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Lot# 20551 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20551 Australia

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    1913: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, printed in bright vermilion on glazed white card (90 x 110 mm. - erroneous in BW) with uncleared surround, State 1 with head on solid background, fresh and very fine. A remarkable 'first' Proof of wonderful appearance and quality. Unique BW 70(DP)11Aa = $ 20'000.rnProvenance: Collection Tony Finlayson, Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 9; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 25.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF