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Lot# 20661 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 20661 Australia

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    Definitives 1951/52: George VI 7½ d. blue, Imperforate Die Proof in issued colour in sunken frame (80 x 88 mm.), the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. / NOTE PRINTING / BRANCH" in violet, numbered '11' and dated '13.9.51' in manuscript, presented to Sir G. Chippendall, Director General of the Postmaster General's Dept. Rare and fine, just 8 Proofs were struck BW 257DP(1) = $ 3'000.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 26 April 2016, lot 170.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF