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#184-E5f
1877 3c Washington Essay, Plate on Proof Paper, Perf. 12, Various Colors, Mystic's Choice
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Set Your Collection Apart With This 1877 Essay...
A Stamp That Might Have Been
Essays are designed by private firms competing for contracts to print US stamps. Prepared to illustrate the private firm’s ability to produce a superior stamp, essays are often brilliant examples of fine engraving and stamp design. These “stamps that might have been” are also great fun to collect.
Intended as a pre-production sample of quality workmanship, essays are produced in very low numbers – sometimes as few as one – and are missing from most collections. This 1877 3¢ Washington essay was designed by the Philadelphia Bank Note Co. The bust used for the vignette is instantly recognizable as the one used on several classic US stamps. However, the intricate frame design of the #184-E5f essay is radically different – which makes this essay a truly special addition to your collection.
This is a great opportunity to add the intricately detailed 1877 3¢ Washington essay plate on proof paper to your collection. It’s perforated 12 and lithographed.
Set Your Collection Apart With This 1877 Essay...
A Stamp That Might Have Been
Essays are designed by private firms competing for contracts to print US stamps. Prepared to illustrate the private firm’s ability to produce a superior stamp, essays are often brilliant examples of fine engraving and stamp design. These “stamps that might have been” are also great fun to collect.
Intended as a pre-production sample of quality workmanship, essays are produced in very low numbers – sometimes as few as one – and are missing from most collections. This 1877 3¢ Washington essay was designed by the Philadelphia Bank Note Co. The bust used for the vignette is instantly recognizable as the one used on several classic US stamps. However, the intricate frame design of the #184-E5f essay is radically different – which makes this essay a truly special addition to your collection.
This is a great opportunity to add the intricately detailed 1877 3¢ Washington essay plate on proof paper to your collection. It’s perforated 12 and lithographed.
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