Lot 685
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essay 16c. handpainted essay in the issued design, in chestnut and Chinese white on tracing paper (56x69mm) with the "16 CENTS" value tablet painted below and dated "2 JUL 83" at top; undenominated Barbados trial (thinned at left) overprinted "CANCELLED" affixed at top with "for colour" written alongside. Photo
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essay 16c. handpainted essay in the issued design, in chestnut and Chinese white on tracing paper (56x69mm) with the "16 CENTS" value tablet painted below and dated "2 JUL 83" at top; undenominated Barbados trial (thinned at left) overprinted "CANCELLED" affixed at top with "for colour" written alongside. Photo

Details
essay 16c. handpainted essay in the issued design, in chestnut and Chinese white on tracing paper (56x69mm) with the "16 CENTS" value tablet painted below and dated "2 JUL 83" at top; undenominated Barbados trial (thinned at left) overprinted "CANCELLED" affixed at top with "for colour" written alongside. Photo
Provenance
De la Rue Archives, Robson Lowe auction, November 1976
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.