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Auction: 25017 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 5129

(x) Great Britain
Line Engraved Proofs and Essays
"Rainbow" Trials
State 3: complete sheet of twelve (4 x 3) in bull blue on white, laid paper with inscription in Bacon's hand reading "P New Colour Nov 20". Fine and rare. DP20, £27,500. Photo.

Notes: A proof from the penultimate trials for the 2d. ink. Please see 'Rainbow Trials', Rowse, Pg. 155-161.

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Estimate
£6,000 to £8,000