Lot 50199 – 1867-83 5s Die proof with void corners and plate number printed in pale lilac on matt card (31x 35mm)
Lot 50199 – 1867-83 5s Die proof with void corners and plate number printed in pale lilac on matt card (31x 35mm)
Lot 50199 – 1867-83 5s Die proof with void corners and plate number printed in pale lilac on matt card (31x 35mm)
Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1867-83 High Values
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
3’000 – 4’000 GBP
Auction date
Fri 13 Dec 2019 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1867-83 5s Die proof with void corners and plate number printed in pale lilac on matt card (31x 35mm) produced by De La Rue for the 1867 Paris or 1871 London International Exhibition, very
rare showpiece, one of only two or three known examples 1871 5s Die Proof. Superb example printed in brown on matt card (31 x 35mm) produced by DLR for the 1871 London International Exhibition. Very rare, one of only two or three known examples.
Catalogue ref: SG 126
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