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Lot# 6298 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6298 Tasmania

    First Issue on medium soft yellowish paper 1853 (Nov 1): 1 d. blue, a fresh unused example in a deep shade with all cross-hatching distinct, sheet marginal at left and enormous margins on all sides, slightest of vertical gum bends in margin only not detracting from the lovely appearance, of wonderful colour and large part og. A beautiful stamp. Signed Warren H. Colson Gi = £ 12'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, London, 14 May 1990, lot 169.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,500 CHF