George Washington vignette essay/proof on india die sunk on card, 1860s

$200.00

Small George Washington essay/proof on india paper die sunk on card. This is the George Washington portrait die used on the 1863 Second Fractional Currency series. Penciled on the front is a small “83”.


Essay: any design, or part of a design, essayed to or produced by a government (or established mail carrier) for a stamp and differing in design in any particular from an officially issued stamp.

Additional information

Year

1860s

Condition

VF, ink spots on front

Engraver

unknown

Paper

india die sunk on card

Size

13mm x 17mm, overall 5" x 6.5"

Printer

unknown