Lot 70273 – 1898 Diamond Jubilee, striking book piece with proofs of the design and value tablet

1898 Diamond Jubilee De La Rue striking book piece, with die proofs of the complete design with blank value tablet and “THIRTY SIX CENTS” value tablet with manuscript “Mauritius Postage” above, both stamp-size in black on glazed card and affixed to piece (107x57mm) showing “Dec 13” and “Dec 17” respectively, the first “60 Leads, 6 extra” , the second “60 Leads” and both further dated “Feb 11th 98” in red ink; the first with some very minor surface faults, unique; ex De La Rue archives, Robert Marion and “Port Louis”.