Lot 102
1933 UPU 5c, group of three die proofs affixed...
Stamps and Postal History of the World | 5922
Auction: 30 March 2021 at 01:00 BST
£750
Description
1933 UPU 5c, group of three die proofs affixed to slightly irregular yellow piece of card (105x103mm), comprising at left an essay die proof in black on glazed wove (40x25mm) for the vignette only in an unissued design showing the main building and library only, at upper right a die proof in dark blue on glazed wove (45x24mm) of the vignette only issued design, progressive state, and finally at lower right an imperforate die proof of the complete issued design in blue with 3mm margins. Small edge stain affecting the vignette proof at upper right, still a stunning and unique item, from the estate of the engraver's widow, with 1982 letter confirming provenance.
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