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Auction: 15046 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale featuring the John Sussex Collection of South West Africa,1880-1928
Lot: 303

Australia
Queen Elizabeth II Issues
1982 (Apr.) Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday, prepared but unissued 24c., marginal, fine unmounted mint. Very rare, a block of four and two singles are known. Ceremuga Certificate (2004). BW 949E(1), $5000. Photo

Note: Although details are lacking, it would appear an initial printing of this stamp was made with 24c. denomination, but following the letter rate increase to 27c. on 21 April 1982, new plates had to be prepared showing 27c. denomination.

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Sold for
£550