Lot 65913 – 1895 Arms hand painted essay of the low value format in blue showing “3 cents” value crossed through in red
Lot 65913 – 1895 Arms hand painted essay of the low value format in blue showing “3 cents” value crossed through in red
Mauritius » 1883-91 Surcharges, Arms & Jubilee Issues (SG 112-35, 137)
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
1’600 – 2’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 29 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1895 Arms hand painted essay of the low value format in blue showing “3 cents” value crossed through in red, on thin card (90x92mm) and endorsed “”Key” die for various duties” and “Appd, EEB, 23.3.95”; the card a trifle spoiled away from the design, delightful; ex De La Rue Archives (p.1898 in the De La Rue collection by Frank Walton et al) and “Port Louis”. Catalogue ref: S.G. 129 var
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