Auction: 11031 - The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface-Printed Issues
Lot: 564
1879-80 Tender Essays and Proofs 1879 De La Rue Tender for the 1 1/2d. and 2d. Values Essays 2d. handpainted essay, lettered JI, in pale chalky blue, executed on card (25x28mm.). Stunning with only two such essays available in private hands. Cat. from £10,000 Estimate £ 5,000-6,000
Sold for
£8,500
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