 1995, lots 268 and 269.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF