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  • Lot# : 1943 Australia

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    1980/81: Norfolk Island Aeroplanes 1 c., 2 c. and 3 c. values - imperforate Proofs each affixed to three Harrison & Sons presentation cards, 1 c. value depicts the 'Gypsy Moth' (as utilised for the issued 2 c. value), 2 c. value depicts the 'Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk' as utilised for the issued 3 c. value and the 3 c. Proof shows 'Chance Vought Corsair' as utilised for the issued 4 c. value. These errors were discovered at the Proof stage and later corrected, hence these three are the sole examples known or recorded. Unique. Provenance: 'Bradford' sale (2002).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold