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Lot# 5305 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 5305 Great Britain

    Charles Whiting & William Wyon 1840: Essay with embossed Wyon head within oval engine turned surround with "POSTAGE ONE PENNY" in large capital letters, Second State with the pendant curl, printed in pale blue on thick card (42 x 49 mm.) without the surround. Usual trivial soiling and wrinkle not affecting the appearance of a rare Proof Huggins E14.rnProvenance: Collection R. Folkard, Phillips, London, 26 Nov 1998.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF