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Auction: 3025 - Stamps & Covers of the World & Stamp Boxes
Lot: 881

†Transjordan Later Issues — a valuable selection of the die proofs comprising, unfinished stamp-size proofs (2) of the Emir's head in purple and in black, both dated "13-6-27"; master die proof of small format annotated "Final orig. small July 13", cut-down (27x30mm.); master die proof of large format dated "22-6-27"; 100m. very close to that issued, annotated "Final June 30 1927"; master die proofs (2) of small format, one with manuscript "Die proof Appd", full size; 100m. on wove paper (73x79mm.) with manuscript translations of Arabic text; and 500m. sunken die proof on wove lined paper with manuscript "Appd 26/4/29"; also a stamp-size bromide print of the Emir. A unique assembly. Photo Estimate £ 5,000-6,000

Sold for
£4,800