essay 2/6d. deep blue, comprising an example of the 1898 2/6d. with blue printed head of King Edward VII affixed at centre and oval surround of pearls handpainted, the whole mounted on card (89 x 114mm.) dated "Sept 25th 03" and annotated "3/- reqd not 2/6" alongside the essay and further "Approved for 3s. stamp. (subject to colour being settled)", initialled and dated "1. 10. 03". Photo