Newfoundland: 4d Sperati Type C: The original negative used to print the "reproductions", with backlit image of the plate. Ex R. Lowe, Walske.

Very rare

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Newfoundland: 4 pence Type A group of 5 black and white photo exposures showing Sperati's technique to remove the genuine postmark., Sperati was not able to copy a mint example of the genuine stamp so he carefully removed the cancel of a used copy and blank spots were later covered with a fake postmark. He produced photo prints in reverse and positive at various points in the process to check his work. Rare examples of one of the master's techniques and his meticulous efforts to perfect his "reproductions" Notes on front and reverse. Very fine. ex. Walske.

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Newfoundland: Covered cliché of Newfoundland grilled cancel used by Sperati, to print postmarks on his reproductions, alongside an Amsterdam postmark. Notes on front Ex Robson Lowe and Walske.

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Newfoundland 1sh Type C. A working Die Proof dated June 1943, with Sperati notes including mention of "agfa" the film he used, mounting pinholes. Ex Walske.

A showpiece

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Newfoundland 1 sh Type C. A working Die Proof dated June 1943 with Sperati's notes., Slightly different than the previous lot, a beautiful example of the master's work. Mounting pin holes. Ex Walske.

A rough translation/deciphering of writing accompanies the two previous lots.

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Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)

CV. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000