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Lot# 20163 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20163 Queensland

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    Sideface 1897/1908: 2 d. blue, wmk. Crown over Q, scarce perf. 12, an unused example showing variety "Cracked Plate" clearly, well centred, some aging on perfs. at top not affecting the appearance of a very rare stamp, together with a used example (perf. 12½) showing the Cracked Plate retouch fine used Gi = £ 2'750+.rnProvenance: Collection Bernie Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lots 1187 and 1186.rn 
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold