New
GREAT BRITAIN · 1839
Great Britain — Charles Whiting Essay Composition
VF
Sold
Sold
Offered by SAA Philatelic Net
This item has been sold
It stays online as a reference. Similar material is often available — and we can look for a comparable piece.
Description
@1839. Charles Whiting Essay Composition. Embossed uncrowned Queen's head with ornamental frame of florarl grapes design at top. Two essays in center produced by the Congreve Machine with corner check letters, one printed in Blue & Rose red. Elaborated ornamental design in Blue at Bottom. On reverse, bi-colores design reading "PRINTED BY / CHARLES WHITING / FOR PROTECTION AGAINST / FORGERY". Sizes 224 x 290 mm with some closed tears at edges. FINE, VERY FINE. Rare.
Details
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year
- 1839
- Kind
- Postal history
- Format
- Single stamp
- Centering
- VF
- Characteristics
- Essay, Forgery
Similar available items
More from Great Britain
New
