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Great Britain 1885 5d Jubilee Essay
United Kingdom · 1885 · 5d
A hand-painted essay for a 5d Jubilee stamp, featuring a profile portrait of Queen Victoria in blue-green, deep brown, and ochre, with details highlighted in Chinese white.
This unique hand-painted essay from 1885 provides insight into the design process for the proposed Jubilee series of stamps for Great Britain, featuring Queen Victoria.
Printing Method
Hand-painted
Catalog Numbers
sg207var (essay)
Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain
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