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Lot# 30644 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30644 Australia

    Commemoratives 1948: William J. Farrer 2½ d. carmine-red, Imperforate Die Proof in issued colour in sunken grey frame (76 x 88 mm.), the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. / NOTE PRINTING / BRANCH" in violet, numbered '27' and dated '10.6.48' in manuscript, presented to L.B. Fanning, Director General of the Postmaster General's Dept. Rare and fine, just 8 Proofs were struck BW 272DP(1) = $ 3'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF