Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 3465 - 222.-226. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 3465 Victoria

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    1873/75: Essay for the proposed 9 d. value by William Bell, with head plate vignette hand-painted in shades of pink, imperforate on card, 59 x 71 mm., the frame hand-painted in shades of red and reddish-lilac, with the Essay signed "W.B." at base and "B" in ink on reverse. Extremely rare, whilst the 9 d. value was adopted, the accepted design's Essay appears to have been lost. See Geoff Kellow RDP 'Stamps of Victoria', with this Essay illustrated on page 189. A magnificent, extremely attractive and unique Essay.rnrnProvenance: Collection J. R. W. Purves, RL, Zurich, 27 Nov 1980, lot 2162.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.900 CHF