Auction: 8021 - British Empire Stamps and Covers
Lot: 993
x New Zealand 1894 "5" essay by Mr. C. Lewis of Canterbury, a die proof impression in blue-green on thick white wove paper inscribed "the lewis engraving process", manuscript "cancelled" towards foot; attractive and most unusual. Photo Estimate £ 350-400
Sold for
£600
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