Lot 69 o
New South Wales, 1850, Sydney View, 2d Deep Blue, Plate I, Intermediate Impression, two singles, positions 10 & 11, each showing the one of the double compartment lines (one from adjacent printing above) slightly into each stamp at top, ample and large margins, Very Fine, a considerably rare variety. Scott No. 3e.SG No. 16c Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Because of the unusual shape of the 2d plate (12x2), after the first printing operation the sheet of paper was turned around and a second printing was made. This created the unique tete-beche pair. When the printings were close together, double compartment lines appear.
Realized: $725