1901 Essays and Die Proofs of various overprints for use on ...

Hammer

£2,600

1901 Essays and Die Proofs of various overprints for use on the unappropriated die revenue stamps, comprising small size hand drawn essays (for use on pence values) in ink and pencil dated "MARCH 19 1901" and matching die proofs in black on glazed card for "PUBLIC / RECORDS", "COMPANIES / REGISTRATION", "COLONIAL OFFICE / SERVICES" and "REGISTER HOUSE / SCOTLAND"; and similar larger size hand drawn essays (for use on shilling & Pound values) with matching die proofs for "BANKRUPTCY", "BOARD OF / AGRICULTURE", "CIVIL / SERVICE", "COMPANIES / REGISTRATION", "DISTRICT AUDIT", "COLONIAL OFFICE / SERVICES", "COMPANIES / WINDING UP", "ESTATE / DUTY", "LAND / REGISTRY", "LAW / COURTS", "PUBLIC / RECORDS" and "REGISTER HOUSE / SCOTLAND" all proofs reduced to stamp size, the essays on tracing paper. Also "SHARE / TRANSFER" small and large size die proofs, both endorsed "168 leads" or "120 leads", stamp sized. A unique group from the De La Rue archives, last offered for sale by Robson Lowe Ltd in September 1976. (16 essays + 18 proofs). Photo on Page 78.