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  • Lot# : 3001 New South Wales

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    1850: Thomas Ham 'Two Pence Blue' Essay, photo-lithographic facsimile of the original Essay which is in the Thomas Tapling Collection in the British Library, comprising three impressions on glazed card with black ink endorsement at left and further manuscript '3d.' and 'This Blue would be brighter, T. H.'. This facsimile was produced by Alfred van Dyck, some time before the originals were sold by him to Tapling and prior to Thomas Tapling's death in 1891. We record just this sole example of this reproduction last sold at Sotheby's, London, 15 December 1995, lot 321. Ex collection W. W. Mann and docketed thus in pencil on reverse.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3002 New South Wales

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    1850: Thomas Ham 'Two Pence Red' Essay, photo-lithographic facsimile of the original Essay which is in the Thomas Tapling Collection in the British Library, comprising three impressions on glazed card with black ink endorsement at left and further manuscript '1d.' and 'This red can be a little darker, T. H.'. This facsimile was produced by Alfred van Dyck, some time before the originals were sold by him to Tapling and prior to Thomas Tapling's death in 1891. We record just one other example of this reproduction (copy with the lot), ex Sir Gawaine Baillie, sold at Sotheby's, Melbourne in July 2005, lot 815, which was trimmed down and therefore not as fine as the example offered here. Ex collection W. W. Mann and docketed thus in pencil on reverse.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3003 New South Wales

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    1850: Carmichael Essay for proposed 6 d. 'Laureated Crown' and 1 s. 'Lion & Crown' se-tenant Essays, imperforate on thick wove paper (59 x 35 mm.), printed in black. Fresh, fine and very scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection George Ginger, RL, London, 5-6 December 1945, lot 492.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3004 New South Wales

