1d Handpainted essay in lilac and Chinese white on tracing paper dated "DEC 17th", Boehm head, the frame identical to that of the 1d lilac stamp, a light ink cross drawn across the head, faintly inscribed at upper edge in pencil "I.R Vol. 7/123", 41x54mm. A superb and unique essay from the De La Rue archives. S.G. å£8,500. Photo included on Front Cover. (Image1)

1d Handpainted essay in lilac and Chinese white on card with Angeli head and frame type D, dated "DEC. 23rd 89" and inscribed "No. 3" and "the best I think" with initials ("JSP"?), 74x92mm. A superb and unique essay, considered by De La Rue to be the finest of the 15 designs submitted. S.G. å£8,500. Photo on Inside Front Cover. (Image1)