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  • Lot# : 20213 South Australia

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    1885: De La Rue Essay for the 6 d. value, in the issued design, hand-painted in shades of grey-green and green on card (67 x 85 mm.), marked "240 Set, same head as in previous S.A. stamps" at top in manuscript; and signed off as "Approved 14.7.85" at right by the Postmaster General. Slight soiling but an important Essay of great rarity.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 7 July 2005.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF