Lot 10019 – The Transvaal EssaysIn October 1902 essays were prepared

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Lot 10019 – The Transvaal EssaysIn October 1902 essays were prepared

Great Britain » King Edward VII
Price realised
600 GBP
Estimate
600 – 800 GBP
Auction date
Wed 4 Oct 2023 at 13:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

The Transvaal Essays

In October 1902 essays were prepared at the request of the King who admired the recent issue of Transvaal (1st April) with the thought of replacing the current 1/2d., 1d., 2 21/2d. and 6d values. The Essays Printed in several colours, comprised the Transvaal medallion in an adapted “Wreath” frame. however on the 18th October the King decided to retain the existing Fuchs design.

1901 (Aug) Uncleared die proof in black on glazed card (60 x 90mm.) of the medallion for the Transvaal issue of 1st. April 1901; scarce.

Auction
Specialised Great Britain Auctions October 2023
Catalogue
The “Arden” collection of King Edward VII

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