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Auction: 20026 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 1748

Victoria
1856-58 Queen on Throne
Die Proof
6d. in black on India paper affixed to card (30x35mm.) with chamfered corners, fine. An outstanding and rare Perkins Bacon proof. R.P.S. Certificate (2005). Photo

Note: The "Queen on Throne" design was originally produced with the intention of using it in New South Wales, and a 2d. die proof can be found in the Royal collection. The design was subsequently adopted by Victoria and the stocks of the 1d. yellow-green adhesives arrived in the Colony at the end of 1854. They were not placed on sale until October 1856.

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Sold for
£1,000

Starting price
£800