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Auction: 7033 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1442

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. Fourth Series dated 24 February 1908 (The fourth sheet) 6d. with solid numeral and 1d. matched trials on piece (3) with printed details above each, comprising " 1/4d" in brown, " 1/2d" in green and "1/-" in black on green, fine. Photo Estimate £ 1,200-1,500

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