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Auction: 1028 - The "Wilkin" Collection of British West Africa Postal History and British Africa Stamps from the Vestey Collection
Lot: 1005

Bechuanaland British Bechuanaland 1886 (Dec.) De La Rue unappropriated essay, comprising a Keyplate Die I die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) with "british bechuanaland/postage & revenue" handpainted in the top tablet; fine and unique. Photo Estimate £ 4,000-4,500 Note: This essay was sent by De La Rue to the Crown Agents on 10 December 1886. It was rejected on 31 December, mainly on the grounds of cost provenance: Col. J.R. Danson, June 1971 Sir John Inglefield-Watson, October 2007

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