Proof -- 1875 (c.) three pieces cut from the De La Rue colour recipe books listing the makeup for ten different colours, five of which pertain to playing cards or pack wrappers with portions of the same affixed alongside for reference, the recipes on the reverse of the pieces pertaining to general usages (two affixed with reference portions); a fine and appealing group | Christie's

Lot 319

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Proof -- 1875 (c.) three pieces cut from the De La Rue colour recipe books listing the makeup for ten different colours, five of which pertain to playing cards or pack wrappers with portions of the same affixed alongside for reference, the recipes on the reverse of the pieces pertaining to general usages (two affixed with reference portions); a fine and appealing group

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Proof -- 1875 (c.) three pieces cut from the De La Rue colour recipe books listing the makeup for ten different colours, five of which pertain to playing cards or pack wrappers with portions of the same affixed alongside for reference, the recipes on the reverse of the pieces pertaining to general usages (two affixed with reference portions); a fine and appealing group