Lot 50661 – 1939-55 Handpainted essay by L. D. Freyer (designer of the issued stamp) showing a Gilbert Islands canoe design
Lot 50661 – 1939-55 Handpainted essay by L. D. Freyer (designer of the issued stamp) showing a Gilbert Islands canoe design
Gilbert and Ellice Islands
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Price realised
340 GBP
Estimate
200 – 300 GBP
Auction date
Mon 8 Dec 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1939-55 Handpainted essay by L. D. Freyer (designer of the issued stamp) showing a Gilbert Islands canoe design very similar to the issued image, stamp-size in green, blue-black and white, mounted on small card, with different frame and KGVI portrait with 2d face value, unique essay.
Catalogue ref: S.G. 53 var
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