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  • Lot# : 3201 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 1 d. dark green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine used example, with good to huge margins on two sides with portion of adjoining stamp at right, lightly cancelled in black. A fine stamp Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3202 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 1 d. dark green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a very fine used horizontal pair, tied to 1856 entire letter to Strathalbyn by Adelaide oval grill obliterators in black, with PAID / ADELAIDE datestamp alongside (April 2) in red. Reverse with 'Strathalbyn / South Australia' arrival datestamp (April 3) in green. Negligible file folds not affecting the superb appearance, one of the very few #1 covers with superb adhesives used prior to the first Adelaide printing being issued. An extremely rare cover. Cert. RPSL (1980).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila, sale 64, 1-6 June 1981, lot 1081.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3203 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 1 d. dark green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine used example, close to large margins all round, of vivid colour, struck with large part CANCELLED obliterator in black by Perkins Bacon, when donating the six stamps to Rowland Hill's nephew Ormonde Hill, an issue that led to the loss of Perkins Bacon's printing contract with many Colonies. A splendid example of this great rarity Gi = £ 12'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, London, 14 May 1990, lot 141.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3204 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855: Plate Proof for 2 d. value in black, Plate I with dot in front of ear, a block of eighteen with ample (at base) to large margins all round, marginal from left of sheet with a couple of small marginal closed tears, fresh and fine. A scarce large multiple.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3205 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Jan 1): 2 d. rose-carmine, a fine unused horizontal pair, huge margins all round and with portions of adjoining stamps at base, of fresh colour, without gum. Rare and very attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'600.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3206 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Jan): 2 d. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine used pair with good margins all round showing re-entry at lower right used with "31" numeral of Angaston and a fine horizontal strip of three in a paler shade, large margins all round, cancelled by "25" numeral of Gawler Gi = £ 400+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3207 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Jan): 2 d. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a delightful used horizontal strip of five, clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, neatly cancelled in black. Rare so fine. Signed Bühler Gi = £ 400+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3208 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Jan): 2 d. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine example in an orange-brown shade, used on 1856 cover, some internal content trimmed, mailed to Adelaide tied by "70" numeral obliterator with PORT-ELLIOT / STH AUSTRALIA datestamp of despatch at left (July 17). Reverse with May 19 arrival cds.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3209 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 6 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, the famous used block of 21 (7 x 3), with ample to large margins all round, of excellent fresh colour and faultless bar a couple of closed tears and ironed bends of absolutely no importance, all cancelled by "4" numeral obliterators of Alberton in black. A unique and wonderful multiple and one of the finest items of classic Australian States philately.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Beresford, RL, London, 5 Feb 1958, lot 366.rn                   Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 28 Nov 1962, lot 267.rn                   Collection John O. Griffiths, RL, London, 3 June 1992, lot 1043.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 29,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3210 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 6 d. deep blue, a fine used example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on small piece tied by "5" numeral obliterator with NORTH ADELAIDE / SOUTH AUSTRALIA cds in red below (Nov 23, 1857). Scarce and very fine Gi = £ 170.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3211 South Australia

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    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 at left and at right, lightly cancelled by barred obliterator in black. Exceptional and most attractive Gi = £ 340+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3212 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 6 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine four margined example used on 1858 cover to Holborn, London tied in black. Circular 'Paid / Adelaide S.A.' cds in red below (April 3) and London 'Paid' arrival cds (June 12) in red with large handstruck '5' (pence, amount due to Britain for a Liverpool Packet letter). An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3213 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 6 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, used on 1856 cover to Deptford, Kent endorsed 'Overland' tied by numeral obliterator and by London 'Paid' arrival cds in red (Sept 18). 'Port Adelaide / South Australia' despatch cds in black at left (May 27). A few scuffs to envelope but a fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3214 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Oct): 6 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine example in a pale shade, with ample to good margins and portion of adjoining stamp at base, used on 1857 cover to Bishop's Stortford, England tied by numeral obliterator and by London 'Paid' cds (Oct 7) in red with split rate "d3" accountancy marking in blue. Large 'Crown / GENERAL POST OFFICE / ADELAIDE' oval pre-stamp handstamp in black at left (June 15) in black and reverse with 'Adelaide / South Australia' cds in blue (June 18) and Bishops Stortford arrival. An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3215 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855: Proof for the 1 s. value printed on blue, struck in Australia in 1905 on horizontally ribbed thick paper. Small fault at top but an unusual Proof.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3216 South Australia

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    Adelaide printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1856/58: 1 d. deep yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used example with good to large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at right, lightly cancelled in black. A rare stamp so fine Gi = £ 550.rnrnProvenance: Tommy Allen.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3217 South Australia

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    Adelaide printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1856/58: 1 d. pale yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a horizontal pair with large margins all round, contemporary scissor cut at lower right corner of the left hand stamp, used on 1860 cover, side flaps missing, mailed to Adelaide tied by unclear numeral obliterators with RAPID BAY / SOUTH AUSTRALIA datestamp at left (Jan 10, with the '0' in manuscript) in black. Reverse with YANKALILLA cds (Jan 10) in black and 'GPO / South Australia' arrival cds (Jan 11). The cover with minor bends away from the adhesives but very rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Napier, RL, London, 11 May 1976, lot 37.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3218 South Australia

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    Adelaide printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1856/58: 2 d. 'blood' red, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used horizontal pair of marvellous appearance in a very deep diffused shade, with large margins all round, tiny natural paper thin on one mentioned for accuracy only, neatly cancelled by "28" numeral obliterators of Kooringa. A choice pair. Signed A. Diena, H. R. Harmer.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3219 South Australia

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    Adelaide printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1856/58: 2 d. red, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine used example with ample margins all round, clearly showing the Plate variety with horizontal guide lines running through the 'PO' and 'E' of POSTAGE and 'T' of TWO, lightly cancelled in black leaving the variety (one position only on the sheet) clear. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3220 South Australia

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    Adelaide printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1856/58: 2 d. red, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used horizontal pair, huge margins all round and of lovely colour, used on small piece with faint "29" numeral obliterators with LYNDOCH VALLEY cds (Oct 20, 1856) below. A charming piece.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 3221 South Australia

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    Adelaide printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1856/58: 6 d. slate-blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine used example with large margins all round, used on 1857 envelope (with 'Government of South Australia' red embossed crest on reverse) to Dublin, Ireland tied by obliterator in black with PAID / ADELAIDE S.A. cds in blue alongside (Dec 10). Reverse with Dublin arrival cds (Feb 7, 1858). Manuscript on reverse 'Not at Eccles Street' and front with 'Not Known' and 'Try Batchelor's Walk'. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3222 South Australia

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    Lot# : 3223 South Australia

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    Adelaide printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1858/59: 6 d. slate-blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine example used on small envelope to Romford, England, lightly cancelled in black with 'Macclesfield / South Australia' despatch cds at left (June 17), readdressed on arrival to Ipswich with Great Britain 1 d. red star tied by Romford '668' obliterator in black. Backstamped at Adelaide, Romford (Aug 10) and Ipswich. A fine and unusual cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection A. Ron Butler RDP, Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1346.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3224 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 1 d. pale sage-green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused block of six of good colour, diagonal crease on lower three stamps not affecting appearance and one stamp with hinge thin, otherwise fresh and fine, large part og. An attractive and scarce multiple Gi = £ 800+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3225 South Australia

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    Adelaide Printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1860/69: 2 d. pale vermilion, a hugely mis-rouletted single example used on small local 1868 envelope to Port Adelaide, tied by 'GPO / Adelaide' cds (Sept 12) in black with repeated strike adjacent.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 3226 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 1 d. bright yellow-green and 2 d. pale vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, each in a pair and used on 1864 cover to London, tied by "45" numeral obliterators with CRAFERS despatch datestamp below (Nov 26). Reverse with Adelaide transit cds (same day) and London arrival cds (Jan 19, 1865) in red. Some edge wear and flap faults to envelope but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3227 South Australia

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    Adelaide Printing from Perkins Bacon Plates 1860/69: 2 d. bright vermilion, rouletted, an unused horizontal strip of four, of good colour, scissor cut well above top horizontal roulettes (which run through 'Postage' tablet), fresh and fine appearance, large part og. with fourth stamp reinforced, scarce Gi = £ 600+
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3228 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 1 d. bright vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate Between", browned large part og. Extremely rare with very few pairs recorded in unused condition. Cert. RPSL (1979) Gi = £ 3'750.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 3229 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1867: Plate Proof for the 4 d. value in lilac-rose on thick white soft paper, Plate 1 with dot on Queen's ear, a fine block of nine, fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3230 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 6 d. dull ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine used example tied by "44" numeral obliterator to British illustrated Temperance envelope "Intoxicating Drinks are the Bane of Society" used to Hobart, Tasmania with MOUNT TORRENS despatch datestamp at left (June 6, 1866) in black. Reverse with Adelaide transit cds of the same day. The envelope with central file fold but an extremely rare Overseas usage of a Valentine printed envelope.rnrnProvenance: Collection J. Dickerson Hogue, RL, London, 7 May 1985, lot 436.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 3231 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 6 d. Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of excellent colour, fresh and very fine appearance, unused without gum. A rare stamp Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3232 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 'Ten Pence' in black on 9 d. yellow, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example with good rouletting and fine vibrant deep colour, horizontal bend from hinge only, large part og. An exceptional example of a very rare stamp. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 3'750.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London 18 Sept 2003, lot 291.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3233 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 'Ten Pence' in black on 9 d. yellow, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, variety "Surcharge Inverted at Top", a rejoined horizontal pair cancelled by 'Adelaide / GPO' datestamps (Oct 13, 1869) in black. The cancellations leaving the variety (which is only known in used condition and of which just 17 examples are currently recorded) very clear; this example being used on the same day as the example in the Michael Blake collection. Extremely rare and very fine. Certs (2). RPSL (1965) Gi  = £ 14'000.rnrnProvenance: Colonel Napier, RL, London, 11 May 1976, lot 108.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3234 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 1 s. lake-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of deep colour and large part og. A scarce stamp so fine Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3235 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 2 s. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of very deep colour and large part browned og. A scarce stamp so fine Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3236 South Australia

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    Perforation Experiments / Emergency Issue 1868/71: 4 d. dull violet, wmk. Large Star, rouletted issue perforated 11½-12½, a fine unused example of this rare stamp, of good colour and with large part og. A very rare stamp Gi = £ 3'000.rnrnProvenance: Shreves, Dallas, 14-15 Sept, 2000, lot 2169.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3237 South Australia

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    Perforation Experiments / Emergency Issue 1866/70: 'Ten Pence' in blue on 9 d. yellow, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x rouletted, a fine unused example with good rouletting and fine rich colour, large part browned og. A superb example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1933) Gi = £ 1'400.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3238 South Australia

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    Perforation Experiments / Emergency Issue 1868/71: 1 s. lake-brown, wmk. Large Star,  rouletted issue perforated 11½-12½, a very fine unused example of good colour, minor corner gum bend not affecting appearance, otherwise fresh and fine, superb og. Rare Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3239 South Australia

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    1868/79: "3-PENCE" on 4 d. Prussian blue, perf. 11½-12, a superb used example in this bright unmistakeable shade, neatly cancelled by "25" numeral obliterator of Gawler in black. An exceedingly rare stamp, in outstanding quality. Cert. RPS (1965) Gi = £ 850. rnrnProvenance: Colonel Napier.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 3240 South Australia

