Auction: 9037 - The "Pierron" Collection of British Commonwealth Missing Colours
Lot: 1089
Australia 1976 (14 July) Olympic Games 40c., a horizontal strip of four from the right of the pane, the last two stamps with black omitted; one normal with tone spot on reverse, and one variety with light bend, otherwise fine. Rare. Pierron AU1252MCa, £3,000+; BW 745c; unlisted in S.G. Photo Estimate £ 1,200-1,500 Notes: The missing black results in the loss of country name and denomination. The two right most columns of a right-hand pane were affected. quantity: 20 mint
Sold for
£1,100