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Lot# 204 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 204 South Australia

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    Long Stamps - Thin Postage 1902/04: Thin Postage 8 d. ultramarine, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 11½, 16.5 mm. value, an unused block of four of fresh colour, third stamp showing position 19 variety "EIGNT" for "EIGHT", one or two minor blunted perfs at right otherwise fresh and very fine appearance, hinged for protection, large part og. A rare and most attractive block. Cert. Ceremuga (2011) Gi = £ 2'500+.rnrnNote: The EIGNT error did not go un-noticed by the Post Office and the error was quickly removed from the sheets, thus the rarity of positional multiples.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF