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Lot# 40075 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40075 New South Wales

    Courbould 1897/99: Courbould re-issue of 5 s. reddish-purple, wmk. 5/-, perf. 11, an unused hoorizontal pair, variety "Imperforate Between", natural horizontal gum crease on browned large part og. A couple of slightly blunted perforations but an immensely rare variety: just four of the possible five pairs of this variety still exist Gi = £ 9'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 480
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF