1/2d Vermilion Handpainted Essays

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First Set of Essays Submitted by William De La Rue to the Stamp Committee

 

History: ex “Chartwell” (Spink 13th Oct 2011 lot 878 sold for £5’000+20%)

Creased

History: ex “Chartwell” (Spink 13th Oct 2011 lot 877 sold for £1’200+20%); David Feldman Dec 2019 sold for £800+22%

Second Set of Essays Submitted by William De La Rue to the Stamp Committee

History: ex Lady Mary Buiri 24th Nov. 2010 lot 1688 realised £5’400 (incl. commission)

History: ex “Chartwell” (Spink 13th Oct 2011 lot 880 sold for £2’500+20%); 

History: Ex “Chartwell” (Spink 13th Oct 2011 lot 879 sold for £2’500+20%); Paul Fraser, 2020, £7’000

Accepted Design

History: Phillips Collection (British Postal Museum)