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Australian Colonies: The Trevor Hiscock Collection (#115MG) Closed

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Lot #105 FOUR PENCE - IMPERFORATE: 4d slate-blue SG 3c [R2/16, 'AU' of 'AUSTRALIA' Distorted], good even margins, manuscript initials in ink on the reverse, unused, Cat £4000. Ex "Austin" (John du Pont) and Lord Vestey: acquired for £1440. [This is a Creased Transfer variety that is not listed by Gibbons. As Pos 36, it was immediately to the left of SG 3j. See "The 4d Lithograph 1857-1864" (1984) by Brian Pope at p25]

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$1,900
Estimate: $2,500

 

  • FOUR PENCE - IMPERFORATE: 4d slate-blue SG 3c [R2/16, 'AU' of 'AUSTRALIA' Distorted], good even margins, manuscript initials in ink on the reverse, unused, Cat £4000. Ex "Austin" (John du Pont) and Lord Vestey: acquired for £1440. [This is a Creased Trans
  • FOUR PENCE - IMPERFORATE: 4d slate-blue SG 3c [R2/16, 'AU' of 'AUSTRALIA' Distorted], good even margins, manuscript initials in ink on the reverse, unused, Cat £4000. Ex "Austin" (John du Pont) and Lord Vestey: acquired for £1440. [This is a Creased Trans - 2
  • FOUR PENCE - IMPERFORATE: 4d slate-blue SG 3c [R2/16, 'AU' of 'AUSTRALIA' Distorted], good even margins, manuscript initials in ink on the reverse, unused, Cat £4000. Ex "Austin" (John du Pont) and Lord Vestey: acquired for £1440. [This is a Creased Trans - 3