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Lot# 4768 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4768 Brit. Somaliland

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    1902: De La Rue Die Proofs for the small head plate low values with Head Plate only dated "29 Nov 1902" in blue, and Frame Only Proofs (4) for the ½ a., 1 a., 2 a., 2½ a., 3 a., 4 a., unissued 5 a., 6 a., 8 a. and 12 a. values, all printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped "BEFORE / HARDENING" and dated between 17 November 1902 and 19 June 1903 in blue. Exceptional and rare group (11 Proofs).rnProvenance: Collection John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, ex lot 1553.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF