Lot 2571 E
Mexico, 1895, 1c "Prueba" sample essays. Two perf 14 singles, one in blue gummed, other in vermilion stuck on cardboard with small Specimen perfin at bottom, imperf block of 4 in orange brown with large security print in left margin, Very Fine.Scott No. 242E Estimate $200 - 300.
Designed as a sample of by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. for their bid on the production of the upcoming new 1899 issue, to be similar to the current 1c issue with the upper left test banner incorporated into the design.
Realized: $200