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Lot# 30489 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30489 Western Australia

    1878: De La Rue Die Proof for the ½ d. value, completed design printed in black on glazed white card, with "BEFORE HARDENING" in black and dated "12 DEC 78" in pale blue with the '8' strengthened in pencil. Scarce: probably prepared for the first postal stationery card.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 Sept 2006.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF