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Auction: 5006 - British Empire
Lot: 1216

Seychelles 1895 One Cent Essays A marginal trial in deep grey with solid numeral and hand-painted country name, initialled in red ink in upper margin and affixed to small piece. Unique and most attractive. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000 Note: On 4 May 1895 a requisition was made to De la Rue for a 1c. value. The above two values were submitted on 7 May and on 16 May De la Rue were advised that no further action was to be taken with this proposal. A 1c. value was never issued

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