Great Britain and British Commonwealth Gilbert & Ellice Islands
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1112
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1923 "Gilbert & Ellice Islands 10s" or "Gilbert & Ellice Islands £1" duty plate die proofs in black on white glazed cards, 92x60mm, stamped "AFTER / STRIKING" and dated "9/10/22" or "12/10/23" in pencil. A fine and scarce pair, these two additional high values issued in 1924. (2). Photo on Page 180. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image1)
Opening GBP 380.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Mar-10-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1113
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1975 Cowrie Shells, imperforate proofs of the four stamps in the issued colours each mounted on separate Questa Colour Security Printers Ltd cards, and two imperforate proofs of the miniature sheet each mounted on card. (6).
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Mar-10-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1114
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Tuvalu. 1976 U.P.U Membership, composite essay for an unadopted issue handpainted in black and Chinese white, the U.P.U symbol of figures surrounding the globe painted on a separate piece, cut out and applied to the handpainted background, the whole essay (150x192mm) applied to thick card with size instruction below in pencil, the card 260x320mm. Also two transparent overlays with the country name, wording and value of 70c or $1. A unique and very attractive essay, from the papers of Stanley D. Scott (see lot 766), who was an artist at Harrison's when this issue was proposed.
