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  • Lot# : 20520 Australia

    1903: "Vaughan" Essay for proposed perforated 1 d. value with three-quarter face portrait of Edward VII surrounded by 'State of / Commonwealth of Australia / One Penny' and lower tablet blank, printed in blue on thin card. Rare BW E1A = $ 4'000.rnProvenance: Collection 'Chartwell', Spink, London, 23 May 2018, lot 423.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 20521 Australia

    1903: "Vaughan" Essay for proposed perforated 2 d. value with three-quarter face portrait of Edward VII surrounded by 'State of / Commonwealth of Australia / Two Pence' and lower tablet blank, printed in black on thin pink card. Typical slight aging on one or two perforations but rare BW E3D = $ 3'500.rnProvenance: Collection 'Chartwell', Spink, London, 23 May 2018, lot 426.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20522 Australia

    Vaughan Essay 1903 (May): Essay for proposed Commonwealth of Australia issue, designed, printed and submitted to the Postmaster General, Senator J. G. Drake of Queensland by G. W. Vaughan, perforated 2 d. value in blue on thin card paper with vignette showing Queen Alexandra inscribed "State of / Commonwealth of Australia" with lower tablet blank for the State's legend, minor age spots on perfs. at right not affecting the appearance, fresh and very fine BW E4A = $ 3'500.rnProvenance: Collection Hugh Morgan, Spink, London, 13 Nov 2012, lot 17.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20523 Australia

    1903: "Vaughan" Essay for proposed perforated 3 d. value with three-quarter face portrait of Edward VII surrounded by 'State of / Commonwealth of Australia / Three Pence / Queensland', printed in brown-olive on thin card. Rare BW E5A = unpriced.rnProvenance: Collection 'Chartwell', Spink, London, 23 May 2018, lot 429.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 20524 Australia

    1903: "Vaughan" Essay for proposed perforated 5 s. value with allegorical figure, Flag and three-quarter face portrait of Edward VII surrounded by 'Commonwealth of Australia / State of Queensland / Postage 5/-', printed in brown-olive on thin card. Rare BW E10B = $ 4'000.rnProvenance: Collection 'Chartwell', Spink, London, 23 May 2018, lot 432.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20525 Australia

    Essay 1905: Handpainted composite Essay by an unknown artist but possibly by G. W. Vaughan, on thick card (142 x 159 mm.) for proposed 2 d. value with vignette showing three-quarter printed portrait of Edward VII with surround hand-painted in black, Chinese white and shades of blue with surrounding simulated perforations, inscribed "Postage & Revenue" at top, "Commonwealth of Australia / Queensland" surrounding the vignette and the value at base. Absolutely exquisite and unique BW E30 = $ 10'000.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Leslie Abramovitch, Temple Bar, London, 28 Feb 1973; Premier, Melbourne, 30 Sept 2000, lot 181; Spink, London, 22-23 March 2002, lot 18; Collection Arthur Gray, Shreves, New York, 22-23 Feb 2007, lot 18.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20526 Australia

    Stamp Design Competition 1911: Essays (4) by E. T. Luke of Beaconsfield, Victoria all in vertical format for a proposed 1 d. design, each line perf. 12½, showing Habour scene, Parlriament House, Mustering and Pastoral farming scenes within frame of map of Australia; all printed in green on thick ungummed, unwatermarked white wove paper. A charmimg and rare set BW E118Fa+E119AFa+E120Fa+E121Fa = $ 6'000.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 2 Dec 2000, lot 126; Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 22.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20527 Australia

    1912: Kangaroo & Map Essay for ½ d. value, printed by Rudolf Steel, Imperforate with large margins all round (31 x 36 mm.), printed in orange on smooth unwatermarked paper. The Essay was derided for the tuft of grass to the left of the 'Roo, labelled 'Rabbit's Ears'. Two tiny thin spots and minor ironed bend but a spectacular and wonderful Essay. Unique in this colour BW KE20B = $ 15'000.rnProvenance: Harmers Australia, Sydney, 28 April 1950, lot 40; Harmers Australia, Sydney, 9-10 Aug 1957, lot 40; Collection J. A. Kilfoyle, Harmers, London, 16 Oct 1961, ex lot 15; Harmers, London, July 1999; Collection Hugh Morgan, Spink, 12 Nov 2012, lot 37; Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 16 Oct 2014, lot 8.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20528 Australia

    1912: Kangaroo & Map Essay for 10 s. value, printed by Rudolf Steel in violet & brown on smooth unwatermarked paper, line perf. 12½ by Cooke. The Essay was derided for the tuft of grass to the left of the 'Roo, labelled 'Rabbit's Ears'. Superb, a spectacular and wonderful Essay. Unique BW KE32B = $ 25'000.rnProvenance: Collection Hugh Morgan, Spink, 12 Nov 2012, lot 44.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20529 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo ½ d. green, Die I, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused vertical pair from the lower left corner of the sheet, variety "Partially Imperforate due to Paper Fold", fresh and very fine with the creases causing the variety remarkably unapparent on face, large part og. with lower stamp unmounted og. Illustrated in the Brusden White catalogue on page 39. Ridiculously underpriced in BW, rare and spectacular BW 1ba = $ 900+.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Feb 1979, lot 230; P. J. Downie, Melbourne, 24 April 1980, lot 60; Stanley Gibbons Australia, Sydney, 18 June 2003, lot 1084; Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 29.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20530 Australia

    1913: Kangaroo ½ d. green, Die I, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal block of eighteen (6 x 3) from left corner with "CA" monogram, showing variety "Triple Perforations Vertically" along the central row, beautifully fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive, unlisted and of great rarity BW 1(2)z var = $ 1'400+.rnProvenance: Status Stamps, Sydney, 30 Sept 1992, lot 269; Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2015.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20531 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo ½ d. green, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example on fullface 1 d. rose illustrated (Swanston St., Melbourne) postal stationery card, minor corner scrape at lower right mentioned for accuracy only, paying correct 1½ d. overseas card rate to St. Louis, USA clearly tied by "MELBOURNE / VICTORIA / 14. JAN. 13" Krag machine cancellation - the First Day of Issue - this card being the earliest known (the collection of His Majesty King Charles III contains a strip of four on piece dated January 16, previously believed to be the earliest known date. The stamp was not issued in Sydney until January 20). As far as can be ascertained, unique BW 1y = $ 17'500.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2004, lot 564.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20532 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 1 d. red, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four showing variety "Double Perforation" especially prominent between stamp and interpanneau margin at left, fresh colour and very fine but upper pair with ironed crease not affecting appearance, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Scarce BW 2b = 1'500+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 20533 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 1 d. red, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example of fine colour, variety "Watermark Sideways" (Crown pointing to left), lightly cancelled by "Ardrossan" cds (March 1914) in black. Choice and scarce so fine Gi = £ 325 / BW 3ab = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 20534 Australia

    1913: 1 d. red, Die II, used on mixed franking 1913 registered cover with Victoria 1901/10 3 d. ochre-brown to Melbourne, each tied by "Korumburra / Vic." datestamps (Oct 22) with first type registration label at left in red, slight tone spots on top perfs. Closed tear at top between the stamps does not harm nor detract from a scarce and attractive combination usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 20535 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 3 d. olive, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example of perfect centering and colour, variety "Watermark Inverted", negligible corner bend at lower right, fresh large part og. Gi = £ 200 / BW 12a = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 20536 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 3 d. olive, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, variety "Die I and Die II Se-Tenant Pair" (Die I at top, Die II the pair below), of fresh vibrant colour, well centred, large part or unmounted og. Very rare and a most attractive multiple Gi = £ 3'000+ / BW 12c = $ 7'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 20537 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 4 d. orange, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a horizontal pair used on 1914 registered cover to Budapest, Hungary tied by "Registered / Stock Exchange" cds's (March 19) with perforated red Stock Exchange registered label at left. Budapest arrival cds (April 9) on reverse of a most attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 20538 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 5 d. chestnut, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of twenty-four divided between second and third rows by interpanneau margin, beautifully fresh colour and full unmounted og. A splendid multiple Gi = £ 2'400+ / BW 16 = $ 16'200.rnProvenance: 'Rarities', Millenium, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2002, lot 24.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20539 Australia

    1914/15: Kangaroo 1 d. red on glazed white postal stationery card (BW P24), used from Ruarei, Tabiteuea (March 7, 1921) as formular card and addressed to Betio, Tarawa franked by Gilbert & Ellice 1911 1 d. carmine tied by circular "GILBERT AND ELLICE ISLANDS COLONY / P.O. / TABITEUEA" cachet in violet, a minor corner bend of no significance, an extremely rare usage and most attractive.rnProvenance: London Stamp Exchange,1 Nov 2004.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20540 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 2 s. brown, Die II, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used block of twelve (6 x 2), marginal from lower right corner of the sheet showing "JBC" Monogram in margin, neatly cancelled to order by 'Melbourne' datewstamps (Dec 3, 1913) in black. Full original gum on reverse. A magnificent and wonderful multiple BW 35(2)zb = unpriced used.rnProvenance: Australia Post Archival Sale by Tender No. 1, 1986, lot 119 (as a block of 24); Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, 4 May 2002, lot 2076.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20541 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & pink, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet showing "CA" Monogram, of fine colour and good centering, the Monogram slightly shaved as are all the six known unused examples, fresh appearance, large part og. A superb and extremely rare stamp BW 47z = $ 60'000.rnProvenance: Collection Julian Sterling, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 April 2014, lot 117.
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20542 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo £ 1 brown & ultramarine, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, sheet marginal at left, of excellent centering and exquisite colour, wrinkle in margin of no importance, fresh and fine, large part og. A very fine example of this scarce stamp Gi = 3'000 / BW 51 = $ 4'500.rnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 99.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 20543 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo £ 2 black & rose, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal example overprinted italic "Specimen" (Type A) in black, slight soiling in margins only, deep colour, large part og. BW 55x = $ 850.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 20544 Australia

    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo £ 2 black & rose, Jean de Sperati Die Proof of the Forgery on wove paper, showing the tell-tale sign: the white flaw off Warrnambool, signed by Sperati in pencil, handstamped on reverse upon recipt of the forger's artifacts "Reproduction Interdite" and numbered '129'. A splendid example of the Master Forger's craft and very scarce BW 55cc = $ 10'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20545 Australia

    Engraved by T.S. Harrison 1913 (Dec 9): Engraved 1 d. rose-red, Plate 1, no wmk. perf. 11, an unused sheet marginal block of four from left of the sheet showing variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", well centred and of fine colour, large part og. A rare and very attractive multiple BW 59b = $ 10'000+.rnProvenance: Collection J. A. Kilfoyle, Harmers, London, 16-17 Oct 1961, lot 337; Collection Stuart Hardy, Phoenix, Melbourne, 2 Nov 2012, lot 1; Collection 'Lionheart', Mossgreen, Melbourne, 25 Feb 2016, lot 54. 
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20546 Australia

    Engraved by T.S. Harrison 1913 (Dec 9): Engraved 1 d. rose-red, no wmk. perf. 11, a used block of six on registered cover to Windsor, Victoria, correctly franked for this service tied by "Registered / Sydney NSW" datestamps "9 DE 13" on the First Day of Issue. Stamps close to the edge at right, but only 11 First day Covers are recorded at the present time. Collectors were only allowed to purchase 6d. worth of stamps each on the first day - thus this cover bears the highest possible franking - the sole recorded registered FDC. Rare and very attractive BW 59ya = $ 7'500+.rnProvenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 10 May 1991, lot 598; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 3.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20547 Australia

    Engraved by T. S. Harrison 1913: 1 d. red, two examples, used with Roo ½ d. green, Die I, on 1914 cover to USA tied by "Brisbane Queensland" machine cancel (April 16). A scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 20548 Australia

    1914: Plate Proof for the unissued George V 2 d., imperforate on unwatermarked white wove paper, superb almost minimalist design engraved in British 'racing' green, and a stamp that George V would undoubtedly have approved of. A wonderful and famous Proof, formerly a marginal pair, this example being separated from the pair (ex collection R. T. P. Chapman) the marginalö example is now housed in the Australia Post Archival Collection. Unique in private hands BW 61PP1 = $ 27'500.rnProvenance: Collection Thomas E. Field, Harmers, London, 15-16 Sept 1948, lot 282, as a pair. sale cancelled, sold intactrn                     intact  to Kilfoyle; Collection J. A. Kilfoyle, Harmers, London, 16-17 Oct 1961, lot 348, as a pair; Spink, London, 25 Nov 2015.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20549 Australia

    Unissued / Colour Trials of King George V and Swan 1914 (July): 2 d. purple-black Colour Trial, line perforated 11, on white unwatermarked gummed paper and Colour Trial of the 1 s. value in brown-purple with Swan vignette, line perforated 11, on white unwatermarked gummed paper; the iconic and unique examples in private hands designed by R. A. Harrison and engraved by T. S. Harrison, each fresh and very fine with large part og. Brusden White explanation on page 3/18 fully explains the reasons behind the issue but not its abandonment, but possibly this was due to the advent of the First World War and cost-cutting. Magnificent and extremely rare, without doubt the premier items of Australian Commonwealth philately. Certs. SPRS (2015) BW 61PP(2)A + 62PP(1)A = $ 250'000.rnProvenance: Estate of Agar Wynne, Postmaster General June 1913-September 1914; Collection Franklin Burdett (1938); Collection Jack Cato (1950); Collection Herbert McNess, Harmers, Sydney, 21-22 June 1979, lot 147; Collection Les King (1979); Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lots 18 and 19; Spink, London, 23 May 2018 by Private Treaty.
    Starting bid : 50,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 60,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20550 Australia

    1914 (Feb): Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, State 2, re-engraved with lined background to the head-plate and shading added to the King's head, printed in carmine-rose on thin glazed white card (121 x 91 mm.), endorsed 'old' at base in pencil, and "State 2 S.B." in ink at top right (Seymour Bennett of Somerset House). Superb and of great rarity with just two examples recorded thus BW 70(DP)12Ca = $ 16'000.rnProvenance: Collection James B. Williamson, Sotheby's, London, 18 Sept 1981, lot 95; Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 16 Oct 2014, lot 104.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20551 Australia

    1913: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, printed in bright vermilion on glazed white card (90 x 110 mm. - erroneous in BW) with uncleared surround, State 1 with head on solid background, fresh and very fine. A remarkable 'first' Proof of wonderful appearance and quality. Unique BW 70(DP)11Aa = $ 20'000.rnProvenance: Collection Tony Finlayson, Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 9; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 25.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20552 Australia

    1913: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value printed in deep red-violet on thin creamy-white wove unwatermarked paper (118 x 97 mm.) with cleared surrounds, State 2 of the completed design with King's head on horizontally lined background, fresh and very fine without endorsements. A rare and marvellous Proof for the connoisseur; an example endorsed "Second State" is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III, this being the sole example in private hands. Unique BW 70(DP)12Aa = $ 16'000.rnProvenance: Collection Tony Finlayson, Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 10; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 36.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20553 Australia

    1913: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, two examples printed in balck and in carmine-rose on cut-down glazed white card (60 x 35 mm.) with cleared surrounds, State 2 of the completed design with King's head on horizontally lined background, fresh and very fine without endorsements. Absolutely stunning appearance, a rare and marvellous Proof for the connoisseur; the sole example recorded. Unique BW 70(DP)12G = $ 30'000.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 9-11 Oct 1972, lot 32; Collection Dr. Greg Deleuil; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 40.rn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 20,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20554 Australia

    1914: Perkins Bacon Plate Proofs of the completed 1 d. design, Imperforate on glazed white card, all in matching corner marginal vertical pairs, in black, carmine-pink and in bright violet. A lovely group BW 70(PP)A+C+D = $ 2'650.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20555 Australia

    Single Watermark 1918 (May): Sideface ½ d. green, Electro 5, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, an unused block of six (2 x 3), first stamp showing Harrison retouch variety "Thin "1" in Fraction" (position R43), minor creases not affecting the appearance, large part or unmounted og. A remarkable and scarce multiple, Brusden White states that just 5 mint examples of this variety exist, with one (ex collection R. T. P. Chapman) in a pair now housed in the Australian Post Archival Collection; this block of six being unique Gi = £ 23'000+ / BW 63(5)s = $ 40'000+.rnProvenance: Collection James B. Williamson, Sotheby's, London, 18 Sept 1981, lot 111; Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, Melbourne, 13-15 July 2005, lot 346.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20556 Australia

    Single Watermark 1915: Sideface ½ d. dull yellow-green, Electro 3, wmk. Crown over A, Single Line perf. 14.2 x 14, a used example cancelled by clear datestamp "1 JL. 16" cds in black. A scarcer stamp than catalogue suggest. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2001) Gi = £ 650 / BW 64B = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 210 CHF

    Lot# : 20557 Australia

    Single Watermark 1915: Sideface ½ d. emerald-green, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, a used example marginal from top of the lower pane showing truncated "JBC" Monogram above, neatly cancelled to order BW 63za.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 20558 Australia

    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. rose, Die II, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, an unused horizontal strip of six on smooth paper, corner marginal from lower right of sheet showing "JBC" Monogram, with early states of "Kangaroo's Tongue Out" (pos. 56) and "Run "N" of ONE" (pos. 60), fresh and fine, hinged for protection at right, five stamps unmounted og. An attractive and scarce multiple. Cert. SPRS (2003) BW 71(4)zh = $ 1'250.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 20559 Australia

    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine-red, Die I, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, Cooke printing on smooth paper, an unused marginal block of thirty (6 x 5), from Plate 2, prior to positions 34 and 35 the "Rusted Clichés" deteriorating, with "No Monogram" under position 58. One or two hinge remnants in margin, one tone spot and a fingerprint mark on two stamps on reverse, otherwise a fabulous multiple of vibrant colour and freshness (Brusden White: "Sheets without Monogram from the right pane are particularly scarce"), large part og., most unmounted og. Rare BW 71(2)za = $ 3'750++.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 18 Nov 2006, lot 242.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20560 Australia

    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine (shades), Die I, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, on smooth paper, used examples (2) and on rough paper (2) variety "Substituted Cliché" from Plate 2, Positions 34 and 35 cancelled in black showing the characteristic broken top frame (Cross on Crown deterioration) and white mark below (pos. 34) and marks in left frame (pos. 35); also two used examples from the same positions on rough paper Gi = £ 240+ / BW 71(2)ja+ka = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20561 Australia

    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 4 d. dull orange, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14¼ x 14, Plate 1, an unused horizontal strip of four from lower right corner of the upper pane, showing "CA" Monogram, position 1R57 with "White Spot over "AL" of AUSTRALIA" and position 1R60 "White Flaw behind Emu's Leg and damaged SW and SE corners", second stamp light bend, otherwise fresh and fine, unmounted og. BW 110(1)zb = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20562 Australia

    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 4 d. lemon-yellow, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14¼ x 14, Plate 2, an unused block of six (3 x 2) in this very rare shade, corner marginal from top of the lower right pane and showing part "CA" Monogram at top, sixth stamp (position R12) with "Line Through FOUR PENCE" flaw and the adjoining stamp at left with "White Flaw on Kangaroo's Head" although impossible to see, well centred, fresh and fine appearance of this shade, large part og. Signed Herbert Bloch. SPRS (2004) BW 110C(2)q+r = $ 1'200.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 April 2005, lot 45.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20563 Australia

    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 4 d. orange, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14¼ x 14, Plate 2, an unused block of twelve, marginal from top of sheet and interpanneau marginal at left, "Watermark Inverted", positions R1-R3 / R25-R27, with position 2R19 showing the worn late State of the "Retouched SE Corner". A very fine and attractive positional multiple, stamps unmounted og. BW 110(2)ub = $ 1'350+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20564 Australia

    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 5 d. brown, Single wmk., Die I, line perf. 14¼, an unused corner marginal pair showing "JBC" Monogram, some marginal splitting not affecting the monogram example, position 1R59 with Retouched NE corner, position 1R60 showing "Flawed "P" of PENCE" and flaw on '5' at left, unmounted og. Scarce BW 122zg = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 20565 Australia

    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 5 d. chestnut brown, Single wmk., Die I, comb perf. 14¼ x 14, smooth paper, an unused corner marginal pair showing "JBC" Monogram, position 1R59 with Retouched NE corner (State II) and 1R60 showing "Flawed "P" of PENCE" and flaw on '5' at left not so pronounced, fresh and fine, superb og. Scarce BW 123zb = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 20566 Australia

    Second Watermark 1915 (July): Kangaroo 2½ d. indigo, Die II, Plate 1, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four, marginal from top of sheet, well centred and of fresh rich colour, unmounted og. Superb Gi = £ 400+ / BW 10(1) = $ 1'600+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 20567 Australia

    1915: Roo 2½ d. blue used on 1915 cover from Adelaide to Switzerland tied by bold strike of circular "ENG MAIL TPO / S. AUSTRALIA" cds (Sept 19) in black with Censor "PASSED." in violet alongside. Reverse with Lestal arrival (Oct 14) in black. An extremely rare TPO marking, believed to be the sole known usage on an Australian issue. Superb and extremely rare.rnProvenance: Collection Les Molnar, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 3 April 2017, lot 458.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20568 Australia

    Second Watermark 1915 (July): Kangaroo 6 d. ultramarine, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four, marginal at top with interpanneau marginal rule at left, the upper pair showing variety "Double Perforations" on three sides, fresh and very fine, large part og. with the variety pair unmounted og. Rare BW 18b = $ 4'000+.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 40.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 20569 Australia

    Second Watermark 1915 (April): Kangaroo 1 s. bright blue-green, Die II, Plate I, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused horizontal strip of three, corner marginal from left of upper pane, of fine fresh colour with large displacement of watermark to left, beautifully centred and of fine colour, first stamp slightest of spots on 'G' of POSTAGE (present but not mentioned when last described) otherwise very fresh with full unmounted og. Scarce thus BW 31(1)Bz = $ 40'000.rnProvenance: Collection Arthur Gray, Shreves, New York, 22-23 Feb 2007, lot 369.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20570 Australia

    Second Watermark 1915 (April): Kangaroo 1 s. blue-green, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used block of four, marginal at base with early state of break in the Jubilee line above "CA" Monogram, cancelled to order with "Telephone Accounts / GPO Sydney" (July 10, 1916) in black with gum virtually intact on reverse. Rare and most attractive BW 31za.rnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2162.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20571 Australia

    Second Watermark 1915 (Feb 12): Kangaroo 5 s. grey & chrome yellow, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal example from the left pane, of fine centering and superb colour, partial file hole in margin at left and showing the displacement of the watermark, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'000 / BW 43B = $ 6'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 20572 Australia

    Second Watermark 1915 (Feb 12): Kangaroo 5 s. deep grey & chrome yellow, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used  lower marginal example showing "JBC" Monogram in margin, pencilled 'Second' in margin and lightly commercially cancelled by oval framed "Registered / Perth W.A" datestamp in black - the sole recorded example of this rarity in postally used condition (and indeed, the sole recorded example of any of the bicoloured high values in this condition), unique. A great rarity for the connisseur. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2002) BW 43zc = unpriced.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 14 Sept 2002, lot 229.
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20573 Australia

    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 2 d. grey, Die I, Plate 2, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin, marginal from base of sheet showing two line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint, minor blunt perf. at top of first stamp mentioned for accuracy, stamps unmounted og. Scarce BW 7zf = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 20574 Australia

    Third Watermark 1915 (Nov): Kangaroo 2 d. grey, Die IIA, third narrow Crown over A watermark, perf. 12, a used example of the "Substituted Cliché" variety, (Plate 1, left pane, stamp 55), lightly cancelled by part "Late Fee / Adelaide Rly." datestamp leaving the variety clear - the stamp showing the break in outer and inner frames NW of the Map and also both the dot and break in right frame at right. A fine example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'00 / BW 7(1)kb = $ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 20575 Australia

    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 2½ d. deep blue, Die II, Plate 2, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3) marginal on three sides (interpanneau at right) from the lower pane, of lovely fresh colour and centering, position 2L5 showing "White Scratch by Cape Leeuwin" and position 2L11 showing variety "Islands off Cape York", one or two hinge remnants, fifteen stamps unmounted og. BW 11(2)ef  = $ 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20576 Australia

    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 3 d. olive, Die I, Plate 2, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin, lower pane, showing two line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint, of fine fresh colour, small spot on second stamp, upper pair somewhat heavily mounted, lower pair unmounted og. BW 13(2)zf = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 20577 Australia

    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 3 d. olive, Die I, used with sideface 2 d. scarlet on 1922 airmail cover to Wills cigarette maker's in Perth tied by "Broome" cds's (Nov 26) with handstamped PER AERIAL MAIL Iin violet and time-clock 'answered' (Nov 29).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 20578 Australia

    Third Watermark 1921/27: Kangaroo 6 d. ultramarine, Die II, Plate 1, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, marginal at base from upper pane showing "CA" Monogram, good colour, large part og. BW 19(2)za = $ 3'000.rnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2218.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 20579 Australia

    Third Watermark 1919 (April 16): 9 d. violet, Die II, Plate 1, third narrow Crown over A, perf. 12, an unused example, marginal at base from upper pane showing "CA" Monogram, well centred and of fine colour, large part og. Scarce BW26(1)za = $ 3'000.rnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2230.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 20580 Australia

    Third Watermark 1919 (April 16): 9 d. violet, Harrison Die IIB, Plate 4, third narrow Crown over A, perf. 12, an unused block of twenty-five (5 x 5) from the lower right corner of the sheet, of lovely fresh colour and well centred, minor hinge in margin only at base, otherwise immaculate, unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'875+ / BW 27 = $ 9'375+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20581 Australia

    Third Watermark 1926/27: Kangaroo 1 s. bright blue-green, Die IIB, Plate 4, Mullett printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused interpanneau block of four with "A.J. MULLETT" imprint, usual vertical crease in interpanneau margin, a few imperfections, part og. BW 33(4)zd = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 20582 Australia

    Third Watermark 1927: Kangaroo 1 s. blue-green, Die IIB, Plate 3, Mullett printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused interpanneau block of eight with "A.J. MULLETT" imprint, variety "Watermark Sideways" and position R49 with "Break in Northern Coast of Tasmania" flaw, usual vertical crease in interpanneau margin, superb appearance, unmounted og. A fine and most attractive multiple BW 33(3)aajzb = $ 2'000++.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 20583 Australia

    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 2 s. brown, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example from top right corner of the sheet showing dramatic diagonal "Paper Fold" variety - leaving one third of the stamp "Printed on the Gummed Side", obvious imperfections that caused the error, unmounted og. Spectacular and very rare. This stamp mentioned in Brusden White. Unique BW 37ca = $ 10'000.rnProvenance: P. J. Downie, Melbourne, 25 Sept 1973, lot 48; Harmers Australia, Sydney, 14 May 1976, lot 52; Temple Bar, London, 28 Oct 1977, lot 651; Rod Perry, Melbourne, 26 Oct 1978, lot 57; Stanley Gibbons Australia, Melbourne, 18 March 1999, lot 1289; Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, 4 May 2002, lot 2259.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20584 Australia

    Third Watermark 1916 (June): Kangaroo 2 s. brown, Die II, narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal block of four in the "Deep Brown" shade, superbly well centred, fresh and very fine but for tiny natural inclusion, mounted in margin only, stamps unmounted og. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'200+ / BW 37D = $ 10'000.rnProvenance: Collection 'Lionheart', Part 2, Mossgreen, 25 Feb 2016, lot 21.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20585 Australia

    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 5 s. grey & yellow, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example marginal at base, with "CA" Monogram, of excellent colour and large part og. A magnificent example of this great rarity - just 6 examples exist. A stamp for the connoisseur of Australian Commonwealth philately BW 44za = $ 35'000.rnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2280; Phoenix, Melbourne, 15 Nov 2019, lot 343.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20586 Australia

    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 5 s. grey & deep yellow, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused lower marginal horizontal pair divided by interpanneau margin, with "JOHN ASH" imprint, right hand stamp (R55) with variety "White Flaw off NSW Coast", of fine bright colour, very light crease in the interpanneau margin, large part og. Delightful BW 44vzg = $ 3'750.rnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 249.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 20587 Australia

    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 5 s. grey-black & deep yellow, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused sheet marginal block of four with file hole in margin at left, variety "Kangaroo Misplaced to Lower Right" (the listed variety), a fine and spectacular multiple, hinged to prevent separation, one blunt perf. at base, minor wrinkles on large part og., lower pair unmounted og. A dramatic and extremely rare block BW 44ca = $ 40'000+.rnProvenance: Charles Leski, Melbourne, 9 April 2001, lot 66; Premier, Melbourne, 26 Jan 2002, lot 68.
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20588 Australia

    Third Watermark 1917/26: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & pink, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example in a pale delicate shade, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 550 / BW 48 = $ 3'500.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20589 Australia

    Third Watermark 1917/26: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & deep aniline pink, Die II, Harrison printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example showing variety "Kangaroo's head touching border of Map", of fine fresh colour, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive BW 48cb = $ 5'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 20590 Australia

    Third Watermark 1917/26: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & bright pink, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example with variety "Watermark Sideways", cancelled by part cds at right in black. Wateremark shows through to face; a rare stamp - circa 10 examples are known used, three of which are unavailable to collectors with one housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III, another in the Australia Post Archival collection and a third (ex Vickery) in the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. Rare Gi = £ 19'000 / BW 48aa = $ 20'000.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20591 Australia

    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 1 chocolate & dull blue, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused with part margin at right, of perfect centering and rich colour, fresh and superb; large part og. A splendid and rare stamp Gi = £ 3'000 / BW = 52A = $ 4'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20592 Australia

    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 1 brown & blue, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example in a delicate pale shade, cancelled to order by part cds in black. Scarce BW 52w = $ 4'000.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 20593 Australia

    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 2 black & carmine, Die II, Harrison printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example of deep rich colour, centred just to right, fine large part og. A very scarce stamp so fine Gi = £ 4'750 / BW 56B = $ 7'500.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20594 Australia

    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 2 purple-black & deep rose, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four of excellent vibrant colour and visual appeal, superbly fresh and fine, unmounted og. A lovely multiple of great rarity in the foremost quality BW 56C = $ 70'000+.rnProvenance: Australia Post Archival Sale No. 2, 1987; Stanley Gibbons Australia, Melbourne, 18 March 1999, lot 1303; Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 89.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20595 Australia

    Multiple Crown 1918/20: Sideface ½ d. green, Electro 5, wmk. Multiple Crown over A, perf. 14, an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3) from lower right hand corner of the upper right pane, with Substituted "CA" Monogram for "JBC" at base, position R43 (first stamp) prior to the Harrison retouch and seemingly in fine condition. Fresh and fine, unmounted og. Superb. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2009) BW 65(5)zd = $ 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20596 Australia

    Multiple Watermark 1918/20: Sideface ½ d. green, Electro 5, wmk. Multiple Crown over A, perf. 14, a used example in a dull shade showing Second State of "Cracked electro - Left Wattles to forearm of Kangaroo" (pos. 5L46), lightly cancelled leaving this major variety clear. Scarce BW BW 65(5)ka = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20597 Australia

    Multiple Watermark 1918/20: 1 d. pale carmine-rose, Multiple wmk., perf. 14, Harrison printing, Plate 4, an unused corner marginal block of four from right of sheet, of fine fresh colour, position 60 showing "Run "N" of ONE" and white spot in the SE corner of the same stamp, first stamp with internal bend, large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. BW 74Cvb = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20598 Australia

    First Watermark 1918 (July 15): Sideface 1 d. carmine, Die III, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14, Cooke printing on War Savings paper, an unused corner marginal horizontal strip of three, shoiwing "CA" Monogram, fresh and very fine appearance, lightly mounted on reverse as protection, large part og. Rare BW 75zb = $ 3'750.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20599 Australia

    Single Watermark 1918/23: Sideface 1 d. violet, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14, Plate 4, an unused block of eight divided by interpanneau margin, showing two line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint (N over MP), with positional flaws on position L54 with 'Ferns' flaw, position L60 with "RA" of AUSTRALIA joined, position R56 with "Kangaroo's Tongue Out", well centred and of fresh colour, typical bend in interpanneau margin, hinged for protection on one stamp, seven stamps unmounted og. BW 76(4)z = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20600 Australia

    1918/23: 1½ d. deep red-brown, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14, a used example with unlocated constant variety "Cracked electro causing major damage to left 1½ Duty Plate", lightly cancelled in black leaving the variety clear. Scarce BW 85(U)u = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20601 Australia

    Single Watermark 1918/25: Sideface 1½ d. green, wmk. Single Crown over A, perf. 14, a used example, variety "Watermark Inverted", lightly cancelled in black. Fine - an exceptionally rare stamp: just 4 examples are recorded Gi = £ 18'000 / BW 88aa = $ 25'000.rnProvenance: Charles Leski, Melbourne, 11 Aug 1980, lot 108; Premier, Melbourne, 19 July 2003, lot 368.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20602 Australia

    Single Watermark 1918/23: Sideface 4 d. violet, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, Plate 2, an unused pane of thirty, marginal from lower left pane of sheet, of lovely vibrant colour, position 2L7 showing "Left Frame Broken at Top", position 2L8 with "Thin FOU", position 2L18 with "Weeping 4 in Right Tablet", position 2L22 with "White spot under "d" in Right Value Tablet", fresh and extremely fine, mounted in margins only, stamps unmounted og. Delightful BW 111d+eb+f+g+h+i = $ 2'250+.rnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 528.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20603 Australia

    Single Watermark 1918/23: Sideface 4 d. dull ultramarine, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, a used example of fresh colour, variety "Inverted Watermark" from the Harrison plate, lightly cancelled by "Mordialloc / Vic" cds (March 27, 1924) in black Gi = £ 275 / BW 113Ba = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20604 Australia

    1919: Essay for proposed 1½ d. Peace Issue handpainted in black ink on thick card (265 x 178 mm.) showing two Kangaroos below "PEACE. MAY 1919" legend; flanked by two stamp-size reduced photographic reproductions, one in black and one with yellowed background. Signed off at base by the artist "James Trevor, Nar Nar Goon, 24/4/19". Superb and rare.rnNote: James Trevor 1866-1942, an Australian artist who largely concentrated on landscapes of the Murray River region.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20605 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1923/24: Kangaroo 6 d. chestnut, Die IIB, Plate 3, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin from upper pane, with margin at base showing two line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint (N over N), position 3L54 showing flaw "Hairline from Value Circle to Map", typical crease in vertical margin, a few age spots on large part og. BW 21(3)z = $ 1'000, sold together with a used pair with right had stamp clearly showing "Broken Leg to Kangaroo" flaw.rn 
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 20606 Australia

    Third Watermark 1924: Kangaroo £ 1 deep grey, Die IIB, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, overprinted "SPECIMEN" (Type C) in black with Shaved "P" in overprint (Sub-type 1a), rich colour, large part og. BW 53xf = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20607 Australia

    Third Watermark 1924: Kangaroo £ 1 grey, Die IIB, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, well centred, good colour, large part og. Gi = £ 650 / BW 53 = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 20608 Australia

    Single Watermark 1918/25: Sideface 1½ d. red, wmk. Single Crown over A, perf. 14, Electro 17, unused example (2), each showing different states of the "Cracked Electro" running above the value tablet at right, a major flaw, position R26; one example in a rich dull shade and the other in the normal red shade: this with the large crack; fresh and very fine, unmounted og. BW 89(17)r = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20609 Australia

    Single Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 3 d. dull blue, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, Die I, an unused block of eight divided by interpanneau margin, showing "T. S. HARRISON" imprint at base (N over MP), position R49 showing "Thickened Frame at Right", well centred and very fine, large part og. with six stamps unmounted og. BW 104z = $ 575.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20610 Australia

    Small Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 1½ d. scarlet, Small Multiple wmk., perf. 14, Plate 2, an unused marginal block of four from lower corner of the sheet, with dramatic pre-printing "Paper Fold" variety with perforations running diagonally at left and leaving the two left hand stamps partially imperforate between stamp and margin, position 2L50 showing "Break in Bottom Frame under "L" of HALF". One or two minor age spots not affecting the appearance, without gum BW 91(2)e var.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 19 July 2003, lot 388.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20611 Australia

    Small Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 2 d. brown, Die I, Small Multiple wmk., perf, 14, Mullett printing, an unused block of nine in a rich shade, trivial vertical bend and one age spot on unmounted og. Gi = £ 425+ / BW 98 = $ 2'475.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20612 Australia

    Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 1 s. 4 d. greenish-blue, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, an unused block of four, divided by interpanneau margin, with two line "A. J. MULLETT" imprint at base, minimal bend in lower margin only not affecting beautifully fresh and fine appearance, stamps unmounted og. Rare BW 129Az = $ 4'000.rnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 639.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20613 Australia

    Small Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 2 d. brown, Die II, Small Multiple wmk., perf. 13½ x 12½, an unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin, showing "JOHN ASH" imprint at base ((N over N), of fine fresh colour, superb, unmounted og. BW 99(1)z = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 20614 Australia

    Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 4 d. olive, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 13½ x 12½, Plate 4, an unused marginal block of four divided by interpanneau margin, showing two line "JOHN ASH" imprint at base, position 4R55 showing "Diagonal White Line on King's Neck", fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce and attractive BW 116(4)z = $ 425.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 20615 Australia

    1926: Opening of Canberra Parliament House, Die Proof of the 1½ d. value in green 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. Just three examples struck, with two known in private hands, the third examples is housed in the British Library Collection. Rare and particularly fine, an important and charming Proof BW 132DP(3)B = $ 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 435; Collection Arthus Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 367.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20616 Australia

    1927: Opening of Canberra Parliament House, 1½ d. brownish-lake, perf. 11, an unused block of four showing Plate Number "9" at top, fresh and fine, just 35 blocks recorded in Brusden White, unmounted og. BW 132zh = $ 1'250.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20617 Australia

    Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: Kangaroo 9 d. violet, Die IIB, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal block of nine, fresh colour, trivial gum wrinkle in margin only, very fine, large part og. with eight stamps unmounted og. Scarce BW 28 = $ 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 20618 Australia

    Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: 5 s. grey & yellow, Die II, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal example, of fresh colour and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 475 / BW 45 = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 20619 Australia

    Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: 10 s. grey & pink, 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 fine colour, large part og. Scarce BW 49za = $ 4'000.rnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 337.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF
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