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Auction: 21019 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 154

(x) Tasmania
1857-67 watermark double-lined numeral 4d. pale blue printed both sides, the second impression inverted, touched or just-into on three sides, cancelled by Barred Numeral "18" (Campbell Town); repaired tear at lower right and some slight discolouration on reverse. One of the great rarities of Tasmania with two examples recorded. RPSV Certificate (2016). S.G. 36. Photo

Note: Currently, Stanley Gibbons only catalogue the 4d. printed both sides in the bright blue shade of S.G. 38a. The distinction between the pale blue and bright blue shades of this error was not made until recently. An example in pale blue with the second printing inverted appeared in a Harmers of London auction in January 1940. This was also cancelled by the Barred Numeral "18" of Campbell Town. The second example above has only recently been discovered.

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Estimate
£2,000 to £2,500

Starting price
£1600