Lot n°
Symbol(s)
Estimate (£)
December 8 & 9, 2025 | 231
51027
51025
51025
A
S.G. 129 var
1895 Arms hand painted essay of the low value format in blue showing “3 cents” value crossed through
in red, on thin card (90x92mm) and endorsed “”Key” die for various duties” and “Appd, EEB, 23.3.95”;
the card a trifle spoiled away from the design, delightful; ex De La Rue Archives (p.1898 in the De La Rue
collection by Frank Walton et al) and “Port Louis”.
1’400 - 1’800
51026
P / 230
S.G. 133 var
1898 Diamond Jubilee, De La Rue die proof of the complete design with blank value tablet in black on
glazed card (92x60mm), endorsed “BEFORE HARDENING”, with ms “60 Set in pencil” and dated “9
DEC. 97” in blue, very fine; ex Marion and “Port Louis”.
180 - 240
51027
A
S.G. 133 var
1898 Diamond Jubilee, photographic essay of the finished design, stamp-size, affixed to card
(114x89mm) dated “Sept 1st 97”, two pinholes at top well clear of design; ex De La Rue archives
(p.1905 in the De La Rue collection by Frank Walton et al), Marion and “Port Louis”.
500 - 700
51028
P / 230
S.G. 133 var
1897 (Oct) Arms central die proof with uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm),
endorsed “BEFORE / HARDENING” and dated “20 Oct 97” in blue, fine; ex “Port Louis”.
150 - 200
51029
P / 230
S.G. 133 var
1898 Diamond Jubilee, die proof of the complete design with blank value tablet in black on glazed card
(58x43mm), dated “8.12.97” in pencil, fine; ex De La Rue Archives (p.1905 in the De La Rue collection
by Frank Walton et al), Marion and “Port Louis”,
150 - 200
51030
P / 230
S.G. 133 var
1898 Diamond Jubilee De La Rue striking book piece, with die proofs of the complete design with blank
value tablet and “THIRTY SIX CENTS” value tablet with manuscript “Mauritius Postage” above, both stamp-
size in black on glazed card and affixed to piece (107x57mm) showing “Dec 13” and “Dec 17” respectively,
the first “60 Leads, 6 extra” , the second “60 Leads” and both further dated “Feb 11th 98” in red ink; the
first with some very minor surface faults, unique; ex De La Rue archives, Robert Marion and “Port Louis”.
200 - 300
51031
G
S.G. 134a
1899 6c on 18c green and ultramarine with variety surcharge inverted along with normal on a 4c.
on 36c. stationery envelope piece, all tied by Mauritius cds, fine; ex Marion and “Port Louis”; cert. RPS
(1941) (S.G. £300).
50 - 80