(MM1457L) TASMANIA · 1899: MNH 2d Pictorials SG231 ex De La Rue Archives comprising an incomplete sheet of 52 units · see full description for specific information · ex Groom Collection (2 images)

From the Malcolm Groom Collection of Tasmanian Pictorials

(MM1457L) TASMANIA · 1899: MNH 2d Pictorials SG231 ex De La Rue Archives comprising an incomplete sheet of 52 units  ·  these stamps were retained by De La Rue to be used as a reference, for samples to clients, for printing staff and so on · note annotations on selvedge - "1 Stamp China 1915" also dated initials "28 January 1901"

Some selvedge wear and light soiling - gum condition better than illustrated (the mutiple curled up whilst photographing thus creating some shadowing which looks like toning. Note stamp "returned" to sheet using paper tape.

Catalog value of stamps alone is approx. £1400

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