Lot 70011 – 1870 April- May colour trials for the 1/2d. bantam, 11 impressions

Lot 70011 – 1870 April- May colour trials for the 1/2d. bantam, 11 impressions

Great Britain » Line Engraved Essays, Plate Proofs, Colour Trials and Reprints
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Price realised
800 GBP
Estimate
550 – 650 GBP
Auction date
Fri 30 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1870 April- May colour trials for the 1/2d. bantam stamps, 11 impressions as struck from the small plate of six incomplete impressions of the New south Wales 1d., 2d. and 3d. “Diadem” issues on white wove paper in various colours; 9 of the proofs trimmed at top and at base; a very rare group.

Catalogue ref: S.G. DP66

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