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Lot# 20354 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20354 Victoria

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    Lithographed by J.S. Campbell 1854 (Feb-June): 1 d. rose, imperforate, a used horizontal pair, positions 5-6, with close to large margins all round, very lightly cancelled in black, concealed tear and trace of tiny thin on right hand stamp but not affecting the fine appearance of a very scarce multiple. "Probably only about two dozen examplesd of this shade are recorded" - Geoff Kellow, from these, just two pairs in this shade are recorded. Cert. Perry (2009) Gi = £ 3'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmer Rooke 6-8, 13-15 Dec 1944, lot 1771; Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers NY, London, 14 May 1990, lot 220; Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 380.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF