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Here are some things I have recently been given relating to the Thomas De La Rue Centenary theme.  |
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The top picture is from the front of a Christmas card from Shepherd-Barron and has got information printed inside about the first 4d stamp, a greeting and the company address. |
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Very nice group. These types of engraving houses are almost a thing of the past. The workmanship in producing fine engravings is becoming a lost art. The price of progress. Thanks for sharing the images and welcome to the forum. |
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That is fun stuff to have. "This might be of interest in the years to come." No kidding! |
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Rest in Peace
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Gave me a shiver, it did, as I scrolled down reading trough the letter and then came upon the attachment at the end. Wow.
Thanks for letting us all see these. Superb. |
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The image of that spiffing gentleman, (first postcard) is one of Jean Ferdinand Joubert, refugee from Napoleanic france who engraved the die for the first de la rue surface printed stamp the 4d carmine of 1855. I love that card. Here is an essay of his with pencilled notes  |
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To rod222
Would it be possible to have more information on the above essay (date, purpose, etc.). Best |
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Would it be possible to have more information on the above essay (date, purpose, etc.). Best MH1234, The best I can do, from my collection. No Other information available. Another issue engraved by Joubert (Confederate States )  --------------------------------------------------   |
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Posted 01/18/2011 2:42 pm
