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Lot# 5306 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 5306 Great Britain

    Charles Whiting & William Wyon 1840: Essay with embossed Wyon head within oval engine turned surround with "POSTAGE ONE PENNY" in small capital letters, First State without the pendant curl, printed in rose-pink on card (39 x 44 mm.) showing the full size of the Die. Slightest of soiling mentioned for full accuracy but very rare Huggins E13.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London, 13 Dec 1973, lot 1008.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF