Auction: 12015 - The Chartwell Collection - GB Line Engra
Lot: 19
Great BritainPre-Stamp Essays1839 Treasury Competition EssaysUnknown Author: Pen and ink "POST OFFICE" design depicting Royal coat of arms over a shield with V.R. over the top and the legend "one penny stamp", floral surround showing "established 1st january 1840"l some of the original backing paper still adhering on the reverse. Unusual and appealing. The original Treasury number is unknown
Sold for
£7,000
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