Specimen 1885 5c. on 8c. to 56c. on 96c. set of six, 1886 set of four, 1893-99 3c. and 30c., the De La Rue file copies each overprinted "SPECIMEN" (the 1885 15c. on 16c. with broken limb of "M" variety) and mainly affixed on pieces, together with 1899-1900 2c. to 75c. reference stamps as issued; some faults though a scarce group | Christie's

Lot 2453

2453

Specimen 1885 5c. on 8c. to 56c. on 96c. set of six, 1886 set of four, 1893-99 3c. and 30c., the De La Rue file copies each overprinted "SPECIMEN" (the 1885 15c. on 16c. with broken limb of "M" variety) and mainly affixed on pieces, together with 1899-1900 2c. to 75c. reference stamps as issued; some faults though a scarce group

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Specimen 1885 5c. on 8c. to 56c. on 96c. set of six, 1886 set of four, 1893-99 3c. and 30c., the De La Rue file copies each overprinted "SPECIMEN" (the 1885 15c. on 16c. with broken limb of "M" variety) and mainly affixed on pieces, together with 1899-1900 2c. to 75c. reference stamps as issued; some faults though a scarce group