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Lot# 20559 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20559 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine-red, Die I, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, Cooke printing on smooth paper, an unused marginal block of thirty (6 x 5), from Plate 2, prior to positions 34 and 35 the "Rusted Clichés" deteriorating, with "No Monogram" under position 58. One or two hinge remnants in margin, one tone spot and a fingerprint mark on two stamps on reverse, otherwise a fabulous multiple of vibrant colour and freshness (Brusden White: "Sheets without Monogram from the right pane are particularly scarce"), large part og., most unmounted og. Rare BW 71(2)za = $ 3'750++.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 18 Nov 2006, lot 242.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF