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Lot# 9253 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 9253 Ceylon

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    1935: Composite stamp size Essays for the Pictorial Issue (8), submitted by Bradbury Wilkinson for proposed 2 c. - 50 c. values, using the three quarter profile picture of George V (unadopted), imperforate on cards with head-plate printed in various colours and the pictorial vignettes, CEYLON and value tablets all entirely hand-painted in difffering colours each with frame surround in black. Absolutely stunning and of great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 15 May 1996, lot 22.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF