Lot 6
British Commonwealth 1907 KEVII large Nyasaland head plate die proof

The Former Singapore Philatelic Museum | Part 2 | S24015
Auction: 22 August 2024 at 13:00 BST
£4,560
Description
Colonial Die Proofs. 1907 (30 AUG) KEVII die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm) of the large Nyasaland head plate, stamped ‘BEFORE HARDENING’ at upper right and dated in blue at upper left. A very rare and important proof.
Footnote
Initially used for the 'THOS. DE LA RUE & CO.' colour trials, this new 'Universal' type was subsequently used for stamps of Nyasaland (1908) and Straits Settlements (1911).

