Lot 60594 – 1882-86 Die I Wmk CA 30pa essay, comprising stamp-size die proof in black on glazed card with “CYPRUS” and “30 PARAS” handpainted

1882-86 Die I Wmk CA 30pa essay, comprising stamp-size die proof in black on glazed card with “CYPRUS” and “30 PARAS” handpainted in black with Chinese white background, affixed to card (81x104mm) with “DE LA RUE & CO” dummy stamp in pale mauve affixed at foot and with the card dated “Jany 25.82”, the reverse with manuscript “C.A. Vol. 7 folio 151. Call for new 30para stamp 7/1/82 by Postmaster. Approved by C.A. 4/3/82”; outstanding and unique in private hands, ex Hetherington, “Aphrodite” and Lord Vestey.