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Lot# 20531 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20531 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo ½ d. green, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example on fullface 1 d. rose illustrated (Swanston St., Melbourne) postal stationery card, minor corner scrape at lower right mentioned for accuracy only, paying correct 1½ d. overseas card rate to St. Louis, USA clearly tied by "MELBOURNE / VICTORIA / 14. JAN. 13" Krag machine cancellation - the First Day of Issue - this card being the earliest known (the collection of His Majesty King Charles III contains a strip of four on piece dated January 16, previously believed to be the earliest known date. The stamp was not issued in Sydney until January 20). As far as can be ascertained, unique BW 1y = $ 17'500.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2004, lot 564.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF