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Lot# 3260 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3260 South Australia

    The 'Long' Stamps 1886/96: £ 3 sage-green, wmk. Crown over SA sideways, perf. 10, a fine unused example with variety PHREE POUNDS error of lettering, overprinted SPECIMEN in black, of fresh colour but regummed. A wonderful stamp of great rarity, the sole recorded example and unique.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 19 April 1977, lot 252.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF