tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 10184 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10184 South Australia

    1 / 3
    Download main picture Share
    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855: Proof of the Rejected Die for the 2 d. value, with flaws above and below the eye, engraved with additional engine-turned surround (4-5 mm.) in black on sunken wove paper (66 x 78 mm.), scored through vertically in black manuscript to prevent use. Sold with a reprinted Humphrey's head Die Proof in black as used by New South Wales. Attractive and scarce.rnProvenance: Collection John O. Griffiths, Christie's, London, 3 June 1992, lot 1013; Collection Ron Butler, Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1322.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold