Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 1 d. dark green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, an exceptional horizontal strip of three, ample to large margins all round, of fine colour and lightly cancelled by "28" numeral obliterator of Kooringa in black. Trivial vertical crease on third stamp not affecting the appearance of a lovely multiple. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 1'500+.rnProvenance: Collection Baron Philippe von Ferrari, Sale 7, Paris, 13 June 1923, lot 71; Collection Alfred J. Caspary, Harmers, London. 8 Oct 1958, lot 406
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 6 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used horizontal pair, large margins all round with portions of adjoining stamps on three sides and marginal at left, lightly cancelled by barred obliterator in black. Ironed creases but nevertheless exceptionally attractive. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 340+.
Second Rouletted Issue 1867: Die Proof for the 4 d. value in black on white paper, Plate 1 with dot on the Queen's ear, affixed to card, 38 x 41 mm., superb and very rare.rnProvenance: Collection E. R. Slade Slade, Harmers, Sydney, 29 Nov 1979, lot 152.
1876/1904: Plate Proof for the 2 d. value, an imperforate block of 42 (6 x 7), printed in black on thick card paper, from the top right corner of the sheet with Plate Number "2" in margin. Fresh and very fine, a superb large multiple and very rare thus.rnNote: The new plate was invoiced on February 26, 1880.
Officials 1876: Overprinted "O.S." type 1 in black, on 9 d. red-purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour and perforation, large part og. A great rarity in mint condition as the majority of this small setting was used, cert. Ceremuga (2020) Gi = £ 4'000.
Officials 1876: Overprinted "O.S." type 1 in black, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, large part og. Cert. Ceremuga (2020) Gi = £ 375.
Architect 1868: Overprinted "A" in red without full stop, on 1 d. green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, two fine used examples, a re-joined pair, cancelled by two strikes of GAMBIERTON cds (Dec 4, 1868) in black. Butler 3R. Two certs. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept 1978, lots 4 and ex 5.rnNote: Left stamp illustrated in 'The Departmental Stamps of South Australia' by A. Ron Butler RDP on page 60.
Architect 1868: Overprinted "A" in red without full stop, on 6 d. violet-ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example with vivid colour, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept 1978, lot 6.
Attorney General 1868: Overprinted "A.G." in red, on 1 d. yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept 1978, lot 8.
Attorney General 1868: Overprinted "A.G." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Attorney General 1868/69: Overprinted "A.G." in blue, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA reversed, rouletted, a fine unused example, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Attorney General 1868/69: Overprinted "A.G." in blue, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA reversed, rouletted, a fine unused example, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Attorney General 1868: Overprinted "A.G." in black, on 6 d. bright blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 12, a fine used example cancelled by light strike of 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (July 10, 1869) on black. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Audit Office 1868/69: Overprinted "A.O." in blue, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, an unused example with roulettes at base cut away, of good colour and large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Audit Office 1869/74: Overprinted "A.O." in black, on 1 s. brown, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x rouletted, perf. and rouletting partially cut, some thins, a used example cancelled by light 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Barracks Department 1868: Overprinted "B.D." in red, on 2 d. bright vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted with rouletting cut at top, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Botanic Garden 1869/74: Overprinted "B.G." in black, on 2 d. orange DLR, Crown / wide SA, perf. 10, a good used example in a dull shade, cancelled by part 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds in black. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Botanic Garden 1869/74: Overprinted "B.G." in black, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x rouletted, a good used example cancelled by 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds in black. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Customs 1868: Overprinted "C." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a collectable used example with charred edge at top, cancelled barred numeral '71' of Goolwa in black. Butler 5R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept 1978, lot 22.
Customs 1868/69: Overprinted "C." in blue, on 6 d. dull blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example, fresh and fine, superb large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, lot 335.
Customs 1868/69: Overprinted "C." in blue, on 6 d. dull blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept. 1978, lot 25.
Convict Department 1869/74: Overprinted "C.D." in black, on 6 d. bright blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x rouletted, a fine used example cancelled by barred numeral '6' cancel in black, probably for special use at the GPO. Butler 5R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept 1978, lot 34.
Crown Lands 1868: Overprinted "C.L." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, cut at top, an unused example of good centering for a Departmental, of good colour and large part og. Butler 6R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Crown Lands 1868: Overprinted "C.L." in red, on 6 d. pale ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted but cut into at left and right, a used example of good colour, tears at base, cancelled by fine 'G.P.O. Adelaide / 31 MR 69' cds in black. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Crown Lands 1868: Overprinted "C.L." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, cut at right and base, an unused example of fresh colour, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept 1978, lot 40.
Crown Lands 1868/69: Overprinted "C.L." in blue, on 6 d. dull ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an used example of good colour, lightly cancelled by 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (Sept 1, 1869) in black. Butler 6R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 26 Sept 1979, lot 1554.
Crown Lands 1869/74: Overprinted "C.L." in black, on 2 s. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Crown Lands 1869/74: Overprinted "C.L." in black, on 2 s. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, complete and shifted to right, an unused example, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1868: Overprinted "C.O." in red, on 2 d. pale vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, cut at right, an unused example in a delicate shade, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1868: Overprinted "C.O." in red, on 2 d. pale vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, cut at right, an unused example in a delicate shade, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1868: Overprinted "C.O." in red, on 6 d. dull ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, cut at right, an unused example of good colour, some faults at base otherwise fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1868: Overprinted "C.O." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, very large part og. Butler S. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1868: Overprinted "C.O." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a used example of good colour, cancelled by 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (Apr. 10 1869) in black. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1868: Overprinted "C.O." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, unused block of six (3 x 2), one tiny thin, otherweise fine with fresh colour, superb large part og., lower three stamps unmounted og. Butler S. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1869/74: Overprinted "C.O." in black, on 1 s. brown, wmk. Large star, perf. 11½, an unused block of four of good colour and part og., upper two stamps with small thin. Butler S. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1869/74: Overprinted "C.O." in black, on 1 s. brown, wmk. Large star, perf. 11½, a fine unused block of four of good colour, no gum. Butler S. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1869/74: Overprinted "C.O." in black, on 1 s. brown, wmk. Large star, perf. 11½, a fine unused block of six (3 x 2) of good colour, some nicks at base, without gum. Butler S. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1869/74: Overprinted "C.O." in black, on 2 s. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example with slight aging, tiny tear at right, without gum. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissariat Office 1869/74: Overprinted "C.O." in black, on 6 d. bright blue & 1 s. brown, both wmk. Large star and perf. 11½ x 12½, two used examples of good colour, tied by 'G.P.O. Adelaide' cds (Jan 31, 1873) in black to piece. Butler R.
Commissioner of Police 1868: Overprinted "C.P." in red, on 2 d. vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, trimmed at right, a fine unused example, without gum. Whilst not the rarest of all Departmentals in used condition, this is a very rare stamp unused. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Commissioner of Police 1868: Overprinted "C.P." in red, on 6 d. dull ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example, shaved at right, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Chief Secretary 1868: Overprinted "C.S." in red, on 2 d. vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of good colour and superb large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Chief Secretary 1868: Overprinted "C.S." in red, on 2 d. vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of good colour, lightly oxidised at top, without gum. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Chief Secretary 1868: Overprinted "C.S." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, touched at top left, an unused example of fresh colour and large part og. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Chief Secretary 1868/69: Overprinted "C.S." in blue, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of fresh colour, superb large part og. Rare. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Chief Secretary 1868/69: Overprinted "C.S." in blue, on 6 d. dull blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of fresh colour with traces of gum. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Chief Secretary 1868/69: Overprinted "C.S." in blue, on 6 d. dull blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of fresh colour, superb large part og. Rare. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Chief Secretary 1868/69: Overprinted "C.S." in blue, on 6 d. dull blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine used example cancelled by 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (Oct. 26, 1869) in black. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Destitute Board 1868: Overprinted "D.B." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, trimmed at right and top, fresh and fine, superb large part og. Rare. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Education Board 1868/69: Overprinted "E.B." in blue, 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Education Board 1868/69: Overprinted "E.B." in blue, 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, rouletted being irregular at right into stamp, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Education Board 1868/69: Overprinted "E.B." in blue, 6 d. dull blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, rouletting enhanced at base, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Education Board 1868/69: Overprinted "E.B." in blue, 6 d. dull blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a used example of good colour and showing portions of adjoining stamps, cancelled by 'G.P.O. Adelaide' cds in black (July 2, 1869). Very rare. Butler 5R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 26 Sept 1979, ex lot 1614.
Education Board 1868/69: Overprinted "E.B." in blue, 2 d. deep orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, perf. 11½x10, a good used example tied by 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (Apr. 30, 18.4) in black to small piece. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnNote: Although the year slug is incomplete, only a use in April 1874 is possible which is a pretty late usage of a departmental stamp. Their use was discontinued on July 1, 1874 while the first official stamps ovpt. 'O.S.' came into use in January and February 1874.
Government Printer 1868: Overprinted "G.P." in red, on 6 d. violet-ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Government Printer 1868: Overprinted "G.P." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, trimmed at top, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Government Printer 1868/69: Overprinted "G.P." in blue, on 2 d. deep orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA reversed, rouletted, trimmed at left and right, a used example of fresh colour cancelled by "G.P.O. / Adelaide" cds (Dec 21, 1868). Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Goolwa Tramway 1868: Overprinted "G.T." in red, on 1 d. yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of fresh colour, minor aging on large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Goolwa Tramway 1868: Overprinted "G.T." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, a fine unused example of fresh colour, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept. 1978, lot 126.
Goolwa Tramway 1868: Overprinted "G.T." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and fine,without gum. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
House of Assembly 1868: Overprinted "H.A." in red, on 1 d. yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, rouletting slightly irregular into stamp at base, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, superb large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
House of Assembly 1868: Overprinted "H.A." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, being irregularly into design at base, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
House of Assembly 1868: Overprinted "H.A." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, superb large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
House of Assembly 1869/74: Overprinted "H.A." in black, on 1 d. yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, perforated irregularly into design, fresh and fine, large part og. Rare. Butler 5R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
House of Assembly 1869/74: Overprinted "H.A." in black, on 1 d. deep green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 10 x 10 x 10, a used example of good colour, cancelled by smudged 'G.P.O. Adelaide' cds (Oct 2 1874) in black. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
House of Assembly 1869/74: Overprinted "H.A." in black, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine without gum. Butler unlisted. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Inspector of Sheep 1868: Overprinted "I.S." in red, on 6 d. violet-ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example in a chalky shade, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Lunatic Asylum 1868: Overprinted "L.A." in red, on 1 d. yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a very fine unused example of excellent colour, cut to shape, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Lunatic Asylum 1868: Overprinted "L.A." in red, on 2 d. bright vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a superb unused example, fresh and very fine, part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Lunatic Asylum 1868: Overprinted "L.A." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of delicate colour, lower left corner repaired with small piece added, unmounted og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Legislative Librarian 1868: Overprinted "L.L." in red, on 2 d. pale vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine used example with some toning, cancelled by 'G.P.O. Adelaide' cds (May 23, ....) in black. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Legislative Librarian 1868: Overprinted "L.L." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, trimmed at right, fresh and fine, superb large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Legislative Librarian 1868: Overprinted "L.L." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, straight edge at top, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Lands Titles 1868: Overprinted "L.T." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, without gum. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Lands Titles 1868: Overprinted "L.T." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Lands Titles 1868: Overprinted "L.T." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Lands Titles 1868/69: Overprinted "L.T." in blue, on 2 d. deep orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA reversed, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, small part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Military 1868: Overprinted "M." in red, on 2 d. bright vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example with thin in middle, roulettes trimmed at left, of good colour and fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Military 1868: Overprinted "M." in red, on 6 d. dull blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example, roulettes trimmed at top, some toning at base, of good colour and fine, large part disturbed og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Military 1868: Overprinted "M." in red, on 6 d. dull blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example, roulettes trimmed at top and left, of good colour and fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Military 1868: Overprinted "M." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, defective at top right, tear at lower left, without gum. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Military 1869/74: Overprinted "M." in black, on 2 s. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, with misplaced rouletting at right, an unused example, of good colour, large part browned og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept. 1978, lot 188.
Marine Board 1868: Overprinted "M.B." in red, on 2 d. bright vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of excellent colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept. 1978, lot 192.
Marine Board 1868: Overprinted "M.B." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example, straight edge at left, fresh and fine with superb large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Marine Board 1868: Overprinted "M.B." in red, on 6 d. dull ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine without gum. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Marine Board 1868: Overprinted "M.B." in red, on 6 d. dull ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, vertical rouletting shifted to the right, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine without gum. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Marine Board 1869/74: Overprinted "M.B." in black, on 6 d. Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a used example of good colour, fresh and fine but light toning at right, cancelled by 'Port Adelaide' cds (Sept 9, 1870) in black. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Manager of Railways 1869/74: Overprinted "M.R." in black, on 2 s. deep carmine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, an unused example, fresh colour and very fine, with large part og. Butler unrecorded unused. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Main Roads Gambierton 1868/69: Overprinted "MRG" in blue, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, a fine unused example of excellent appearance, fresh and fine, large part superb og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, lot 454.rnNote: Illustrated in 'The Departmental Stamps of South Australia' by A. Ron Butler on Plate II.
Police 1869-74: Overprinted "P." in black, on 6 d. bright blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x rouletted, trimmed at base, an used example cancelled "... / 3 JY 71", fresh and fine, Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Private Secretary 1868: Overprinted "P.S." in red, on 1 d. green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a used example of good colour but thin at base, clearly cancelled by 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (May 24, 1869) in black. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on '3 PENCE' on 4 d. ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10, an unused example with good centering, fresh and fine, unused without gum. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on '3 PENCE' on 4 d. ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10, a re-joined unused horizontal pair, fresh and fine, disturbed part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine but ironed horizontal fold in the lower part, without gum. Butler 5R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on 9 d. claret, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part browned og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on 9 d. claret, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part browned og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on 9 d. claret, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part superb og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on TEN PENCE on 9 d. yellow (ovpt. Type 1), wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 11½ x 10 x 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, part og. Butler 2R / unlisted. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, ex lot 479.
Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on TEN PENCE on 9 d. yellow (ovpt. Type 1), wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 11½ x 10 x 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, without gum. Butler 2R / unlisted. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, ex lot 479.