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 3241 South Australia

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    1870/71: 1 d. green (shades), wmk. Large Star, perf. 10, two unused horizontal pairs in vastly differing shades, with 1 d. in a resonant deep bright green shade with large part og., one stamp with corner crease; the other pair in the pale bright green shade, mis-perforated leaving the right hand stamp at three-quarters width, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce pairs Gi = £1'000+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3242 South Australia

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    Compound Perforation Issue 1870/73: 1 d. deep green, compound perf. 11½ x 10, a lovely unused block of ten (5 x 2), of outstanding fresh colour in a deep shade, some minor reinforcement and a couple of negligible gum bends, one or two iron spots on large part og. A delightful multiple Gi = £ 1'900+.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3243 South Australia

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    Compound Perforation Issue 1870/73: 6 d. Prussian blue, compound perf. 11½ x 10, a fine unused example with large part og. Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3244 South Australia

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    1876/1900: "THREE-PENCE" on 4 d. ultramarine, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 101½-12, a superb used example in a bright shade showing variety "Surcharge Double" at top and at base, cancelled by light datestamp (Oct 6, 1879) in black. A fresh and fine stamp showing the sheet marginal lined watermark at right, a similar example of this rare stamp is housed in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's collection. Rare. Signed Thier. Cert. RPSL (1986) Gi = £ 4'250.

    INFO: catalogue value is £ 1'800  (not £ 4'250 as described)New starting price: CHF 600
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3245 South Australia

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    1876/1900: 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 11½-12, a fine used horizontal pair in a rich shade, variety "Imperforate Vertically Between", lightly cancelled at Adelaide (Dec 23, 1881) in black. A very fine example of this scarce and appealing variety Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3246 South Australia

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    1877 (Dec 29): 6 d. bright blue, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 11½ x 10 and compound, a fine unused block of twelve, perf. 11 x 11½ (large holes from the treadle machine) from right of sheet showing one vertical row perf. 12½, and the sheet margin perforated 10½ at right with the small holes by the rotary machine, minor creasing but of fresh colour with large part og. A most attractive block Gi = £ 1'500+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3247 South Australia

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    1901/02: 9 d. claret, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 11½-12, a delightful unused block of eighteen (6 x 3), marginal at left, minor gum bends, fresh and very fine, superb og. or unmounted og. Delightul Gi = £ 360+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3248 South Australia

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    1901/02: 2 s. carmine, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 12 x 11½ (large holes), a fine unused block of twenty (4 x 5), marginal from right of sheet, of fine fresh colour and superb og. A lovely multiple Gi = £ 500+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3249 South Australia

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    Surface Printed Issues 1868: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 d. value, printed in black on glazed white card, the completed design with AFTER STRIKING and dated at top "Mar. 3 1868". Fine and rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3250 South Australia

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    Surface Printed Issues 1868/76: 2 d. pale orange-red, wmk. Crown SA, rouletted, used horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate Vertically Between", lightly cancelled by Kooringa cds (Oct 13, 1868) in black. A fine example of this rare variety Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3251 South Australia

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    1876/1904: 1 d. deep green, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 10, a used example with variety "Double Impression", with slight central stain of no significance as this example is the discovery copy which resulted in the Stanley Gibbons listing and therefore the first time this stamp has been offered for sale at auction. Matched with an unused normal example for comparison. A very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1993) Gi = listed but unpriced.rnrnNote: Since the Stanley Gibbons listing we are aware of one further example being found in Victoria.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3252 South Australia

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    1883: Essay for proposed ½ d. value, eventually adopted and used for the Postal Stationery wrapper (see 'De La Rue Collection' edited by Frank Walton RDP, plate 7021) hand-painted in stamp size on tissue paper, 154 x 125 mm., the design for the head-plate in flesh with background of vignette in deep brown, the surround picked out in Chinese white on black; with handstamp date "13 APR 83" above. A stunning, unique and absolutely beautiful Essay.rnrnProvenance: Collection Henry Frenkle, RL, London, 26 Sept 1979, lot 1306.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3253 South Australia

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    1894: De La Rue Plate Proof for 1 d. value in pale green, re-engraved, an interpanneau block of eight imperforate on unwatermarked white wove paper, central vertical bend does not detract, and a matching block of eight, perforated 14, fresh and fine, large part og.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3254 South Australia

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    1882: De La Rue Die Proof for ½ d. value in black on glazed white card, showing the 'Double Die' method, handstamped '1 FEB 82' at top in blue with AFTER HARDENING in black. A fine and scarce Proof.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3255 South Australia

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    1882/83: De La Rue imperforate Colour Trial for ½ d. value in pale green on gummed unwatermarked white wove paper, a block of four showing the interpanneau margin betwen the pairs, creased along gutter, together with a further block of four, marginal from base of sheet, perforated 14 and imperforate vertically between, fresh and fine, unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3256 South Australia

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    1883: Bantam ½ d. chocolate, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 10 x 11½, a fine unused pair in a deep shade, variety "Imperforate Vertically Between", fresh and very fine, large part og. Gi = £ 375.rnrnProvenance: Tommy Allen.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3257 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps 1886/96: The complete set of 14 values from 2 s. 6 d. to £ 20, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 10, overprinted SPECIMEN in black as distributed to the UPU, including the rare £ 5 brown perf. 11½, which is superb, a few imperfections and the 15 s. value with partial extra horizontal perfs. at top, large part og. and in much above average condition Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3258 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps 1886/96: £ 1 blue, wmk. Crown over SA upright, perf. 11½-12, a fine unused example, well centred and of fresh colour, large part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3259 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps 1886/96: £ 2 Venetian-red, wmk. Crown over SA upright, perf. 10, a fine used example centred to left, cancelled by 'GPO Adelaide' cds (Sept 14, 1902) in black. Rare commercial usage Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3260 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps 1886/96: £ 3 sage-green, wmk. Crown over SA sideways, perf. 10, a fine unused example with variety PHREE POUNDS error of lettering, overprinted SPECIMEN in black, of fresh colour but regummed. A wonderful stamp of great rarity, the sole recorded example and unique.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 19 April 1977, lot 252.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3261 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps 1886/96: £ 10 bronze, wmk. Crown over SA upright, perf. 11½-12, an unused example, one corner perf. missing at top right, slight rubbing and somewhat browned on reverse and regummed, nevertheless a fine space-filler for an immensely rare stamp. Signed Herbert Bloch (gum over the signature). Cert. BPA (1990) Gi = £ 9'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3262 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps 1886/96: £ 15 silver, wmk. Crown over SA upright, perf. 11½-12, a fine unused example, of brilliant freshness, well centred and superb og. A truly wonderful example of one of the rarest basic stamps of the British Commonwealth. Signed A. Diena, Renato Mondolfo; certs. A. Diena (1962), Alex Rendon (1986) Gi = £ 30'000.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 30,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3263 South Australia

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    1891/93: 2½ d. on 4 d. pale green, perf. 10, a fine used vertical pair showing variety "Imperforate Between Horizontally" and also imperf. at right, neatly cancelled by 'Virginia' squared circle datestamp in black. Small corner bend but extremely rare Gi = £ 3'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection A. E. Fryar, 1955.rn                        Tommy Allen.rn                        Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 367.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3264 South Australia

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    1892 (July 12): De La Rue Essay for the proposed 2½ d. design as accepted, hand-painted on tracing paper, 59 x 83 mm., with the Red Kangaroo in black ink and in pencil, Queen's head in ink and the tablets SOUTH AUSTRALIA and TWO PENCE HALFPENNY picked out in Chinese white with perforations drawn in pencil, dated at top "July 12, 92". See 'De La Rue Collection' edited by Frank Walton RDP, plate 7011. Exquisite and wonderful Essay.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3265 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps / Thin Postage 1902/04: The complete unused set of 12 values, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½-12½, from 3 d. to £ 1 blue and including both shades of the 2 s. 6 d., together with the perf. 12 set of four values incl. the scarce 9 d. rosy lake, all largely fresh and very fine, one or two minor imperfections, all with large part og. A very scarce set Gi = £ 1'250+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3266 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps / Thin Postage 1902/04: 4 d. red-orange, wmk. Crown over SA upright, perf. 11½-12½, an unused vertical strip of three with Plate Number "1" and "4d. 009926" requisition number at top, showing watermark error "SUOTH" for SOUTH in margin (the error noted in ink on margin), fresh and fine, stamps unmounted og. Scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 90+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3267 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps / Thin Postage 1902/04: 8 d. ultramarine, wmk. Crown over SA upright, perf. 11½-12½, a fine unused upper right corner block of four with Plate Number "1" in margin, third stamp showing variety "EIGNT" for EIGHT, fresh and very fine, superb og. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 2'500+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julius Beresford, RL, London, 5 Feb 1958, lot 506.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3268 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps / Thin Postage 1902/04: 1 s. brown with inscriptions in red brown, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½-12, a superb used example of this rare error, neatly cancelled by large part squared circle datestamp (Feb 10, 1903) in black. A very scarce stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2005) Gi = £ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3269 South Australia

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    The 'Long' Stamps / Thick Postage 1906/12: 4 d. orange, wmk. Crown over A upright, perf. 12½, a superb unused corner block of eight (4 x 2) from lower left of sheet, of bright fresh colour and full unmounted og. Gi = £ 200+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3270 South Australia

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    General Officials 1874/76: 9 d. red-purple, overprinted O. S. in black, perf. 11½-12½, a fine used example with variety "No Stop after S", used on 1881 Official cover to Sir E. Du Cane in Kingston on Thames endorsed 'pr. John Elder' and countersigned 'M. Jervis' at lower left, tied by 'Adelaide / South Australia' duplex (June) in black. Reverse with Kingston arrival cds (Aug 5) and Royal "Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense / Dieu et Mon Droit" crest in blue. A delightful and extremely rare cover in the foremost quality. Cert. BPA (1988) Gi = £ 2'250 off cover.rnrnNote: Sir Edward Du Cane, 1830-1903, professional soldier but remembered as a penal reformer whose early career included work in Western Australia from 1851-1856, he later championed finger-printing and created a 'Black Book' listing of over 12'000 criminals together with their descriptions, aliases and distinctive marks.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3271 South Australia

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    General Officials 1876/85: The set of seven values (three different 4 d. shades), wmk. Large Star, perf. 10 x 11½-12½, overprinted O. S. in black, the 1 s. red-brown in a horizontal pair, all largely fresh and fine, all with part og. Scarce Gi = £ 995.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3272 South Australia

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    General Officials 1891/96: 1 d. deep green, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 10, overprinted O. S. in black, a fine unused horizontal strip of three, variety "O. S. Overprint Double", fresh and very fine, large part og. Gi = £ 550+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3273 South Australia

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    General Officials 1891/96: 1 d. deep green, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 13, overprinted O. S. in black, a fine unused block of eight (4 x 2), second stamp with variety "No Stop after S", fresh and fine, superb og. Gi = £ 425+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3274 South Australia

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    General Officials 1891/96: 4 d. slate-violet, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 13, overprinted O. S. in black, a fine unused example with top marginal Plate Number "1", variety "No Stop after S", fresh and fine, the stamp unmounted og. Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3275 South Australia

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    General Officials 1891/95: 2½ d. on 4 d. deep green, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 10, overprinted O. S. in black, a fine unused block of four, lower left stamp with variety "2 and ½ Closer Together", slight vertical crease on left pair not affecting appearance, fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 290+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3276 South Australia

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    General Officials 1897/1901: 5 d. brown-purple, perf. 15, 2½ d. violet-blue and 5 d. brown-purple, perf. 13, overprinted O. S. in black, a fine unused set of three in horizontal pairs, the 5 d. perf. 15 with marginal Plate Number "1" in margin at top, the 2½ d. with minor spot on one stamp otherwise all fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 640+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3277 South Australia

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    General Officials 1899/1901: 2 d. bright violet, perf. 13, overprinted O. S. in black, a fine unused block of six with margin at base, fourth stamp with variety "No Stop after S", fine og. with lower three stamps unmounted og. An attractive multiple Gi = £ 250+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3278 South Australia

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    General Officials 'Long' Stamps 1891 (May): 2 s. 6 d. pale violet, wmk. Crown over SA sideways, perf. 10, overprinted O. S. in black, unused example of this rare stamp, diagonal crease, one minor age spot, part og. Despite these small imperfections, a very scarce stamp, only one sheet of 60 stamps was printed Gi = £ 7'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3279 Tasmania

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    1848: Entire letter from Launceston to London endorsed 'per Wellington', struck with LAUNCESTON despatch cds (Jan 24) in black and half-round PAID datestamp in red (Jan 25) at right with '4' (pence) charge in red ink. Struck with straight line SHIP LETTER in red and rated '8' (pence) to pay for this service. Reverse with London arrival datestamp (May 23) in red.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3280 Tasmania

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    First Issue on medium soft yellowish paper 1853 (Nov 1): 1 d. pale blue, a fine unused vertical strip of three, margins clear to large all round, of fresh delicate colour, top stamp with slight closed tear at right, large part og. with the central stamp unmounted og. An astonishing and lovely multiple Gi = £ 36'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Baron Ferrari de la Renotière, Sale 7, Paris, 13-15 June 1923, lot 504.rn                   Collection Sebastian Earl, RL, Geneva, 25 April 1980, lot 2018.rn                   Collection Rod Perry, DF, Zurich, Nov. 1987, lot 20856.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 36,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3281 Tasmania

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    First Issue on medium soft yellowish paper 1853 (Nov 1): 1 d. blue, a superb used example with distinct cross-hatching, good colour and ample to large margins with portion of adjoining stamp at top, lightly cancelled by "62" numeral obliterator of Hobart in black. A fine example of this scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3282 Tasmania

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    First Issue on thin hard white paper 1853 (Nov 1): 1 d. pale blue, position 3, used example with good even margins all round, with unusual pre-printing paper fold running vertically through the stamp, lightly cancelled in black. Most unusual variety on the first issue Gi = £ 1'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 28 March 1999, lot 1018.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3283 Tasmania

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    Fine Engraving 1853 (Nov 1): 4 d. bright red-orange, Plate 1, imperforate on vertically laid paper and thus from the Proof sheet of 24 subjects, a brilliant unused example with large even margins all round, of exceptionally bright colour, light horizontal bend of no significance and not affecting the lovely appearance in any way. A delightful and very rare Proof. Cert. Robineau / Calves (2001) Gi = £ 10'000 for a regular stamp.

    Provenance: Theodore Champion.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3284 Tasmania

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    Fine Engraving 1853 (Nov 1): 4 d. bright red-orange, Plate 1, imperforate on wove paper, a used example with large even margins all round, of superb bright colour, neatly cancelled in black. A delightful stamp. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3285 Tasmania

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    Second State of the Plate 1853 (Nov): 4 d. red-orange, Plate I, used example with margins good to just clear at right cancelled "River Don 6/20/57" in manuscript ink. Scarce Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3286 Tasmania

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    Second State of the Plate 1853 (Nov): 4 d. orange, a fine used example in a bright shade, with large margins on all sides, cancelled by probable "61" numeral obliterator of Hobart in black Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3287 Tasmania

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    Second State of the Plate 1853 (Nov): 4 d. pale orange, a fine used horizontal strip of three, with even margins on all sides, of fine delicate colour, wrinkle and tiny thin spots and slightest of nicks in margin only above third stamp, cancelled by "52" numeral obliterators of Ross. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'350.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3288 Tasmania

