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Auction: 24028 - Stamps and Covers of British Africa
Lot: 1190

(x) Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika
1954-59 Watermark Multiple Script CA Issue
Essays and Proofs
1954 group of six superb entirely hand-painted stamp-sized essays on buff card affixed to black card, in unadopted designs each bearing the country name and the Queen's profile and with the 5c. depicting a Rhino, the 10c. the Owen Falls Dam, the 30c. an Elephant, the 5/- Wakamba Drums, the 10/- a Lion and the £1 a Nandi Warrior; each essay meticulously and painstakingly hand-coloured and with further details picked out in Chinese white; truly outstanding and unique items, each essay a major exhibition piece displaying the sheer craftsmanship of the De la Rue artists. Photo

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£18,000

Starting price
£18000

Sale 24028 Notices
The diagonal line visible on the image for the 5c . value essay in the printed catalogue is not present on the item. The image on Spink Live is correct.