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  • Lot# : 151 South Australia

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    Marine Board 1869/74: Overprinted "M.B." in black, on 6 d. Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a used example of good colour, fresh and fine but light toning at right, cancelled by 'Port Adelaide' cds (Sept 9, 1870) in black. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 152 South Australia

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    Manager of Railways 1869/74: Overprinted "M.R." in black, on 2 s. deep carmine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, an unused example, fresh colour and very fine, with large part og. Butler unrecorded unused. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 153 South Australia

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    Main Roads Gambierton 1868/69: Overprinted "MRG" in blue, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, a fine unused example of excellent appearance, fresh and fine, large part superb og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, lot 454.rnNote: Illustrated in 'The Departmental Stamps of South Australia' by A. Ron Butler on Plate II.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 154 South Australia

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    Police 1869-74: Overprinted "P." in black, on 6 d. bright blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x rouletted, trimmed at base, an used example cancelled "... / 3 JY 71", fresh and fine, Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 155 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1868: Overprinted "P.S." in red, on 1 d. green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a used example of good colour but thin at base, clearly cancelled by 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (May 24, 1869) in black. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 156 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on '3 PENCE' on 4 d. ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10, an unused example with good centering, fresh and fine, unused without gum. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 157 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on '3 PENCE' on 4 d. ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10, a re-joined unused horizontal pair, fresh and fine, disturbed part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 158 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine but ironed horizontal fold in the lower part, without gum. Butler 5R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 159 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on 9 d. claret, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part browned og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 160 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on 9 d. claret, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part browned og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 161 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on 9 d. claret, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part superb og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 162 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on TEN PENCE on 9 d. yellow (ovpt. Type 1), wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 11½ x 10 x 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, part og. Butler 2R / unlisted. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, ex lot 479.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 163 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on TEN PENCE on 9 d. yellow (ovpt. Type 1), wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 11½ x 10 x 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, without gum. Butler 2R / unlisted. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, ex lot 479.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 164 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on TEN PENCE on 9 d. yellow (ovpt. Type 2), wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 11½ x 10 x 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, trimmed at top, part og. Butler 2R / unlisted. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, ex lot 479.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 165 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on TEN PENCE on 9 d. yellow (ovpt. Type 5), wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 11½ x 10 x 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, part og. Butler 2R / unlisted. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, ex lot 479.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 166 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on TEN PENCE on 9 d. yellow (ovpt. Type 6), wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 11½ x 10 x 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, part og. Butler 2R / unlisted. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, ex lot 479.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 167 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on TEN PENCE on 9 d. yellow (ovpt. Type 4), wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 11½ x 10 x 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, part og. Butler 2R / unlisted. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, ex lot 479.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 168 South Australia

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    Private Secretary 1869/74: Overprinted "P.S." in black, on TEN PENCE on 9 d. yellow (ovpt. Type 4), wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 11½ x 10 x 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, without gum. Butler 2R / unlisted. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, Basel, 20 March 1979, ex lot 479.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 169 South Australia

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    Public Works 1868: Overprinted "P.W" in red (without stop after 'W'), on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, straight edge at right, irregular at base, fresh and very fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 170 South Australia

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    Roads Board 1868: Overprinted "R.B." in red, ovpt. shifted with extra stop at left from adjoining overprint, on 1 d. green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 171 South Australia

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    Roads Board 1868: Overprinted "R.B." in red, on 1 d. green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused top marginal example, irregular separation at top and right otherwise fresh and fine, without gum. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 172 South Australia

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    Roads Board 1868: Overprinted "R.B." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example, fresh and fine, part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 173 South Australia

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    Roads Board 1868: Overprinted "R.B." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 174 South Australia

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    Roads Board 1868: Overprinted "R.B." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example, corner fault at lower right, otherwise fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 175 South Australia

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    Roads Board 1868/69: Overprinted "RB" in blue (without stops), on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, an unused example, fine and fresh, superb large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 176 South Australia

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    Roads Board 1868/69: Overprinted "RB" in blue (without stops), on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, an unused example, fine and fresh, superb large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 177 South Australia

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    Roads Board 1868/69: Overprinted "RB" in blue (without stops), on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, an unused example, trimmed at base and right, fine and fresh, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 178 South Australia

