THE PERICLES COLLECTION, KING GEORGE VI ISSUES, 1937-49 DEFINITIVES PERF 13½X14, 9D PLATYPUS
Lot 552
Estimate: $5,000
Realised Price : $4,400
9d Platypus upper left block of four showing complete Plate No. '2' due to paper fold, BW 205z, hinged in selvedge only. One of only two known examples and one of the most important KGVI plate number rarities. Cat AU$5000
Lot 553
Estimate: $5,000
Realised Price : $4,600
9d Platypus upper right block of four showing complete Plate No. '2' due to paper fold, BW 205za. The only recorded example and companion piece to the previous lot, superb unmounted. Cat AU$5000