Auction: 11031 - The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface-Printed Issues
Lot: 563
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 deep lilac and lilac, executed on card (25x28mm.). Stunning with only seven such essays available in private hands . Cat. from £7,000 Estimate £ 3,000-3,500
Sold for
£2,100
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