Lot 2 Bradbury Wilkinson 1d Engraved Plate Essay of Queen Victoria Facing Right, in purple, on horizontal wove paper, from an original design engraved by Charles Henry Jeens. It is believed that this design was submitted to the newly formed Dominion and it may have been the basis of vignette used for the Large and Small Queens. A very scarce plate proof. Estimate C$500.
Charles Henry Jeens
Lot 1, Engraved Die Essay of Queen Victoria, sold for C$2,415
Lot 1 Bradbury Wilkinson Engraved Die Essay of Queen Victoria Facing Right, in green, on bond paper measuring 23 x 27 mm, from an original design engraved by Charles Henry Jeens. A rare, and possibly unique essay. Ex. Bradbury Wilkinson Archives. Pictured on page 9 of Canada’s Postage Stamps of the Small Queen Era, 1870-1897 by Hillson and Nixon (“H&N”). See John Hillson’s biography here. Estimate $750, sold for C$2,100.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.