Lot 31074 – 1908 Quebec Tercentenary set of 8 large die proofs in issued colours
Lot 31074 – 1908 Quebec Tercentenary set of 8 large die proofs in issued colours
Lot 31074 – 1908 Quebec Tercentenary set of 8 large die proofs in issued colours
Canada
Price realised
2’600 GBP
Estimate
2’000 – 3’000 GBP
Auction date
Wed 1 Jul 2020 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1908 Quebec Tercentenary set of 8 large die proofs in issued colours (except 20c in more ‘sepia’ than dull brown), final states with die numbers (between F-191 and F-199) and “AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA” imprints, on India paper (ca.71-76mm x 61-62mm) die-sunk in cards. The 1c to 15c on presentation cards from a book with bevelled corners at right and linen hinge for binding at left (171x107mm), the 1/2c and 20c on full-size cards (230 x 152mm). A very rare and beautiful set in pristine condition Catalogue ref: SG 188/95
Auction
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