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Lot# 3818 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3818 Australia

    1926/28: Competition Essays, the collection with 1½ d. values (four different) produced for the 'Opening of Parliament' and proposed by A. Y. Shearsby of Yass, NSW; further larger photographic reproduction of a design by E. T. Luke also for the Opening; 1928 Essay for 1½ d. Airmail value with aeroplane, Kangaroo and Emu signed "Kinross, 1928" at base; photographic Essay for 1½ d. value with Kookaburra and offspring by H. Perry on thick card with 'Mirrabooka No.1' at base; another design (Mirrabooka No.2) with Merino Sheep also by Perry; further photographic and ink designs (6) in red or blue submitted during the 1928 Melbourne Philatelic Exhibition. A most interesting collection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF