Lot# 6439 - Auction 218-221

1863/64: 4 d. deep rose, perf. 12, the famous example with un-printed tablet at top or missing 'VICTORIA', a used example cancelled by circular "3" numeral obliterator of Castlemaine in black. Extraordinary error and very rare: illustrated in the Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia on page 229. Cert. RPS (1963) Gi = unlisted.rnrnProvenance: Collection Arthur Hind, Harmers, London, 2-4 July 1934, lot 526.rn                   Collection J. R. W. Purves, RL, London, 9 Sept 1981, lot 242.