Lot 964
964
essay ESSAY: Composite essay for the 1899 10d. value, comprising an 1891 master die proof in black on glazed card (91x60mm.) marked "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "14 OCT. 91", hand-drawn alongside are three different 10d. value tablets, two being subsequently deleted leaving the accepted design with white background, this being arrowed and initialled "HWE" below and accompanied by two "Colliseum" pieces in the suggested colours of "ruby-lake" and "green". A unique and remarkable item. Photo
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essay ESSAY: Composite essay for the 1899 10d. value, comprising an 1891 master die proof in black on glazed card (91x60mm.) marked "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "14 OCT. 91", hand-drawn alongside are three different 10d. value tablets, two being subsequently deleted leaving the accepted design with white background, this being arrowed and initialled "HWE" below and accompanied by two "Colliseum" pieces in the suggested colours of "ruby-lake" and "green". A unique and remarkable item. Photo

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essay ESSAY: Composite essay for the 1899 10d. value, comprising an 1891 master die proof in black on glazed card (91x60mm.) marked "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "14 OCT. 91", hand-drawn alongside are three different 10d. value tablets, two being subsequently deleted leaving the accepted design with white background, this being arrowed and initialled "HWE" below and accompanied by two "Colliseum" pieces in the suggested colours of "ruby-lake" and "green". A unique and remarkable item. Photo
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.