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Lot# 3178 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3178 New South Wales

    1897/99: Courbould 5 s. reddish-purple re-issue, perf. 11x11, an unused block of four, variety "Imperforate Between Vertically", of fine rich colour and superb appearance, fresh and very fine, large part og. An outstanding multiple, with just three blocks recorded of this extremely rare variety Gi = £ 19'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John S. White, Spink, London 22 May 1997, lot 537.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF