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Lot# 3520 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3520 Victoria

    Recess printed by Thomas Ham 1852 (Dec 27): 'Queen on Throne' 2 d. deep reddish brown, pos 3-4/13-14 (CG-DH/NR-OS), a used block of four with each stamp cancelled by '1/V' oval obliterators of Melbourne in black. Despite faults at top and at base of the block, a multiple of great rarity, believed to be the sole known used block of four.rnrnProvenance: Collection Rod Perry, DF, Zurich, 16-21 Nov 1987, lot 20223.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF