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Lot# 40020 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40020 New South Wales

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    The "Pack" Vertical Pair 1850 (July): 3 d. yellow-green on greyish paper, the unused sheet marginal vertical pair with 18 mm. sheet margin at left and large margins all round, positions 6 / 11, of fabulous vivid colour, upper stamp with horizontal crease not detracting from the marvellous appearance, stamps and most of the margin with near full original gum. A truly wonderful and iconic pair in the foremost available quality. Cert. BPA (1990) Gi = £ 36'000+.rnrnProvenance: Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmer Rooke, New York, 6-8, 13-15 Dec 1944, lot 1097.rn                     Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 14 May 1990, lot 52.rn                     Collection Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac, Spink, London, 23 Sept 2004, lot 84.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 21,000 CHF