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Auction: 15041 - The "Sentosa" Collection of Straits Settlements, Malayan States, Labuan, North Borneo and Sarawak sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 344

Straits Settlements
1906-12 Watermark Multiple Crown CA
Essays
$25 large key-plate master die proof with blank vignette and handpainted country name and duties in Chinese white, inset on thick card (80x85mm.) dated "July 24th 08", marked "Approved", initialled and further dated "29.7.08"; the card with some discolouration though the essay is fine. Photo

provenance:
De La Rue archives, November 1976

Sold for
SG$3,200