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Lot# 40505 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 40505 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 1 d. red, Die IIA, Plate G, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a selection of four used examples showing four progressive states of the "Major Cracked Electro" (Right pane, position 26) with the Flaw running from the frame above first "A" of AUSTRALIA" down through the "1d." value tablet and through the "E" of "ONE" - see page 52 in Brusden White and illustrations here. Minor imperfections but a generally fine group with light cancellations leaving the variety clear. Rare BW 4(G)I and 4(G)Ia = $ 2'400+.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 105.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF