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Lot# 10456 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10456 Western Australia

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    Lithographed 1854 (Aug 1): Swan 4 d. slate-blue, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, an unused vertical pair with close to good margins all round, without gum. Slight scissor cut in margin only between the stamps, not mentioned on certificate or in the Vestey catalogue, nevertheless not affecting the appearance of a splendid and extremely rare multiple in this elusive shade. BPA (2007) Gi = £ 8'000+.rnProvenance: Collection P.R. England, Harmers, London, 15 Nov 1926; Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 19 May 2015, lot 62.
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500.00 CHF