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  • Lot# : 10601 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1918/25: Sideface 1½ d. red, wmk. Single Crown over A, perf. 14, an extraordinary unused example printed on "Unsurfaced Paper", well centred with unlisted flaw at base with "White Slash from Value Tablet to Margin", fresh and fine appearance, large part og. Rare. Cert. S. Dunkerley (2008) BW 89ad = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10602 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 3 d. dull blue, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, Die I, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from base of sheet with variety "Imperforate on Three Sides", described as "The finest pair we have seen" by Mossgreen in 2015, the Besançon example (Corinphila sale 221, Nov 2017, lot 6610) was, in this describer's opinion, equally fine. This pair is also imperceptibly mounted with large part og., superbly fresh and most attractive. Illustrated in Brusden White on page 4/293. Rare Gi = £ 13'000 / BW104b = $ 16'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 200.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10603 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1926: Sideface 1 d. green, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, Plate 4, an unused vertical pair, marginal from left of sheet, upper stamp (pos. VII/31) showing "Wattle Line" flaw, lower stamp (pos. VII/37) showing "Flaw under Neck", fresh and fine, large part with lower stamp unmounted og. BW 80(4)f+h = $ 300+.
    Starting bid : 80.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10604 Australia

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    Small Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface, the unused set of eight values, perf. 14, fresh colours and very fine, the 1 d. sage showing the "Run N in ONE" variety, the 3 d. and 4 d. values marginal, very fine og. or unmounted og. A fine set Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10605 Australia

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    Small Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 2 d. brown, Die I, Small Multiple wmk., perf, 14, Mullett printing, an unused horizontal strip of five, marginal from base of sheet with blank stamp size spaces at base, fresh and very fine, trivial gum wrinkle on first stamp, unmounted og. An rare and unusual multiple BW 98 = $ 1'375.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10606 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 1 s. 4 d. deep turquoise, Multiple wmk., perf. 14, an unused example in this resonant rich shade, centred to left, of wonderful colour, large part og. Rare and seldom seen. Cert. RPS of Victoria (1999) BW 129C = $ 3'250.rnProvenance: Collection 'Anglo Saxon', Prestige, Melbourne, 16 Aug 2008, lot 292.rn 
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10607 Australia

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    Small Multiple Watermark 1926: Sideface 1 d. green, Die II, small Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 13½ x 12½, an unused example with variety "Watermark Inverted", of good colour, perfs. somewhat blunted at left as in all probability from a Coil strip, part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 2'000 / BW 81a - interestingly not priced in Brusden White on Die II.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10608 Australia

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    1930/31: 2 d. golden scarlet, wmk. Multiple Crown over A, perf. 13½ x 12½, the unused horizontal pair, variety "tête-bêche", of wonderful fresh colour, tiny piece of the gummed paper strip used to secure the pair within the £1 Booklet where it was originally found in 1931 on large part og. The pair is sold with the formal Statutory Declaration dated May 10, 1931 made by the finder, Stanley William George of Malvern, whereupon he states the stamps "were purchased in the ordinary way over the counter at the Elizabeth Street Post Office, Melbourne during the first week of May 1931.....contained in a One Pound (£1) booklet of twopenny stamps and were attached to adjoining stamps on one page of the said booklet by means of gummed paper strips", thereafter reported in the 'Australian Stamp Monthly' in June, 1932. In the foremost quality, entirely unique and an extraordinary rarity of both British Commonwealth and Australian philately. Cert. BPA (1981) Scott 71a = $ 175'000/Gi = £ 200'000.rnProvenance: Stanley William George of Malvern, May 1931; Collection J.A.C. Kilfoyle, Harmers, London, 16-17 Oct 1961, lot 470. Whilst illustrated on the back cover of this famous catalogue, the pair fetched the highest price (£240) in the sale; Collection Ms. Jill Nette, Harmers, Sydney, 1971; Spink, London, 20 March 2003, lot 32
    Starting bid : 100,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10609 Australia

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    1926: Opening of Canberra Parliament House, Die Proof of the 1½ d. value in deep steel blue on folded high quality wove paper (145 x 115 mm.), designed by R. A. Harrison, engraved by J. A. C. Harrison; State 3 with the allegorical figure, the sky and the Shield largely finished and the THREE HALFPENCE completed. The unique example in private hands in private hands, the other example struck is housed in the British Library Collection. Rare and particularly fine, an important and charming Proof BW 132DP(3)C = $ 20'000.rnProvenance: The estate of J. A. C. Harrison; Collection Dr. Gordon Latto, Phillips, London, 28 Oct 1983, ex lot 41; Macray Watson, Melbourne, 8 Feb 1994, lot 436; Collection Arthus Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 368.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10610 Australia

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    1927: Opening of Canberra Parliament House, 1½ d. brownish-lake, perf. 11, an unused block of four showing Plate Number "11" at top, fresh and fine, just 50 blocks recorded in Brusden White, large part og. lower pair unmounted og. BW 132zj = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 180.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10611 Australia

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    1927: Opening of Canberra Parliament House, 1½ d. brownish-lake, perf. 11, an unused block of six (3 x 2), with variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin", fresh and extremely fine, large part og. with lower strip unmounted og. Extremely rare, this block illustrated in Brusden White on page 5/8. Just one sheet found with this variety leaving just 8 possible stripes of three, one (ex the R. T. P. Chapman collection) is housed in the Australia Post Archival Collection, another resides in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. Just two blocks known BW 132bb = $ 20'000.rnProvenance: Collection Alex Hick, P. J. Downie, Melbourne, 26 Nov 1987, lot 873; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melblourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 380.
    Starting bid : 8,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10612 Australia

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    1927: Opening of Canberra Parliament House, 1½ d. brownish-lake, perf. 11, an unused block of four, marginal at top showing "Double Perforations" variety, unused and used examples showing the same variety and an unlisted "Offset oin reverse" unused example, together with the 2 s. Booklet. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10613 Australia

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    Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: Kangaroo 6 d. chestnut, Die IIB, Plate 3, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin from upper pane, with "JOHN ASH" imprint (N over N), position 3L54 with "Hairline from Value Circle to Map" flaw, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. BW 22(3)z = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10614 Australia

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    Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: 5 s. grey & yellow, Die II, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, an unused example marginal from top of sheet with interpanneau margin at right, position L6 showing "Broken Coast near Sydney & Spencer's Gulf elongated", of superb fresh colour and very fine, unmounted og. BW 45(D)f = $ 950.
    Starting bid : 160.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10615 Australia

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    Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: 10 s. grey & pink, Die II, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, position L10 showing variety "Ewe faced Kangaroo", fine colour, superb, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 475+ / BW 49(V)fa = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10616 Australia

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    Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: £ 2 grey & rose-crimson, Die II, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, an unused horizontal lower marginal pair divided by interpanneau margin, showing "JOHN ASH" imprint (N over A), of brilliant fine colour, large part og. (barely perceptible), right hand stamp unmounted og. Extremely rare, a choice and splendid pair Gi = £ 9'000+ / BW 57za = $ 32'500.rnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2367.
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10617 Australia

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    1929: Western Australia Centenary 1½ d. dull scarlet, no wmk., perf. 11, the famous horizontal pair, sheet marginal at base and showing part of the "ASH" imprint, variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin", fresh and extremely fine, large part og. Just one strip of six of this variety was found in 1964, these are now in two pairs (one offered here) and two single examples. Illustrated in Brusden White on page 5/17. A wonderful and outstanding pair of the utmost rarity BW 138b = $ 40'000.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Leslie Abramovich (1972); P. J. Downie, Melbourne, 29 Feb 1972, lot 71; P. J. Downie, Melbourne, 25 Sept 1973, lot 83; Collection James B. Williamson, Sotheby's, London, 18 Sept 1981, lot 379; Spink, London, 14 Dec 2004, lot 117; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbloure, 30 Oct 2015, lot 405.
    Starting bid : 12,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10618 Australia

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    1929: Western Australia Centenary 1½ d. dull scarlet, no wmk., perf. 11, the collection on leaves with Numbered Plate blocks of four unused: # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 complete together with Plate 6 duplicate with "Offset on Reverse" variety, and Official "OS" Plate Number blocks of four: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10; a superb collection BW 138 = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10619 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1930 (Aug 2): Sideface 5 d. on 4½ d. violet, Die II, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 13½ x 12½, an unused block of four, marginal from top of sheet, fourth stamp showing overprint variety "FIVF" for "FIVE", pen mark at top and slightly rough perfs. but scarce and most unusual, minor bend at left, unmounted og. Unlisted by Gibbons or Brusden White, cert. Ceremuga (2022).
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10620 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1930 (Aug 2): Sideface 4½ d. violet, Die II, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 13½ x 12½, an unused example, corner marginal from lower right corner of the sheet, of excellent centering and fresh colour, superb appearance, slightly browned unmounted og. A magnificent example of a very rare stamp Gi = £ 7'500 / BW 121 = $ 20'000.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 134.
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10621 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1930 (Aug 2): Sideface 4½ d. violet, Die II, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 13½ x 12½,  a used block of four, ex the Miller Bros. purchase, centrally cancelled to order in Melbourne. Scarce in a multiple BW 121 = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10622 Australia

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    Watermark Multiple Crown C of A 1931/36: Sideface 1 d. green, Die I, wmk. Multiple Crown C of A, perf. 13½ x 12½, an unused block of four from Plate 1, marginal from top of sheet with interpanneau margin at left, variety "Imperforate at Top", very fresh and very fine appearance, tiny precautionary hinges, large part og. with upper pair unmounted og. A splendid, famous and rare multiple affecting just 12 stamps in sheet; this block illustrated in Brusden White on page 4/131. A great rarity of excellent provenance. Cert. SPRS (2015) BW 82b = $ 45'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Mrs. Jill Nette, Harmers Australia, Sydney, 27 and 39 Aug 1971, lot 175; Harmers Australia, Sydney, 4-5 Dec 1975, lot 129; Rod Perry, Melbourne, 6 Dec 1979, lot 122; Harmers Australia, Sydney, 2 June 1982, lot 187; Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, Melbourne, 13-15 July 2005, lot 476; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 336.rn 
    Starting bid : 20,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10623 Australia

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    Multiple Crown C of A Watermark 1931/36: 1 s. 4 d. greenish-blue, wmk Multiple Crown over A, perf. 13½ x 12½, an unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin, showing "JOHN ASH" imprint at base, well centred and of fine fresh colour, superb large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive BW 131z = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 160.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10624 Australia

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    C of A Watermark 1932/35: Kangaroo 9 d. violet, Die IIB, Plate 4, C of A wmk., perf. 12, a used marginal block of four divided by interpanneau margin, position 4R49 Die II, showing "JOHN ASH" imprint at base (N over N) - Second State with Screwhead, cancelled by "Airmail / Brisbane Qld." cds (Jan 26, 1937); unusually light crease between the panes, fine BW 29(4)zb = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10625 Australia

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    C of A Watermark 1932/35: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & pink, £ 1 grey and £ 2 grey-black & rose-crimson, C of A wmk., perf. 12, the set of three values overprinted "SPECIMEN" (Type D) in black, all of fine appearance, large part og. with lower pairs unmounted og. Whilst individual examples are not scarce, multiples of the Specimen overprints are of considerable scarcity BW 50xg+54xa+58xa = $ 6'500.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10626 Australia

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    C of A Watermark 1932/35: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & pink, Die II, C of A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four of excellent centering and colour, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Superb and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'800+ / BW 50 = $ 9'000+.
    Starting bid : 850.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10627 Australia

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    C of A Watermark 1932/35: Kangaroo £ 2 grey-black & rose, Die II, C of A wmk., perf. 12, a fine lightly cancelled used example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 650 / BW 58B = $ 900.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10628 Australia

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    1932: 'Chambon' Essay for the 'Superb Lyrebird' issue, 1 s. value printed in red on brown French style wove unwatermarked toned paper (a 'Normandie 1 fr. 50 c. accompanies the lot, the same size and printing process), a copy of the design as issued, presumably sent as an example of the French Bureau of Engraving's facility to print postage stamps for Australia in the future. The value and country name scored through at top and at base. Fresh and fine, unmounted og. BW 145PP(1)A = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10629 Australia

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    1932: Lyrebird 1 s. green, no wmk. perf. 11, an unused sheet marginal block of four from left of sheet, with rare 'Plate' or 'Positioning Dot' in the horizontal line of perforations at left, fresh and fine unmounted og. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2004) BW 145z = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10630 Australia

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    Sydney Harbour Bridge 1932 (March 14): Sydney Harbour Bridge 5 s. blue-green, no wmk., perf. 11, a complete pane of twenty (5 x 4) with full margins all round and "JOHN ASH" imprint at base, stamp 4 showing "Retouch over Centre of Bridge", fresh and brilliantly fine, four stamps large part og., balance unmounted og. A magnificent and rare sheet in the foremost quality Gi = £ 8'500++ / BW 148zd = $ 26'000.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 4-5 Feb 2004, lot 4.
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10631 Australia

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    1934 (Dec 1): Hermes 1 s. 6 d. dull purple, no wmk. perf. 11, an unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin, "JOHN ASH" imprint at base, fresh and very fine, large part og. BW 161z = $ 325.
    Starting bid : 80.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10632 Australia

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    1935: Gallipoli Landing 1 s. black, Plate Proof on C of A wmk'd. paper, comb perforated 13½ x 12½, marginal at base, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Rare. Cert. RPS of Victoria (1999) Gi = £ 1'600 / BW 165PP(1) = $ 2'750.rnProvenance: The estate of John Ash.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10633 Australia

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    1936: Centenary of South Australia, Die Proof for the 2 d. value, Imperforate (55 x 50 mm.), on smooth surfaced white wove paper, engraved in grey-black (issued in carmine). A wonderful Proof, the sole example in private hands with no example in either the Royal collection, British Library or Australia Post Archival Collections. Rare and very fine, unique and important Proof BW 171DP(1) = $ 20'000.rnProvenance: Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, 30 Oct 2015, lot 501.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10634 Australia

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    Definitives 1937/49: George VI, 3 d. blue, Die I, perf. 13½ x 14, "White Wattles", a used block of four divided by interpanneau margin showing "JOHN ASH" imprint, fine used with central "Ipswich / Queensland" cds (Oct 11, 1937). Scarce. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2017) Gi = £ 340 / BW 190za.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10635 Australia

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    Definitives 1937/49: Lyrebird 1 s. dull green, perf. 13½ x 14, an unused horizontal pair, marginal at top, first stamp showing large 15 mm. "Hair on Plate" flaw obliterating the "I" of AUSTRALIA, unusual.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10636 Australia

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    Definitives 1937/49: 'Robes' vertical format Essay for the £ 1 value, adopted for the 10 ds. value, drawn by Frank Manley in composite format on large card (110 x 145 mm.), with line drawing in black ink overlaid with a photographic print of George VI in robes with differing £1 tablets, the drawing touched up in Chinese white; together with a photographic stamp size Essay for the £ 1 value; enhanced 'H. Crocker' signature and tape stains. Both items ex the Frank Manley estate, engraver at the Note Printing Branch. Unique and important Essay.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 14 Sept 2002, lot 436.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10637 Australia

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    Definitives 1937/49: 'Robes' £ 1 bluish-slate, Ash printing, an unused example of perfect centering and colour, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in blue-black, further cancelled by very light cancelled to order datestamp in black; unmounted og. Rare, the cto datestamp presumably applied in error. Cert. Ceremuga (2010) Gi = £ 800 / BW 216Ax = $ 1'750.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 6 March 2010.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10638 Australia

