Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 4419 - 234.-243. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 4419 Oranje Freistaat

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    1865/67: De La Rue's original drawing depicting the "Tree of Plenty & Posthorns" made for the engraver of the Die, beautifully drawn in black ink and watercolour wash on paper (72 x 97 mm.) showing the Tree, Oranges and three Posthorns with frame surround in black, affixed to card (124 x 161 mm.). Designed by H. Sybouts, the first Postmaster General to be nominated by President J.H. Brand. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 5212, this volume demonstrates, on the following page, that the Oranges were added to the sketch supplied to the engraver. Unique and remarkable Essay of primary importance to South African philately.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 14-15 Nov 2007, lot 1975.
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.500 CHF