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Lot# 10599 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10599 Australia

    Third Watermark 1924: Kangaroo £ 1 grey, Die IIB, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of ten (5 x 2), overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black (Type C) and stamps 1 and 6 showing overprint with Damaged "C" (Sub-type 1), stamps 2 and 7 with Shaved "P" (Sub-type 2), in a rich shade, large part og. with most unmounted og. This block mentioned in Brusden White, footnote 8 on page 153, it appears this is possibly the largest multiple known BW 53xd+xf = $ 8'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200.00 CHF