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  • Lot# : 10417 Victoria

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    1885/95: Astley design for 4 d. value with Stamp Duty, an imperforate Die Proof printed in violet on highly surfaced blue card. Slightest of rubs, a very scarce Proof.rnProvenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, Geneva, 27 Nov 1980, lot 2179; Rod Perry, Melbourne, 29 Sept 1983, lot 351; Collection Rod Perry, DF, Zurich, 4-11 Dec 1988, ex lot 31171; Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, Melbourne, 13-15 July 2005, lot 1172.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10418 Victoria

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    1888: £ 5 pale blue & maroon, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½, an unused example, well centred for this issue, overprinted by two strikes of italic "Specimen." in black, fine, large part og. Gi = £ 16'000 without Specimen.rn 
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10419 Victoria

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    1888: £ 9 pale apple-green & rosine, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½, an unused example, centred to right, overprinted by two strikes of italic "Specimen." in black, fine, large part og. Gi = £ 19'000 without Specimen.rn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10420 Victoria

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    1897: Hospital Charity Fund 1 d. (1 s.) blue, a horizontal pair and a horizontal strip of three, used on registered 1898 cover to Sydney (and correctly rated thus) cancelled by "BRIGHTON / VICTORIA" datestamps (April 21). Backstamped in Melbourne and on arrival in Sydney (April 22). One stamp with some toning at right but an extremely scarce and most attractive franking.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London, 18 July 1956, lot 780; Christie's, London, 7 Feb 1989, lot 653.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10421 Victoria

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    1900 (May 22): Patriotic Fund 1 d. (1 s.) olive-brown and 2 d. (2 s.) emerald-green, the set of two values used with 1899 2 d. mauve on 1900 registered cover addressed to Forwarding Agents Lean Bros. & Rigg in Perth, tied by "Registered Melbourne" datestamps (July 23) in black. The Forwarding Agent's (violet oval cachet on reverse) added a Swan ½ d. dull green cancelled by oval "R" and the Western Australia Perth Post Office accepted the franking (July 31) and forwarded the cover to Singapore (Aug 21). A scarce overseas usage of this issue which was technically not valid for transmission overseas. Superb and very rare.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10422 Victoria

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    1901/10: "Postage" added, the collection on leaves from the ½ d. to 2 s. values with perforated Plate Proofs of each value (15, incl. additional examples of 1 d., 2½ d., 3 d., 5 d. and 9 d.), the 2 s. Plate Proof faulty, together with the issued stamps unused and most matched with unused values from the previous 1899 issue without 'Postage', generally fresh and fine, a scarce and most attractive group (39 items).rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10423 Victoria

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    Commonwealth of Australia Essay 1902: Victoria 2½ d. dull blue, wmk. V over Crown, line perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "C.A." reading down in black. At a Postal Conference held in November 1900 (prior to the issue of this adhesive) and attended by the Colonial Administrations to discuss the State Post Offices coming under Federal control, the suggestion was made that the stamps of each state be overprinted "AC" (Australian Commonwealth). The proposal was abandoned when it became apparent that the adhesive stamps of each state would not be interchangeable. Nevertheless Essays were prepared, possibly in 1902, with "C.A." overprints (Commonwealth of Australia) in preparation for the proposed change. Fresh and fine, mounted at top and at base, part og. Illustrated in Brusden White 'Kangaroos' on page 1. Unique, cert. Ceremuga (2022) BW CA5 = $ 3'500.rnNote: A total of just 7 Essays are recorded (see Brusden White page 1, copy included with the lot), two from Western Australia, one from New South Wales and four from Victoria. No examples are currently held in the Australian Archival Collection.rnProvenance: Rod Perry, Melbourne, 27 Sept 1984, lot 211; Collection Arthur Gray, Shreves, New York, 22-23 Feb 2007, lot 10; Collection Hugh Morgan, Spink, London, 12 Nov 2012, lot 8; Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 16 Oct 2014, lot 1.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10424 Victoria

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    1901/10: 2½ d. dull blue, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½, a used example, variety "Watermark Sideways", centred to left but lightly cancelled in black. A very rare stamp Gi = £ 950.rnProvenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, London, 14 Jan 1981, lot 1021; Collection Rod Perry; Premier, Melbourne, 19 July 2003, lot 795.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10425 Victoria

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    1901/10: Die Proof for the proposed 1 s. value, printed in black on glazed white card, stamp size and affixed to piece of thin brown card with POSTAGE inscribed twice in vignette, Type B. Discussed and illustrated in "The Stamps of Victoria" by Geoff Kellow RDP on pages 309 and 210. A fine and very scarce Proof.rnProvenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, London, 14 Jan 1981, lot 1031; Collection Rod Perry; Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 331.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10426 Victoria

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    1901/10: 5 s. rose-red & pale blue, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½, an unused block of four of lovely delicate colour, fresh and fine, large part og. An attractive multiple Gi = £ 240+.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10427 Victoria

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    1901: Edward VII Die Proof for the £ 1 value, printed in carmine-rose on thin cream card (48 x 76 mm.), 3rd State of the Die, some aging at base but otherwise fresh and very fine. A very rare Proof.rnProvenance: The estate of Samuel Reading, engraver to the Stamp Printing Office; Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, London, 14 Jan 1981, lot 1043; Rod Perry, Melbourne, 6 April 1995, lot 775.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10428 Victoria

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    1901: Edward VII Colour Trial Proof for the £ 1 value, perf. 12½, printed in brown-olive on thick unwatermarked ungummed paper. Well centred and very fine appearance, some adherence on reverse but extremely rare and most attractive.rnProvenance: Rod Perry, Melbourne, 1 Feb 1989, ex lot 830.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10429 Victoria

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    1901: Edward VII Die Proof for the £ 2 value, printed in bright scarlet on medium-thick buff wove paper (75 x 61 mm.), 2nd State of the Die, minor soiling and corner crease well away from the design, a very rare Proof.rnProvenance: The estate of Samuel Reading, engraver to the Stamp Printing Office; Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, London, 14 Jan 1981, lot 1051; Rod Perry, Melbourne, 24 Sept 1994, lot 1053.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10430 Victoria

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    1905/13: 2 d. rosy-mauve, Die II, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 11, a used example, lightly cancelled in Brtightoin in black. A scarce stamp. Cert. RPSV (1973) Gi = £ 250.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10431 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty 1905: Stamp Duty Edward VII composite Essay for the £ 100 value, hand-painted in India ink and grey wash touched up with Chinese white on thin card, the portrait on separate piece inserted into central vignette. Small pinhole at top right, a stunning Essay of great rarity.rnProvenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, London, 14 Jan 1981, lot 1150.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10432 Victoria

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    1905/13: 5 s. rose-carmine & blue, wmk. Crown over A, printing 9, a horizontal pair, perf. 12½, marginal from base of sheet, variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin", fresh and very fine, large part og. Illustrated in "The Stamps of Victoria" by Geoff Kellow RDP on colour plate 16 and ddiscussed page 312. Rare and most attractive.rnProvenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmer Rooke, New York, 11-13 March 1947, lot 1456; Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, London, 14 Jan 1981, lot 1089; Rod Perry, Melbourne, 1 Feb 1989, lot 835.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10433 Victoria

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    1905/13: Edward VII £ 2 dull blue, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12½, a used horizontal pair with full gum, neatly cancelled to order in Melbourne. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10434 Victoria

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    1905/13: 1 d. rose-red, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 11, an unused corner marginal block of six (2 x 3) from lower left of sheet, showing "CA" Monogram at base, with variety "Double Line of Vertical Perforations" between stamps and margin, large part og. with lower four stamps unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10435 Victoria

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    1907 (Jan): King Edward VII £ 2 dull blue, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 11, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, fresh and very fine, somewhat heavy central hinge for protection, large part og. Rare and most attractive Gi = £ 5'200+.rnProvenance: Rod Perry, Melbourne, 1 Feb 1989, ex lot 831.
    Starting bid : 2,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10436 Victoria

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    1912: 1 d. rose-carmine, third wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12 x 12½, an unused block of six (3 x 2), corner marginal from lower right of sheet, showing "JBC" Monogram, fresh and fine appearance, large part og. with three stamp unmounted og. Scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10437 Victoria

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    1843: Official cover to Wandoo Vale, Mount Rouse endorsed "OHMS" at top and "p. Diana", struck with fine framed "FREE / MELBOURNE" handstamp in red and counter-signed at lower left by Charles La Trobe. Reverse with oval "MELBOURNE / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" in black (Oct 25). A fine cover.rnNote: Charles La Trobe was appointed Superintendent of the District of Port Phillip. After separation in 1851 he was named Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor. The addressee, John George Robertson arrived in Melbourne in February 1840 and took up the Wandoo Valley run, near present-day Casterton. The "Diana" departed Melbourne for Portland on October 26, 1843.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10438 Victoria

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    1848 (Sept 18): Official entire letter from Ovens River to Melbourne, internally stamped 'Orders in Council - Port Phillip Land', struck with framed "FREE / OVENS" handstamp in red. Reverse with fair "OVENS / ♛ / PORT PHILLIP" despatch (Sept 20) and Melbourne arrival of the following day.rnProvenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, London, 6-7 April 1982, lot 562.rn                 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10439 Victoria

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    1849: Official cover from Burn Bank to Melbourne struck with framed "FREE / BURN BANK" in red. Reverse with oval "BURN BANK /  ♕ / PT. PHILLIP" in black (Feb 20) and "MELBOURNE / ♕ / PORT PHILLIP" arrival of the following day. Slight opening tear on reverse but fine strikes.rn 
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10440 Victoria

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    1864 (March 17): Memorandum from the Postmaster General on General Post Office stationery with oval "FRANKED / VICTORIA / POSTMASTER GENERAL" handstamp in blue at top, with hand-written letter from the PMG: "The practice of using postage stamps on letters from this Office appears to me to be unnecessary and not required by the Acts in force. It may be neccessary to check the unauthorised transmission of letters and that may be done by an "Official Stamp". For this purpose a stamp should be made which will save postage stamps and serve also as a pattern for a "frank stamp" if the new Bill passes for other offices." and signed and dated at base "THF" (Thomas Howard Fellows). Together with a manuscript sketch (effectively an Essay) for the order of the Frank Stamp with hand-drawn oval "FRANKED / VICTORIA / POSTMASTER GENERAL" with 'Victoria' added in a different hand (W. Turner) and underneath "A stamp with the above words on it to be made - and the Imperial Crown in the centre". The reverse  with "Please see to this at once, the stamp should be fixed in a Machine and should have the word 'Victoria' in addition" (21 March 1864) and reply "The cost will be £3, made by De Grunchy & Co. with bands (feeders). May I order it" and dated 22/3/64, B.W(eymouth). A remarkable and important document dated at a time when the "Emergency printings" of 1864 were utilising borrowed Tasmanian paper.rnProvenance: Collection Hans Karman, Leski, Melbourne, 24-25 March 2004, lot 1037; Collection Max Watson, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 3 April 2017, lots 188 and 189.
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10441 Victoria

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    1870: Progressive Die Proof for Stamp Statute 1 d. value, imperforate in deep blue on thick white wove paper showing the uncleared "STAMP" inscription at left, initialled "WB 1/11/70" in ink by William Bell at base. Whilst the Stamp Statute series was issued in 1870 they were not valid for postage until 1 January 1884. A fine and rare Proof.rnProvenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, RL, London, 6-7 April 198, lot 732; Collection Francis Kiddle RDP., Leski, Melbourne, 9 May 2005, lot 405.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10442 Victoria

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    1902: On Her Majesty's Service imprinted envelope addressed to Warrion, circular datestamp "PUBLIC OFFICE / MELBOURNE" (Dec 12, 1902) applied next to circular "MINISTER OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION / VICTORIA / FRANK / STAMP" and framed "PAID AT / PUBLIC OFFICES" at left. Reverse with Beeac cds (Dec 13) and Warrion arrival cds. Fine and scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Max Watson, Mossgreen, 3 April 2017, lot 273.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10443 Victoria

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    Official 1912: 1 d. rose-carmine, third wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12 x 12½, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), marginal from left of sheet, punctured "OS", fresh and fine, unmounted og. Superb.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10444 Victoria

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    Official 1905/13: 2 d. dull mauve, Die II, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12 x 12½, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), sheet marginal at right, punctured "OS", fresh and fine, unmounted og. An attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 75.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10445 Victoria

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    Murray Steam Navigation Co. 1869: ½ d. black, 1 d. red, 2 d. blue and 3 d. green, lithographed on thick white paper, the complete set of four values, minor wrinkles as usual, part or large part og.rn 
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10446 Victoria

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    Murray Steam Navigation Co. 1865/69: Lithographed 1 d. red, no wmk., rough perf. 14, an unused sheet of ten (2 x 5), no sheet margins, variety "Double Rows of Horizontal Perforations" between all five rows, fresh deep shade and fine, hinged to prevent separation, large part or unmounted og. A scarce multiple.rn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF
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