Lot# 5351 - Auction 298-307
Auction 298-307
-> The BESANÇON Collection (part II) – British West Africa
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-> Southern Nigeria
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Lot# : 5351 Southern Nigeria
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1900 (Aug 11): De La Rue composite Essay for the 10 s. value, with grey head-plate inserted within vermilion imperforate frame showing country legend, Duty Plate and "Postage" and "Revenue", the Essay marked "F" 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 stated "it will be necessary to have in all cases the centre, or the border, in doubly fugitive ink...". Slight surface scuff at lower left but rare and most attractive.Starting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : 2,400 CHF -
