Auction No. 30 Saturday, 27 November 2021 / 2:00 pm start

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1953 5d blue "WESTERN AUSTRALIA ENTERTAINMENT TAX ...

Estimate $2,800
Realised: $2,800 plus premium

Category: Australia  >  States and Territories  >  Western Australia  >  Revenues

Lot Details

1953 5d blue "WESTERN AUSTRALIA ENTERTAINMENT TAX ADMIT ONE" coupon for "ADMISSION PRICES" from "2/6½d to 3/-" in proof part sheet of 20 in 4 columns of 5 stamps with a strip of 5 removed from the right side & already known to be in existence. Roulette separation between columns only & printed on thin card. Sheet has been defaced in thick red crayon, probably to avoid fraudulent use. Some wear & folds but understandable as salvaged from WA Government Printing Works upon closure. Elsmore Cat. $500 per stamp with added comment that a used example has not been recorded. Cat. $10,000. Another unique item.

1953 5d blue "WESTERN AUSTRALIA ENTERTAINMENT TAX ... Image 1++