Lot# 40051 - Auction 321-332
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Lot# : 40051 New South Wales
1862/65: De La Rue Die Proofs for the 2 d. value, stamp size (5), progressive group with first and second examples showing part of the oval surround uncleared in black at base, third example with full stop after PENCE, fourth and fifth examples now with shading in the top corners and near completed completed design as issued, all printed in black on glazed white card. Some aging but these are working Proofs and perfection should not be expected. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 487.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 1,800 CHF