Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 2014
Australia 1962 (1 Nov.) Commonwealth Games, 5d. complete vertical row of eight with margins at top and at foot, the top stamp with variety red omitted and the second stamp with the red colour virtually omitted, fresh unmounted mint; light diagonal crease affects both varieties though very rare, being one of only ten examples available from the sole sheet recorded. Pierron AU692MCa, £3,750+. S.G. 346a, £3,000+. Photo Estimate £ 1,000-1,200
Sold for
£2,300