1885 Handpainted stamp size essay for a proposed set of eight to replace the local surcharges then in use, superbly painted in blue on tracing paper, the value tablet undenominated, with drawings of the eight proposed value tablets below, dated "FEB 10 1885", endorsed below "The Colours for the various duties to be shown in the scheme of colours dated Jany 21, 1885", 73x101mm. This issue was never proceeded with, Ceylon instead ordering De La Rue to surcharge existing Ceylon stamps with six new values, another four new stamps in a differing design being issued in 1886. A magnificent and unique essay from the De La Rue archives. Photo included on Front Cover. (Image1)
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Lot No: 991
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1903 KEVII Master Die Proof with uncleared value tablet, this design used for the 3c, 4c and 12c - 2r.25 values, printed in black on white glazed card, 92x60mm, dated "12 JAN 03" and stamped "BEFORE / HARDENING", fine and scarce. Photo on Page 148. (Image1)
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Lot No: 992
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Cat No: 265/76s
1903-11 KEVII Stamps overprinted "SPECIMEN", comprising 1903-05 Crown CA set of twelve, 1908 5c and 6c and 1910-11 set of nine, all fine mint. S.G. 265/76s, 289/300s, £585. (23). Photo on Page 152. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image1)
