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  • Lot# : 40048 New South Wales

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    Courbould 1861: Courbould 5 s. original Die Proof in black on India paper (51 x 39 mm.) applied to card mount (97 x 115 mm.) from the original sketch of a Post Office employee, T.W. Levinge and designed by E.H. Courbould and engraved by Frederick Heath. This marvellous Proof was presented by Heath to Miss Courbould, the sister of the artist. On her death it passed to Victor and subsequently to Pelham Courbouild. On reverse of the Proof is the original notification endorsed "Given to Victor Courbould on his death to go to Pelham Courbould". Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection George Boucher, RL, 19 April 1972, lot 841.rn                     Collection Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac, Spink, London, 23 Sept 2004, lot 161.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold