Lot 273
GB 1889 (ESSAY) SG210var

Stamps & Covers of Great Britain | S24019
Auction: 12 November 2024 at 10:30 GMT
£3,120
Description
1889 10d "Jubilee" Essay. Very fine hand painted essay in red & green with details of the design highlighted in Chinese white and cancelled with a manuscript pen cross, executed on a piece of tracing paper (65 x 85mm) numbered "6" and dated "March 15/89". One of a series of 10 essays produced by DLR for the new 10d value. A spectacular and unique essay. Ex. DLR Archive & "Aureum". SG 210var

