Auction No. 27 Saturday, 25 July 2020 / 11:00 am start
1903 5d Arms of Australia black essay inscribed ...
Estimate $3,400
Realised: $3,200 plus premium
Category: Australia > Pre-decimals
Lot Details
1903 5d Arms of Australia black essay inscribed "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA" at top & "SOUTH AUSTRALIA" at base with collotype printing on thin card with saw-tooth 14 rouletting. Essay submitted by "Mr Ames". Ceremuga Cert (2018). Grossly under-catalogued compared to other essays. Exc cond. A great rarity with only two recorded with the Arthur Gray example (with faults) realising US$4250 in 2007. ACSC E23, Cat. $3000
