Lot 970
970
Proof -- 5d. imperforate colour trials (6) in the colours of the issued ½d., 6d., 1/-, 2/6d., 5/- and 10/- , three further proofs for suggested 3d. in black and blue, 4d. in sage-green and carmine and a further 2/6d. in blue and red-brown, and issued 1891 ½d. 1d. and 1892 2½d., all affixed to 1892 (19 Apr.) "Colour Scheme for Tasmanian Postage Stamps" Appendix sheet with suggested values written alongside each proof/stamp, the additional 2/6d. colour combination rejected as likely to conflict with the existing 5d. value. A unique record. Photo
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Proof -- 5d. imperforate colour trials (6) in the colours of the issued ½d., 6d., 1/-, 2/6d., 5/- and 10/- , three further proofs for suggested 3d. in black and blue, 4d. in sage-green and carmine and a further 2/6d. in blue and red-brown, and issued 1891 ½d. 1d. and 1892 2½d., all affixed to 1892 (19 Apr.) "Colour Scheme for Tasmanian Postage Stamps" Appendix sheet with suggested values written alongside each proof/stamp, the additional 2/6d. colour combination rejected as likely to conflict with the existing 5d. value. A unique record. Photo

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Proof -- 5d. imperforate colour trials (6) in the colours of the issued ½d., 6d., 1/-, 2/6d., 5/- and 10/- , three further proofs for suggested 3d. in black and blue, 4d. in sage-green and carmine and a further 2/6d. in blue and red-brown, and issued 1891 ½d. 1d. and 1892 2½d., all affixed to 1892 (19 Apr.) "Colour Scheme for Tasmanian Postage Stamps" Appendix sheet with suggested values written alongside each proof/stamp, the additional 2/6d. colour combination rejected as likely to conflict with the existing 5d. value. A unique record. Photo
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.
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