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Lot# 379 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 379 Western Australia

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    Typographed by De La Rue 1885/93: The unused set of six values to 1 s. unused, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, with ½ d., 2 d., 4 d. and 1 s. all handstamped "SPECIMEN" in black, 2½ d. blue and 5 d. bistre with "SPECIMEN" overprint (Samuel type 12x) in black. A fine and scarce set, together with further 4 d. and 5 d. values, cto with concentric rings in black, all hinged to Vestey album page Gi = £ 600+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 19 May 2015, lot 480.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF