Lot 80209 – De La Rue archive page showing the results of experiments to show what happens to stamps from the 1887 Jubilee set of 10 and the 1881 1d lilac
Lot 80209 – De La Rue archive page showing the results of experiments to show what happens to stamps from the 1887 Jubilee set of 10 and the 1881 1d lilac
Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1887-1900 Jubilee Issue & 1891 £1 Green
Prix réalisé
10’000 GBP
Estimation
6’000 – 8’000 GBP
Date de vente
Fri 4 Dec 2020 at 11:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
De La Rue archive page showing the results of experiments to show what happens to stamps from the 1887 Jubilee set of 10 and the 1881 1d lilac if « detergents » are applied in an attempt to remove a « Post Office obliteration » or a manuscript cancel, with all 11 stamps at top showing a very faded appearance as a result and 10 stamps (excl. 1/2d) below showing the chemical applied in a diagonal stripe, a stunning and unique item Vente aux enchères
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