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Auction: 11031 - The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface-Printed Issues
Lot: 876

1887-1900 "Jubilee" Issue Essay 1/2d., 1 1/2d., 2d., 2 1/2d., 3d., 4d., 5d., 6d., 9d. and 1/- handpainted essays in the issued designs and colours, each stamp-size on thin card and, together with an 1881 1d. issued stamp, affixed to single piece of card (191x160mm.) marked at foot "THE DESIGNS ARE SIMPLY DRAWN BY HAND AND DO NOT SHOW THE FINISHED EFFECT WHICH WILL BE OBTAINED BY ENGRAVING." and subsequently endorsed by W.H. Cousins (Secretary, Inland Revenue) "This is the scheme of Stamps approved by the P.M.G. W.H.C. 11 June 85"; a couple of the essays a little faded, nevertheless a magnificent showpiece. Cat. £75,000 Estimate £ 30,000-35,000

Sold for
£30,000