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Lot# 5311 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 5311 Great Britain

    Charles Whiting & William Wyon 1840: Essay with embossed Wyon head within oval engine turned surround with "POSTAGE ONE PENNY" in smaller capital letters, without the pendant curl, printed in pale blue backed on to thick paper, small imperfections not affecting the appearance of a rare Proof.rnProvenance: Collection John O. Griffiths, 1985; Collection H.O. Fraser, Spink, London, 7 Nov 2001, lot 27.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold