essay De La Rue essays for the Unified Series 2d., 2½d. and 3d., hand-painted in blue and white, mounted on a single piece (110x46 mm.); also: die proofs of the Inland Parcel Post essays for 6d. blue type I (3, one with manuscript "Cancelled"), type II, 1/- mauve, type I (2, one with manuscript "Cancelled"), type II; Official stamps Government Parcels 9d. dull green and 1/- orange-brown plate 13 (the 9d. with "SPECIMEN" overprint); also a range of 1879 Tender essays (18 items); mostly fine. An attractive and interesting assembly