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    1850: John Carmichael 'Essays' for the proposed Sydney View issue, copied from the Great Britain 1840/41 designs, 1 d. values (3), imperforate in black, blue and in red on white or yellowish wove paper. Presumably reprints (see Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia page 19) but nevertheless scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3005 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. carmine-lake, a horizontal used pair, Plate I, positions 4-5, close but clear at upper left otherwise with huge margins all round, cancelled by watery but bold strikes of "89" obliterator of Kempsey. An attractive multiple Gi = £ 1000+.rnrnNote: The ink for the numeral obliterators was frequently lacking in the linseed oil ingredient. These 'water strikes' are nowadays scarce, largely due to forgers realising that the 'water strikes' would wash off more easily to form an unused stamp.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3006 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. carmine, Plate I, position 7, a superb used example on small piece, large even margins all round, cancelled by "45" numeral obliterator of Binalong. Scarce and most attractive. Signed Ferchenbauer Gi = £ 500.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 80, March 1990, lot 5240.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3007 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. pale red on hard bluish paper, Plate I, position 8 (Hill unshaded), a fine unused example with large margins all round, of excellent delicate colour and large part og. Merest trace of corner bend mentioned for full accuracy, an extremely rare stamp in such excellent quality and of impeccable provenanace. Cert. RPSL (1968) Gi = £ 11'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred J. Caspary, Harmers, London, 6 Oct 1958, lot 18.rn                        Collection Josiah K. Lilly, Siegel, New York, 15-16 May 1968, lot 273.rn                        Collection John Boker, Harmers, London, 14 April 1981, lot 2.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3008 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. pale red on hard bluish paper, Plate I, position 15, worn impression, a fine unused example, even margins all round, fresh and fine, without gum. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 11'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3009 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. pale red on hard bluish paper, Plate I, positions 23-24, a used horizontal pair with clear margins at top and marginal at base, each neatly cancelled by "90" numeral obliterators of Grafton. A fine pair Gi = £ 950+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3010 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. dull lake on hard bluish paper, Plate I, positions 9/14, a very fine used vertical pair, with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by mute obliterators in black. Cert. BPA (1975) Gi = £ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3011 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. vermilion on hard toned paper, Plate II, position 2, early impression, a fine used example of good rich colour, large marginal at top and with large margins on all sides, lightly cancelled by clear "69" numeral obliterator of Murrurundi. A fine and rare usage Gi = £ 375.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. W. R. D. Wiggins, RL, Zurich, 26 Nov 1981, lot 1546.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3012 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. dull carmine on hard toned paper, Plate II, position 1, the famous unused example, marginal from top of sheet and good margins on other three sides, slight stain on front from the still intact original somewhat browned gum. Rare and splendid rarity for the connoisseur. Signed H. Bloch, A. Diena. Cert. P. Holcombe Gi = £ 9'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Baron Philipp von Ferrary, sale 4, Paris, 14-16 June 1922, lot 336.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3013 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. dull carmine on hard toned paper, Plate II, position 17, a very fine used example with good even margins, lightly cancelled by part obliterator in black Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3014 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug):  1 d. carmine, Plate II on hard white paper, a fine used vertical pair with large margins all round, positions 15/20 with upper stamp showing 'No Clouds' variety, lightly cancelled in black. A most attractive pair Gi = £ 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3015 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. dull carmine on hard toned paper, Plate II, positions 19-20, a fine horizontal pair used on small piece, clear to large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamps at top, cancelled by single strike of the mute obliterator in black. Fine and most attractive. Signed Ferchenbauer Gi = £ 750+.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 80 (March 1990), lot 5241.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3016 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. crimson-lake on hard greyish paper, Plate II, position 19, used example witrth clear to good margins all round, neatly cancelled in black. Signed Miro Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3017 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. crimson-lake, Plate I on hard greyish paper, position 7 with 'No Trees on Hill' variety, a fine used example lightly cancelled in black leaving the vignette clear. Scarce and attractive stamop Gi = £ 750.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3018 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. crimson-lake on hard greyish blued paper, Plate II, position 7, a fine used example with large margins all round, showing plate variety 'No Trees on Hill', lightly cancelled in black. Cert. BPA (1981) Gi 12a = £ 750.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3019 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. crimson-lake on hard bluish paper, Plate II, positions 14-15, a fine used horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round, characteristically printed with the somewhat blurred print of the earlier impressions; position 15 showing "Without Clouds' Plate Flaw, neatly cancelled by "82" numeral obliterators of Armidale. An attractive and scarce multiple Gi = £ 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3020 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. 'gooseberry-red' on hard greyish blued paper, Plate II, positions 9/14, a fine used vertical pair in this vibrant shade, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by "55" numeral obliterator of Newcastle. Rare and very fine multiple. Signed Holcombe Gi = £ 1'100+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred Lichtenstein & Louise Boyd Dale, Harmers, New York, 14 May 1990, lot 10.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3021 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. dull carmine, Plate II, intermediate impression on hard greyish wove paper, position 10, a fine unused example with clear to large margins all round, fresh and very fine unused without gum. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi. = £ 10'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3022 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. carmine, Plate II on horizontally laid paper, a superb used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by "26" numeral obliterator of Shoalhaven in black. A fine stamp Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3023 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. crimson-lake (shades) on hard greyish paper, Plate II, the selection of eight used examples including two horizontal pairs, all with four clear margins, generally fine, one pair with slight double print error on position 12. A scarce and attractive group Gi = £ 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3024 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. brownish red on hard greyish blued paper, Plate II, position 1, a fine used example, four clear margins, used on 1851 cover to Pitt Street, Sydney cancelled indistinctly in black with framed '2 / O'Clock' handstamp at right. Backstamped 'Sydney / New South Wales' (Jan 1) in black. Some minor wear to envelope but a scarce usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection John F. Seybold.rn                   Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmers, New York, 6-15 Dec 1944, lot 994.rn                   Collection Alfred Lichtenstein & Louise Boyd Dale, Harmers, London, 14 May 1990, lot 58.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3025 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. dull carmine on hard greyish blued paper, Plate II, positions 6-7-8-9, a fine used horizontal strip of four, large margins all round, showing position 7 'No Trees on Hill' and position 8 'Hill unshaded' plate varieties, tied in black to cover to Burrown endorsed 'via Yass' by indistinct "31" numeral obliterators of Picton. The strip with small contemporary bend at lower right corner mentioned for full accuracy only. Reverse with oval datestamps of Picton (July 22), Yass (July 24) and Goulburn in black. Some minor wear to envelope but a rare and most remarkable usage of exceptional provenance. Signed A. Diena. Cert. P. Holcombe (1999).rnrnProvenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmers, New York, 6-15 Dec 1944, lot 1008.rn                   Collection John R. Boker, Harmers, London, 14 April 1981, lot 6.rn                   Collection 'España', Harmers, London, 23 March 1984, lot 2054.rn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3026 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. brownish-red on hard greyish blued paper, Plate II, positions 15/20, a used vertical pair, marginal from right of sheet with position 15 showing 'No Clouds' plate variety, the lower stamp cut into at left, well cancelled by "95" numeral obliterator of Brisbane (Queensland). Trace of double printing variety on each, despite the fault a spectacular usage Gi = £ 1'100+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John S. White, Spink, London, 22 May 1997, lot 77.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3027 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): 2 d. greyish-blue, Plate I, intermediate impression, position 12, a fine used corner marginal example with huge margins on all sides, cancelled by centrally struck "35" numeral obliterator of Goulburn. Fine and rare. Cert. BPA (1978) Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3028 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan): 2 d. greyish blue, Plate I, position 17, Intermediate impression, a superb large margined used example neatly cancelled by "3" numeral obliterator of Windsor Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3029 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): 2 d. greyish blue, late intermediate impression, Plate I, position 6-7, a fine used horizontal pair marginal from top of sheet, of fine colour with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by two strikes of "45" numeral obliterator of Binalong in black. Charming and scarce multiple Gi = £ 650+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3030 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. carmine-lake, Plate I, showing a blurred printing (early thus) and Intermediate Impression of 2 d. greyish-blue, each with large margins all round, used on 1850 cover to Glasgow endorsed 'per Phoenician' (White Star Line Clipper under Captain Sproat), tied by barred obliterators in black with oval 'PAID SHIP LETTER / Crown / SYDNEY' datestamp in red below (Jan 22). Rated '8' (pence) for Ship Letter charge and struck on arrival with framed 'Glasgow' datestamp (April 24). Slight closed tear in front panel not affecting the appearance of a wonderful first issue cover used in the first month of issue. Cert. RPSL (2018).rnrnNote: The 'Phoenician' of the Aberdeen White Star fleet, was to make a reputation for speed under command of one of best known passage makers of the day, Captain Sproat. The first 3 voyages were considered extraordinarily good for those days:rn1849-50 London-Sydney 90 days, Sydney-London 88 days, carrying this cover.rn1850-51 London-Sydney 96 days, Sydney-London 103 days.rn1851-52 London-Sydney 90 days, Sydney-London 83 days.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3031 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): Intermediate Impression, 2 d. greyish blue, used examples (3) all with four margins, with a delightful example showing both vertical and horizontal dividing lines, second example with bold strike of "3" obliterator in black (cert. RPSL, 1944); third example similarly cancelled in black; this last ex 'España' collection, lot 2116 Gi = £ 975.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3032 New South Wales

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    1850: 2 d. deep or greyish blue, Plate I, intermediate impressions, used examples (4) all with four margins, with position 5 showing "95" numeral cancel (signed A. Diena), position 8 similarly cancelled, an example in a deep shade cancelled "2" (cert. RPSL, 1953) and a fourth example from base of the sheet, signed Brun and Calves Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3033 New South Wales

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    1850 (Sept): 2 d. greyish-blue, Plate I, later impression without clouds, position 3 on the sheet of 24 subjects, large margins all round, well cancelled by bold "3" numeral of Windsor. Signed A. Diena. Gi = £ 190.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3034 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan): 2 d. blue, Plate I, later impression, a superb large margined used example neatly cancelled by "21" numeral obliterator of Campbelltown. A most attractive stamp. Cert. RPSL (1959) Gi = £ 190.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lars T. Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 305.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3035 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): 2 d. greyish-blue, Plate I, late impression, position 3-4, a fine horizontal pair used on 1850 entire letter to Sydney, large margins all round, tied by neat strikes of "62" numeral obliterators of Morpeth. Reverse with 'Morpeth / Crown / New S. Wales' datestamp (April 12) in black and Sydney arrival datestamp. File fold well away from the adhesives, a fine and attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'España', Harmers, London, 23 March 1984, lot 2128.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3036 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): 2 d. dull blue, later impression, Plate I, position 13, a fine corner marginal used example from lower left of sheet, huge margins on three sides and clear at top, cancelled by "48" numeral obliterator of Tarcutta. A fine and scarce usage. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 180.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3037 New South Wales

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    1850: 2 d. dull or greyish blue, Plate I, later impressions, used examples (5) all with four margins, one with fine "8" obliterator cancel, one example on dated piece showing clear "Double Print" variety - this being scarcer on the 2 d. value than on the 1 d. Sydney View. Generally fine, a good group Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3038 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): 2 d. dull blue, later impression, Plate I, position 13, a fine lower left corner marginal example cancelled by "71" numeral obliterator of Tamworth, superb but for minor bend in corner margin only, matched with 2 d. blue, Plate I, position 13, after Retouch, also with four large margins, cancelled by "64" numeral obliterator of West Maitland. A fine and scarce pair Gi = £ 480.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3039 New South Wales

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    1850 (April): 2 d. deep blue, Plate II, a superb large margined used example with dividing line at base, cancelled by complete strike of Victoria / 37/V butterfly handstamp in black. A fine and attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3040 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. indigo, Plate II, position 8, a fine used example in a deep shade, large margins all round showing 'No Whip' plate variety, cancelled by "66" numeral obliterator of Singleton. Fresh and fine, a most attractive stamp Gi 24e = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3041 New South Wales

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    1850 (April): Plate II, 2 d. indigo, two used examples with large margins all round, both from an early state of the Plate, with fine example from position 11 on the sheet of 24 subjects, and a further example showing major horizontal pre-printing paper fold. Scarce Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3042 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. indigo, Plate II, position 12, a fine four margin example, roughly separated from corner margin at edges, used on 1850 cover to Sydney tied by "25" numeral obliteraator of Kiama in black. Reverse with oval 'Kiama / Crown / New S. Wales' datestamp in black (July 15) and Sydney arrival (July 17) in black. File fold well away from adhesive, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3043 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. grey-blue, Plate II, position 22, early impression, a very fine used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by fine strike of Victoria Butterfly handstamp No. 37 (Melbourne) in black. Exceptional and scarce Gi = £ 300+.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 107 (Sept 1998), lot 4825.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3044 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. blue (shades), Plate II, early impressions, fine used large margined used examples (7), with some splendid examples including position 6 cancelled by "66" numeral, position 8 showing 'No Whip' variety cancelled "38" numeral, position 12 cancelled by "62" numeral, position 16 cancelled "66", one or two with minor imperfections but a scarce and attractive group Gi = £ 2'000+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3045 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. bright blue, Plate II, position 22, early to intermediate impression, a very fine used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by scarce Sydney 'Diamond of Dots' cancellation in black. Scarce and fine Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3046 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. bright blue, Plate II, position 10, early impression, a very fine used example with large even margins all round, with plate variety 'Pick and Shovel omitted', cancelled by numeral "77" of Merriwa in manuscript. Exceptional and rare Gi = £ 600+.rnrnProvenance: Collection A. Leslie Leon, RL, London, 14 March 1978, lot 58.rn                        Collecction 'España', Harmers, London, 23 March 1984, lot 2168.rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3047 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. deep bright blue, Plate II, position 13, early impression, the famous unused example with large even margins all round, showing "CREVIT omitted" variety clearly, with contemporary manuscript on reverse "never been used. I send this for you to keep" over the partial browned gum. Negligible crease and minor dusting of age from gum, neither affecting the dramatic appearance of this exceptional and (most probably unique) rare stamp. A splendid item for the connoisseur. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 12'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Arthur Hind, Harmers, New York, 2-4 July 1934, lot 156.rn                        Collection Dr. W. R. D. Wiggins, RL, Zurich, 26 Nov 1981, lot 1627.rn                        Collection 'España', Harmers, London 23 March 1984, lot 2171.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3048 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. deep bright blue, Plate II, position 12, intermediate impression, a very fine used example with large margins all round and part of sheet margin at top, used on 1850 cover from Bathurst to Sydney tied by "9" numeral obliterator (with numeral reversed) of Bathurst in black. Reverse with 'Bathurst / Crown / New S. Wales' datestamp (Aug 1) and Sydney arrival cds (Aug 3) in black. An exceptional and charming cover. Signed A. Diena, Engel.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 11 Feb 1964, lot 279.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3049 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. dull blue, Plate II, position 10, a fine used example with large margins all round, showing 'Pick and Shovel omitted' plate variety, lightly cancelled by "60" numeral obliterator of Paterson in black Gi = £ 425.rnrnProvenance: Collection John R. Boker, Harmers, London, 14 April 1981, lot 13.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3050 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. dull blue, Plate II, position 20, intermediate impression, a very fine used example with large margins all round, in a deep shade, 'No Whip' plate variety, cancelled by scarce Sydney 'Diamond of Dots' handstamp in black Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3051 New South Wales

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    1850 (April-July): 2 d. dull grey-blue, Plate II, position 13, intermediate impression, a very fine used example with sheet corner large margins and ample at right, showing 'CREVIT omitted' plate variety, cancelled by "62" numeral obliterator of Morpeth in black leaving the plate variety clear. A fine and attractive stamp Gi = £ 650.rnrnProvenance: Collection W. R. D. Wiggins, RL, Zurich, 26 Nov 1981, lot 1648.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3052 New South Wales

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    1850: 2 d. Prussian blue, Plate II, worn impression retouched at base, position 17, a fine large margined used example cancelled by good strike of "37" numeral obliterator of Bungendore. One small age spot at lower left but a scarce cancel. Cert. RPSV (1978) Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3053 New South Wales

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    1850 (Sept): 2 d. ultramarine (shades), Plate III, the used selection (8), all with four margins, with position 1 showing Berrima "32" numeral, horizontal pair from positions 1-2, pos. 19 with 'No Whip' variety cancelled at Gunning with "43" numeral, further examples from positions 10 with 'Double Line on Bale', position 3 cancelled by Wellingon "16" and another example with superb "78" numeral. A generally fine group Gi = £ 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3054 New South Wales

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    1850: Sydney Views 2 d., small group of six used examples incl. a horizontal pair from Plate I, positions 23-24 showing corner dividing lines, a Plate III example with '68' numeral of Scone in brown, 2 d. ultramarine Plate III cancelled by '38' numeral of Queanbeyan etc. A scarce and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3055 New South Wales

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    1850 (Sept): 2 d. ultramarine (shades), Plate III, position 15, a fine used example with good even margins, lightly cancelled and thus leaving the 'No Whip' variety clear Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3056 New South Wales

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    1850 (Sept): 2 d. ultramarine, Plate III, position 20, an unused example of excellent colour, large to very large margins all round, showing 'Fan with six segments' plate variety clearly, some natural thinning and browned original gum. An extremely rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1968) Gi = £ 8'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection A. Leslie Leon.rn                        Collection 'V. P. Manwood', Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4177.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3057 New South Wales

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    1850 (Sept): 2 d. dull blue, Plate III, position 4, used example with clear margins all round cancelled by scarce 'Lozenge of Dots' obliterator in black Gi = £ 225.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3058 New South Wales

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    1850 (Sept): 2 d. ultramarine (shades), Plate III, the used selection of four margin examples (8) with two horizontal pairs from positions 6-7 and 7-8 and thus each showing one stamp with variety 'Double Lines on Bale', a generally fine and scarce group Gi = £ 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3059 New South Wales

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    1850 (Sept): 2 d. deep blue, Plate III, position 5, a fine large margined example used on 1850 cover to Picton tied by bold strike of "21" numeral obliterator of Campbelltown in black. Reverse with 'Campbelltown / Crown / New S. Wales' datestamp (Dec 13) in black. Closed tear in address panel and adhesive lifted for checking and replaced. Despite the fault an attractive and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'España', Harmers, London, 23 March 1984, lot 2229.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 3060 New South Wales

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    1851 (Jan): 2 d. Prussian blue, on hard bluish grey wove paper, Plate IV, position 19, with large margins all round, of strong colour, cancelled by "32" numeral obliterator of Berrima. A fine stamp Gi = £ 170. rnrn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 3061 New South Wales

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    1851 (Jan): 2 d. ultramarine, on stout yellowish vertically laid paper, Plate IV, positions 1-2-3-4, a superb used horizontal strip of four with enormous margins all round, each stamp beautifully cancelled by water strikes of "5" numeral obliterator of Gosford in brown. Ironed vertical bend on fourth stamp not affecting the appearance of a magnificent multiple Gi = £ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3062 New South Wales

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    1851: 2 d. Prussian blue, Plate IV, a fine large margined used example on vertically laid stout paper, position 24, showing Plate variety PENOE for PENCE at base, lightly used leaving the flaw clear. Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3063 New South Wales

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    1851 (April): 2 d. ultramarine, on hard greyish wove paper, Plate V, position 4, a fine unused example with large margins all round in a resonant shade, without gum but very fresh and fine for an unused Sydney View. Signed Herbert Bloch. Cert. BPA (1950) Gi = £ 8'000.rnrnProvenance: Probably ex Pack.rn                        Collection 'V. P. Manwood', Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4243.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3064 New South Wales

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    1851 (April): 2 d. ultramarine, on hard greyish wove paper, Plate V, a superb large margined used example on Evans correspondence 1851 entire letter from Tarcutta to Albury, lightly tied by faint "48" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with superb oval 'Tarcutta / Crown / New S. Wales' datestamp (June 27) in black and faint Albury arrival. A charming and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3065 New South Wales

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    1851 (April): 2 d. ultramarine, on hard greyish wove paper, Plate V, position 17, a large margined used example with 'Pick and Shovel' omitted plate variety, used on 1851 small envelope from Berrima to Picton, tied by fine "32" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with 'Berrima / Crown / New S. Wales' datestamp (July 21) of despatch. A fine and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection E. R. Slade Slade, Harmers, London, 3-4 April 1979, lot 236.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3066 New South Wales

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    1851 (April): 2 d. ultramarine, on hard greyish wove paper, Plate V, position 22, a large margined used example on 1851 cover to Sydney with large "3" numeral in manuscript of Windsor. Reverse with oval 'Windsor / Crown / New S. Wales' datestamp (June 30) in black and Sydney arrival cds (July 1). A fine cover matched with equally fine 2 d. Plate V, also cancelled by large "3" in manuscript. An outstanding pairing and extremely fine and rare.rnProvenance: Collection T. V. 'Tommy' Roberts, RL, London 26 April 1989, lot 2181.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3067 New South Wales

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    1851 (April): 2 d. dull blue, Plate V, position 21 on the sheet of 24 subjects, a fine large margined used example showing sheet margin at base, lightly cancelled in black. Fine and scarce thus Gi = £ 180+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3068 New South Wales

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    1850/51: Sydney Views 2 d. blue (shades), the used selection with 15 examples, mostly fine to very fine from the later printings, with much cancellation interest (numbers 6, 26, 44, 46, 61, 64, 66, 71, 86 noted), including two single examples on large pieces. A scarce assembly Gi = £ 2'500+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3069 New South Wales

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    1851: 2 d. dull ultramarine, Plate V, possition 14, an early impression in thick vertically laid paper, an attractive unused example with large margins all round, couple of small ink spots in upper left corner square, otherwise fresh and fine, unused without gum. Exceptionally rare unused and most attractive. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 12'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3070 New South Wales

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    1851 (April): 2 d. ultramarine with violet tinge, on stout yellowish vertically laid paper, Plate V, position 13, a large margined used example showing dividing lines on three sides and sheet margin at left, with 'Circle in Bale' plate variety, neatly cancelled by "44" numeral obliterator of Yass. A fine and scarce stamp Gi = £ 425.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. W. R. D. Wiggins, RL, London, 26 Nov 1981, lot 1703.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3071 New South Wales

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    1851 (April): 2 d. dull ultramarine on stout yellowish vertically laid paper, Plate V, position 24, a fine  used example with good to huge margins, cancelled by bold "44" numeral obliterator of Yass. Scarce stamp Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3072 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): 3 d. yellow green, on soft yellowish wove paper, position 8 on the sheet of 25 subjects, a fine used example with very large margins all round, cancelled by probable "56" numeral obliterator of Hexham. A fine stamp Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3073 New South Wales

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    1850 (July): 3 d. yellowish green, on soft yellowish wove paper, position 20, a fine appearing used example in a deep shade with clear margins all round, used on 1850 entire letter from Sydney to Launceston, Tasmania tied by bold Sydney mute obliterator in black. Manuscript '4' (pence) Ship fee on front alongside 'Paid Ship Letter / Crown / Sydney' datestamp (April 26) in red. Reverse with 'Launceston' cds of receipt (May 15) in black. A fresh and very attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3074 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): 3 d. yellow green, on soft yellowish wove paper, position 23 on the sheet of 25 subjects, a four margined used example with 'SIGIIIUM' for 'SIGILLUM' plate variety, used on small 1850 piece with 2 d. greyish blue, Plate 1, later impression cancelled by "95" numeral obliterators of Brisbane (Queensland). Complete 'Paid Ship Letter / Crown / Sydney' datestamp (May 20) in red below. Rare and attractive piece Gi = £ 500+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3075 New South Wales

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    1850 (July): 3 d. yellowish green, on greyish wove paper, position 22, a used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by a water strike of "36" numeral obliterator of Braidwood in brown. Scarce Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3076 New South Wales

