Lot 30162 – 1924 Paris 25c rejected die proof showing clouds in the background, no « FRANCE » under value and no plants in lower left corner, in grey & green on gummed paper

1924 Paris 25c rejected (and defaced) die proof showing modified clouds in the background, no « FRANCE » under value and no plants in lower left corner, in grey & green on gummed paper, the bush from the lower left corner has been removed and the statue has been defaced as well as extra cross-hatching on the stomach and shoulder, signed by the engraver G. Daussy, showing impression of the printing die, horizontal crease above design, fine and rare.