World Banknotes

Government of India, initial pen sketches on acetate (or equivalent substance) for the watermark for 1 Rupee, ND (1917), also an example of the actual watermarked paper, annotated with the text “1 Rupee, Government of India. 1st Issue.” also two other workings or designs for the rayed star image on paper, watermark glued into blue card frame, uncirculated, very rare, sketches in annotated envelope, good condition, unique (5 items not including envelopes)
BNB B135, Pick 1, Razack 3.1 £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Paper and Proofs from the Portals Archives.

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