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  • Lot# : 20121 New South Wales

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    1865: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the circular "Stamp Duty" vignette, printed in black on glazed white card with "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "Oct. 21, 1865" struck in black. This central vignette was later utilised for the 1885 issue. Slightly soiled but a very rare Proof.rnProvenance: Collection Brigadier F.M. Montresor, RL, London, 23 Nov 1966, ex lot 970; Collection Ron Butler RDP., Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1073.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold