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Lot# 40225 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40225 South Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1890: South Australia Stamp Design Competition, an Essay for proposed postal stationery card, with postcard sized artwork for a 1 d. card with magnificent ornamental lettering and Arms imprint (and used on the issued 1 d. card) and unadopted 'stamp' at right, hand-drawn and painted in brownish India ink on card. The Design competition attracted 56 entrants who submitted over 100 designs. This was a partial winning entry. Rare and very fine.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 19 April 1977.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold