MONACO (1948) Aristeus*. First stage die proof in black signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Sculpture by Bosio. Many of the fine lines are missing as well as the value and the words "Postes aérienne". Inscribed in pencil "1e état Poste aérienne by the engraver. Aristeus was the son of Apollo and the nymph Kyrene. According to legend, he arrived on the Greek island of Kea to save the inhabitants from a drought, and taught them bee-keeping, cattle-raising and other forms of agriculture. Scott No CB12, Yvert No PA29. Very likely unique!""
AVAILABLE AT $250
MONACO (1948) Aristeus*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Aristeus was the son of Apollo and the nymph Kyrene. According to legend, he arrived on the Greek island of Kea to save the inhabitants from a drought, andtaught them bee-keeping, cattle-raising and other forms of agriculture. Scott No 212, Yvert No 316.
AVAILABLE AT $175