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Sveriges Riksbank, composite essay for 5 Kronors, dated 1952, the central portrait and decorative frame hand executed to the highest quality, mounted on card, together with three engraved portraits of King Gustaf VI, various engravers annotation and signatures, a fascinating piece and unique
Pick 42p £300-£400
This is the work of Brian Moore, who was employed many of the great British printing firms over a career spanning half a century. It is believed he was using this essay to practise engraving portraits early in his career, hence the increase in quality over the three engravings.
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