Lot 40633 – 1876-79 Ship issue, master die proof in black on glazed
Lot 40633 – 1876-79 Ship issue, master die proof in black on glazed
British Guiana
Price realised
500 GBP
Estimate
400 – 600 GBP
Auction date
Mon 26 Jun 2023 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1876-79 Ship issue, master die proof in black on glazed card, printers working proof of the finished design without value, cut down and in sunken mount, thought to be only two examples in private hands (another example being part of the Royal Collection); ex William A. Townsend, John E. du Pont and “Imperium”.
Catalogue ref: S.G. 126 var
Catalogue
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