Labuan 1879 (May) Watermark CA over Crown, Sideways Plate Proofs 2c.

Labuan 1879 (May) Watermark CA over Crown, Sideways Plate Proofs 2c. in green, a sheet of ten (5x2) pulled from the original die, on thin surfaced card marked "534/1", fine. Extremely rare, two others recorded. Photo Note: The 2c. was the first adhesive produced by De La Rue from a recess-engraved plate. provenance: De La Rue archives, Robson Lowe, September 1976, part Lot 783 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£6,000

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