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Auction: 19029 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 372

Cyprus
1882-86 Watermark Crown CA, Die I
Essay
30pa. essay, comprising stamp-size die proof in black on glazed card, the country name and value tablet handpainted in black with Chinese white background, affixed to card (81x104mm) with "de la rue & co" inscribed dummy stamp in pale mauve affixed at foot and with the card dated "Jany 25.82", the reverse with manuscript "C.A. Vol. 7 folio 151. Call for new 30para stamp 7/1/82 by Postmaster. Approved by C.A. 4/3/82" . Outstanding and unique in private hands. Photo


provenance:
"Aphrodite", February 2009
Lord Vestey, July 2014

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Estimate
£5,000 to £6,000