Lot# 30246 - Auction 309-320
Auction 309-320
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Postal Stationery 1883: De La Rue Essay for proposed ½ d. postal stationery Newspaper wrapper, with "HALFPENNY" 15 mm. long, hand-painted in black, grey and Chinese white on card (75 x 87 mm.), dated at top "13 APR 83" in blue. The accepted design, for the working Proof see "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP, page 6059. Rare and splendid Essay, ex the De La Rue archives.rnrnProvenance: RL, Melbourne, 5 Aug 1976, lot 90; Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 558.Starting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : not sold -
