Category: PAPUA

Description: 1916-32 Bicolours die proof of Reading's first essay for the 5/- in black on thin wove paper (52x48mm). Ex Estate of Samuel Reading (1952), Hamilton Croaker (1998), Jerry Blair (private sale) & Peter Troy: acquired at the Prestige auction of 28/7/2009 for $6612. Unique & superb! [This version was rejected because of the cutting of the '5/-' values]

Listed in: AUSTRALIA , proofs , PAPUA 1901-1942 The BNG & Papua Stamps Period

Estimate: AUD$ 6000.00T

Type: P

Quality: a+