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Lot# 3289 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3289 South Australia

    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855: Plate Proof for the 1 s. value in black, imperforate, the extraordinary 'Dr. Osborne' block of 73, marginal from left of sheet with four complete horizontal rows of 12 below horizontal rows of seven, eight and nine respectively. Some minor ironed bends of no significance as this is the largest block of this Proof recorded.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF