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Auction: 17010 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale featuring The Robert Van Buren Emmons FRPSL, Collection of British Empire Classics
Lot: 1595

(x) New Guinea
1935 Bulolo Goldfields £5 die proof in violet, the colour of the issued £2, on wove paper (66x56mm.) showing reverse die number "128" at lower right with manuscript "13", initials and date "20/2/3(5)" at lower right; a little stained having previously been affixed in recess mount (included) with similar notation on reverse. Unique in this colour. Photo

Note: The initials are those of Frank Manly, the designer/engraver of the Bulolo £2 and other pound high values.

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Estimate
£6,000 to £8,000