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Lot# 20516 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20516 Western Australia

    Internal Revenue 1881: Surcharged "I. R. / FIVE SHILLINGS" in black on 3 d. lilac, imperforate on unwatermarked, gummed paper.  Fresh and very fine, part og., ex the De La Rue archives: De La Rue suggested the surcharge as they were unable to meet the required production schedule for new designs.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 May 2014, lot 1590.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF