Lot 4
British Commonwealth 1907 KEVII die proof for the small Nyasaland keyplate

The Former Singapore Philatelic Museum | Part 2 | S24015
Auction: 22 August 2024 at 13:00 BST
£2,880
Description
Colonial Die Proofs. 1907 (22 MAY) KEVII die proof for the small Nyasaland key type, in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm) with uncleared surround and tablets, stamped ‘BEFORE HARDENING’ at upper right date and dated at upper left. Superb and rare.
Footnote
Initially used for the 'THOS. DE LA RUE & CO.' colour trials, this new 'Universal' type was subsequently used for stamps of Nyasaland (1908), Straits Settlements (1910), and Jamaica (1911).

