Proof -- 1879 5c. perforated colour trials (13) on gummed unwatermarked paper, five in green, five in purple and three on yellow paper, various coloured value tablets; some faults though of fine appearance and an attractive group | Christie's

Sale 1215

British Empire

Spink London

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14 July 1999

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Lot 338

Proof -- 1879 5c. perforated colour trials (13) on gummed unwatermarked paper, five in green, five in purple and three on yellow paper, various coloured value tablets; some faults though of fine appearance and an attractive group

Price realised

GBP 207

Estimate

GBP 250 - GBP 300

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Proof -- 1879 5c. perforated colour trials (13) on gummed unwatermarked paper, five in green, five in purple and three on yellow paper, various coloured value tablets; some faults though of fine appearance and an attractive group
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