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    Roads Board 1869/74: Overprinted "R.B." in black, on 1 d. dull blue-green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x rouletted, misplaced to left with upper left part of stamp torn away, a used example, cancelled by 'G.P.O. Adelaide' cds (Nov 21, 1871) in black. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 179 South Australia

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    Roads Board 1869/74: Overprinted "R.B." in black, on 2 s. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of good colour and with superb centering, fresh and very fine, large part browned og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 180 South Australia

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    Registrar General 1868: Overprinted "R.G." in red, on 6 d. violet-ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, trimmed at right, a fine unused example of excellent fresh colour, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 181 South Australia

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    Registrar General 1868: Overprinted "R.G." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example of excellent fresh colour, part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 182 South Australia

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    Registrar General 1868/69: Overprinted "R.G." in blue, shifted to the left, on 6 d. bright blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x rouletted, a used example, cancelled by clear 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (May 25, 1872) in black. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 183 South Australia

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    Supreme Court 1868: Overprinted "S.C." in red, on 2 d. bright vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of fine colour, trimmed at base, irregular separation at top right, superb large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 184 South Australia

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    Supreme Court 1868: Overprinted "S.C." in red, on 2 d. bright vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of fine colour, trimmed at left, unused without gum. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 185 South Australia

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    Surveyor General 1868: Overprinted "S.G." in red showing variety 'S' shifted downwards, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused example of fine fresh colour, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 186 South Australia

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    Surveyor General 1868/69: Overprinted "S.G." in blue, on 2 d. deep orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, a used example, some rouletting separation at lower left, cancelled by clear 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (Oct 17, 1868) in black. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 187 South Australia

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    Surveyor General 1869/74: Overprinted "S.G." in black, on 6 d. Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½. A fine used example in a deep shade, cancelled by 'G.P.O. Adelaide' cds (Feb 24, 1874) in black. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 188 South Australia

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    Stipendary Magistrates 1868: Overprinted "S.M." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, some nibbed perfs. and small tears otherwise a fine used example of good colour, cancelled by barred numeral '80' of Port Lincoln in black plus manuscript initials. Butler 5R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 189 South Australia

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    Stipendary Magistrates 1868: Overprinted "S.M." in red, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, some nibbed perfs. otherwise a fine used example of good colour, cancelled by barred numeral '80' of Port Lincoln in black. Butler 5R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).rnProvenance: Collection Col. H. Napier, RL, London, 12 Sept 1978, lot 289.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 190 South Australia

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    Stipendary Magistrates 1868: Overprinted "S.M." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted with some irregularities at base, an unused example of rich colour, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 191 South Australia

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    Stipendary Magistrates 1868/69: Overprinted "S.M." in blue, on 2 d. deep orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, trimmed at left, superb large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 192 South Australia

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    Stipendary Magistrates 1868/69: Overprinted "S.M." in blue, on 2 d. deep orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, without gum. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 193 South Australia

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    Stipendary Magistrates 1868/69: Overprinted "S.M." in blue, on 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, well centred, tiny thin at upper right corner but otherwise fine, large part browned og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 194 South Australia

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    Stipendary Magistrates 1869/74: Overprinted "S.M." in black, on 2 d. deep orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA reversed, rouletted, an unused example, large part og. Butler unrecorded unused. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 195 South Australia

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    Stipendary Magistrates 1869/74: Overprinted "S.M." in black, on 6 d. Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10, a used example of good colour, cancelled by faint cds in black. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 196 South Australia

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    Superintendent of Telegraphs 1868: Overprinted "S.T" in red (without stop after 'T'), on 6 d. violet-ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine used example of rich colour, cancelled by 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (Nov 26, 1868) in black. Butler 2R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 197 South Australia

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    Superintendent of Telegraphs 1868/69: Overprinted "S.T." in blue, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, superb large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 198 South Australia

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    Superintendent of Telegraphs 1868/69: Overprinted "S.T." in blue, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA shifted horizontally, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 199 South Australia

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    Superintendent of Telegraphs 1868/69: Overprinted "S.T." in blue, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, rouletted, a used example of good colour, one nick at left, cancelled by 'G.P.O. / Adelaide' cds (Nov 19, 1868). Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 200 South Australia

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    Superintendent of Telegraphs 1869/74: Overprinted "S.T." in black, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, perf. 10, an unused example of good colour, without gum. Butler 5R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 201 South Australia

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    Superintendent of Telegraphs 1869/74: Overprinted "S.T." in black, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA, perf. 10, an unused example of good colour, corner fault at top left, without gum. Butler 5R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 202 South Australia

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    Treasury 1868: Overprinted "T." in red, on 2 d. pale vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a fine unused example in a very pale shade, fresh and fine, superb large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 203 South Australia

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    Treasury 1868: Overprinted "T." in red, on 6 d. violet-ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 204 South Australia

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    Treasury 1868: Overprinted "T." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example in a pale shade, fresh and fine but somewhat trimmed, large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 205 South Australia

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    Treasury 1869/74: Overprinted "T." in black, on 2 s. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example with overprint shifted to right, fresh and fine, large part browned og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 206 South Australia

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    Treasury 1869/74: Overprinted "T." in black, on 2 s. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example with overprint shifted to right, fresh and fine, large part browned og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 207 South Australia

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    Treasury 1869/74: Overprinted "T." in black, on 2 s. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example with overprint shifted to right, fresh and fine, large part browned og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 208 South Australia

    Treasury 1869/74: Overprinted "T." in black, on 2 s. deep carmine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, an used example, fresh and fine, cancelled by roller grill of Adelaide G.P.O. in black. Butler S.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 209 South Australia

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    Titles Registration 1869/74: Overprinted "T.R." in black, on 6 d. dull Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, a used example of good colour, cancelled by 'G.P.O. Adelaide' cds (July 3, 1874) in black. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 210 South Australia

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    Volunteers 1868: Overprinted "V." in red, on 2 d. bright vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example with overprint ink slightly sprayed, shaved at left, fresh and fine, without gum. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 211 South Australia

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    Volunteers 1868: Overprinted "V." in red, on 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example, fresh and fine, trimmed at base, superb large part og. Butler 4R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 212 South Australia

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    Waterworks 1869/74: Overprinted "W." in black, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA reversed, rouletted, an unused example in rich shade, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 213 South Australia

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    Waterworks 1869/74: Overprinted "W." in black, on 2 d. orange DLR, wmk. Crown / wide SA reversed, rouletted, an unused example of good colour, large part og. Butler 3R. Cert. Ceremuga (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 214 South Australia

    Departmentals 1868/74: Group 100+ primarily used Departmentals with the typical quality of these issues and a large variety of overprints incl. "B.G." Botanical Garden in black on 1 d. and 2 d., "C.L." Crowns Lands in black on 1 s., "E." Engineer in black on 6 d., and "T.R." Titles Registration in black on 6 d. dull Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½. A varied and interesting lot with cancellation interest, the majority of stamps rated R-2R by Butler, one cert. Ceremuga.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 215 Tasmania

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    1853 (Nov 1): Courier 4 d. blue, an unused example on medium soft yellowish paper, position 5, early impression from the plate with sharp background lines, good to large margins all round, slight hinge thin at top not affecting the appearance, without gum. A very rare stamp unused. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 13'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 216 Tasmania

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    Plate engraved by C. W. Coard, recess printed at the Courier newspaper, Hobart 1853: 4 d. orange, Plate II, worn impression on thick hard paper from position 20 out of 24, a fine cut square unused example without gum, fair to good margins, excellent colour. A very rare and desirable stamp in unused condition. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 7'000.rnNote: The SG listings for plate II are very inadequate, as plate II also occurs in more distinct shades, and in both early and worn impressions as is listed in SG for plate I.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 217 Tasmania

    1856/57: Perkins Bacon Die Proofs on card paper (4), reprinted from the rejected Die of the 6 d. value without inscriptions, the central vignette carefully inserted, four examples in varying sizes but showing the engine turning fancy surround on each, printed in carmine, deep green, scarlet and orange-vermilion. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 218 Tasmania

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    1857: 1 d. pale red-brown, wmk. double lined '1' inverted, a used strip of three with good to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, neatly cancelled by bold "20" numeral obliterator of Circular Head in black. Charming and scarce. Cert. BPA (2006) Gi = £ 120+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 218A Tasmania

    1858: 6 d. dull lilac used example with part sheet marginal wmk., 1860/67 6 d. dull slate-grey fine used with large margins all round and 6 d. dull cobalt, fine used and cancelled in blue; an attractive group Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 219 Tasmania

    Chalon Head Issues 1858: 1 s. vermilion, wmk '12' upright, a wonderful used horizontal strip of four, large margins all round and imperceptibly touched at top on first two stamps, of good colour and cancelled by "59" numeral obliterators of Launceston. First stamp with minor vertical crease but a charming and extremely scarce multiple.rnProvenance: Collection Sebastian Earl, RL, Geneva, 25 April 1980, lot 2223; Collection Professor Enrico Bombieri, Christie's, Melbourne, 28 March 1999, lot 1098.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 220 Tasmania

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    1863/71: 2 d. yellow-green, wmk 2, perf. 10, an unused example of delightful delicate colour, well centred, fresh and fine, without gum. A scarce and attractive stamp. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 221 Tasmania

    Chalon Head Issues, locally printed 1863/71: 4 d. blue and 6 d. grey-violet / cobalt, perforated 10 by J. Walch & Sons of Hobart, used on 1865 cover to London endorsed 'via Marseilles', each tied by mute obliterator handstamps in black. Circular 'General Post Office / Hobart Town / Crown' datestamp in red below (Nov 23) with London arrival cds at left (Jan 12, 1866). Small part of flap missing but a very fine and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 222 Tasmania

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    1863/71: 6 d. slate-violet, wmk 6, perf. 12, an unused horizontal pair of good colour, slightest of gum creases not affecting the frontal appearance, fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 223 Tasmania

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    1863/71: 1 d. carmine, wmk. 1, perf. compound 10 x 12, an unused example of excellent centering for this stamp, rich colour, fresh and fine without gum. A rarity. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 224 Tasmania

    1886 (Jan 6): De La Rue hand-painted Essay for proposed 2 s. 6 d. design, marked 'C' at lower right and dated 'Jan 6th 86' at top, stamp size on thick card, 74 x 92 mm., with the Essay drawn in violet including POSTAGE & REVENUE and the head-plate in this colour, the central oval, TASMANIA and TWO SHILLINGS AND SIX PENCE being picked out in Chinese white with perforations in pencil. See the 'De La Rue Collection' edited by Frank Walton RDP, plate 7906. Rare and beautiful, unique.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 225 Tasmania

    Pictorial Issue 1905/12: Russell Falls 4 d. orange-buff, perf. compound 12½ x 11, a superb unused block of four, of good colour and centering, fresh and very fine, large part og. An outstanding and very rare multiple Gi = £ 1'900+.rnProvenance: Collection J. R. W. Purves, RL, London, 28 July 1981, lot 1395.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 226 Tasmania

    1905/11: Pictorial 1 d. carmine-red in a "CA" monogram block of six, perf. 11½, with watermark V over Crown inverted, large part or unmounted og.; Dilston Falls 6 d. carmine-lake and 6 d. dull carmine-red in matching corner blocks of four from top left of sheet, large part or unmounted og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 227 Tasmania

    1854/70: Lot nine stamps, pieces, and proofs incl. Chalon Head Issues, 1854 Perkins Bacon Plate Proofs for the 2 d. value, imperforate horizontal pairs (3), printed in black on poor quality medium wove paper, one with prominent re-entry on TWO PENCE; Chalon Head Issues, London Printings 1855 (Aug 17) 4 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a very fine used example with large margins on all sides and portion of adjoining stamp at right, neatly tied to small piece by "60" numeral obliterator of Launceston and by diamond 'Pre-Paid' datestamp in red; Chalon Head Issues 1858 1 s. vermilion, wmk '12' upright, used example with good margins all round, tied to small piece by circular barred obliterator in blue; 1870 De La Rue Die Proof for 1 d. value in black on glazed white card, inset into card surround, 92 x 60 mm., and covered with mica screen; 1870/71 10 d. black, wmk. '10', perf. 12, unused horizontal strip of four, marginal from base of sheet with 'Postage' watermark, fresh and fine, superb og., also a block of four 10 d. black all overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Type 2); 1880/91 3 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, a fine unused horizontal pair, marginal at left, variety "Imperforate", fresh and fine, large part og.; in addition 1850 Entire stampless letter from Launceston to London, struck with LAUNCESTON despatch cds (Jan 21) in black and rated '4' (pence) prepaid in red manuscript, reverse with step-type FALMOUTH / SHIP LETTER in blue and charged '8' (pence) for this service.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 228 Victoria

    1851: Entire letter to Geelong with framed PAID AT / MELBOURNE in red and manuscript '2' (pence) in crayon, reverse with 'Melbourne / Crown / Port Phillip' datestamp (May 17) and 'Geelong / Crown / Port Phillip' arrival of the same day in black. Closed hole on face panel and minor flap tear but fresh and fine.rnProvenance: Collection J. R. W. Purves, Sale III, RL, Zurich, 13 May 1981, lot 533
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 229 Victoria

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    1850 (Jan): Half Length 3 d. blue, original state of the Dies with white area to the left of the Orb, Ham 2nd printing, position 12 on the intermediate stone of 15 subjects, with vivid colour and large margins all round but with some staining removed, without gum. Exceptionally attractive and very rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 4'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 230 Victoria

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    1851 (June): Lithographed by Thomas Ham, Half Length 1 d. bright pinkish-red, Third State of thee Dies with "White Veils", fifth printing, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from left of the sheet, types 1-2, of excellent rich colour with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamps at top, a few minute black marks on each stamp and pinhole in top margin of the left hand stamp, these imperfections in no way affecting the delightful appearancce, unused without gum. Signed Herbert Bloch, Dr. Jeffrey Schneider. Cert. RPSV (2018) Gi = £ 4'500+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 231 Victoria

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    1851 (June): Lithographed by Thomas Ham, Half Length 1 d. bright pinkish-red, Third State of thee Dies with "White Veils", fifth printing, an irregular unused corner marginal block of 19 from the lower left of the sheet, positions 39 / 43-48 / 49- 54 / 55-60, thus the lower two rows form a complete setting of the twelve positions on the intermediate Stone, of good colour and appearance, horizontally creased and with some aging primarily in the 17 mm. margin at base, minor thins and two stamps at right with internal closed tears, however this is the second largest known multiple of this stamp. A splendid showpiece with large part original gum and six stamps unmounted og. An item of great rarity and an Exhibition piece of the highest calibre. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 47'500.rnProvenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmers, New York, 615 Dec 1944, lot 1733; Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, London, 14 May 1990, lot 214
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000 CHF

    Lot# : 232 Victoria

    1854: The famous three hand drawn Essays on card (114 x 74 mm.), each with background to Queen's portrait in vignette coloured in brown watercolour, with frames picked out in pencil, originally for the 2 d. value but re-submitted with the values altered to 'One Shilling' at base for the 1854 Tender, the first example with Artist's initials "JCR" in upper corners, and endorsed on reverse with "Jas Redaway 18/4/54" signature and date. Illustrated in 'Stamps of Victoria' by Geoff Kellow RDP on page 81. Minor imperfections with pin holes away from designs and slight damp patches on the card of no great significance, being both a most delightful Essay of great philatelic importance and undoubtedly unique.rnProvenance: Collection J. R. W. Purves, RL, Zurich, 27 Nov 1980, lot 2049; Collection Rod Perry, DF, Zurich, 16-21 Nov 1987, lot 20260.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 233 Victoria

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    1855/57: Lithographed by Campbell & Fergusson, Half Length 1 d. orange-brown, 3rd state of the Dies, 8th printing on poor quality wove paper, an unused example with large margins all round, trivial corner bend, without gum. An extremely attractive example of this rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 234 Victoria

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    1855/57: Lithographed by Campbell & Fergusson, Half Length 1 d. dull brown-red, 3rd state of the Dies, 9th printing on poor quality wove paper, an unused example with large margins all round, possibly natural thin spot in right margin, without gum. An extremely attractive example of a rare stamp. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 235 Victoria

    1854/56: 'Queen on Throne' Perkins Bacon sunken Die Proof (39 x 43 mm.), similar to the central vignette of the 1 d. value, with VICTORIA inscribed on lower step and laurel leaf surround, printed in black on thick card paper. The design was based on a watercolour drawing by Edward Henry Corbould. Scarce and most appealing, cut down but almost identical to the Die Proof offered (lot 2068) in the first Purves sale. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 236 Victoria

    1903 (April): Essay for 1 s. value, engraved by William Bell, typographed at the Victorian Govt. Printing Office, with POSTAGE at both sides of vignette, printed in jet-black on white medium paper. A rare and fine Proof - discussed by Kellow in 'Stamps of Victoria' on page 310.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 237 Victoria

    1903/13: £ 1 dull ultramarine, an imperforate Die Proof, cut down to stamp size with large even margins all round, fresh and fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 238 Victoria

    1850/1900: Group with 1850 2 d. grey-lilac, a used example with four margins and cancelled in blue, 1854 1 d. orange-red on good quality hard paper used, 1852/56 Throne 2 d. used (4), 1884/96 Stamp Duty values 3 s. drab, 4 s. red-orange, 5 s. marron and a used £ 2 bright blue, 1897 Diamond Jubilee set of two unused, 1900 Patriotic Fund set of two unused etc. (19 items).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 240 Western Australia

    1854/55: Swan 4 d. blue, an unused example on yellowish wove paper, large margins all round and of fine appearance, without gum Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 241 Western Australia

    1854: Swan 4 d. pale blue, a used example with good to large margins all round, lightly cancelled in blue. A fine stamp Gi = £ 200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 242 Western Australia

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    1854 (Aug 1): 4 d. pale blue, a used example, ample to large margins all round, (Group D), position 176 showing the Transfer Flaw "RALIA in squeezed down letters only 1½ mm. tall", lightly cancelled in black leaving the Transfer Flaw clear. Cleaned and with tiny inclusion in margin only at top right otherwise fine and rare. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 243 Western Australia

    1854/55: Swan 1 s. pale brown, an unused example with good even margins all round, unused without gum Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 244 Western Australia

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    1902/11: Swan 1 d. carmine-rose, wmk. V over Crown, perf. compound 12½ or 12½ x 12 and 11, an unused example of good colour, slight bends not detracting from the appearance, fresh and fine, large part og. A very rare and elusive stamp. Cert. BPA (2018) Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 245 Australia

    Competition Essays 1911 (May 31, closing date): Stamp size photographic Essay, 30 x 24 mm., applied to letter dated April 3, 1911, addressed to the Postmaster General's Department in Melbourne, with the competition entry showing Coats of Arms of the individual States with 'Australia' at top and 'Postage Two Pence' in lower tablet, the vignette of an allegorical 'Australia Fair' with a young lady clutching a scythe. Sent in by one Howard Davie of Surbiton, England. The letter with two pinholes at top and numbered on reverse 35 in pencil. A marvellous and extremely rare document and Essay.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 246 Australia

    1913: 3 d. Kangaroo, Die, an imperforate Proof, marginal at top with horizontal black line, large margins all round, printed in black on blued granite thick safety paper. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 247 Australia

    1914/20: 4 d. pale orange-yellow, Plate 1, an unused block of four, marginal from base of sheet with "JBC" monogram, minor gum bend otherwise fresh and fine with large part og. BW11OE(1)g/z = $ 1'200.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, Melbourne, 13-15 July 2005, lot 527; Collection 'Fordwater', Spink, London, 9 Nov 2011, lot 206
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 248 Australia

    1915 (Jan-July): Kangaroo 6 d. bright blue, second wmk., a fine unused example of good colour. large part og. Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 250 Australia

    1924 (Aug 18)/1926: 1 d. sage green, no wmk., a fine block of 18 divided by interpanneau margin with T. S. HARRISON imprint, together with October 1926  1 d. sage-green in two marginal interpanneau pairs, one with A. J. MULLETT imprint (with "RA" joined in AUSTRALIA variety on left stamp), and the other, perforated through, with JOHN ASH imprint. Fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 250+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 251 Australia

    1926/30: 4 d. yellow-olive, Multiple Crown & A Watermark, perf. 14, a fine unused block of eight, marginal from base of sheet and divided by interpanneau margin, showing full JOHN ASH imprint perforated through, fresh and very fine, large part og. with lower four stamps unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 440+/BW 115z.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF
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