Sale 1003 — Specialized U.S. Collections, Air Post, Foreign Stamps & Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 15-17 December, 2010
Category — War Department Issues (Essays and Proofs)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
5432
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3c War, Model Essay on Yellowish Card (O85-E1). Stamp size, with engraved vignette, numeral and value tablet and wash drawing of frame as adopted for the set, mounted on 88 x 119mm card with pencil "J. Claxton" on card, some central toningVERY FINE. THE UNIQUE PART HAND-DRAWN ESSAY FOR THE WAR DEPARTMENT SERIES. A PHENOMENAL EXHIBITION ITEM
This model was made by Continental Bank Note Co. designer Joseph Claxton. The value, numeral tablet and portrait were taken from existing stamp designs.
2,500
4,000