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Auction: 11033 - Autumn Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 2144

x Tasmania 1871 Sideface 4d. blue, a complete imperforate left pane of sixty reprint (made in 1899 for UPU purposes) showng Current No. 43, Plate No. 3 and guide cross in selvedge at foot. The largest surviving multiple and a spectacular exhibition item. PhotoR Estimate £ 3,000-4,000 Note: In 1899 when the first UPU distribution of Tasmanian stamps was under consideration, the 1870 4d. blue was the one Sideface value unavailable. It was reprinted on thickish card and left imperforate. This was distributed from Berne under Circular No. 4373/209 of 5 December 1889.

Sold for
£2,600