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Auction: 15024 - Western Australia from the Vestey Collection
Lot: 4

Western Australia
1854 (Aug.) One Penny Black
Imperforate Unused
A superb block of sixty (5x12) with margins on three sides from the left of the sheet, R.10/2 (Pos. 182) showing "double-tailed swan", without gum as normal; some pressed creases and some minor stains on reverse, tear and other faults in selvedge at left. With photograph of the original complete sheet from which this block was removed. Believed to be the largest unused multiple extant. An outstanding multiple of the highest exhibition calibre. S.G. 1, £78,000. Photo

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Sold for
£35,000