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    Definitives 1937/49: 'Robes' £ 1 bluish-slate, an unused block of four from lower left corner of the sheet, second stamp with natural over-inking flaw, fine unmounted og. BW 216z = $ 850.
    Starting bid : 180.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10639 Australia

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    Definitives 1937/49: Kookaburra 6 d. red-brown, perf. 15 x 14, an unused block of twelve (4 x 3), interpanneau marginal at left, the seventh stamp in the block clearly showing "Top Hat" variety, found for a short period of time in 1950 by foreign matter adhering the electro, fresh and very fine, minor wrinkles on unmounted og. A most attractive and rare multiple Gi = £ 1'800 / BW 203o = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10640 Australia

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    Definitives 1937/49: Platypus 9 d. chocolate, wmk. C of A, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate", marginal at right, fresh and very fine, large part og. Extremely scarce, the variety derives from the theft at the Note Printing Branch in the late 1940's, Brusden White estimate that only one pane of 80 stamps was involved. Rare BW 206b = $ 1'250.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10641 Australia

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    Definitives 1937/49: Lyrebird 1 s. dull green, wmk. C of A, perf. 15 x 14, an unused vertical pair, lower stamp showing "Void Print" where the lower third of the stamps has failed to print: together with the part pair that overlapped causing the variety. An unusual and appealing error, without gum.rn 
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10642 Australia

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    Definitives 1942/50: 2½ d. scarlet, an unused block of four, variety "Surface Tinted Paper", marginal at base and showing complete  "By Authority" imprint, fresh and very fine, large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. BW 230ab = $ 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10643 Australia

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    Commemoratives 1946 (Oct 14): Centenary of Mitchell's Exploration of central Queensland 2½ d. carmine, an unused completely Imperforate block of ten (5 x 2) from base of sheet, variety "Watermark Inverted", showing full "By Authority" Imprint at lower left, fresh and very fine, minor bend, unmounted og. From the theft at the Note Printing Branch in the late 1940's but nevertheless very rare BW 239ba = $ 13'000.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2004, lot 488.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10644 Australia

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    Definitives 1949/94: Coat of Arms £ 2 green, deep shade, wmk. C of A upright, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black (3 mm. high), fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Discovered only in 1973, an explanation for its existence in comparison to the more commonly found 2½ mm. high overprint, can be found in Brusden White on page 6/172. There are estimated to be just 15 examples of this stamp extant. Cert RPS of Victoria (2012) BW 271xd = $ 12'500.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10645 Australia

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    Definitives 1948/56: Kangaroo ½ d. orange, no wmk., an unused block of eighteen divided by interpanneau margin, from base of sheet showing "By Authority" imprint, and at bottom of margin large part Plate Number "4". Two upper stamps large part og., balance unmounted og. Scarce BW 180zd = $ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10646 Australia

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    Definitives 1951/52: George VI 3½ d. brown-purple, an unused corner marginal block of six (3 x 2) from upper left of sheet showing variety "Double Perforations" horizontally and vertically arround the first two stamps from the vertical row, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. BW 253bc = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10647 Australia

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    Definitives 1951/52: George VI 6½ d. brown, Imperforate Die Proof in issued colour in sunken frame (80 x 88 mm.), the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. / NOTE PRINTING / BRANCH" in violet, numbered '16' and dated '19.12.51' in manuscript, presented to W.L. Russell of the Stamp Advisory Committee. Rare and fine, just 8 such Proofs were struck. BW 255DP(1) = $ 3'000.rnProvenance: Collection Lenford Laband, Spink, London, 25 Nov 2015, lot 192.rn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10648 Australia

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    Definitives 1951/52: George VI 6½ d. brown, an unused horizontal strip of four, variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin" at right, caused by a jumped perforation, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce and appealing error BW 255b = $ 1'500. rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 440.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10649 Australia

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    Commemoratives 1955: 50th Anniversary of Rotary International 3½ d. carmine, Imperforate Die Proof in issued colour in sunken frame (68 x 94 mm.), the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. / NOTE PRINTING / BRANCH" in violet, numbered '31' and dated '13.12.54' in manuscript, presented to J.R.W. Purves, doyen of Victoria philately on the Stamp Advisory Committee. Rare and fine, just 10 Proofs were struck BW 318DP(1) = $ 3'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10650 Australia

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    Definitives 1955/57: 1 s. 7 d. red-brown, Imperforate Die Proof in issued colour in sunken frame (80 x 88 mm.), the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. / NOTE PRINTING / BRANCH" in violet, numbered '56' and dated '20.2.57' in manuscript, presented to C. W. Davidson, Postmaster General. Rare and fine, just 8 Proofs were struck BW 324DP(1) = $ 2'500.rnProvenance: Collection Arthur Gray Spink, London, 20 April 2017, lot 19.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10651 Australia

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    Commemoratives 1956: Olympic Games 3½ d. carmine-lake, Essay or Unissued, no watermark, perf. 14½ x 14¾, an unused example, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. The stamp had been printed by the Post Office for the basic rate of 3½ d., however the issue coincided with a rate increase to 4 d., applicable from November 1, 1956. Some 27 million booklet stamps hade benn printed at the old rate and these, with the exception of some retained by the P.O., were destroyed. An extraordinarily rare stamp, the Post Office Arhives sale released four single stamps, four Booklet panes of six and a Plate Number block of twelve (since reduced to a horizontal strip of four) in 1986/87 when sold by tender. This example, one of 40 that can exist is one of the singles sold at that time. Rare and superb BW 332E(1) = $ 10'000.
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10652 Australia

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    Commemoratives 1956: Olympic Games 4 d. carmine-lake, an unused corner marginal block of twelve (4 x 3) with corner paper-fold variety showing the top left stamp "Partially Imperforate" albeit not by much, fresh and fine appearance, mounted in margins only, stamps unmounted og. A scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10653 Australia

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    Commemoratives 1958: Christmas Issue, 3½ d. deep scarlet and 4 d. deep violet, Imperforate Die Proofs in issued colours, the usual sunken frame removed and each measuring 38 x 44 mm. The 3½ d. was numbered '36' and the 4 d. numbered '18', originally presented to W.L. Russell, of the Stamp Advisory Committee. The handstamped "C.B.A. / NOTE PRINTING / BRANCH" in violet and numbers and dates ('24.10.58') accompany the lot. Rare and fine, just 9 Proofs were struck BW 345DP(1) + 346DP(1) = $ 5'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10654 Australia

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    Commemoratives 1960: Christmas issue 5 d. carmine-red, Imperforate Die Proof in issued colour in sunken frame (95 x 95 mm.), the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. / NOTE PRINTING / BRANCH" in violet, numbered '34' and dated '20.10.60' in manuscript, presented to F.D. Manley of the Stamp Advisory Committee. Rare and fine, just 11 Proofs were struck BW 381DP(1) = $ 2'500.rn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10655 Australia

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    Definitives 1964/65: The famous unissued 5 d. black & deep blue, perf. 14¾ x imperforate, applied to printer's presentation card (60 x 78 mm.). One of just two known examples of this projected Coil design in private hands, the example was printed in brown & deep blue and is illustrated in the Brusden White catalogue on page 8/174. One of the great rarities of British Commonwealth Elizabethan philately BW 398E(1)B = $ 8'000.rnProvenance: Collection John Sinfield, Premier, Melbourne, 26 Jan 2002, lot 255.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10656 Australia

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    Definitives 1963/65: Queen 5 c. red, an unused block of four showing variety "Misplaced Perforations" vertically, fine unmounted og. (BW 402bb = $ 525), together with 5 c. red Booklet pane of six (2 x 3) imperforate on three sides, non-helecon ink, fine unmounted og. (BW 403aa = $ 1'000) and a similar pane, helecon ink, showing "Plate Crack" variety above the first stamp (BW 403 403k = $ 350); a fine group.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10657 Australia

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    Definitives 1963/65: Navigators £ 2 sepia, an unused block ten, corner marginal from lower left of sheet, fresh and fine, unmounted og., together with seven fine used examples incl. a pair and a strip of three Gi = £ 1'200 / BW 409 = $ 1'600.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10658 Australia

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    Official / First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 5 d. chestnut, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example from corner of the pane punctured large "OS" with further "OS" in margin above, well centred and of lovely colour and very fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 300 / BW 16ba = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10659 Australia

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    Official / First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 9 d. violet, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used block of four, punctured large "OS", centred to top in a rich shade, cancelled by "Milsons Point / NSW" cds's in black. Scarce Gi = £ 260+ / BW 24ba = $ 400+.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10660 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 1 d. red, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of twenty-four (6 x 4), punctured small "OS", of rich colour with portion of marginal rule at right, minor splitting of no importance, unmounted og. A superb and very scarce large multiple Gi = £ 1'800+ / BW 2bb = $ 7'800+.rn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10661 Australia

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    Official / First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 3 d. olive, Die I, Plate 1, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of thirty (6 x 5), corner marginal from top right of sheet, punctured small "OS", with interpanneau marginal rule at left, of brilliant colour, well centred, one or two minor gum bends of absolutely no significance, unmounted og. A very rare and spectacular multiple Gi = £ 5'400+ / BW 12bc = $ 45'000+.
    Starting bid : 4,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10662 Australia

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    Official / First Watermark 1914: Kangaroo 1 s. emerald, Die II, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused horizontal pair, punctured small "OS", marginal from base of sheet showing "CA" Monogram in margin, in a delicate pale shade, fresh and fine but for one blunt perf. at right, part og., very rare BW 30baza = $ 9'000.
    Starting bid : 850.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10663 Australia

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    Official / Second Watermark 1915 (March): Kangaroo 2 s. brown, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, punctured small "OS", well centred, fresh colour, unmounted og. Rare so fine Gi = £ 1'900 / BW 36ba  = $ 10'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10664 Australia

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    Official / Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 4 d. orange, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14¼ x 14, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, punctured "OS", fresh and very fine, minor wrinkles on fine unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 400+ / BW 110b = $ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 380.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10665 Australia

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    Official / Third Watermark 1921/27: Kangaroo 6 d. ultramarine, Die II, Plate 1, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, punctured small "OS", marginal at base from upper pane showing rare Substituted "CA" Monogram also punctured "OS", good colour, wrinkling on gum affects appearance, large part og. BW 19(2)ba/ze = $ 4'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10666 Australia

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    Official / Third Watermark 1915/28: 9 d. violet, Die II, third narrow Crown over A, perf. 12, an unused block of four in a bright shade, punctured small "OS", centred to upper left, vertical gum bend on left stamps unapparent on face, unmounted og. Gi = £ 380+ / BW 26ba = $ 2'100+.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 520.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10667 Australia

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    Official / Third Watermark 1917/26: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & bright pink, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example with interpanneau margin at left, punctured small "OS", well centred, excellent colour, unmounted og. A superb example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'200 / BW 48ba = $ 3'750.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10668 Australia

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    Official / Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. pale terracotta (brick) shade, Die I, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, on smooth paper, an unused example, marginal at base, punctured "OS" in stamp and margin, unmounted og. Scarce and fine. Cert. SPRS (2002) BW 71Qbb = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10669 Australia

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    Official / Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 4 d. greenish-olive, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, an unused example, punctured "OS", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A scarce stamp so fine Gi = £ 300 / BW 115b = $ 875.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10670 Australia

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    Official / Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: Kangaroo 6 d. chestnut, Die IIB, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of twenty (5 x 4), punctured small "OS", of fine fresh colour, superb unmounted og. Gi = £ 960+ / BW 22b = $ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 380.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10671 Australia

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    1929: Airmail 3 d. green punctured "OS" used in conjunction with "OS" overprinted 2 d. golden scarlet tied to 1932 cover to Darwin, Northern Territory by Perth cds's (May 10). Reverse of envelope showing embossed flap of the Government Railways in red, Brisbane transit cds and Darwin arrival (May 30). At this date there was no direct flight from Perth to Darwin, thus the cover travelled via Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane where a Qantas flight delivered the letter,
    Starting bid : 180.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10672 Australia

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    Multiple Crown C of A Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 2 d. golden scarlet, Die III, Multiple Crown C of A wmk., perf. 13½ x 12½, an unused horizontal strip of six overprinted "OS" in black, sheet marginal at left and interpanneau margin at right, variety "Double Perforations", horizontally applied across this strip; fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive multiple BW 103(OS)b = $ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10673 Australia

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    Multiple Crown C of A Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 2 d. golden scarlet, Die III, Multiple Crown C of A wmk., perf. 13½ x 12½, an unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin, overprinted "OS" in black, with "JOHN ASH" imprint at base (N over A), the block clearly showing the major "Watermark Inverted" variety (unlisted by BW), fresh and fine but for some rounding of perfs. in margin at base, unmounted og. Extremely rare: "About 8 mint examples can be traced including an imprint block of four". a magnificent multiple of consummate rarity. Unique. Cert. SPRS (2015) Gi O125w = £ 26'000+ / BW 102(OS)a = $ 60'000.rnProvenance: Collection Miss Francisco (1935); Collection Herbert McNess, Harmeers, Sydney, 21-22 June 1979, lot 274; Rod Perry, Melbourne, 6 Dec 1979, lot 119; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 333.
    Starting bid : 20,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 38,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10674 Australia

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    Official / Small Multiple Wmk 1932 (March): Kangaroo 6 d. chestnut, Die IIB, Plate 3, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, an unused marginal block of four divided by interpanneau margin, overprinted "OS", with "JOHN ASH" imprint at base (N over N), position 3L54 with "Hairline from Value Circle to Map" flaw, fresh and very fine, large part og., three stamps unmounted og. Scarce BW 22(OS)3z = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10675 Australia

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    Official / Watermark Multiple Crown C of A 1932 (March): Sideface 1 d. green, Die I, wmk. Multiple Crown C of A, perf. 13½ x 12½, a used example overprinted "OS", variety "Watermark Reversed", lightly cancelled in black. Rare Gi = £ 1'000 / BW 82(OS)aa = $ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10676 Australia

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    Officials 1937/49: 'Robes' high values: 5 s. claret, 10 s. dull purple and £ 1 bluish-slate, the unused set of three values punctured "G / NSW" reading up, fresh and very fine, unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10677 Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1910: Die Proof by Samuel Reading for the Postal Stationery 1 d. full face design, printed in deep blue on greyish thin wove paper (44 x 51 mm.), the design (the first commissioned for a Commonwealth of Australia postage stamp) was found in 1952 amongst the effects of Samuel Reading but rejected for the Kangaroo issue and adopted instead for the postal stationery cards and letter-cards. Slight ironed creases not affecting the splendid appearance - of great rarity, unique BW P1 (DP)1 var = $10'000.rnProvenance: Collection J.A . Kilfoyle, Harmers, London 16-17 Oct 1961, lot 347; Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 3 May 2002, lot 2005.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10678 Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1911 (May): Coronation fullface illustrated 1 d. postcards (6), illustrations of the Prince of Wales with four different unused examples in differing colours and two used examples, one up-rated from Queensland to USA (17 July 1911) and another, also up-rated with ½ d. adhesive from Queensland to Germany (19 June 1911). An attractive and scarce group BW P16-P19 = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10679 Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1911: Fullface 1 d. blue on grenish-grey postal stationery letter-card, illustration on reverse of "Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, Q." (BW illustration #14), up-rated with Western Australia 1905/12 ½ d. green and 1 d. rose-pink tied by "Freemantle" cds's in black (Sept 28, 1911), with Amsterdam arrivals on reverse. A charming and scarce usage in superb quality with content stating "I had some trouble getting stamps, our old Australian stamps are getting used up and you can get nothing over four pence at the P.O....". BW LC8.
    Starting bid : 180.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10680 Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1915: 1 d. deep blue postal stationery letter-card on grey stock, with illustration of "Burrinjuck Dam, NSW, Irrigating a young Citrus Orchard" overprinted "MURRUMBIDGEE / IRRIGATION SCHEME" in black (illustration #23B), commercially used cancelled by "Manildra / NSW" cds (Jan 5, 1919) in black. Charming and very rare BW LC18 = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10681 Australia

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    Postal Stationery  1916: 1 d. red 'star' postal stationery envelope, Die I, printed to order with charming "Rosella Preserving & Manufacturing Co." coloured advertising featuring a Parrot at left, up-rated with 1 d. red, Die I, locally maialed within Melbourne tied by machine cancel (June 28, 1916) in black. Charming and rare: a less attractive 'window-pane' example of this envelope is illustrated in Brusden White on page 243, this represents a very early first week of issue usage of the basic Star 1 d. envelope believed issued on 22 June 1916 BW EP7.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10682 Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1920 (March 16): Printed to Private Order Sideface 1 d. red + ½ d. green postal stationery envelope, a superb unused example probably ordered by Reverend Nickel of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Hamilton, Victoria (the earliest of two known used examples is from Tarrington, Victoria); this example being one of the two recorded unused examples showing the identifying characteristic of the letterpress ½ d. with variety "HALFPENNY." with full stop. A great rarity in perfect quality BW ES16 = $ 6'000.rnProvenance: Collection John Sinfield, Prestige, Melbourne, 22 Nov 2004, lot 610.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10683 Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1930: Oval 2 d. red, Die I illustrated advertising envelope (165  x 130 mm.) for Seppelt's Wineries Famous Australian Wines and Brandies (with four sepia illustrations on reverse of Vineyards), up-rated with oval cut to shape embossed 2 d. red cut-out and addressed to Port Vila, New Hebrides tied by "Posted Ship Side / Sydney" datestamps (August 1, 1935) in black. Probably never travelled but a splendid and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection John Sinfield, Prestige, Melbourne, 22 Nov 2004, lot 495.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10684 Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1957: Papua New Guinea 1 s. ½ d. brown registered postal stationery envelope, used to Sydney from HMAS Wagga with Australia 1953 1 d. purple tied by "R. A. N. POST OFFICE / NUMBER 3" datestamp (Jan 23); with H.M.A. SHIPS in violet and Royal Australian Navy registration cachet above. Sydney arrival on reverse; a scarce cover sensibly opened for display.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10685 Australia

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    Occupation of New Guinea 1913: Kangaroo ½ d. green and 2 d. grey, each perforated "OS", used on 1914 cover to Mölle, Sweden tied by "Simpsonhafen / (Deutsch Neu-Guinea)" handstamps in violet and manuscript docketing "29 / 23.11.14" at left. Cancelled in transit by "Sydney / 22" cds (Nov 25) with framed "PAQUEBOT" adjacent in black and Reseal "OPENED BY CENSOR" in violet at left. A rare and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 19 July 2003, lot 1177.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10686 Australia

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    Occupation of New Guinea 1914: ½ d. green in three horizontal pairs, one stamp defective at top with 1 d. red Die II pair, all punctured small "OS", used on 1915 cover to Bethanie Junction, Queensland tied by "MOROBE / 27. JUN 1915" handstamps in grey-black; with circular "IOMA / PAPUA" cds below in black (July 1). Reverse with four line "CENSORED / by / District Officer / Morobe. New Guinea" handstamp in violet and obverse with circular "PASSED CENSOR / BRISBANE" (July 31) in red. Imperfections not detracting from a splendid and rare cover.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 19 July 2003, lot 1190.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10687 Australia

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    Occupation of New Guinea 1914: ½ d. green in a horizontal pair, 1 d. red Die II and 2 d. grey, all punctured small "OS", used on 1914 correctly rated cover to Sydney (Soldier's concessionary Postage 1 d. + Registration 3 d.) tied by "Herbertshöhe" handstamps in violet. Endorsed at top "Garrison Duty on Active Service, Herbertshöhe" in manuscript and sender's name and rank at lower left. Backstamped at Sydney (Dec 14). A rare and fine cover.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 488.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10688 Australia

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    Occupation of New Guinea 1914: 1 d. red Die II in a vertical pair, punctured small "OS", used on 1915 cover to Sydney tied by framed "Kaiserliche Station / Manus" handstamp in blue-black, manuscript "Passed Censor / J. Miller / Lt. O.C. Garrison / Manus" at left. Readdressed locally upon arrival (July 31). A rare and fine cover.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 19 July 2003, lot 1192.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10689 Australia

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    Postage Dues, Typographed at NSW Printing Office, Sydney 1902 (July 1): Postage Due set of eight values with NSW removed from tablet at base, ½ d. to 5 s. emerald-green to dull green, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 11½-12, a remarkably well centred set of fresh colour, large part og. Rare so fine Gi = £ 500 / BW D1-D11. 
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10690 Australia

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    Postage Dues, Typographed at NSW Printing Office, Sydney 1902 (July 1): Postage Due 3 d. and 4 d. emerald-green, with NSW removed from tablet at base, wmk. Crown over NSW inverted, perf. 11½-12, each in unused blocks of four of fresh colour, large part og., the 3 d. with lower pair unmounted og., together with 6 d. emerald showing small traces of "NSW" not completely erased, part og. Scarce and fine Gi = £ 450+ / BW D7+D8+D10.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10691 New South Wales

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    Postage Dues 1891 (Jan 1): Postage Due 20 s. green, wmk. Large Crown / NSW, perf. 10, with wing margin / imperforate at right, a superb commercially used example, cancelled by "Sydney" cds (March 24 / Noon / 93) in black. Only listed as cancelled to order by Stanley Gibbons and Brusden White: "postally used 20 s. stamps are unknown". The first example recorded commercially used. A rarity. Cert. Ceremuga (2015) BW ND37 = unpriced.rnProvenance: Mossgreen, Melbourne, 19 June 2015, lot 411.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10692 Australia

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    Postage Dues, Typographed at NSW Printing Office, Sydney 1903 (Oct): Postage Due Numeral 20 s. dull green, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 11, an unused example of fine fresh colour, well centred for this stamp, large part og. Superb and extremely rare Gi = £ 4'250 / BW D44 = $ 5'250.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10693 Australia

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    Postage Dues, Typographed at NSW Printing Office, Sydney 1906/08: Postage Due Numeral 3 d. green, wmk. Crown over single lined A, perf. 11½-12 compound with 11, an unused example in a bright shade, well centred, very fine og. A most elusive stamp in the foremost quality Gi = £ 700 / BW D52 = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10694 Australia

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    Postage Dues, Typographed at NSW Printing Office, Sydney 1909 (March): Postage Due Numeral 10/- dull green (stroke after value), wmk. Crown over single lined A inverted, perf. 11, an unused example, marginal at right, of fresh bright colour, well centred, superb, unmounted og. A very rare stamp in immaculate condition Gi = £ 2'500 / BW D63 = $ 3'750 (unpriced unmounted).
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10695 Australia

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    Bicoloured Postage Dues 1909/10: Postage Due, 2 d. rosine & yellow-green, Die II, wmk. Crown over double lined A, perf. 12 x 12½, an unused horizontal strip of three from lower left corner of the sheet showing "JBC" Monogram under third stamp, of fine colour, one stamp lightest of age spots on gum, large parrt og. with two stamps unmounted og. BW D81z = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10696 Australia

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    Bicoloured Postage Dues 1909/10: Postage Due, 2 s. rosine & yellow-green, Die I, wmk. Crown over double lined A, perf. 12 x 12½, an unused corner marginal block of nine from lower right corner of the sheet showing "JBC" Monogram, superbly fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A delightful and scarce multiple Gi = £ 630+ / BW D89z = $ 2'000+.rnProvenance: Australian Post Archival Sale No. 2 (1987); Rarities Sale, Millenium, Melbourne, 6 Oct 1004, lot 254.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10697 Australia

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    Bicoloured Postage Dues 1909/10: Postage Due, 5 s. rosine & yellow-green, Die I, wmk. Crown over double lined A, perf. 12 x 12½, an unused lower marginal example, showing "JBC" Monogram, fresh and very fine, superb appearance, large part og. Scarce BW D90ze = $ 900.rnProvenance: Harmers, Sydney, 9-10 Aug 1979, lot 417; Millenium, Sydney, 23 Oct 2002, lot 178.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10698 Australia

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    Bicoloured Postage Dues 1913/23: Postage Due 1 d. rosine & bright apple-green, wmk. Crown over double lined A, thin paper, perf. 11, a used block of sixteen (4 x 4) from lower right corner of the sheet, with "CA" Monogram, cancelled by oval "Registered / Perth WA" datestamps (Nov 10, 1917) in black. An attractive multiple BW D96zb.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 10699 Australia

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    Bicoloured Postage Dues 1913/23: Postage Due 4 d. carmine & apple-green, wmk. Crown over double lined A, perf. 14, a used block of six (3 x 2), variety "Watermark Sideways", centred somewhat to right but of fresh colour, neatly cancelled by two strikes of "Perth" cds (March 6, 1922) - this variety was first recorded in March 1922 but remains rare (BW records three such blocks). Cert. RPS of Victoria (2013) Gi = £ 2'850 / BW D101a = unpriced.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 Aug 2013, lot 193.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 10700 Australia

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    Bicoloured Postage Dues 1913/23: Postage Due 10 s. scarlet & pale yellow-green, wmk. Crown over double lined A, thin paper, perf. 14, an unused corner marginal horizontal strip of three from lower left of sheet, showing "JBC" Monogram, of fine fresh colour, unmounted og. Only 343 stamps issued, Superb Gi = £ 4'500+ / BW D103z = $ 6'750.rnProvenance: Australia Post Archives, Sale by Tender No. 2 (1987).
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500.00 CHF
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