Labuan 1879 (May) Watermark CA over Crown, Sideways Essay Die Proof

Labuan 1879 (May) Watermark CA over Crown, Sideways Essay Die Proof 12c. engraved in black on glazed card (82x96mm) marked "Approved, No 2" and initialled; some minor peripheral damage not affecting the design. Unique and a magnificent exhibition showpiece. Photo :Note: The portrait of the Queen's head and particularly the inscriptions in Jawi and Chinese differ slightly from the issued 12c. stamp. provenance: De La Rue archives, Robson Lowe, September 1976, Lot 782 Commander M. Burnett, Christie's Robson Lowe, October 1984, Lot 477 Patrick Cassels, Spink, September 2006, Lot 1646 "Walter Bickly", Spink, July 2011, Lot 4 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Schätzpreis:€9,488.51

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