Great Britain 1901 2½d Essay, SG230var.
A very fine composite essay with die proof head in photo, surround partly touched ‘up with black ink and mounted on card (89 x 114mm) Lettered “E", dated “JULY 10th 01." and endorsed “Dupl".
A very rare and specialised King Edward VII philatelic piece.
Provenance: Ex. De La Rue Archives (1976).
Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £8,500.
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