Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 405 - 309.-320. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 405 New South Wales

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    1851, 1 d. carmine, plate II, positions 7 and 12, vertical pair, horizontal laid paper, variety "No Tree on Hill", used on cover, from Windsor to Sydney, dated 24 October 1851, chamfered corners but four margins, tied by "3" numeral in black, to reverse the "Windsor" datestamp and "New South Wales" dated 25 October 1851, letter headed up "South Creek"; certificate states genuine "stamp lifted and replaced", small opening tear top, uncreased, very fine and rare usage of the plate II laid paper, only four covers known on laid paper, this being the only example with a variety. Cert. Ceremuga (2023).rnRemarks: The other three covers franked with plate II, laid paper, although without variety, are:rn1) 1 d. pair (June 1851) Sydney to Warialda. Ex. Magnificent, V. P. Manwood, España and John S. White.rn2) 1 d. strip of three (12 May 1851), Sydney to Scotland. Ex. V. P. Manwood.rn3) 1 d. single (1851) locally used Sydney. Ex.George Boucher. rnrnProvenance: Ex. Dr W. R. D. Wiggins Collection, Robson Lowe, Zurich, 26 November 1981, lot 1718 (photo plate B).
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.800 CHF