Dragon Design (accepted) Essay with the Extra Circle
Until the Dragon essays were accepted, clichés of the 1 and 3 candarins had six pearls of circles, and the 5 candarins had five as a security measure. When finally approved, the extra circle was cut away, though not always completely. The following lots are all imperforate and ungummed unless otherwise stated.
essay 1 ca. yellow-green [13] and 3 ca. deep red [13], both on thin paper, the former creased and light age spotting, the latter very fine. Photo in colour
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essay 1 ca. yellow-green [13] and 3 ca. deep red [13], both on thin paper, the former creased and light age spotting, the latter very fine. Photo in colour