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Auction: 18047 - The Chartwell Collection of Australian States and Commonwealth, an unreserved auction for the benefit of the Chartwell Philanthropic Educational Programme
Lot: 478

(x) Australian Commonwealth
The Kangaroo Issues
First Watermark
Three Pence
3d. olive Die I, a marginal block of four with "JBC" monogram, the lower row imperforate on three sides, the right vertical pair with some light creasing, otherwise fine mint. A major rarity of the Kangaroo issues and a magnificent exhibition showpiece. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. 5aa, £84,000; BW 12be, $120,000. Photo

Note: Eight mint examples are recorded, comprising two blocks of four, this JBC monogram block of four, and two vertical pairs (one damaged).

provenance:
Hugh Morgan, November 2012

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Sold for
£29,000