Essay (philately)

Essay (philately)

In philately, an essay is a prototype for a proposed stamp. In contrast, a proof is the prototype of an accepted stamp. Both essays and proofs are rare, as usually just a few are produced. They are not sold publicly, but handled by insiders or held in postal museums or collections.

Possibly the first essay of a stamp not accepted is the Prince Consort Essay from 1850.


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