Lot 10000 – Essay in pen and ink of the Queen´s head in solid black oval surround, executed on thick card

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Lot 10000 – Essay in pen and ink of the Queen´s head in solid black oval surround, executed on thick card
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Lot 10000 – Essay in pen and ink of the Queen´s head in solid black oval surround, executed on thick card

St. Vincent
Prix réalisé
3’600 GBP
Estimation
4’000 – 6’000 GBP
Date de vente
Tue 30 Jun 2020 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

Essay in pen and ink of the Queen´s head in solid black oval surround, executed on thick card (120x79mm.), a wonderful and most delightful piece of artwork, showpiece for the connoisseur

Note: Early in 1860 Perkins, Bacon & Co. commissioned a new Queen Victoria head for use on postage stamps. This was engraved for the firm by Charles H. Jeens, who prepared a pen-drawn miniature for the purpose. His account of £2/12/6d. for the drawing was dated April 1860. Used for St. Vincent, St. Lucia and the South Australia 9d.

Provenance: R.B. Yardley Dr. Stone, Peter Jaffé

Vente aux enchères
2020 Spring Auctions
Catalogue
St. Vincent

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