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Lot# 6312 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6312 Tasmania

    Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1870: Die Proof for the 2 d. value in green, prepared by De La Rue from the Perkins, Bacon Plates, on thin white wove paper, 26 x 33 mm., for the Paris Exhibition of 1870. Fresh and very fine, see Sebastian Earl sale lot 2085, there are believed to be just three examples struck for display at the Exhibition. Rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF