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Lot# 10402 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10402 Victoria

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    Stamp Statute 1884: Stamp Statute, Essay for the 10 s. value, hand-painted composite Essay in grey and black with photographic print of the hand-drawn head inserted, on slight soiled card (66 x 96 mm.). Endorsed at base "Approved T.T. A'B, 2-2-70" in inl (T.T. A'Beckett, the Postmaster General and Commissioner of Customs). Illustrated in "The Stamps of Victoria" by Geoff Kellow RDP on page 220. William Bell's unique Essay - superb and the sole example known for this value.rnProvenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, Geneva, 2 May 2014, lot 2225; Collection Rod Perry, DF, Geneva, 23-25 May 1988, lot 11165.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold