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Lot# 20572 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20572 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (Feb 12): Kangaroo 5 s. deep grey & chrome yellow, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used  lower marginal example showing "JBC" Monogram in margin, pencilled 'Second' in margin and lightly commercially cancelled by oval framed "Registered / Perth W.A" datestamp in black - the sole recorded example of this rarity in postally used condition (and indeed, the sole recorded example of any of the bicoloured high values in this condition), unique. A great rarity for the connisseur. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2002) BW 43zc = unpriced.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 14 Sept 2002, lot 229.
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF