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Lot# 9019 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 9019 Ceylon

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858/59: Plate Proof for the 4 d. value in deep black, imperforate on slightly rough wove paper, a block of twelve (4 x 3) with enormous margins all round, fresh and very fine. Slight ironed wrinkles not detracting from the appearance of a most attractive and rare multiple: the largest recorded.rnrnProvenance: Collection Baron Anthony de Worms, Harmers, London, 20-23 June 1938.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF