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Lot# 3209 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3209 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 6 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, the famous used block of 21 (7 x 3), with ample to large margins all round, of excellent fresh colour and faultless bar a couple of closed tears and ironed bends of absolutely no importance, all cancelled by "4" numeral obliterators of Alberton in black. A unique and wonderful multiple and one of the finest items of classic Australian States philately.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Beresford, RL, London, 5 Feb 1958, lot 366.rn                   Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 28 Nov 1962, lot 267.rn                   Collection John O. Griffiths, RL, London, 3 June 1992, lot 1043.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 29,000 CHF