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Lot# 40433 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40433 Western Australia

    Lithographed 1854 (Aug 1): Swan 4 d. slate-blue, Stone 2, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, small 'S' of POSTAGE (Row 4, stamp 17), an unused example with clear to fine margins all round in this rare shade, without gum. A very rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1934) Gi = £ 4'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection David Bernhard.rn                     Collection Arthur Hind, Harmers, London, 2-4 July 1934, lot 552.rn                     Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 19 May 2015, lot 104.rn                     Collection Trevor Hiscock, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 11 Sept 2016, lot 113.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold