Lot 20943 – 1885 Hand painted original essay for the first issue revenue stamps of 1887, Thomas de la Rue
Lot 20943 – 1885 Hand painted original essay for the first issue revenue stamps of 1887, Thomas de la Rue
Lot 20943 – 1885 Hand painted original essay for the first issue revenue stamps of 1887, Thomas de la Rue
Egypt » Revenues
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Price realised
800 CHF
Estimate
1’000 – 1’500 CHF
Auction date
Mon 18 Nov 2024 at 13:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1885 Hand painted original essay for the first issue revenue stamps of 1887, Thomas de la Rue & Co. of London, 2pi, green, on very thin transparent paper against white cardboard background, with production notes to design and dating “Dec. 18 85”. Very fine and attractive essay with the iconic Sphinx and pyramid design.
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