essay 1944 War Refugees Relief Fund, collection of the archive essays with the original pencil and chalk sketch on brown paper (220x185mm) with unadopted Chinese script and value, mounted on paper with additional notations; photographic reproduction of this sketch, slightly reduced, with background painted in blue-grey (no inscription); photographic composite essay (108x75mm) with handpainted frame, mounted on card with pencil notations; mock-up essay "for characters only" with a set of value and description tablets; a set of six composite essays for each value showing the different borders plus other, minor essays, inscription proofs, letters and notes from the printers with regards to this issue. A truely remarkable assembley, generally in very fine condition, and gives an insight into the many stages involved in the development of a stamp issue. Photo