Lot 1578 E
Drake & Co., 2¢ black, model essay, large die proof on India of the 2¢ Demas Barnes & Co. issue (RS25P1) cut-to-shape and affixed to card, with pencil design of medicine bottle affixed over building design and "P.H. Drake" covering old name at left, "Approved November 20, 1868, E.A. Rollins Commissioner" approval and "2 + 4 ct" denomination notations on card, accompanied by Joyce album page with photostat of the model description in the B.& C. order book and the original P.H. Drake & Co. entry from the Butler & Carpenter order book for the 2¢ & 4¢ stamps, Very Fine.Scott No. RS82E Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
THE UNIQUE BUTLER & CARPENTER 2¢ DRAKE & CO. MODEL APPROVAL ESSAY.
Realized: $2,300