Lot 284
1879 Charles Skipper & East Tender Essays (Ceres Head). 2x Die proofs and mores




The Phillips Collection of Great Britain | Part IV | S24008
Auction: 9 July 2024 at 11:00 BST
£2,880
Description
1879 Charles Skipper & East Tender Essays (Ceres Head). A magnificent group of Ceres head (facing left & right) ‘SPECIMEN’ stamps. Including an die proof of the head and background with pencil enhancements to top, bottom and corner squares on thick paper. with a second completed die proof on thin wove paper. Offered with with multiple singles, pairs and blocks of both the head to the left and right, perforated and imperforate in several colours. Spectacular tender essay study (19).




