Grosvenor Auctions British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History Nov 16, 2011 2084 michael oliver de la rue the unappropriated plates Stamp

The M.N. Oliver, FRPSL, Collection of De La Rue Colonial Key Plates: The Unappropriated Plates, Bechuanaland 1888 3d., 1s. and £1 mint, fine with good colours, this being the only use of the unappropriated plates for postage issues. The £1 with Philatelic Foundation certificate (1988). S.G. 12, 15, 20, cat. £886. Photo.