Lot 65924 – 1899 (Dec.) Mahe de la Bourdonnais Bicentenary essays, 18c. composite stamp-size essay “BB”
Lot 65924 – 1899 (Dec.) Mahe de la Bourdonnais Bicentenary essays, 18c. composite stamp-size essay “BB”
Mauritius » 1899 Birth Bicentenary of la Bourdonnais (SG 136)
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Unsold
Estimate
900 – 1’200 GBP
Auction date
Thu 29 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1899 (Dec.) Mahe de la Bourdonnais Bicentenary essays, 18c. composite stamp-size essay with head and frame printed in blue in a design later modified for the final issue, affixed to card (90x115mm.) lettered “BB”, dated “March 28th 99” and endorsed “Dupl.”(icate) at foot, a superb essay; ex De La Rue archives, Robert Marion and “Port Louis”. Catalogue ref: S.G. 136 var
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