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Lot# 4769 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4769 Brit. Somaliland

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    1902: De La Rue Die Proofs for the small head plate low values with Head Plate only dated "3 Dec 1902" in blue and signed off ink "GW" at right, 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 "AFTER / HARDENING" and dated between 1 December 1902 and 3 July 1903 in blue. Exceptional and rare group (11 Proofs).rnProvenance: Ex collection John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, ex lot 1554.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF