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Lot# 20528 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20528 Australia

    1912: Kangaroo & Map Essay for 10 s. value, printed by Rudolf Steel in violet & brown on smooth unwatermarked paper, line perf. 12½ by Cooke. The Essay was derided for the tuft of grass to the left of the 'Roo, labelled 'Rabbit's Ears'. Superb, a spectacular and wonderful Essay. Unique BW KE32B = $ 25'000.rnProvenance: Collection Hugh Morgan, Spink, 12 Nov 2012, lot 44.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF