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  • Lot# : 6229 Ceylon

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    1910 (April 15): De La Rue Essay for proposed 5 c. value, completed stamp-size design imperforate in black on glazed white card, in sunken presentation card (80 x 87 mm.) dated at upper right, with manuscript "Approved" at base (21 April 1910). Unadopted due to Edward VII's death on 6 May 1910. For the duplicate example see The De La Rue Collection edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 2541. A magnificent and rare unadopted Essay.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700.00 CHF