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Lot# 3448 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3448 Tasmania

    1891 (May): Provisional 2½ d. on 9 d. deep blue, perf. 11½, surcharged locally in black, a complete sheet of 120 subjects (1st Setting, 1st Printing), fresh and fine unused with Serial Number "50" in top margin and Plate Number "7" at top and at base. Folded between panes down interpanneau margin,probably the sole remaining complete sheet showing the surcharge comprised one setting of 120 subjects, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection A. Ron Butler RDP,  Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1559.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF