Auction: CSS114 - The Shanghai Postal System
Lot: 84
Ichang
October 1894, Narrow Setting
Proofs and Essays
3ca. De la Rue artist's essay in dark mauve and Chinese white on card (90x115mm) marked "B" and "Oct.4th.94"; extremely fresh and fine. A stunning finished essay displaying the printer's skill. Photo
Robson Lowe auction March 1977
William L. Kullman, February 2011
Elling O. Eide, November 2014
宜昌書信館銀三分的手繪設計票, 來自倫敦郵票印製廠De La Rue的檔案室,以棕紫色墨汁繪於卡紙(90x115mm)上, 卡紙左上角寫上"B"記號, 而右上角則寫上繪制日期"Oct.4th.94". 保存非常完美, 設計圖充分顯示出設計者的細心及技巧, 存世僅此一件. 源流: 1977年3月Robson Lowe auction; 2011年2月William L. Kullman; 2014年11月Elling O Eide.
Estimate
HK$40,000 to HK$50,000
Starting price
HK$35000