Great Britain 1840 1d Whiting Embossed Essay.
A very fine embossed essay produced by Charles Whiting showing the Wyon head within an ornate engine turned oval surround inscribed "POSTAGE ONE PENNY" printed in brown on stout white card.
Produced during the experimental work associated with the introduction of Uniform Penny Postage, these important essays developed the combination of Wyon's portrait, embossing and Whiting's engine-turning that ultimately led to the embossed postal stationery introduced in 1841.
A very scarce essay.
SG Catalogue Value: From £1,200.
