Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

1899: Essay for the Large Camel type postal card. This primitive artist's essay in ink, produced on Star and Crescent Moon watermarked paper, is undated, although endorsed "3" and initialled. A stamp box in the height of the Large Camel type stamp has been indicated and the text elements are found on the issued card. The first Large Camel type postal cards were invoiced by De La Rue in 1899, so this drawing would precede that date. Some soiling and pin holes, which do not detract from the charm of the essay. A unique exhibition piece.