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Lot# 3291 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3291 South Australia

    Adelaide printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1856/58: 1 d. deep yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a stupendous used example with enormous margins on all sides, portions of adjoining stamps on all sides, of vibrant colour, lightly cancelled in black. A wonderful 'jumbo' example and amongst the finest possible extant. Signed H. R. Harmer Gi = £ 550.rnrnNote: The stamp shows an interesting plate flaw, with a 'comma' within the first 'A' of 'Australia'.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF