Auction 333-341 Western Australia & Great Britain - Day 3

Lithographed by A. Hillman 1858 (Feb 26): 2 d. black on red, wmk. Swan sideways, rouletted 7½ - 14 and compound, a used example (Type 1), of exceptional centering for this issue and large portion of the adjoining stamp at right, cancelled by Bowra circle and bars numeral "1" of Perth in black. A wonderful example of this rare stamp in superb quality Gi = £ 2'000.
Provenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, London, 28 Nov 1962, lot 623; W.E. Lea, Philympia, London, 18-26 Sept 1970.