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Auction: 26024 - The 'Mulberry' Collection of Great Britain King Edward VII Issues
Lot: 2201

Great Britain
King Edward VII
1902-10 De La Rue
The Unissued Five Pounds
Beautiful composite essay comprising 'sketch' head plate, the surround of which touched in with black, set within extraordinary hand-painted duty frame in black and grey touched-in in white paint with cut-out proof crown affixed atop head and simulated 'perfs' in pencil on sunk card (80x59mm.) dated "May 14 1901.". Of great beauty and importance, and a hugely desirable piece.

provenance:
The 'Arden' Collection, David Feldman, 4 Oct. 2023, Lot 10206

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Estimate
£5,000 to £10,000

Starting price
£4000