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Lot# 20553 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20553 Australia

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    1913: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, two examples printed in balck and in carmine-rose on cut-down glazed white card (60 x 35 mm.) with cleared surrounds, State 2 of the completed design with King's head on horizontally lined background, fresh and very fine without endorsements. Absolutely stunning appearance, a rare and marvellous Proof for the connoisseur; the sole example recorded. Unique BW 70(DP)12G = $ 30'000.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 9-11 Oct 1972, lot 32; Collection Dr. Greg Deleuil; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 40.rn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 20,000 CHF