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Auction: 23119 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series e-Auction featuring the Robert M. Gibbs collection of Rhodesia Postmarks - e-Auction
Lot: 5001

(x) Colonial Die Proofs
De La Rue
A Queen Victoria selection (11) including 1865 head with oak leaves and large uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked "after hardening" and dated "Aug. 3, 1865"; 1867 Daniel Pound head with uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) covered with card dated "Aug. 12, 1867"; 1875 small head in circle and with large uncleared circular surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), dated "May 24 1875"; Small head in circular lined surround in green on thin glazed card (90x59mm.) undated; "New Colonial Mr. Pound" and two others, all three stamp-size with uncleared surrounds, "David Turner die" affixed to card with Chinese white surround. Mixed condition, a very interesting lot for the student of the subject.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£2,700

Starting price
£550