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  • Lot# : 10441 Victoria

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    1870: Progressive Die Proof for Stamp Statute 1 d. value, imperforate in deep blue on thick white wove paper showing the uncleared "STAMP" inscription at left, initialled "WB 1/11/70" in ink by William Bell at base. Whilst the Stamp Statute series was issued in 1870 they were not valid for postage until 1 January 1884. A fine and rare Proof.rnProvenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, London, 6-7 April 198, lot 732; Collection Francis Kiddle RDP., Leski, Melbourne, 9 May 2005, lot 405.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF