Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 2

Lithographed 1854 (Aug 1): Swan 4 d. pale blue, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, a used example with just clear to large margins all round, small nick at centre right and hint of corner bend, showing "Squashed WESTERN" variety (Row 8, stamp 17), unusually cancelled by large part Perth circular datestamp (1856) in black. An unusual late usage Gi = £ 1'800.rnrnrn