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    1850 (July): 3 d. yellow green, on greyish wove paper, a fine example with very large margins all round, used on 1852 entire letter from Sydney to Rochdale, England endorsed 'per Clifton', tied by mute obliterator in black. Manuscript '8' (pence) ship fee on front and reverse with Sydney despatch in black (Oct 9), London cds in red (April 27, 1852) and Rochdale arrival cds of the same day in green. A scarce and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3077 New South Wales

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    1851 (Jan): 3 d. bright yellowish green, on yellowish horizontally laid paper, position 23, used example with good margins all round and fine delicate colour, showing 'SIGIIIUM' fort 'SIGILLUM' plate variety, cancelled by Sydney mute obliterator and in manuscript. Minute pinhole otherwise extremely fine Gi = £ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Collection John S. White, Spink, London, 22 May 1997, lot 197.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3078 New South Wales

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    1850 (July): 3 d. yellow-green on bluish to grey wove paper, a fine used single and horizontal pair; the single from Position 22 showing the 'Missing Ray' flaw in upper left corner, the unplated pair in the emerald shade with clear to large margins all round Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3079 New South Wales

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    1851 (Dec 18): Laureated 1 d. carmine on thick yellowish paper, position 7, a fine used example with four large margins clearly showing plate variety 'No leaves right of SOUTH', used on small piece with further 1 d. carmine, position 5, large margins all round and imperceptibly touched at top left corner only, sharing bold strike of very scarce "87" numeral obliterator of Ipswich (Queensland). Fine and rare Gi = £ 800+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3080 New South Wales

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    1852: Laureated 1 d. carmine on bluish medium wove paper, positions 15-16, the superb unused pair of excellent vibrant colour and full margins all round, left hand stamp showing 'Two leaves right of SOUTH' plate variety, fresh and very fine, large part og. A delightful and extremely rare multiple in the foremost quality for the connoisseur. Cert. BPA (1964) Gi 45+48b = £ 5'500+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 11 Feb 1964, lot 306.rn                        Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot 325.rn                        Classics of the British Empire, SG, London, 4 Oct 1973, lot 79.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3081 New South Wales

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    1852: Laureated 1 d. carmine on bluish medium wove paper, positions 35/45, a used vertical pair with large margins all round, minute scissor cut in margin only at left and some minor thins not affecting appearance, neatly cancelled by two strikes of "69" numeral obliterator of Murrurundi in black Gi = £ 320+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3082 New South Wales

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    1852: Laureated 1 d. brick-red on bluish medium wove paper, an unused horizontal strip of four, marginal from left of sheet, in a vibrant shade, roughly separated at top but with clear to large margins all round, just touched into design on first stamp in upper left corner, small thins and diagonal crease not apparent on face, but all with large part crackly brown og. An extremely attractive and rare multiple. Cert. RPSL (1946) Gi = £ 7'500+.rnrnProvenance: Collection George Ginger, RL, London 5-6 Dec 1945, lot 356.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3083 New South Wales

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 3084 New South Wales

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    1852: Laureated 1 d. brick-red on bluish medium wove paper, an unused example with large margins all round, in a rich copper shade, fresh and fine, without gum Gi = £ 1'900.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3085 New South Wales

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    1851 (July) / 1855: 2 d. ultramarine, on thick yellowish paper, Plate I, a fine used example on 1852 Evans correspondence cover to Albury, tied by "48" Tarcutta numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with 'Albury / Crown / New S. Wales' datestamp (Jan 15) of arrival. Stamp removed for checking and hinged back in to place as usual but a fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3086 New South Wales

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    1851/55: Laureated 2 d. greyish blue, fine impression on greyish medium thick wove paper, Plate I, an unused example with large margins all round in a deep shade, fresh and fine unused, without gum. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3087 New South Wales

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    1851/55: Diadem 2 d. bright blue on medium paper, slightly worn plate, an unused example with ample margins all round, position 10 showing '10 Leaves after South' variety, without gum. Scarce and attractive stamp Gi = £ 900+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3088 New South Wales

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    1851/55: Laureated 2 d. Prussian blue, worn impression on bluish medium thick wove paper, Plate I, position 10, an unused example with large margins all round and of rich colour, fresh and very fine unused without gum. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = £ 850.rnrnProvenance: Collection E. R. Slade Slade, Harmers, London, 3-4 April 1979, lot 306.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3089 New South Wales

