Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World

1910 "Imperial Chinese Post" (design similar to U.S. 1c Louisiana Purchase), American Bank Note Company India proof, die sunk on full card, total of seven designs in gray green all are foreign countries or "International Postage", several designs are recognizable such as U.S. 1883 2c labeled "International Postage" with value expressed in Brazilian "Reis", and a frame with "PERU" label of an 1899 Cuban stamp and frame of a 100r Brazilian Official, but labeled "New Zealand", etc. (it has been suggested that this is the work of an apprentice engraver (signed ED Patterson) to show (and improve) his hand lettering work (initially described in George W. Brett's article in the Fall 1979 Essay Proof Journal, discussing a similar piece in great detail). A fascinating and rare item, of great interest to collectors of China and several other countries
Estimate: $2500