Lot 20027 – 1871 Essays of Charles Skipper and East, London: 2pi.

Stamp of Egypt » 1864-1906 Essays 1871 Essays of Charles Skipper and East, London: 2pi.
Stamp of Egypt » 1864-1906 Essays 1871 Essays of Charles Skipper and East, London: 2pi.
Stamp of Egypt » 1864-1906 Essays 1871 Essays of Charles Skipper and East, London: 2pi.
Stamp of Egypt » 1864-1906 Essays 1871 Essays of Charles Skipper and East, London: 2pi.

Lot 20027 – 1871 Essays of Charles Skipper and East, London: 2pi.

Egypt » 1864-1906 Essays
Price realised
4’000 EUR
Estimate
3’000 EUR
Auction date
Mon 5 Dec 2022 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1871 Essays of Charles Skipper and East, London: 2pi. chestnut, composite proof comprised of three imperforate blocks, the top block of six shows the “Goddess of Plenty” specimen, the central block of six being the 2pi. “Sphinx & Pyramid” essay, bottom block of nine the “Imperial Eagle”, small thin at right and crease at lower right corner, a very rare exhibition showpiece.

Provenance: Vahan Andonian

Catalogue ref: E55

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