Lot 16 E
Great Britain, 1887, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 1½d gray lilac, pale blue, deep blue & white, hand-painted essay, skillfully executed design on white card (89x118mm) in similar colors to the issued 9d Jubilee, manuscript pencil "A." at upper left and "2½ anna" as this design was also considered for a new issue of India, Very Fine, ex-Chartwell. SG Nos. 198E.S.G. Spec. Nos. K29 Essay £8,500 ($10,120).
A UNIQUE HAND-PAINTED ESSAY SUBMITTED FOR THE 1892 1½D JUBILEE ISSUE.
Realized: $5,000