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  • Lot# : 6684 Australia

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    1862/1865, New South Wales, 1 d. dull red, plate II, perf. 14, printed at Somerset House London, interpanneau block of eighteen, unused, original gum, fresh printing, beautiful colour, exhibiting the characteristic Somerset House Wing margin to right, with inscription "POSTAGE ONE PENNY" below and above top strip and bottom block, has been folded between these, gum rubbed in the left margin, otherwise very fine, a remarkable example, believed to be unqiue with the horizontal gutter intact, which should have been guillotined to separate the panes. Additionally come with two album pages, one with the 1 d. and 2 d. Specimen mounted on piece from 1866 De La Rue sample book and a page with other Australian States early stamps. SG187 = £4500++ as singles.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6685 Australia

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    1862/1865, New South Wales, 2 d. pale blue, perf. 14, printed at Somerset House London, bottom marginal block of four, unused, original gum, fresh colour, strong printing, good positioning, odd short perf., slight gum discolouration, a scarce block from the De La Rue printing in Great Britain. SG = £1000 as four singles.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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