Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 6394 - 218.-221. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 6394 Victoria

    1854/1901: Composite Proof strip of five subjects for the 1 shilling value (138 x 33 mm.), printed in black and grey on somewhat creased surface glazed paper, with first Proof at left showing "POSTAGE / ONE SHILLING" unadopted wording, second Proof with accepted "VICTORIA / ONE SHILLING" (both the items with wording have been hand-painted), and the three further Proofs all without wording in the circular surround. Just two or perhaps three impressions (ref. Rod Perry) are believed to have been struck from the Original Die on the occasion of the Duke of Cornwall & York's (later King George V) visit to Australia in 1901. A splendid Proof and of great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Henry Harvey, RL, London, 11 May 1976, lot 340.
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.500 CHF