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Auction: 9037 - The "Pierron" Collection of British Commonwealth Missing Colours
Lot: 1018

Australia 1962 (1 Nov.) Seventh Commonwealth Games 5d. with red omitted, marginal, fine. Very rare. B&K handstamp on reverse of selvedge. With normal for comparison. Pierron AU692MCa, £3,750; BW 390c; S.G. 346a, £3,750. Photo Estimate £ 2,000-2,500 Note: The missing red results in the loss of colour from the Kangaroo Paw stems, the glow in the sky and several buildings in the background. The top row of a sheet was completely affected. quantity: 10 mint

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