Lot 80214 – 1884 2 1/2d Hand-painted essay in horizontal design in purple on blue and Chinese white
Lot 80214 – 1884 2 1/2d Hand-painted essay in horizontal design in purple on blue and Chinese white
Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1887-1900 Jubilee Issue & 1891 £1 Green
Price realised
3’750 GBP
Estimate
5’000 – 6’000 GBP
Auction date
Fri 4 Dec 2020 at 11:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1884 2 1/2d Hand-painted essay by G. R. Smith in horizontal design in purple on blue and Chinese white, mounted on card, with “POSTAGE / & REVENUE” and large “2 1/2d”, a beautiful and unique essay, ex Lady Mairi Bury
Catalogue ref: SG 201
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