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Auction: 11031 - The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface-Printed Issues
Lot: 562

1879-80 Tender Essays and Proofs 1879 De La Rue Tender for the 1 1/2d. and 2d. Values Essays 1 1/2d. handpainted essay, lettered JI, in violet and lilac with small portions of the frame highlighted in Chinese white, executed on card (25x28mm.). Stunning with only seven such essays available in private hands. Cat. from £7,000 Estimate £ 3,000-3,500

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