Lot 100
Straits Settlements 1918 KGV die proof of 2c, 6c Kris design in black

The Former Singapore Philatelic Museum | Part 2 | S24015
Auction: 22 August 2024 at 13:00 BST
£2,760
Description
1918 (13 Feb) KGV progressive die proof of the ‘Kris’ design in black on glazed card (26 x 28mm) with void value tablets and uncleared surround. An important proof, used for the new 2c and 6c values of 1919 and 1920 and the 12c of 1922.
Footnote
Ex DLR archives (Robson Lowe 23 Nov 1976, lot 1119) and illustrated in 'The De La Rue Collection', vol VI, p.6121.

