Mikulski Collection of Russia, Frederik Collection of Iceland and Milano Collection of Lombardy-Venetia
June 7-8, 2006
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #1002 1872 "Skilling" Issue - "Mother" Die Proof 1872 "Mother" die proof in black, designed by Philip Batz, die sunk on vertically ribbed paper, some thinning, v.f. appearance, with 1985 Bestow and photocopy of 1980 Royal certificates. This design is actually aslighty modified version of Batz's design for Denmark (see previous lot), substituting the word "Island" at top. One of only two known, this scarce proof provides a glimpse into the production of the first stamps of Iceland P | Price Realized $5,000.00 |
