Luxembourg Revenue Stamps

Very little has been written about Luxembourg revenue stamps or stamped paper, and even less about Luxembourg communal revenue stamps. The basic reference remains John Barefoot's BENELUX REVENUES, now in its second edition. This blog builds on and adds to the existing literature, and attempts to inspire others to share information about Luxembourg revenue philately. The revenues from the 140 communes are featured on a separate blog: www.luxcommunalrevenuestamps.blogspot.com .

Sunday, June 17, 2012

The Non-denominated Chancellerie Essay (or Proof) – Where is it now?

Serge Ungeheuer’s Banque du Timbre held its 141st auction on December 13, 1986. Auction lot 839 was described as:

ESSAI de timbre fiscal sans denomination de valeur, en noir sur petit Feuillet, épreuve d’artiste et épreuve de luxe. PROBABLEMENT UNIQUE. Photo [shown above].

Since 1986, various proofs of this beautiful Chancellerie issue have emerged, including those shown below from a Christie’s auction, but they are denominated proofs. The non-denominated essay (or proof) has never been seen again to my knowledge!

Chancellerie Color Proofs

Luxembourg Revenue Stamps

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Sunday, June 17, 2012

The Non-denominated Chancellerie Essay (or Proof) – Where is it now?

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