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Lot# 30524 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30524 Australia

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    1912: Kangaroo & Map Essay for 20 s. value, printed by Rudolf Steel in red-orange & turquoise on smooth unwatermarked paper, line perf. 12½ by Cooke. The Essay was derided for the tuft of grass to the left of the 'Roo, labelled 'Rabbit's Ears'. One or two blunted perfs. mentioned for accuracy but a gorgeous colour combination, a spectacular and wonderful Essay. Unique BW KE33A = $ 30'000.rnrnProvenance: P. J. Downie, Melbourne, 25 June 1974, lot 59; Collection Hugh Morgan, Spink, 12 Nov 2012, lot 45.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 15,000 CHF