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Lot# 4622 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 4622 South Australia

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    Destitute Board 1868: Overprinted "D.B." in red, on 1 d. yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, the used block of four, some minor staining and tiny scissor cut at base, neatly cancelled by 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds's (July 9, 1869) in black. Probably unique. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 26 Sept 1979, lot 1591.rnNote: Mentioned in 'The Departmental Stamps of South Australia' by A. Ron Butler on page 83.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF