essay -- 1d. composite essay in shades of lake, the vignette and head printed, the frame handpainted and with lettering and portions of frame design highlighted in Chinese white, the whole on card (101 x 101mm.) with tracing paper overlay marked in pencil "Essay disallowed (because it did not show the South Pole and the whole of the British Quadrant) by George VI for 1946 Issue". Unique and highly attractive. Also a contemporary 1d. photographic essay in the issued design. Photo