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Lot# 1322 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1322 Romania

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    Catalogue# : 196 Essay
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    1906: Carol I 40th Anniversary, Bradbury Wilkinson original hand-painted Essay, endorsed 'No.10' at top for 2 lei value, stamp size, drawn in pencil and over-drawn with black wash, frame in orange as selected, sunk into presentation card with 'Designed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., London'  label at lower left. Reverse with handstamp 14 Feb 1906. A splendid Essay, together with the final approved design imperforate on card, somewhat soiled, signed 'CR' and dated 5 May 1906 on reverse. Unique.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF