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Lot# 6622 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6622 Australia

    1932: 'Chambon' Essay for the 'Superb Lyrebird' issue, 1 s. value printed in red on brown French style wove unwatermarked toned paper, a marginal example with stamp sized blank above, a copy of the design as issued, presumably sent as an example of the French Bureau of Engraving's facility to print postage stamps for Australia in the future. The value and country name scored through at top and at base. Fresh and fine, mounted on the blank margin with the Essay unmounted og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF