Proof 1895-99 pieces cut from the De la Rue record book bearing stamp-size die proofs on glazed card with 1895 piece bearing frame proof (initialled at foot) and 3c. duty plate, 1897 duty plates for 1c., 2c., 4c., 5c., 8c., 15c., 18c., 25c. and 50c. plus 1899 piece bearing 6c. duty plate; each duty plate with manuscript "Mauritius" in ink at top, the cards with the usual notations. Photo | Christie's

Lot 719

719

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Proof 1895-99 pieces cut from the De la Rue record book bearing stamp-size die proofs on glazed card with 1895 piece bearing frame proof (initialled at foot) and 3c. duty plate, 1897 duty plates for 1c., 2c., 4c., 5c., 8c., 15c., 18c., 25c. and 50c. plus 1899 piece bearing 6c. duty plate; each duty plate with manuscript "Mauritius" in ink at top, the cards with the usual notations. Photo

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Proof 1895-99 pieces cut from the De la Rue record book bearing stamp-size die proofs on glazed card with 1895 piece bearing frame proof (initialled at foot) and 3c. duty plate, 1897 duty plates for 1c., 2c., 4c., 5c., 8c., 15c., 18c., 25c. and 50c. plus 1899 piece bearing 6c. duty plate; each duty plate with manuscript "Mauritius" in ink at top, the cards with the usual notations. Photo

Provenance

De la Rue Archives, Robson Lowe auction, November 1976

Special notice

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