Proof A die proof of the original Chalon Head essay prepared by Perkin's Bacon & Co. showing a half-length portrait engraved by William Humphrys with engine-turned background and ornamental surround, in black on wove paper with die numbers written at top; tiny white mark in background. Most attractive. Photo | Christie's

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Proof A die proof of the original Chalon Head essay prepared by Perkin's Bacon & Co. showing a half-length portrait engraved by William Humphrys with engine-turned background and ornamental surround, in black on wove paper with die numbers written at top; tiny white mark in background. Most attractive. Photo

Proof A die proof of the original Chalon Head essay prepared by Perkin's Bacon & Co. showing a half-length portrait engraved by William Humphrys with engine-turned background and ornamental surround, in black on wove paper with die numbers written at top; tiny white mark in background. Most attractive. Photo

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Proof A die proof of the original Chalon Head essay prepared by Perkin's Bacon & Co. showing a half-length portrait engraved by William Humphrys with engine-turned background and ornamental surround, in black on wove paper with die numbers written at top; tiny white mark in background. Most attractive. Photo