Proof 1882 Requisition sheet from the Colonial Postmaster of Mauritius, dated 14th December 1882 and bearing 2c. Venetian red "750 Sheets", 4c. orange "4,000 Sheets", manuscript "sixteen" on 17c. rose "1,200 Sheets" and 25c. olive-yellow "500 Sheets", the sheet has been endorsed in red ink "Estimated cost Rs. 300". An unusual pre-essay request. Photo | Christie's

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Proof 1882 Requisition sheet from the Colonial Postmaster of Mauritius, dated 14th December 1882 and bearing 2c. Venetian red "750 Sheets", 4c. orange "4,000 Sheets", manuscript "sixteen" on 17c. rose "1,200 Sheets" and 25c. olive-yellow "500 Sheets", the sheet has been endorsed in red ink "Estimated cost Rs. 300". An unusual pre-essay request. Photo

Details

Proof 1882 Requisition sheet from the Colonial Postmaster of Mauritius, dated 14th December 1882 and bearing 2c. Venetian red "750 Sheets", 4c. orange "4,000 Sheets", manuscript "sixteen" on 17c. rose "1,200 Sheets" and 25c. olive-yellow "500 Sheets", the sheet has been endorsed in red ink "Estimated cost Rs. 300". An unusual pre-essay request. Photo

Provenance

De la Rue Archives, Robson Lowe auction, November 1976

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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.