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    1851/55: Laureated 2 d. Prussian blue, Plate I, Worn Plate on bluish wove paper, a horizontal pair, marginal from base of sheet and showing "ichael, Kent Str.t, North Sydney" imprint, used on 1853 over to England tied by mute obliterators in black. Reverse with "Sydney / NSW" cds (July 28), London cds in red and Rugby arrival (Oct 29) in green. Obverse with manuscript '4/6d.' charge for Packet rate due upon receipt. A delightful cover from which a further stamp or stamps has been removed or lost in transit. Cert. BPA (2018).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3090 New South Wales

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    1853 (Oct): 2 d. deep ultramarine on bluish hard paper, Plate II, position 34, a superb unused example with large margins all round, some minor aging not affecting the delightful appearance, without gum but a stunning example of this scarce stamp. Cert. RPSL (1960) Gi = £ 2'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection George Welsh.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3091 New South Wales

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    1853 (Oct): 2 d. deep Prussian blue, worn impression, on hard blue wove paper, Plate II, position 23, a good used example with clear even margins all round, showing 'WAEES' for 'WALES' variety, lightly cancelled by Sydney mute obliterator. Slight thin in top margin only but a scarce stamp Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 3092 New South Wales

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    1852 (Dec 3): Laureated 3 d. green on medium greyish wove paper, a fine single example used on 1856 cover from Sydney to Manila, Philippines endorsed 'per. Palmyra' tied by barred oval obliterator in black. Reverse with Sydney despatch (March 6) in black and Manila arrival cds, obverse with handstruck '1' (real) charge marking for local delivery. Slight file fold split but a scarce cover. Cert. BPA (2018).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3093 New South Wales

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    1852 (Dec 3): 3 d. dull yellow-green, on medium greyish paper, positions 27-28/37-38, a splendid used block of four of good colour, position 37 showing 'WACES for WALES' plate variety, clear to large margins all round, cancelled by Sydney mute obliterators in black. One stamp with filled pinhole otherwise a marvellous and rare multiple in excellent quality Gi = £ 750+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, London, 6 Oct 1958, lot 159.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3094 New South Wales

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    1852 (Dec 3): 3 d. dull yellow-green, on medium greyish paper, position 41-42, a fine used pair, marginal from base of sheet, in combination with 2 d. ultramarine, worn plate, all tied by "62" numeral obliterators of Morpeth. Scarce and attractive Gi = £ 250+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Raymond S. Wilson, SG, London, 21 May 1968, lot 270.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 3095 New South Wales

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    1852/53: Diadem 6 d. brown, Plate I, used examples (3) in differing shades on medium bluish grey wove paper, with two single examples with one cancelled by "84" numeral of Tenterfield, together with a piece bearing a fine example of the 6 d. yellow-brown used with 2 d. blue. Small imperfections but a scarce group Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3096 New South Wales

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    1852 (April): Laureated 6 d. greyish-brown, on medium bluish grey wove paper, Plate I, a superb used example with portion of adjoining stamp at left, showing extensive 'Double Print' variety, most apparent in the SIX PENCE at base, lightly cancelled leaving design clear, scarce and unusual stamp, together with the original July 1946 lot sheet Gi = £ 250.
    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3097 New South Wales

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 3098 New South Wales

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    1854 (Feb): Laureated 1 d. orange-vermilion on yellowish wove wmk'd paper, an unused horizontal pair, positions 32-33, ample to large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at left, of good colour and large part og. Rare Gi = £ 900+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3099 New South Wales

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    1854 (Feb): Laureated 1 d. orange-vermilion on yellowish wove wmk'd paper, position 38, a fine used example with four margins and part of adjoining stamp at base, tiny scissor incision at upper right, used on 1854 cover to Surrey Hills tied by Sydney mute obliterator with framed '2 / O CLOCK' handstamp at left. Reverse with 'Sydney / Crown / New South Wales' datestamp (Jan 13) in black. An attractive local cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmers, New York, Dec 1944 or 1945.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3100 New South Wales

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    1851/55: Laureated issue, the used range on leaves with 2 d. blue (shades) with Plate I single examples (11) including a vertical and a horizontal pair, examples from the Worn Plate with single used examples (8), Plate II with single examples (2, one with superb '23' of Wollongong); 1854 wmk'd. 1 d. orange-red on 1856 local cover, Plate III 2 d. ultramarine singles (2) and a used strip of three-this last being ex John Boker-and a single 3 d. yellow-green. A delightful group (27 items).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF
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