Great Britain c. 1950s De La Rue copper intaglio printing plate (75x50mm)

Great Britain c. 1950s De La Rue copper intaglio printing plate (75x50mm) for a dummy stamp depicting Bodiam Castle, Sussex, in a similar style to the Wilding Castle high value definitives, with frame surround and lettering below: 'Thos. De La Rue & Co. Ltd.'. A print of this design in black appears as a new discovery in 'Dummy Stamps' Issue 9 (Summer 2008) p. 3, which indicates printings also in photogravure, in six separate colours - blue, red, orange, dark brown, black and sepia. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£150

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