Auction 321 - 332 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia, New South Wales, St. Helena, Basutoland The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection - Day 2

Small Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 1½ d. scarlet, Die II, Small Multiple wmk., perf. 14, Plate 4, an unused marginal block of thirty-six (6 x 6), divided by interpanneau margin witth "JOHN ASH" imprint at base (N over N), of vibrant colour showing varieties on pos. 4L48 with line under lower frame, pos. 4L60 "Notch in right frame opp. Emu's neck", pos. 4R55 with "ST of POSTAGE joined" etc., hinged at base for protection, nearly all stamps unmounted og. Believed to be the largest block extant. Delightful BW 91(4)zb.rn