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Auction archive: Lot number 1011

essay 1891 De La Rue 2½d. handpainted essays showing helmeted female (2), one in lilac with green value tablet and inscribed "S T AFRICA", the other in yellow-green with magenta value tablet and inscribed "SOUTH AFRICA", both with small portions of t...

Auction 02.06.1994
2 Jun 1994
Estimate
£500 - £600
ca. US$762 - US$915
Price realised:
£1,265
ca. US$1,929
Auction archive: Lot number 1011

essay 1891 De La Rue 2½d. handpainted essays showing helmeted female (2), one in lilac with green value tablet and inscribed "S T AFRICA", the other in yellow-green with magenta value tablet and inscribed "SOUTH AFRICA", both with small portions of t...

Auction 02.06.1994
2 Jun 1994
Estimate
£500 - £600
ca. US$762 - US$915
Price realised:
£1,265
ca. US$1,929
Beschreibung:

essay 1891 De La Rue 2½d. handpainted essays showing helmeted female (2), one in lilac with green value tablet and inscribed "S T AFRICA", the other in yellow-green with magenta value tablet and inscribed "SOUTH AFRICA", both with small portions of the design touched up in Chinese white and executed on pieces of card (29x37mm) dated "26/6/91" on reverse; the first sadly with very heavy central horizontal crease, nevertheless a charming and unique pair. Photo.

Auction archive: Lot number 1011
Auction:
Datum:
2 Jun 1994
Auction house:
Christie's
London, King Street
Beschreibung:

essay 1891 De La Rue 2½d. handpainted essays showing helmeted female (2), one in lilac with green value tablet and inscribed "S T AFRICA", the other in yellow-green with magenta value tablet and inscribed "SOUTH AFRICA", both with small portions of the design touched up in Chinese white and executed on pieces of card (29x37mm) dated "26/6/91" on reverse; the first sadly with very heavy central horizontal crease, nevertheless a charming and unique pair. Photo.

Auction archive: Lot number 1011
Auction:
Datum:
2 Jun 1994
Auction house:
Christie's
London, King Street
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