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    1886: Essay by De La Rue for proposed 2 Paras Newspaper stamp, prepared with 1879 5 pa. printed in olive-green (issued in brown), line perforated 14 and placed on small card paper, overprinted '2 PARAS' diagonally in black and with bars at sides obliterating original value. The proposal, made in January 1886 was later rejected. Illustrated in Smith on page 235. Extremely rare. Signed Todd AIEP Nile Post E88 = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF