Auction: 1014 - Collector's Series - Stamps
Lot: 1590
Great Britain 1879 Tender Essays Perkins, Bacon Head Type II in rosy mauve on wove paper (34x34mm) on surfaced paper; fine and scarce. This head was copied from the 4d. and 2/- stamps of South Australia, engraved on wood and printed from electrotypes. Photo Estimate £ 200-250
Sold for
£450
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