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  • Lot# : 10252 Tasmania

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    1823 (Feb 2): Entire letter to Charles Barnard in Hobart, struck with fine circular "LAUNCESTON" handstamp in black. Illustrated in W.E. Tinsley 'Tasmania Stamps & Postal History' on page 9. An extremely early and very rare entire: Post Offices opened in 1822 and all mail had to be prepaid.rnProvenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 3 May 1988, lot 121; DF, Geneva, 28 May 2002; Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1011.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10253 Tasmania

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    1836 (May 4): Entire letter from Charles Price in Hobart Town to London, prepaid '4d.' for an outgoing Ship Letter in red manuscript. Backstamped "INDIA LETTER / DOVER" in red (Robertson IN5) and rated '1/-' due for an incoming Packet Letter. Red "GP" (General Post) applied in London on obverse with London arrivals (Aug 29). Scarce and fine.rnNote: Charles Price (1807-1901) was a prominent Congregational Minister and temperance advocate. Price returned to Launceston for the second time on 29 April 1836 and therefore this letter was written shortly afterwards asking "the Governor for a piece of ground for a Chapel... I shall leave no stone unturned to get a Chapel as soon as possible".rn 
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10254 Tasmania

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    1840 (May 23): Entire letter from Hobart Town to London struck with fine oval "♚  / GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART TOWN / VDL" datestamp (June 26) in black. London straight line "SHIP LETTER" in red and rated '8d.' in manuscript for the incoming Ship Letter charge on arrival (Nov 8). A superb strike.rnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 640.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10255 Tasmania

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    1849: Cover front to Hobart Town endorsed "Pd. 4d." in red manuscript ink, struck at left with two line manuscript dated "MACQUARIE PLAINS / POST OFFICE / 20.8.49" in black. Hobart half-round "PAID / 21 AU 21 / 1849" in red of arrival. A superb strike of this very rare marking - the earliest recorded.rnProvenance: Collection Lewis C. Viney, RL, Geneva, 27 Nov 1980, lot 1539; Collection Bernie Manning, Millenium, Melbourne, 22 Oct 2003, lot 231.rn 
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10256 Tasmania

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    1851 (July 28): Entire letter to Launceston rated at '4d.' to pay in manuscript, struck on despatch with the Campbell Town Postmaster's private "C. TOWN / 28 JUL 51" handstamp (altered in manuscript from '20') in black. Superb and rare cover.rnNote: It appears there was a missing number '8' in the Campbell Town Postmaster's set - another cover, ex Charles Viney collection (lot 1534) shows a manuscript '8' in the same fashion on 8 July 1851.rnProvenance: Collection Malcolm Groom, Gary Watson, Melbourne, 30 March 1987, lot 328.rn 
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10257 Tasmania

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    Incoming Mail 1854 (Nov 29): Prepaid cover from Hull, England to Rosedale, Van Diemen's Land endorsed at top "Private Ship" in red manuscript, struck with "HULL" cds of despatch (Nov 29) in black. London transit in red and manuscript '8d.' in red. Framed "SHIP LETTER INWARDS FREE" (April 30, 1855) in red and scarce framed "CAMP TOWN" dated handstamp (May 1) in black. Rare and most attractive entire.rn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10258 Tasmania

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    Incoming Mail 1847/54: Great Britain Embossed 1 s. green, a used horizontal pair on 1853 cover to Hobarton, Van Diemen's Land tied by London '19' obliterators in black. Framed "TO BE DELIVERED / FREE OF POSTAGE" handstamp in red above the adhesives and reverse with London despatch (Aug 1) and Launceston arrival (Nov 16). A rare cover: from 1st Nov 1853 all delivered incoming mail was free of inland charges, thus this handstamp is a fore-runner of the 'Ship Letter Inwards Free' markings. Most attractive and scarce. Cert. Holcombe (1995).rnNote: The addressee, George Washington Walker (1800-1859) was both a shopkeeper and well respected Quaker in Hobart. Narryna his home, is now the Van Diemen's Land Folk Museum.rnProvenance: Collection Malcolm Groom; Collection John Cress, Leski, Melbourne, 18 Nov 2003, lot 97.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10259 Tasmania

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    Recess by H. and C. Best at the Courier 1853: 1 d. pale blue, imperforate on medium soft yellowish paper, no. wmk., close to good margins all round, a used example cancelled by manuscript "12" imitation of the Brighton numeral obliterator. Rare. Signed Schlesinger Gi = £ 1'500.rnProvenance: Collection D. Macnamee, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 May 2013, lot 192.rn 
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10260 Tasmania

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    Recess by H. and C. Best at the Courier 1853: 1 d. blue, imperforate on medium soft yellowish paper, no. wmk., a used horizontal pair (positions 23-24) with good to large margins all round, cancelled by faint numeral obliterators, showing part of engraver's imprint "C.W.Coard Sr." below right hand stamp. Fine and rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2010) Gi = £ 3'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 28 Nov 1962, lot 394.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10261 Tasmania

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    1853 (Nov 1): 4 d. orange, imperforate, Plate II, coarse engraving, no. wmk., a used horizontal strip of five (Row 4, stamps 1-5), clear margins all round, cancelled by "31" numeral obliterators of Green Ponds. An exceptional and attractive multiple. Signed Drahn. Cert. BPA (2003) Gi = £ 2'000+.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 141, Zurich, 16-19 May 2004, lot 3167.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10262 Tasmania

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    Courier 1855: 4 d. orange, imperforate, Plate II, no wmk., position 1, a used example with good margins all right, on 1855 cover to Hobart Town tied by "60" numeral obliterator of Launceston with corresponding "LAUNCESTON" datestamp (April 12) in black at left. Hobart arrival "PREPAID" in red (April 13) at right. A VERY fine and rare usage. Signed A. Diena, P. Holcombe. Certs. RPSV (1984), BPA (1999).rnProvenance: Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1030.
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 22,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10263 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess printed by Perkins Bacon 1855: Perkins Bacon imperforate Plate Proof for the 1 d. value, printed in brown-red, on unwatermarked thick wove paper, large margins all round. Scarce.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 20 Nov 2004, lot 881.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10264 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess printed by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Sept 19): Perkins Bacon 1 d. carmine, imperforate, wmk. Large Star, a used horizontal pair, large even margins all round, lightly cancelled by numeral obliterators in black leaving the Queen's head clear. Exceptional and rare thus. Cert. RPSV (2012) Gi = £ 1'800.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 11 May 2012, lot 558.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10265 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855: 1 d. carmine, 2 d. green and 4 d. blue, imperforate, wmk. Large Star, the set of three values with generally very fine margins, all cancelled by "Westbury" manuscript "57" in ink. A rare and memorable set.rnProvenance: Collection David Macnamee, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 May 2013, lot 337.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10266 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Sept 19): 2 d. green, imperforate, wmk. Large Star, an unused example with good to large even margins all round, of fine delicate colour, unused without gum. Rare. Cert. RPSV (2009) Gi = £ 6'000.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Dec 2009, lot 439.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10267 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess printed by Perkins Bacon 1855: Perkins Bacon 4 d. pale blue, an imperforate Plate Proof on thin unwatermarked paper with close to good margins.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 26 Sept 2003, lot 558.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10268 Tasmania

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    1861. Cancelled Stamps for Rowland Hill's nephew Chalons. Recess printed by Perkins Bacon.rnOn 18 April 1861 Ormond Hill, the nephew of Rowland Hill, wrote to Joshua Butters Bacon the head of Perkins Bacon and Co.:rn“My dear Sir, Two or three of my friends who are collectors of Postage Stamps have asked me to procure for them specimens of new or uncommon stamps whenever I have it in my power. It occurs to me that perhaps you may be able to give me a few ...”rnHe added on 24 April:rn“... I should be glad to have six stamps of each kind ...”rnOn 15 August J. Upham (for J.B. Bacon) sent the stamps to Pearson Hill with the following letter:rn“Dear Sir, I beg now to send you as promised ... an envelope addressed to Ormond Hill Esq. containing 6 obliterated impressions of each of the stamps named in the list and request you will take two of each for Rowland Hill Esq. and yourself and then seal the package and forward it together with a letter which you will also find addressed to him, to Mr. Ormond Hill.”rnIt turned out that the supply of the Crown Agents‘ property was given without authority.rnOrmond Hill was not asked to return the "specimens“, and in fact, all were treated as private property. Nevertheless, the case destroyed Perkins Bacon as future printers for the Crown Agents.rnFrom Peter Jaffe in "Cancelled by Perkins Bacon“, published for Spink & Son Ltd by James Bendon Ltd. (1998).rnChalons. Recess printed by Perkins Bacon 1855: 4 d. blue, imperforate, wmk. Large Crown, large margins on three sides and close at lower right, cancelled by large part strikes of the "CANCELLED" obliterator in black, position 3 on the block of six given to Ormond Hill, and one of just four recorded examples of which position 2 is housed in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A rarity Gi = £ 12'000.rnProvenance: Collection Sebastian Earl, RL, Geneva, 25 April 1980, lot 2214; Collection Dr. Conrad Latto; Christie's, Melbourne, 4 Nov 1994, lot 80; Collection Peter Jaffé, Millenium, Melbourne, 15 March 2006, lot 1195; Collection William McCredie, Millenium, Sydney, 22 June 2011, lot 222.rn                 
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10269 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess printed by Perkins Bacon 1855: Perkins Bacon 4 d. blue, imperforate, wmk. Large Star, a used horizontal strip of five, margins generally good to large all round with portions of adjoining stamps in places, tied to 1855 entire letter endorsed "p. Tasmanian" to Sydney, New South Wales by "68" numeral obliterators in black. Circular "GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART TOWN / ♚" despatch datestamp (Nov 28) in red and reverse with "SHIP LETTER / SYDNEY" datestamp (Dec 3) in black. A marvellous multiple on a wonderful entire. Cert. BPA (1999).rnProvenance: Collection "Maxwell Hayes", DF, Geneva, 17 Nov 1987; Collection Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1063.
    Starting bid : 10,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10270 Tasmania

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    Recess by H. and C. Best 1856/57: 2 d. dull emerald-green, no wmk., and 1857/69 4 d. blue, wmk. '4', touched to fine margins, used on 1857 cover to London endorsed "per Emeu"; tied by "60" numeral obliterators of Launceston and the 2 d. also tied by "POST OFFICE / LAUNCESTON / ♚ / VDL" in red (Sept 12). London arrival cds on obverse (Dec 7). The "Emeu" ran aground in the Red Sea near Jeddah and the Mails were turned over to the "Madras" for onward transmission. A fine and rare cover. Cert. BPA (1989).rnProvenance: Collection Dale Forster; Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1069.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10271 Tasmania

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    Recess by H. and C. Best 1856 (Nov 24): Chalon 1 d. deep red-brown, imperforate, no wmk., on thin pelure paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, natural paper flaw at left, cancelled by "64" numeral obliterator of Hobart. A fine example of a very scarce stamp. Cert. BPA (1997) Gi = £ 750.rn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 740.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10272 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1857/69: 1 d. brick-red, three examples, used with 1860/67 6 d. grey, margins touched to fair, tied to 1863 cover to Fife, Scotland endorsed "via Marseilles" by "6" numeral obliterators of Bothwell in black with Postmaster's endorsement "Bothwell 22.7.63" in manuscript at left. Two line "INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED" in black and Fife arrival cds on obverse (Sept 19) but not charged due. Reverse with Launceston transit (July 23). Imperfections but an interesting and attractive cover. Cert. BPA (1990).rnProvenance: Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1153.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10273 Tasmania

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    Recess by H. Best and others 1857/69: Chalon 2 d. green, imperforate, wmk. '2', a used example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, cancelled by "60" numeral of Launceston in black. Choice and scarce so fine Gi = £ 75.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 380.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10274 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1857/69: 2 d. slate-green, imperforate, wmk. '2', a used example with just touched to enormous margins at top and at left which shows portion of adjoining stamp, used on 1864 local cover to Glenorchy cancelled by mute obliterator in black of Hobart and by "PRE-PAID" datestamp (July 7) in red. A delightful and rare cover -  2 d. rate for a letter sent within 5 miles of the G.P.O., this being the sole recorded usage.rnProvenance: Collection Koichi Sato, DF, Geneva, 27 June 2014, lot 50211.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10275 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: Chalon 6 d. dull lilac, wmk. Large Star, imperforate Plate Proof block of four, printed in dull lilac on ungummed, unwatermarked paper: from a Proof sheet with horiontal crease at base and some aging; otherwise with good margins all round. A scarce block. Cert. BPA (1947).rn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10276 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1870: De La Rue printing from Perkins Bacon Dies, 6 d. royal purple, imperforate on thin pelure unwatermarked paper, an unused example with large margins all round, of fine colour, without gum. Extremely rare - prepared solely for display at the 1870 Paris Exhibition.rnProvenance: Collection Sebastian Earl, RL, Geneva, 25 April 1980; Collection W. Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 540.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10277 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858/67: 1 s. vermilion, imperforate, wmk. '12', an unused horizontal strip of three, two just shaved at top with large margins on three sides, of splendid definition and colour; delightful appearance, unused without gum. Rare: the largest unused multiple is a strip of four. Rare. Cert. BPA (2015).rnProvenance: Collection Koichi Sato, DF, Geneva, 27 June 2014, lot 50224.

    INFO: Surface thin spot on left of central stamp as mentioned on BPA cert. Offered telquel!
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 950.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10278 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1857/59: 1 d. pale red-brown, 2 d. slate-green and 1860/67 6 d. slate-grey, margins huge to touched in places, used on 1862 cover to London endorsed "via Marseilles", crisply tied by "52" numeral obliterators and by "POST OFFICE / LAUNCESTON / ♚" in red (May 23). Reverse with London arrival cds (July 13). A fine and most appealing cover.rnProvenance: Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1242; Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1679.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10279 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1857/69: 2 d. blue in dull greyish shade with dry print and 1860/67 6 d. slate-violet, touched to large margins, used on 1863 printed cover from 'Private Observatory, Hobart Town' to London endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by mute obliterators of Hobart with circular "GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART TOWN / ♚" datestamp in red (Aug 22) with London arrival cds (Oct 15) in red alongside. The 10 d. rate was introduced in Great Britain on June 3, 1863 - this cover was mailed at the new rate on the first 'homeward' voyage, carried by the "Madras" to Galle, thence on the "Candia" to Suez and the "Euxine" from Alexandria to Marseilles. A fine and rare cover. Signed Miro.rn 
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10280 Tasmania

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    Provisional Perforations 1866/67: 1 s. vermilion, wmk. '12', imperforate at base, rouletted circa 8-8½ probably at Deloraine, a used example with roulettes clear on the three sides, cancelled by "52" numeral obliterator of Launceston in black. Probably the finest known example of this rare stamp. Cert. RPSV (2013) Gi = £ 1'300.rn 
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10281 Tasmania

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    Provisional Perforations 1863/71: 1 d. dull vermilion, wmk. '1', an unused example, perf. 12 all round by J. Walch & Sons of Hobart under contract from the Post Office, showing clear variety "Double Print", fresh and fine, nartural paper bend, small part og. An unusual stamp. Cert. RPSV (2009).
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10282 Tasmania

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    Provisional Perforations 1865/71: 2 d. bright yellow-green, wmk. '2', an unused example, perf. 12 all round, by J. Walch & Sons of Hobart under contract from the Post Office, fresh and fine, unused without gum Gi = £ 650.rnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1529.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10283 Tasmania

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    Provisional Perforations 1866: 4 d. blue, wmk. '4', Imperforate x oblique roulette 11¾ at Oatlands, imperf. at top and base the rouletting very clear at left, cancelled by "64" numeral obliterator of Oatlands in black. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2009) Gi = £ 1'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10284 Tasmania

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    Provisional Perforations 1868/69: 4 d. cobalt-blue, wmk. '4', serrated perforation 19 at Hobart, a fine used example on 1869 cover to the Police Office in Launceston, cancelled by the mute obliterator of Hobart in black with "PRE-PAID" datestamp (Feb 22) in red alongside. Reverse with Launceston arrival of the same day. Slight soiling to the envelope but an extremely rare usage. Certs. Philatelic Foundation (1962), Ceremuga (2005).rnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London, 6 Sept 1961, lot 285.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10285 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue Imperforate Plate Proofs (7) with 9 d. examples (2) in black on unwatermarked buff paper, without gum, both are marginal; and 4 d. in black, 4 d. in blue, 9 d. in ochre, 10 d. in dull purple and 5 s. in reddish mauve, all on Crown CC watermarked paper, large part og. A fine and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10286 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue imperforate Plate Proof for the 4 d. value, printed in the issued colour of blue on watermark Crown CC paper, a block of twelve, marginal from lower right corner of the sheet, large part og. Signed in margin at base "A.McDonald 9 April 1870" alongside sheet serial number "43" (one day after the invoice for the Plate). Illustrated in colour on the dust-jacket of "Tasmania Stamps and Postal History" by W. Eugene Tinsley. A rare and spectacular multiple.rnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler RDP., Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, ex lot 1541.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10287 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1870/71: 10 d. black, wmk. '10' (variety 'Inverted and Reversed'), perf. 12  by Walch & Sons, an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3), interpanneau margin at right, Imperforate between stamps and margin at left, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. An extremely fine and attractive large multiple. Cert. BPA (2007).
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10288 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1870/71: 10 d. black, wmk. '10', perf. 12  by Walch & Sons, a used example, Imperforate between stamp and margin at left, with cto cancellation (Aug 19, 1902). Vertical bend along area perforations should be, otherwise fine and scarce.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10289 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1871/91: 6 d. lilac, perf. 11½, two examples used with Sideface 2 d. yellow-green in a horizontal pair, on 1875 mourning envelope addressed to ZANZIBAR, tied by "Hobart / Tasmania" obliterators (June 11). The addressee "Not found" in Zanzibar and the cover struck with framed "MISSENT TO / PORT ELIZABETH" in black and sent on to Aden. Reverse with manuscript "Returned to England / address not known, Zanzibar 7.2.76" and Port Elizabeth cds, Aden cds and London arrival (1 May 1876). A most unusual mixed issue franking to an extraordinary destination.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Cecil Walkley, Premier, Melbourne, 9 Nov 2002, lot 624.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10290 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1871/91: 6 d. dull claret, wmk. '6', perf. 12, a used example on printed "On Public Service only" 1896 envelope to Birmingham with "Post & Telegraph Department / Tasmania" imprint at base tied by "Hobart / Tasmania" duplex (Sept 26) and framed "REGISTERED / HOBART" ennumerator in blue. London datestamp (Nov 3) on obverse and Birmingham arrival on the following day. An unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10291 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1871/78: 1 d. rose, wmk. TAS, perf. 11½, a used vertical pair, variety "Imperforate", cancelled by "52" numeral obliterator of Ross. Tad roughly separated at base but postally used examples of this variety are very rare Gi = £ 1'800.rnProvenance: Collection W. Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 541.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10292 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue imperforate Plate Proof of the 9 d. value on wmk. Crown CC paper, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), corner marginal from lower right of sheet with serial number "50" in margin, printed in brown-orange, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive.rnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler RDP., Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, ex lot 1542.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10293 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1878: De La Rue printing, 1 d. carmine and 2 d. pale green, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, unused blocks of four, both from top right corners of the sheets (Plates 3 and 4 respectively), each overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black, stamps unmounted og. Minor corner crease in margin of the 1 d. but a most attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10294 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1878: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 d. value, printed in grey-black on glazed white card, dated "June 27 1878" in black. Scarce and fine.rnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 28 May 2013, lot 1564.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10295 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1878: De La Rue 8 d. purple-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, an unused block of six (3 x 2), marginal from left of sheet, all overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black, minor diagonal gum bend but fresh and very fine, unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10296 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1880/91: 4 d. chrome-yellow, wmk. TAS, perf. 11½, an unused horizontal pair, left hand stamp showing a failure to print due to a diagonal pre-printing paper fold, fresh and fine, large part og. A spectacular and rare variety.rnProvenance: Collection W. Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 549.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10297 Tasmania

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    1885: De La Rue Essay for proposed 2 s. 6 d. value to replace the 'St. George & Dragon' Fiscal high values, entirely hand-drawn and painted in pencil and shades of purple ink, highlighted with Chinese on large card marked "A" at lower right and dated "DEC 22.85" at top right in pencil. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6246. Beautiful and unique.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe, Melbourne, 5 Aug 1976, ex lot 101.rn                     rn                    
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10298 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1889: 'Halfpenny' on 1 d. carmine, a horizontal pair used with Sideface 1 d. vermilion (5), sheet marginal 4 d. chrome-yellow and Postal Fiscal 3 d. chestnut pair all tied to registered 1889 cover addressed to the famous collector, Dorning Beckton, in Manchester tied by "100" numeral obliterators of "Corners" with cds at left (March 28) and straight line REGISTERED in black. Reverse with Launceston transit and Manchester arrival cds (May 13). A charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10299 Tasmania

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    1891: De La Rue Master Die Proof in black for ½ d., 5 d. and 1 s. values, printed in black on white glazed card, labelled "B" at top left in manuscript and handstamped "1 OCT 91" in blue at top right. The Proof with small pinhole inclusion at left where previously attached to the records.rnProvenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 3 May 1988, lot 195.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10300 Tasmania

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    1891/99:  De La Rue bicoloured defintives, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, the unused set of ten values in blocks of four (½ d. to 10 d.) or horizontal strips of four (1 s. to £ 1), the 2 s. 6 d. and 5 s. both from the De La Rue records and dated and signed in the corner margins, the 10 s. and £ 1 values being sheet marginal, fresh colours and very fine, large part og. or unmounted og. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on pages 6262-6266. A rare set in multiples Gi = £ 3'200+.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe, Melbourne, 5 Aug 1976, lot 115 (as sheets or panes).
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10301 Tasmania

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    1892 (April 19): De La Rue Appendix sheet as sent to the Agent General of Tasmania and marked '2' at top left and dated at upper right, for the "Colour Scheme for Tasmanian Postage Stamps" with 13 Trials, utilising Sideface 1 d. rose and 2 d. green, both perf. 14; and Colour Trial 5 d. designs with imperforate examples in the issued colours of the ½ d., 6 d., 1 s., 2 s. 6 d. (manuscript "recommended for 2/6 stamps in lieu of that at foot"), 5 s. and 10 s.; proposed but unissued 3 d. in slate & ultramarine and 4 d. in olive-green & carmine; perforated examples of the 2½ d. and 5 d. in issued colours and, at base a 2 s. 6 d. proposal by the Tasmanian Govcernemnt in deep blue and brown "likely to conflict with the existing 5 d.". Notation alongside the 2½ d. value in manuscript "This new plate made recently might be adhered to until worn out when Keyplate might be prepared (telegram 11.3.92)". This sheet similar to that retained by DLR, see "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6253. Only the ½ d., 6 d., 1 s., 2 s. 6 d and 10 s. were ordered immediately, the 5 s. being delayed until 1896. A rare and splendid sheet.rnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler RDP., Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1566.rn 
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10302 Tasmania

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    Pictorial Issue 1899: Lake Marion ½ d. value, Imperforate Colour Trial in very deep blue, marginal at left, large part og., from the Appendix Sheet and illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6273. Rare and very fine.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10303 Tasmania

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    Pictorial Issue 1899: Pictorial 1 d., De La Rue Die Proof engraved in deep bright ultramarine, imperforate on wove paper (41 x 44 mm.) with blue crayon tick of acceptance at right. Slight staining but nevertheless most attractive and rare.rnProvenance: Phillips, London, 31 Jan 1991, lot 510.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10304 Tasmania

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    Pictorial Issue 1899: De La Rue Die Proof for the 2 d. value, with photographic frame and inset vignette engraved in deep violet, with manuscript at upper right 'May 24th, 99' and handstamped '5 JUN 99' in green. Extremely rare Proof, two examples were made, one for approval submitted to the Crown Agents for the Colonies (this example), and the second retained by De La Rue for their records. For the duplicated example see the 'De La Rue Collection' edited by Frank Walton RDP, plate 7929. A rare and splendid Proof.rnProvenance: Collection J. R. W. Purves; Phillips, London, 31 Jan 1991, lot 501; Stanley Gibbons, Melbourne, 13 April 1994, lot 1214; Collection "Besancon", Corinphila sale 223, 31 May 2018, lot 3367.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10305 Tasmania

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    1899 (April 20): Essay by Henry Barr for the proposed 5 d. value in black ink and Chinese white on buff card paper (211 x 170 mm.) in close to the issued design, from photograph and submitted to the Agents General on May 4, 1899 despite the fact that the latter had only asked for a quotation on costs for their production. Six of the eight scenic views shown in the Pictorial issue were sourced from photographs taken by John Watt Beattie. From this Essay, photographs were taken to reduce the image to stamp size onto a blank Master Die for the engraver to follow as a guide. The engraver is believed to have been Leonard Philips at De La Rue as the Die Proofs were sold from his estate in 1975. An extraordinary and unique Essay.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10306 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1903: Imperforate Plate Proof for 9 d. value, a horizontal pair printed in deep blue, printed on ungummed unwatermarked thick wove paper. The over-inking of the impressions indicates that this was not the work of De La Rue but more likely that of the Victorian printer experiencing problems with the Plate.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10307 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1903: 9 d. pale blue, wmk. V over Crown, compound perf. 12½ x 11 x 12½ x 12½, a used example, variety "Watermark Inverted", lightly cancelled at Launceston in black (March 1, 1906). A superb example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10308 Tasmania

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    Pictorial Issue 1905/12: Russell Falls 4 d. pale yellow-brown, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 11, an unused horizontal pair, corner marginal from lower right of sheet, variety "Double Vertical Perforations" at base - the second line of perfs. being 12½, fresh colour and very fine, large part og. Scarce.rn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10309 Tasmania

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    Pictorial Issue 1907c.: Postcard to Hobart, franked by Pictorial 1 d. red, slight stain, tied by "DEVONPORT" straight line handstamp in black. Scarce.rn 
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10310 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1906/07: 9 d. blue, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 11 all round, an unused example with variety "Reperforated 12½ horizontally" at top, fine and fresh appearance, large part og.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 80.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 80.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10311 Tasmania

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    Stamp Duty 1877: De La Rue Essay for proposed Stamp Duty 1 d. value, with printed Victoria head-plate and frame and legends all hand-painted in sepia on card dated "22 MAR 77" in manuscript at top right. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6291. Rare and most attractive.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe, Melbourne, 5 Aug 1976, lot 142; Collection of the Kiddle Brothers, Grosvenor, London, 24 Feb 2016, lot 288.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10312 Tasmania

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    1886 (Jan-Feb): Unadopted Keyplate designs for 2 s. 6 d. value in dull violet and 10 s. value in green, with blank Duty Plate and Country legends, each overprinted TASMANIA and new values in black, each in an unused block of eight (4 x 2) from top left corner of the sheet with Plate number "2" in margin on wmk. TAS paper, perf. 14. Fresh and very fine, unmounted og. The approval for the final design was delayed and although Tasmania received these values, they were never issued and the St. George & Dragon designs were re-issued instead. Unique and outstanding multiples.rnProvenance: Australia Post Archive sale, March 1987, lot 67.
    Starting bid : 12,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10313 Tasmania

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    1886 (Jan 7): Letter from Messrs. De La Rue & Co. to the Crown Agents, headed "Tasmania" at top, the letter with overprinted 2 s. 6 d. and 10 s. values, a temporary measure, the 10 s. value overprinted with additional manuscript "doubly fugitive green". Fine letter with "The cost of each of temporary overprint plates would be £3. 3s. / The cost of 100 sheets of each value of stamp overprinted complete would be at the rate of 3 s. 6 d. per thousand stamps". The letter with top left corner repair but a marvellous, important and unique item.rnProvenance: Harmers, Sydney, 19 and 26 Aug 1949.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10314 Tasmania

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    Fiscals 1902: De La Rue Inland Revenue "Beer Duty" Fiscals showing 1870/91 Sideface as vignette, perf. x imperf., 4 d. blue (for Other Vessel), 1 s. 6 d. blue (for One Keg), 2 s. 6 d. red-brown (for One Keg - 10 Gallons) and 8 s. 4 d. ultramarine (for One Hoghead), fresh and fine unused marginal examples.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10315 Tasmania

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    Postal Stationery 1882: Final Artwork for 4 d. postal stationery envelope indicia by De La Rue, the circular embossed Die in ultramarine highlighted Chinese white on thin brown tracing paper; handstamped "15 JUNE 82" at top right in black, with Great Britain 2 d. blue cut-out from postal stationery registered envelope with manuscript "Colour" above and signed off "Approved EEB" in ink and dated "19/6/82". Small nicks at base but a most appealing Essay. Unique.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe, Melbourne, 12 Feb 1976, ex lot 1032.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10316 Tasmania

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    Postal Stationery 1898: 2 d. green illustrated postal stationery envelope, on laid paper, showing view of "Mount Wellington in Winter from Huon Road, Hobart", used to London cancelled by "Launceston / Tasmania" cds (4 April 1905); reverse with London arrival cds (May 6). Fresh and very fine. Rare (H&G B2).rnNote: The rate to Great Britain had just been reduced to 2d. on 1 April 1905.rnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Nov 2010, 1042.
    Starting bid : 850.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF
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