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