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Auction: 7033 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1445

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. Fifth Series dated 6 April 1908 6d. with white (6) and solid (2) numerals each matched with 1d. on piece (7) with printed details of colours above each, comprising 1/4d., 1/2d., 1 1/2d., 2d., 3d., 10d., 1/6d. and 4/-, also 6d. with solid numeral on cut down piece in colours for suggested 3/-. A colourful group. Photo Estimate £ 1,700-2,000

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