Lot 70270 – 1867 5/- Rose, BA, Pl.3, a beautifully executed stamp
Lot 70270 – 1867 5/- Rose, BA, Pl.3, a beautifully executed stamp
Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1867-83 High Values
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Price realised
27’500 GBP
Estimate
75’000 – 80’000 GBP
Auction date
Fri 9 Dec 2022 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1867 5s rose pl.3 BA, a beautifully executed stamp size composite hand painted essay on card, the central vignette of Victoria’s profile having been pinned into place then the rest of the “stamp” intricately hand painted in red and Chinese white around it with superb precision, an absolutely stunning exhibition showpiece which was discovered amongst some personal belongings in a disused cow shed, possibly the only known such essay extant.
Catalogue ref: S.G. 126 var
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