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Auction: 25017 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 5128

(x) Great Britain
Line Engraved Proofs and Essays
"Rainbow" Trials
State 3: complete sheet of twelve (4 x 3) in blue on thick bluish paper with inscription in Edwin Hill's hand reading "D. Colour. Pruss in paper". Fold in the margin at left well clear of the adhesives, fine and rare. Spec. DP20, £27,500. Photo.

Notes: This proof is from a series referred to in a letter by Bacon, in which he notes the sending of thirteen variations sent to Rowland Hill lettered A, B, C etc. Please see 'Rainbow Trials', Rowse, Pg 133-140

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Estimate
£6,000 to £8,000