The 1851 Essays
Gavit & Co
Albany, New York


11-e3a
Die on India
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11-E3b and 11E3c Die Essays on India Produced in 1847 in 11 colors, including; Carmine, yellow green, black, dark blue, green, brown, blue green, scarlet and dull rose |
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11-E3d
Die Essays on Bond
Produced in Cool black, green, brown, blue and scarlet.
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11-E3e The complete set of four colors of the 1851 Essay Produced in 1847 On glazed card |
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11-E3g
As above, black die produced on blued
Francis Patent Paper
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11E4a Large die essays on india paper |
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11-E4b
3c Die Essays on India
Produced in a wide range of colors and shades



11-E4c
3c Die Essays on Bond
Produced in black, brown, scarlet and blue

11E4d
3c Die
on white glazed paper

11E4e
3c Die
on proof paper
Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and Edison
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilier & Co