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Auction: 20024 - The "Dubois" British Commonwealth Collection of Stamps and Covers
Lot: 272

Cyprus
1881 (1 July) Watermark Crown CC, Die I
Essay
Keyplate imperforate proof in rose with the country name and "one piastre" handpainted in very nearly the same colour, affixed to card (82x114mm.). Outstanding and unique

provenance:
"Aphrodite", February 2009
Lord Vestey, July 2014

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Estimate
£3,000 to £4,000

Starting price
£2400