# 184-E5e - 1903 3c Essay on proof paper, var color
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Schernikow Reprints
Exceptional Schernikow reprints come complete with an intriguing stamp story! The prestigious firm of Toppan, Carpenter & Co. worked with the Philadelphia Bank Note Company to produce dies for a 3¢ Washington stamp essay. The design wasn’t used – until 1903, when enterprising Ernest Schernikow purchased the dies in a bankruptcy sale. He created these striking reprints to show various steps in stamp production. Exceptionally beautiful philatelic items with interesting history – for a fraction of the cost of standard essays.
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Own Seldom-Seen
Schernikow Reprints
Exceptional Schernikow reprints come complete with an intriguing stamp story! The prestigious firm of Toppan, Carpenter & Co. worked with the Philadelphia Bank Note Company to produce dies for a 3¢ Washington stamp essay. The design wasn’t used – until 1903, when enterprising Ernest Schernikow purchased the dies in a bankruptcy sale. He created these striking reprints to show various steps in stamp production. Exceptionally beautiful philatelic items with interesting history – for a fraction of the cost of standard essays.
Place your order today and we'll send you one of these neat essays for your collection.