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Auction: 19039 - The 'Bartica' Collection of British Guiana Ship Type Issues
Lot: 207

(x) British Guiana
1913-21 Keyplate Issue
Essays
12c. composite essay, comprising a stamp-size die proof in violet on glazed card and with country name, "postage & revenue" and value tablets handpainted in blue-green and Chinese white, inset on thick card (85x91mm.) lettered "d", dated "Febr. 7th. 12" and subsequently marked "Note The words Postage & Revenue are to be enlarged in Key die". A superb and unique essay. Photo

provenance:
W.A. Townsend, October 1969
"Foxley", March 2014

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Sold for
£2,700