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Lot# 30642 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30642 Australia

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    Definitives 1949/94: Coat of Arms £ 2 green, deep shade, wmk. C of A upright, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black (3 mm. high), fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Discovered only in 1973, an explanation for its existence in comparison to the more commonly found 2½ mm. high overprint, can be found in Brusden White on page 6/172. There are estimated to be just 15 examples of this stamp extant. Cert RPS of Victoria (2000) BW 271xd = $ 12'500.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF