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Lot# 20063 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20063 New South Wales

    1862/65: De La Rue Die Proofs for the 1 d. value, stamp size (4), first vignette only (with octagonal masking), second example with oval frame and uncleared surround, third example near completed but scroll work with a poor impression; fourth example with completed design as issued, all printed in black on glazed white card. Some aging but these are working Proofs and perfection should not be expected. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 485.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF