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Lot# 3819 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3819 Australia

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    1927: Essay for the Opening of Parliament House, Canberra 1½ d., hand-painted in red on small card, 28 x 40 mm., with two frames containing POSTAGE under the value, Arms flanked by Kangaroo and Emu and ADVANCE AUSTRALIA above CANBERRA 1927 legend at base. A charming and fine Essay, with original typed letter headed PMG's Department "Canberra Commemorative Postage Stamp Design Competition" written on May 9, 1927 thanking Mr. J. Walker of Glasgow for his design and sending him an unused issued 1½ d. brownish lake together with a used example with 'Canberra' First Day of Issue cds; together with the original envelope sent to Glasgow franked by 1½ d. Official cancelled on May 5, 1927. An extraordinary group.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF