Lot 81
Great Britain ESTATE DUTY Unappropriated die 1894 revenue Striking Book die proofs on piece.

Revenue & Telegraph Stamps of the World | S25005
Auction: 29 July 2025 at 14:00 BST
£504
Description
Estate Duty: 1894 (Aug 14) piece from the De La Rue striking book (105x55mm) bearing £1.10 and £2.10 stamp-sized die proofs in black on glazed card, the former endorsed 'May 29, 120 Leads/ July 18 120 Leads", the latter similarly endorsed 'May 31, 120 Leads/ July 22 120 Leads' each with red 'Aug 14. 94' date and line diagonally across proof and card. Remarkably fresh and fine considering the source. A unique Archival Record.
Footnote
Ex De La Rue Archives

