Lot# 5149 - Auction 298-307
Auction 298-307
-> The BESANÇON Collection (part II) – British West Africa
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Lagos
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Lot# : 5149 Lagos
1872/74: De La Rue Master Die Proof without Duty Plate, printed in lilac-mauve (issued colour of the 1 d. value), stamp size and imperforate on white glazed paper adhered to card, overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Samuel Type D9). This Proof was used in the De La Rue Exhibition display of 1872 and thus is not illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP. Unique.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHF