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Lot# 30654 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 30654 Australia

    Commemoratives 1953: Coronation. Imperforate Die Proof in issued colours for all three values in sunken frame (142 x 117 mm.), the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. / NOTE PRINTING / BRANCH" three times in violet, numbered '28', '19' and '26' respectively and each dated '28.5.53' in manuscript, presented to Sir G. Chippendall, Director General of the Postmaster General's Dept. Rare and fine, just 8 such Proofs were struck. Beautiful BW 300/302DP(1) = $ 7'500.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 Nov 2003, lot 204.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF