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Lot# 40351 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40351 Victoria

    1867/83: 5 s. indigo-blue & red on glazed paper, Die II, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½, an unused example with varieties: "Double Line of Perforations at Top" and "Short second "I" in SHILLINGS", fine appearance, part og. The short second "I" variety occurred once per sheet - just 275 sheets were printed - therefore a very scarce, possibly unique stamp unused. Cert. RPSV (2012) Gi = £ 800 as normal / variety unpriced.rnrnProvenance: Rod Perry, Melbourne, 6 April 1995, lot 585.rn                     Collection Les Molnar, Prestige, 29 June 2012, lot 343.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold