Lot 152
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essay 1911 stamp-size composite essay comprising a King Edward VII master die proof with blank value tablet and with printed label inscribed "GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS" affixed at top, on card (89x114mm.) dated "Nov 2nd 11" and with 5d., 6d. and 1/- value tablets affixed at lower left, the whole marked "Approved", initialled and dated "17.11.11". Photo
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essay 1911 stamp-size composite essay comprising a King Edward VII master die proof with blank value tablet and with printed label inscribed "GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS" affixed at top, on card (89x114mm.) dated "Nov 2nd 11" and with 5d., 6d. and 1/- value tablets affixed at lower left, the whole marked "Approved", initialled and dated "17.11.11". Photo

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essay 1911 stamp-size composite essay comprising a King Edward VII master die proof with blank value tablet and with printed label inscribed "GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS" affixed at top, on card (89x114mm.) dated "Nov 2nd 11" and with 5d., 6d. and 1/- value tablets affixed at lower left, the whole marked "Approved", initialled and dated "17.11.11". Photo
Provenance
F.B. Howard-White, 1985
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.