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Auction: 22023 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 471

(x) Great Britain
1879-80De la Rue Essays and Proofs
1880 hand painted essay for a proposed 2d. value, lettered JI, in shades of blue and Chinese white on thick card (24 x 28mm.), fine and attractive; scarce. Specialised from £11,500

provenance:
De la Rue Archives

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Sold for
£3,800

Starting price
£800