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Lot# 30187 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30187 South Australia

    Adelaide Printing 1858/59: Adelaide 1 s. orange, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a used block of six (3 x 2), centred to base, of delightful appearance and lightly cancelled by "26" diamond numeral obliterators of Shea Oak Log in black. One stamp with slight ironed corner crease and slight splitting of roulettes between fourth ands fifth stamps but a rare and exceptional multiple Gi = £ 330+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John O. Griffiths, Christie's, London, 3 June 1992, lot 1117; Mossgreen, Melbourne, 25-26 Feb 2016, lot 973.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF