Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1

1882/86: De La Rue definitive set of fourteen to 5 s. bistre, wmk. Crown CA, with all the listed shades incl. scarce 1885 3 d. deep purple and 1882 4 d. grey, all in blocks of four, generally fine but for one or two with tone spots on slightly browned gum, unmounted og. A scarce and most attractive set Gi = £ 5'200+. rnProvenance: RL, London, 22 June 1977.