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Lot# 4774 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4774 Brit. Somaliland

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    Somaliland Protectorate 1903: De La Rue Frame Only Master Die Proofs ex the DLR day-book, three pieces bearing the complete set of 14 (including the unissued 5 annas), all imperforate in black on glazed white card, with working dates in manuscript reading from June 26, 1903 - until signed off in red manuscript on September 4, 1903. Note the low values card also bears manuscript "2 experiment } 1 Post Cd.". Corner clipped on 5 rupee but a remarkable and unique group.rnrnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London, 29 July 1976, lot 1226; Harmers, London, 8 July 1999, lot 1377.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF