Lot 99 P
Great Britain, 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 9d & 4d black, duty die proofs, from the De La Rue Striking Books, each on white glazed card cut to stamp size and affixed to buff card (52x52mm), with manuscript "Oct 17. 20 Leads from each duty" endorsement and white backed cut-out "1887", Very Fine, ex-De La Rue archives & Aureum. Scott Nos. 120P, 116P. SG Nos. 209P, 205P.S.G. Spec. Nos. K39, K33 Proof £3,400 ($4,050).
A UNIQUE 1887 4D & 9D DUTY DIE PROOF COMBINATION FROM THE DE LA RUE STRIKING BOOKS.
Realized: $850