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Lot# 8117 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8117 Brit. Salomoninseln

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    1937c.: Composite stamp size photographic Essays (3) imperforate and adhered to brown card (56 x 88 mm.), prepared by E.W. Chafer for Harrison & Sons, with the King's head inserted in black and the value hand-painted: ½ d. in black & green with man climbing a Coconut Palm, 1½ d. in black & carmine showing two Constables, 3 d. in black & blue showing Malaita Canoe. See the article by Robson Lowe in the 'Philatelist' (December 1984) a copy of which is enclosed with the lot. Superb and unique.rnrnNote: E.W. Crafer was a free-lance artist for Harrisons. The Robson Lowe find contained 15 Essays from seven Commonwealth countries.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 7 May 1985, lot 925.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF