Auction 309-320 - Australian States & Commonwealth British Africa, St. Helena - Day 1

1922: De La Rue Imperforate Colour Trial / Salesman's sample Proof for 1 d. value printed in brown & deep blue-green, an unissued colour, overprinted "SPECIMEN" horizontally in black (Samuel type DS2), affixed to small piece from De La Rue Salesman's card, fresh and very fine. Scarce and most attractive.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Ayre / 'Jamestown', Harmers, London, 8 March 1989, lot 1379.