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Auction: CSS75 - THE SOUTH EAST ASIAN COLLECTION PART III
Lot: 4076

Malaysia: Bank Negara, Four fully engraved proofs/printer's models by Bradbury and Wilkinson for the reverse of $5, undated (ca.1974),
$5 undated ca.1974.
With typed label "Design 'B' selected - Ware: see order sheet re-white line pattern before producing proof." Initials 'J.D.'[?] dated '7/5/74' (7th May 1974).

The reference to "white line pattern" refers to some engraving being
reversed. Thus the term "white line" engraving.

*three of the four designs markedly different to issued version.

slabbed by PMG but without a numerical grade. Each unique and a fascinating insight on the way pre-production material are presented as well as 'what if' had a different design was chosen. (4 pieces)

Estimate
HK$60,000 to HK$80,000

Starting price
HK$60000