CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1970) Josef Manes*. Die proof in black. 100th anniversary of birth. Scott No 1672, Yvert No 1771. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $175
MONACO (1972) Christ stripped of his garments*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. Fresco by Canavesio. Scott No 856, Yvert No 906.
AVAILABLE AT $160
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AVAILABLE AT $225
MALI (1980) Maurice Denis. Scott No C386. Yvert No PA384. Christ carrying Cross. Die Proof in blue signed by the artist HALEY. Only 28 copies printed. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $175
CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1985) "Young Woman in a Blue Gown"*. Series of 6 die proofs in various stages, one in full color. Painting by Jozef Ginovsky. Scott No 2586, Yvert No 2655. Some toning present. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!
AVAILABLE AT $275
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(Image c)
AVAILABLE AT $450
FRANCE (2000) Toulouse-Lautrec painting self-portrait. Die proof of engraving signed by LAVERGNE. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. I am not sure which issue this engraving references.
AVAILABLE AT $90
FRENCH POLYNESIA (1988d) "Visiting a Marae at Nuku Hiva" engraving by Verreaux*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver FORGET. Scott No 489, Yvert No 310.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1958) Toulouse-Lautrec. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No B326, Yvert No 1171.
AVAILABLE AT $140
MONACO (1970) Charlotte de Gramont*. Die proof in black (positive) and green (negative) both signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 775, Yvert No 846. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1973) Charles Le Brun. Nude. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 1360. Yvert No 1742.
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (1949) Antoine Watteau*. Hand-colored die proof (unsigned). Scott No B240. Yvert No 855. Famous painter. Portrait by BOUCHER.
AVAILABLE AT $250
FRANCE (1949) Antoine Watteau*. Die proof in black (unsigned). Scott No B240. Yvert No 855. Famous painter. Portrait by BOUCHER.
AVAILABLE AT $180
SENEGAL (1966) Ideogram*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver CAMI. Scott No 269, Yvert No 278.
AVAILABLE AT $120
FRANCE (1968) Woman holding sheaf of wheat*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No B421. Yvert No 1580. Painting by Mignard for Summer.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRENCH POLYNESIA (1972) Stylized flower*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver GUILLAUME. South Pacific Arts Festival. Scott No C86, Yvert No PA63.
AVAILABLE AT $120
FRANCE (1976) "Still Life" by Maurice de Vlamnick*. Stage Die Proof signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 1468. Yvert No 1901.
AVAILABLE AT $175
ANDORRA (1984) Pyrenees Art Center*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 327, Yvert No 333.
AVAILABLE AT $80
FRANCE (1997) Fresco from St. Eutrope des Salles-Lavauguyon*. Unsigned die proof in black. Scott No 2564, Yvert No 3082.
AVAILABLE AT $80
MONACO (2005) "La Comédie"*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2395c. One of four frescoes on the ceiling of the Monaco Opera House.
AVAILABLE AT $120
MONACO (2005) "La Musique"*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2395f. One of four frescoes on the ceiling of the Monaco Opera House.
AVAILABLE AT $120
MONACO (2005) "La Chant"*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2395a. One of four frescoes on the ceiling of the Monaco Opera House.
AVAILABLE AT $120
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AVAILABLE AT $120
CENTRAL AFRICA (1981) Picasso. Die proof in red of gold foil stamps. Scott Nos C247a-b. These proofs were printed in Switzerland and bear the raised imprint "IMPRIMERIE DES TIMBRES POSTES - SUISSE."
AVAILABLE AT $50
FRENCH POLYNESIA (1993) Pahi Moorea*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Painting by Jacques Boulllaire. Scott No 616, Yvert No 432.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRENCH POLYNESIA (1993) Pahi Tuamotu*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Painting by Jacques Boulllaire. Scott No 617, Yvert No 433.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRENCH POLYNESIA (1993) Pahi Rurutu*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Painting by Jacques Boulllaire. Scott No 618, Yvert No 434.
AVAILABLE AT $140
MOROCCO (1964) Sultan on horse*. Umbrella*. Scott No 101. Yvert No 471. Delacroix painting - coronation of Hassan II. Die Proofs (2), Positive and Negative, in black and red signed by the engraver COTTET. Only 23 copies printed. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $200
ANDORRA (1993) "Un lloc paga" by Michael Warren. Pair of die proofs (pos + neg) in blue signed by the engraver LUQUET. Scott No 431, Yvert No 439
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRENCH POLYNESIA (1993) Nuku Hiva*. Bicycle*. Fisherman with fresh catch*. Guitar*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Painting by Jacques Boullaire. Scott No 619, Yvert No 435.
AVAILABLE AT $140
MONACO (1973) Fra Angelico*. Stage die proof in brown signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 884, Yvert No 938.
AVAILABLE AT $175
ANDORRA (1984) Romanesque fresco - St. Jordi*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 328, Yvert No 354.
AVAILABLE AT $175
MONACO (1988) Le Nain & brothers*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver ANDREOTTO. Scott No 1646, Yvert No 1658.
AVAILABLE AT $140