The KEVII and KGV Postal Stationery of East Africa Issues for Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika Postcards
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1486
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Postcards. 1934 Postcard Inscription Essay Die Proof in black on white glazed paper, altered with manuscript "and" (between "Uganda" and "Tanganyika", with the comma removed), also full stops after "Tanganyika" and "side", endorsed "Appd subject to alterations shown 28/11" and initialled, vertical fold and pinholes at left well away from the printed proof. Despite the Approved endorsement KUT cards were never issued with this inscription, U.P.U regulations requiring the French language to be used in the heading. A unique Essay Die Proof from the De La Rue archives, 160x98mm. Photo on Page 220. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1487
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1935 15c Postcard Proof endorsed "Appd for colour 30/1" and initialled, from the De La Rue archives, unique with this endorsement. Also 15c cards overprinted "SPECIMEN", unused and used (2, one air mail to South West Africa franked 10c), and 15c + 15c reply cards overprinted "SPECIMEN" or unused. (7).
