Lot 66708 – 1953 Sultan Khalifa, original artwork for stamps made by De la Rue
Lot 66708 – 1953 Sultan Khalifa, original artwork for stamps made by De la Rue
Lot 66708 – 1953 Sultan Khalifa, original artwork for stamps made by De la Rue
Zanzibar
Price realised
750 GBP
Estimate
100 – 200 GBP
Auction date
Thu 29 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1953 Sultan Khalifa, original artwork for stamps made by V.G. Pradhan who worked at De La Rue, London office. This artwork was developed in the preparation process for a Zanzibar definitive value, and beside it is the final stamp 10c red orange; with a newspaper cutting “The Sultan of Zanzibar Dies”.
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