Saint Helena 1903 KEVII Artists Handpainted Essay Showpiece

1903 KEVII COMPOSITE ARTIST'S ESSAY DE LA RUE DESIGN PROPOSAL The magnificent initial De La Rue proposal beautifully executed by handpainting in carmine, pink wash and Chinese White, imperforate. A photographic Wharf vignette at top. The whole countersunk in card (56x76mm) marked "B", "DEC 23 01" and endorsed "The Approved Design". The premier archival item for the issue, an exhibition showpiece for connoisseur. Ex De La Rue archives, lllustrated Plate II "St Helena", Edward Hibbert.