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Auction: 13027 - The Collector's series sale
Lot: 980

Natal
1897 Colour Scheme
1897 (12 Jan.) "Natal Colour Scheme" appendix sheet (148x305mm.) submitted in response to a request for a series of stamps for the dual purpose of Postage and Revenue to replace the separate Postage and Revenue stamp issues, bearing "africa" helmeted female 2½d. imperforate trials in dull mauve (6) with values written alongside for values between "½d." and "4d.", and in blue-green (5) with values written alongside for values between "6d." and "10/-", the value tablets in a variety of colours, and Selangor $1 imperforate colour trials in dull mauve and blue for "£1", blue-green and carmine for "£5" and purple and black on red for "£10". A unique and colourful exhibition item. Photo

Sold for
£8,500