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Auction: 24030 - Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 3099

(x) Australian Colonies
South Australia
1855 Perkins Bacon 2d. die proof in black on India paper with close to small margins in places, some faults including extensive thinning and small and repaired tear at upper right. Very rare, one of two recorded examples, both faulty. Photo

Note: Perkins Bacon die proofs of the first issue of South Australia are rare. The 1d. value has not been recorded, and there are two examples each of the 2d. and 6d. values, all with extensive faults.

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Sold for
£400