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Lot# 3090 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3090 New South Wales

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    1854: Perkins Bacon Diadem Proof, from a small Plate of six impressions (2 x 3), recess printed (engraved by Frederick Heath) in the 'Orange Chrome' shade on yellowish wove paper, each with waxed corners at lower left to prevent possible re-use and the value and 'Postage' erased from the transfer roller before laying down, marked "O.C." denoting the colour in manuscript at base. Minor corner bend but rare and most appealing Proof.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF