ZANZIBAR 1936 SGD25/30 Proof

Stock Code: P167011137

Postage Due. 1936 (1 Jan) set of 6 to 1s, the remarkable series of 12 different die proofs, each in black on glazed card (92x60mm), comprising master die with uncleared background and surround (but showing "CENTS" in both English and Arabic, the latter in the form used only for the 5c and 10c values), undenominated master die (with M/S date "31.8.35" and "Appd 3/9"), 5c x 2 (both with M/S date "22.10.35", the second endorsed "appd 25/10"), 10c (with M/S date "25.10.35" and "appd" on same day), 20c (with M/S date "26.10.35" and "appd" on same day), 30c x 2 (both with M/S date "26.10.35", the second endorsed "appd" on same day), 40c x 2 (both with M/S date "28.10.35", the second endorsed "Appd 30/10") and 1s x 2 (both with M/S date "29.10.35", the second endorsed "Appd 30/10"). The first (slight crease) unmarked, the second headed "Zanzibar 7692", the others with "Reqn" (or "REQN") "7692" at lower left. A fascinating production record which could not be replicated. Ex Griffith-Jones, with the two master proofs and the second 5c proof illustrated (as figs 13.2-4) on pp.338-9 of his book. Neatly presented on three pages.

$8,757.70*

Shipping to the UK: Free

Enquiries/payments

Out of Stock

Add to Wishlist

ZANZIBAR 1936 SGD25/30 Proof - $8,757.70*

You may also like


Crown Guarantee

All Stanley Gibbons stamps come with a lifetime guarantee of authenticity from our stamp specialists.

Stanley Gibbons Journal

Read More of our Journal

Stanley Gibbons Journal