Lot 63
1911 Bromide Essay for 4½d National Health Insurance Stamp

Revenue & Telegraph Stamps of the World | 5954
Auction: 21 November 2023 at 09:30 GMT
£540
Description
National Health Insurance: 1911 Unissued Bromide Essay denominated 4½d on thin card (83x108mm), depicting two cherubs holding up a cloth with one arm which reveals the value tablet, and supporting the crown with the other. Initialled ‘GWE’ at lower left. An interesting and highly attractive essay, which shows similarities to the issued design, particularly in the top half, the final issued design omitting both cherubs.

