Great Britain 1901 3d Composite"Paste up" essay of the Victorian "Jubilee" series, SG232var Bahrain stamps lightly cancelled leaving most of

lightly cancelled leaving most of profile clear

who was renowned for the largest collection of manuscripts in the 19th century

A very reasonably priced watermark variety compared to its scarcity

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue price in the 2011 GB Specialised Catalogue is £13

fine appearance and colour

Great Britain 1901 3d Composite"Paste up" essay of the Victorian "Jubilee" series, SG232var Bahrain stamps lightly cancelled leaving most ofGreat Britain 1901 3d Composite"Paste up" essay of the Victorian "Jubilee" series, SG232var. A spectacular Series "A" essay with a lithographed three quarter portrait of King Edward VII mounted on thick card (77x100mm) endorsed "A" at the top. A magnificent essay and exhibition piece, believed to be one of only two or three examples in private hands. Provenance: Ex. "Minoru" collection of King Edward VII, one of the most prestigious KEVII collections