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Auction: 7021 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1565

New Zealand 1960 Pictorials 1959 Competition Essay by A.G. Barnes showing unadopted design of 9d. Aerial Top Dressing in black and on thick paper 184x159, with accompanying letter signed by C.A. Mc Farlane (Director General) thanking the artist for submitting his design and informing him "Although your drawings were not selected for reproduction you have been awarded the sum of £25.0s.0d. for your work" and an advice note for the payment; also including both issued stamps with 1/9d. pair from the foot of the sheet showing major shift of the red plane; fine and attractive Estimate £ 200-250

Sold for
£140