Lot 70270 – 1895 Arms hand painted essay of the low value format in blue showing “3 cents” value crossed through in red
Lot 70270 – 1895 Arms hand painted essay of the low value format in blue showing “3 cents” value crossed through in red
Lot 70270 – 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
1’800 – 2’400 GBP
Auction date
Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 15:00 (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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