Lot 50315 – 1887 1/2d Vermilion hand-painted essay, similar to the chosen design for the 1s
Lot 50315 – 1887 1/2d Vermilion hand-painted essay, similar to the chosen design for the 1s
Lot 50315 – 1887 1/2d Vermilion hand-painted essay, similar to the chosen design for the 1s
Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1887-1900 Jubilee Issue & 1891 £1 Green
Price realised
800 GBP
Estimate
1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Auction date
Fri 13 Dec 2019 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1887 1/2d Vermilion hand-painted essay, similar to the chosen design for the 1s, heavy horizontal crease, still attractive 1885 1/2d “Jubilee” Essay. Very fine hand painted example in deep red brown with details of the design highlighted in Chinese white, inscribed “Postage”. Affixed to a piece of white card (38 x 43mm). Horizontal crease at centre nevertheless a spectacular and unique essay. Cat. £7000.
Catalogue ref: SG 197 var
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