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Lot# 395 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 395 South Australia

    1855: Perkins Bacon 2 d. rose-carmine, a superb example of rich colour with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on 1856 cover to Gawler Place, Adelaide tied in black by obliterator and "GAWLER / SOUTH AUSTRALIA" datestamp (May 16). Reverse, one side flap missing, with 'G.P.O. / South Australia' datestamp in black. A wonderful stamp on a charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF