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Lot# 31 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 31 New South Wales

    Centenary Issue 1888/89: Centenary of NSW, the unused collection with shades and perforation varieties, with 1 d. lilac (10), Emu 2 d. blue (18), Cook 4 d. brown (8, incl. two pairs and an OS Official "Specimen" example), 6 d. carmine (8, incl. a delightful block of four with "GPO/NSW" imprint at base), Lyrebird 8 d. (3), Roo 1 s. maroon (8, incl. an "1888" imprint pair), NSW wmk. 1 d lilac (2), scarce high values with Map 5 s. deep purple (2), 5 s. deep violet (5) and Arthur Philip 20 s. cobalt-blue (2, differing shades), condition varies but generally fair to very fine, an impressive collection (61 items) Gi = £ 6'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF