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Auction: 21077 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 85

(x) Australian Colonies
Victoria

1854-59 Woodblocks
Six Pence Orange

Essays
6d. lithographed sheetlet of six (3x2) in yellow-green on thin wove paper, presumed to have been prepared by Campbell & Fergusson in a bid to win the 6d. contract, fine. The only such sheetlet in private hands. Photo

Note: Two other sheetlets, in yellow-green and in pale blue, are in the Royal collection.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£2,000

Starting price
£2000