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    Coarse Engraving 1853 (Nov): 4 d. orange, Plate II, lines of background blurred, an exceptional unused example with good to large margins all round, slight scuff in left margin that could be trimmed, without gum, otherwise a superb example of an exceedingly scarce stamp in unused condition. Cert. RPS (1983) Gi = £ 5'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dale Forster.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3289 Tasmania

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    Coarse Engraving 1853 (Nov): 4 d. dull orange, Plate II, lines of background blurred, two used examples, rejoined, each with large margins all round, each cancelled "Hamilton 20-8-55" in manuscript ink. Rare and very fine Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3290 Tasmania

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    Coarse Engraving 1853 (Nov): 4 d. dull orange, Plate II, lines of background blurred, an ample to large margined used example on 1855 cover to London endorsed 'pr. Indian Queen', tied by "64" numeral obliterator of Hobart in black and by "General Post Office / Hobart Town / Crown VDL" datestamp in red. Backstamped with square LIVERPOOL / SHIP datestamp (June 5) and London arrival cds, charged '8' (pence) due for Ship Letter fee. A splendid and rare cover. Cert. BPA (2006).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3291 Tasmania

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    Coarse Engraving 1853 (Nov): 4 d. dull orange, Plate II, lines of background blurred, a used example with ample to good margins all round, horizontally creased but cancelled by "57" numeral of Westbury in manuscript. Rare thus Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3292 Tasmania

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    Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1854: Perkins Bacon Original Die Proof by Humphrys, printed in deep black on thick card, 53 x 78 mm., with remarkable engine-turning surround and head-plate inscribed POSTAGE and ONE PENNY but without the Van Diemens Land at top; showing guide markings. Extraordinary Proof of great charm and rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection P. L. Pemberton RDP.rn                        Collection Benjamin Goodfellow RDP.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3293 Tasmania

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    Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1854: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the rejected / unfinished Transfer 1 d. Die, printed in carmine-rose on thick white card, 41 x 49 mm., without 'Van Diemens Land' at top. For similar examples in black and vermilion see Sebastian Earl lots 2086 and 2087. A rare and beautiful Proof.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3294 Tasmania

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    Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1854: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the rejected / unfinished Transfer 1 d. Die, printed in emerald green on soft surfaced white card, 47 x 90 mm., without 'Van Diemens Land' at top. For similar examples in black and vermilion see Sebastian Earl lots 2086 and 2087. A rare and beautiful Proof.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3295 Tasmania

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    Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1855 (Sept 16): 1 d. carmine, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by part oblterator handstamp in black. A rare stamp. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3296 Tasmania

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    Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1854: Perkins Bacon Plate Proof for the 2 d. value, imperforate horizontal strip of five, printed in black on poor quality medium wove paper, minor stain between first and second Proofs but a scarce and appealing strip.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3297 Tasmania

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    Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1854: Perkins Bacon Plate Proofs for the 2 d. value, imperforate block of nine, marginal from top of sheet, printed in black on poor quality medium wove paper. Unapparent vertical crease on first vertical row but a most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3298 Tasmania

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    Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1855 (Sept 16): 2 d. deep green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, of wonderful colour and appearance with the Chalon head entirely clear of the light obliterator handstamp in black. A very fine example of this scarce stamp Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3299 Tasmania

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    Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1855 (Sept 16): 2 d. deep green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine used horizontal pair with huge margins all round, of excellent depth of colour, cancelled by "64" numeral obliterator of Hobart in black. A rare and lovely multiple. Cert. RPSL (1963) Gi = £ 1'100+.rnrnProvenance: Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, London, 6-9 Oct 1958, lot 480.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3300 Tasmania

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    Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1855 (Aug 17): 4 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine used example with good margins all round cancelled by "Hamilton 14/1/57" manuscript cancellation in ink. Scarce Gi = £ 130.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF
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