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The John Lancaster Collection of Australian Trade Exhibitions (#121MG) Closed

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Lot 39DIE PROOF: Australia 1948 von Mueller 2½d die proof in the issued colour recessed in presentation mount ACSC #273DP(1) with boxed CBA Note Printing Branch h/s on the reverse endorsed " 89 /5.10.48",  stained on the reverse of the mount but the proof itself is pristine, Cat $3500. [The ACSC states that 8 die proofs were produced, one of which is in the Royal Collection. Number 89 was presented to the Governor-General Sir William McKell]

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$1,300
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000

The John Lancaster Collection of Australian Trade Exhibitions (#121MG) Closed

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  • DIE PROOF: Australia 1948 von Mueller 2½d die proof in the issued colour recessed in presentation mount ACSC #273DP(1) with boxed CBA Note Printing Branch h/s on the reverse endorsed " 89 /5.10.48",  stained on the reverse of the mount but the proof itsel
  • DIE PROOF: Australia 1948 von Mueller 2½d die proof in the issued colour recessed in presentation mount ACSC #273DP(1) with boxed CBA Note Printing Branch h/s on the reverse endorsed " 89 /5.10.48",  stained on the reverse of the mount but the proof itsel - 2
  • DIE PROOF: Australia 1948 von Mueller 2½d die proof in the issued colour recessed in presentation mount ACSC #273DP(1) with boxed CBA Note Printing Branch h/s on the reverse endorsed " 89 /5.10.48",  stained on the reverse of the mount but the proof itsel - 3