Lot 30162 – 1924 Paris 25c rejected die proof showing clouds in the background, no “FRANCE” under value and no plants in lower left corner, in grey & green on gummed paper

1924 Paris 25c rejected (and defaced) die proof showing modified clouds in the background, no “FRANCE” under value and no plants in lower left corner, in grey & green on gummed paper, the bush from the lower left corner has been removed and the statue has been defaced as well as extra cross-hatching on the stomach and shoulder, signed by the engraver G. Daussy, showing impression of the printing die, horizontal crease above design, fine and rare.