Lot 917
917
Proof 1883 (25 Sept.) "Turks Islands Postage Stamps, Existing and proposed Schemes of Colours" sheet (202x278mm.) bearing six perforated keyplate colour trials with blank name and duty plates in carmine, yellow-orange, grey-brown, green, ultramarine and grey, three perf. 12 1d. colour trials in crimson-lake, yellow-brown and sepia, plus six existing denominations and colours, the nine trials each with suggested denomination written alongside. A magnificent exhibition piece. Photo
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Proof 1883 (25 Sept.) "Turks Islands Postage Stamps, Existing and proposed Schemes of Colours" sheet (202x278mm.) bearing six perforated keyplate colour trials with blank name and duty plates in carmine, yellow-orange, grey-brown, green, ultramarine and grey, three perf. 12 1d. colour trials in crimson-lake, yellow-brown and sepia, plus six existing denominations and colours, the nine trials each with suggested denomination written alongside. A magnificent exhibition piece. Photo

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Proof 1883 (25 Sept.) "Turks Islands Postage Stamps, Existing and proposed Schemes of Colours" sheet (202x278mm.) bearing six perforated keyplate colour trials with blank name and duty plates in carmine, yellow-orange, grey-brown, green, ultramarine and grey, three perf. 12 1d. colour trials in crimson-lake, yellow-brown and sepia, plus six existing denominations and colours, the nine trials each with suggested denomination written alongside. A magnificent exhibition piece. Photo
Provenance
De La Rue archives, 1979
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.