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Victoria2d. Third Printing - S.G. 6, 6aThe background was erased in the die and recut to coarsen the background. An estimated 46,500
were printed from a stone of 120 subjects. The stamps were on issue from January to April 1850.2d. dull grey, [7], a deep shade with just clear to very large margins all round and showing trace of adjoining stamp at top, neatly cancelled by Butterfly
"15" on 1850 (5 Apr.) entire from Geelong to The Superintendent, Melbourne showing despatch and arrival (6.4) oval datestamps on reverse; the adhesive with small ink mark towards foot. A fine and rare stamp on cover. S.G. 6a (Image1)
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