Lot 51683 – 1871-76 4d and 1882-83 2d (2) De La Rue die proofs in black on glazed card;

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Lot 51683 – 1871-76 4d and 1882-83 2d (2) De La Rue die proofs in black on glazed card;
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Stamp of South Africa » Cape of Good Hope 1871-76 4d and 1882-83 2d (2) De La Rue die proofs in black on glazed card;
Stamp of South Africa » Cape of Good Hope 1871-76 4d and 1882-83 2d (2) De La Rue die proofs in black on glazed card;
Stamp of South Africa » Cape of Good Hope 1871-76 4d and 1882-83 2d (2) De La Rue die proofs in black on glazed card;
Stamp of South Africa » Cape of Good Hope 1871-76 4d and 1882-83 2d (2) De La Rue die proofs in black on glazed card;

Lot 51683 – 1871-76 4d and 1882-83 2d (2) De La Rue die proofs in black on glazed card;

South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
Price realised
440 GBP
Estimate
500 – 700 GBP
Auction date
Thu 16 Dec 2021 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1871-76 4d and 1882-83 2d (2) De La Rue die proofs in black on glazed card; the 4d endorsed “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “Feb. 16, 1876”, one 2d endorsed “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “8 JUN 82” and the other “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “2 JUNE 82”, each appears to have been reduced in size, otherwise fine and scarce trio.

Correction to printed catalogue: Each proof has been reduced in size

Catalogue ref: SG S.G. 30, 42
Auction
2021 Autumn Auction Series
Catalogue
British Empire

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