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Auction: 5006 - British Empire
Lot: 830

xGrenada Revenue Stamps 1884 1d. lilac (5) affixed to piece (172x35mm), each overprinted "revenue" in proposed colours for each denomination, with manuscript value at left of each stamp and initialled underneath, also another piece bearing 1d. values (5) with "grenada revenue" and value in the proposed colours of the "revenue" overprint of the rejected scheme, with manuscript values at left of each stamp and initialled underneath. Fine and rare. Photo Estimate £ 2,000-2,500 Note: The scheme of proposed colours was rejected on May 20th as distinction between values was preferred by printing "grenada revenue" at head and duty in different colours for each denomination. provenance: Gary Ryan

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