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Lot# 335 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 335 Western Australia

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    Lithographed by Samson & Hillman 1854/55: 4 d. deep dull blue, probably printed from Litho Stone 1, provisionally pin-perforated circa 17 all round, wmk. Swan sideways, an unused example with large even margins all round, unused without gum. A superb example of brilliant vibrant colour (unlisted by SG in this shade). Cert. Ceremuga (2018) confirming "deep dull blue" stating: "Great rarity in (*) condition with only this example known to me......Superb example". Gi = unpriced.rnrnProvenance: Collection Besançon, Corinphila, Zurich, 31 May 2018, lot 3532.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 23,000 CHF