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  • Lot# : 3577 Victoria

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: 'Queen on Throne' 6 d. blue, wmk. Star, rouletted 5½-6½, a used block of six (3 x 2), cancelled by circular "1" numeral obliterator of Melbourne. Some splitting restored by hinges but extremely rare, Purves stated that this was the largest known used multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection J. R. W. Purves, RL, London, 9 Sept 1981, lot 150.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF