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Lot 50193 – 1867-80 2s Die proof with void corners and plate numbers printed in brown on white matt card

1867-80 2s Die proof with void corners and plate numbers printed in brown on white matt card
Lot 50193 – 1867-80 2s Die proof with void corners and plate numbers printed in brown on white matt card
Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1867-80 Large Uncoloured Corner Letters, Wmk Spray of Rose
Price realised
3’200 GBP
Estimate
2’000 – 3’000 GBP
Auction date
Fri 13 Dec 2019 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1867-80 2s Die proof with void corners and plate numbers printed in brown on white matt card, 92x60mm, produced by De La Rue for display at the 1867 Paris Exhibition, unique in private hands according to “GB Surface Printed Postage Stamps 1855-1883” by Galland and Louis, a magnificent exhibition piece, ex Stothert & Latto
1870 2s Die proof. Very fine and fresh example without corner letters or plate numbers printed in brown on white matt card (92 x 60mm). Produced by DLR for display at the 1867 Paris Exhibition. Robert Galland and Karl Louis record this to be unique in private hands, a stunning example of this very rare proof, a magnificent exhibition piece. Ex Stothert & Latto.
Catalogue ref: SG 118 var

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