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Lot# 10512 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10512 Australia

    1912: Kangaroo & Map Essay for 1 d. value, printed by Rudolf Steel in pale brown on smooth unwatermarked paper, line perf. 12½ by Cooke. The Essay was derided for the tuft of grass to the left of the 'Roo, labelled 'Rabbit's Ears'. Minute thin spot mentioned for accuracy but a wonderful Essay. Unique BW KE28B = $ 17'500.rnProvenance: P. J. Downie, Melbourne, 30 April 1974, lot 27; Collection Hugh Morgan, Spink, 12 Nov 2012, lot 43; Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 16 Oct 2014, lot 10.
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500.00 CHF