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Lot# 10628 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10628 Australia

    1932: 'Chambon' Essay for the 'Superb Lyrebird' issue, 1 s. value printed in red on brown French style wove unwatermarked toned paper (a 'Normandie 1 fr. 50 c. accompanies the lot, the same size and printing process), a copy of the design as issued, presumably sent as an example of the French Bureau of Engraving's facility to print postage stamps for Australia in the future. The value and country name scored through at top and at base. Fresh and fine, unmounted og. BW 145PP(1)A = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF