Lot 70409 – 1885 5d “Jubilee” Hand painted essay
Lot 70409 – 1885 5d “Jubilee” Hand painted essay
Great Britain » 1855-1900 Surface Printed » 1887-1900 Jubilee Issue & 1891 £1 Green
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Price realised
5’000 GBP
Estimate
4’000 – 5’000 GBP
Auction date
Fri 18 Jun 2021 at 11:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1885 5d “Jubilee” Hand painted essay, an exquisite example executed on buff paper in purple and green with highlights in Chinese white mounted on small piece of card ex the Archive book, produced by De La Rue from drawings by Mr Carey as possible designs for the forthcoming “Jubilee” issue, a stunning and unique essay, ex De La Rue Archive sale
Catalogue ref: SG 207var
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