Specimen -- 1c. (perf. fault at left) and 4c. (on piece dated<I> "June 1929"</I>), each handstamped "SPECIMEN" (Type D9). A rare pair ex the De La Rue archives. Photo.

), each handstamped "SPECIMEN" (Type D9). A rare pair ex the De La Rue archives. Photo." /> Specimen -- 1c. (perf. fault at left) and 4c. (on piece dated<I> "June 1929"</I>), each handstamped "SPECIMEN" (Type D9). A rare pair ex the De La Rue archives. Photo. | Christie's

Sale 5039

Stamps-BE & GB

London

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21 - 22 September 1993

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Lot 228

Specimen -- 1c. (perf. fault at left) and 4c. (on piece dated ''June 1929''), each handstamped ''SPECIMEN'' (Type D9). A rare pair ex the De La Rue archives. Photo.

Price realised

GBP 172

Estimate

GBP 140 - GBP 180

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Specimen -- 1c. (perf. fault at left) and 4c. (on piece dated "June 1929"), each handstamped "SPECIMEN" (Type D9). A rare pair ex the De La Rue archives. Photo.
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Lot 228

Specimen -- 1c. (perf. fault at left) and 4c. (on piece dated ''June 1929''), each handstamped ''SPECIMEN'' (Type D9). A rare pair ex the De La Rue archives. Photo.

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