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Lot# 3322 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3322 Tasmania

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    Chalon Head Issues, locally printed 1860/67: 6 d. slate-grey, wmk. '6', a fine unused block of four, of excellent fresh colour with fine margins for such a rare multiple, second stamp touched at top, minor iron spotting on reverse but with superb og. An exceptional and extremely rare multiple and probably the largest known in unused condition. Cert. BPA (1963) Gi = £ 3'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 28 Nov 1962, lot 523.rn                       Collection Professor Enrico Bombieri, Christie's, Melbourne, 28 March 1999, lot 1100.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF