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Auction: 7033 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1428

NYASALAND 1907-32 Large Key Plate De La Rue Universal Colour Trials There were five series of Imperium 6d. and "Nyasaland" type 1d. (for values up to 4/-) and £10 (for values above 5/-). All were imperforate and on Multiple Crown CA watermarked paper. The 6d. and £10 designs are inscribed "postage & revenue" and the 1d. "postage postage" (when issued all were altered to "postage & revenue". The 1d. and £10 designs are inscribed "thos de la rue & co" in the country tablet. Second Series dated 16 December 1907 1d. and £10, both in grey-green and dull mauve and affixed to small piece, fine. Photo Estimate £ 1,000-1,200 Note: This colour combination was suggested for the 8/- value

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