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Lot# 20587 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20587 Australia

    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 5 s. grey-black & deep yellow, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused sheet marginal block of four with file hole in margin at left, variety "Kangaroo Misplaced to Lower Right" (the listed variety), a fine and spectacular multiple, hinged to prevent separation, one blunt perf. at base, minor wrinkles on large part og., lower pair unmounted og. A dramatic and extremely rare block BW 44ca = $ 40'000+.rnProvenance: Charles Leski, Melbourne, 9 April 2001, lot 66; Premier, Melbourne, 26 Jan 2002, lot 68.
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,000 CHF