Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1

1904/09: Britannia issue, De La Rue Master Die Proofs (3) all on cards ex the DLR day-book, with stamp size Proofs in black showing the Duty Plate "HALFPENNY" with manuscript "Trinidad" at top dated in mss. "Aug 6, 120 leads" crossed through as invoiced in red "8 Oct '07", Frame Die Proof without Duty Plate with manuscript "Nov 15, 240 leads" crossed through in red "No 3, No Charge"; and the completed 1 d. Die Proof dated "Feb 17, 240 leads + 6 extra" crossed through in red as invoiced "March 14 '06".  A superb and unique trio.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 598.rn