tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 20620 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20620 Australia

    1 / 1
    /
    Download main picture Share
    Airmail 1929: Die Proof for the 3 d. green airmail, engraved in issued colour, inset of thick white card (161 x 130 mm.), fresh and very fine. Rare - just 11 examples can exist, however only 5 of these Proofs have so far surfaced, one of which (ex R. T. P. Chapman) is housed in the Australia Post Archival Collection. Rare BW134DP(2) = $ 12'500.rnProvenance: Harmers Australia, Sydney, 1-2 Dec 1977, lot 246; Collection James B. Williamson, Sotheby's, London, 18 Sept 1981, lot 373; Collection Lord Vestey, Spink,. London, 16 Oct 2014, lot 191.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF