Gold Coast Revenue 1901 1d De La Rue Handpainted Duties Essay
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1901 Embossed Stamp Duties: Magnificent 1d HANDPAINTED ESSAY finely executed in pen, red colourwash & Chinese white; on buff tracing paper 38x46mm dated "MAR 29 1901". The essay mounted (affixed) on buff paper backing. Wonderful archival piece, superb, most attractive. Ex De La Rue archives. This essay comes from a period that showcased some of De La Rue's finest artwork. Painstakingly handpainted essays using combinations of colour washes, Chinese white and very fine penwork.