1901 Embossed Stamp Duties: Magnificent 1/- HANDPAINTED ESSAY finely executed in pen, red colourwash & Chinese white; on buff tracing paper 41x52mm dated "MAR 29 1901". The essay mounted (affixed) on buff paper backing. Wonderful archival piece, superb, most attractive. Ex De La Rue archives. This essay comes from a period that showcased some of De La Rue's finest artwork. Painstakingly handpainted essays using combinations of colour washes, Chinese white and very fine penwork.
