Lot 70411 – 1889 10d. “Jubilee” Essay,

1889 10d. “Jubilee” Essay, An exquisitely executed hand painted essay in red and green with details highlighted in Chinese White Ex the De La Rue Archives on tracing paper (65 x 85mm). The stamp “cancelled” by manuscript pen cross and dated “March 15/89” along with the number “6” at upper left being one of a series of 10 essays produced by De La Rue for the new 10d. value. An exceedingly rare essay unique in private hands, ex Aureum