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  • Lot# : 20001 New South Wales

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    First Fleet 1787 (August 6): Entire letter signed by 'N. Fowell' addressed back to South Brent, Devonshire, written by Midshipman Newton Fowell off Rio de Janeiro on board 'HMS Sirius', the Flagship of Captain Arthur Phillip's eleven First Fleet ships on the way to Australia; addressed to his father with the address slightly re-drawn and struck with two line "DOVER / SHIP-LRE" in black (Robertson S2) and rated '1/7d.' to pay upon receipt with arrival datestamp (Nov 20) on reverse in black. "We are just now off Rio Janeiro on the coast of Brazil, South America from where a Packet is now under weigh for Lisbon, I have five minutes time which I would not let slip to let you know I am very well and have great hopes of a Commission every day. I am of course very happy and like the Officers very well. Capt.Phillip has hoisted a broad pendant so I suppose he can here do anything with the Squad he pleases. I am in want of a few things which I did not find in my kit, the first some coarse cloth for towels and some table cloths fit for a Wardroom Mess, leather for shoes, cloth for trousers..". The Fleet stayed in Rio until September 4, and thence took on more stores and livestock in Cape Town, arriving in Botany Bay on January 18, 1788 (the Sirius on the 20th). Midshipman Fowell's letters upon arrival in Australia are published in book form by the Fairfax Library in Sydney. Fowell did receive his Commission to Second Lieutenant on board 'HMS Sirius', bravely volunteering to stay on board the ship when it was wrecked off Norfolk Island on March 19, 1790; he died of fever on board the HMS Supply on the way to Batavia on August 25, 1790. A truly remarkable entire and extremely rare letter in the foremost quality of great historical importance.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2020, lot 242.
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20002 New South Wales

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    1832 (Oct 18): Cover addressed to Prince'sn Street, Sydney struck on despatch with fair "BATHURST / N.S.W." with manuscript '1/-' due, struck on arrival with fine oval "♚ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / 20 OCT 20 / 1832 / SYDNEY" datestamp in blue. Minor file folds but scarce.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20003 New South Wales

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    1836 (March 30): Entire letter from Sydney to Glasgow, struck with "POST PAID SHIP LT. / ♚ / 30 MA 30 / SYDNEY" despatchrnin black (the earliest recorded usage of this datestamp), with manuscript '3d.' prepaid in red. Reverse with framed "INDIA LETTER / DEAL" handstamp in red (Robertson In. 4), London cds (Dec 2) in red; Scottish Add "½" handstamp in black with manuscript charge '1/3d.' due on arrival in Glasgow (Dec 4). Fine appearance and rare.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 March 2008, lot 339.rnNote: Interesting contents regarding the outbound journey via the Cape and the Island of St. Paul and also "Hobartown is a nice little town and is finely situated at the bottom of a high hill called Mount Wellington...The prisoners here are all dressed in yellow clothing which gives them a curious appearance, they have an iron chain about one yard in length fastened about each ankle, you would think it very strange, perhaps a hundred of these poor creatures walking and their chains rattling amongst their feet..."
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20004 New South Wales

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    1838 (Oct 27): Entire letter from Maitland to Aberdeen, Scotland internally prepaid with manuscript '7d.' and struck with oval framed "MAITLAND / ♚ / OC 31 / 1838 / POST OFFICE" in black and octagonal framed "MAITLAND / POST PAID" in red for 4d. Ship Letter and a further 3d. for outwards Ship Letter. Reverse with "♚ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / OC 31 / 1838 / SYDNEY" transit in black and unframed "INDIA LETTER / FALMOUTH" well struck in red (Robertson In. 1 var) and London cds in red (May 6, 1839) where charged at '1/2.d'; re-rated on arrival in Aberdeen at '1/8d.' to pay. The writer, John Gregor (1808-1848) was the first Anglican pastor in the Moreton Bay district. A fine and scarce entire.rnProvenance: RL, London, 15-16 April 1969, lot 890.rn             
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20005 New South Wales

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    1840 (March 16): Soldier's prepaid entire letter from Towrang near Goulburn endorsed at top "Wm. Crook, private 1054, 80th Regt., No. 8 Company", correctly counter-signed by the Lieutenant commanding at left; mailed from Marulan to Bolton, England and struck with superb framed "PAID / AT / MARULAN" handstamp in red and oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / AU 8 / 1840 / SYDNEY" in transit, with manuscript '6d.' prepaid. Struck on arrival with circular unframed "INDIA SOLDIERS / 3 / LETTER" due marking in black (Robertson In. Sol. 6). Reverse with "♚ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / SYDNEY" in black, erased framed "SHIP LETTER" in red applied in error and Bolton arrival cds (Sept 9). A splendid and rare entire.rnProvenance: Cavendish, Derby, 8 June 2006.rnNote: Contents are extraordinary, "it was to inform you about the men that is killed in this Colony it might amaze you for there is more murdered and killed in this part than any other part of the world for since I sent to you last there has been 2 hundred killed and murdered so I can say this is the worst part of the world..."
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 20006 New South Wales

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    1841 (Feb 11): Soldier's prepaid entire letter from Towrang Stockade near Goulburn endorsed at top "Wm. Crook, private 1054, 80th Regt.", correctly counter-signed by the Captain commanding the 8th Company at left; mailed from Marulan to Bolton, England and struck with framed "PAID / AT / MARULAN" handstamp in red and oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / FE 16 / 1840 / SYDNEY" in transit, with manuscript '1d.' prepaid. Struck on arrival with circular unframed "INDIA SOLDIERS / 4 / LETTER" due marking in black (Robertson In. Sol. 7). Reverse with "MARULAN /♚ / NEW S. WALES" in black (Feb 14), London cds (July 2) and Bolton arrival cds (July 3) in red. Folds with some internal tape but a rare entire.rnProvenance: Collection Ed Druce (1993); Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1144.rnContent: "Everything is flourioshing, I can get a pound a week and do my duty, by splitting shingles which is used in place of slates for they are 12 shillings a thousand and I can split one thousand six hundred a day...in England a man gets 10 shilling a week, I can get 2 pound and not work so hard for it...England have enough to do with the Chinese" (this last refers to the Opium War).
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20007 New South Wales

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    1842 (Jan 4): Cover to London endorsed 'Paid' with '7d.' in red manuscript, struck with crayon embellished octagonal framed "PORT / MACQUARIE / PAID" in red and circular "PORT MACQUARIE / NSW" in black at right with oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SYDNEY" in red below. Reverse with "GENERAL POST OFFICE / JA 11 / 1842 / SYDNEY" in black above step type "SHIP LETTER / PLYMOUTH" in black (Robertson S6). London (June 2) arrivals in red and charged '8d.' Ship Letter in manuscript.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 17 Aug 2012, lot 326.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20008 New South Wales

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    1844 (March 8): Registered prepaid cover from Sydney to London struck with two line "Registered / Sydney" in red and oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / MA 8 / 1844 / SYDNEY" datestamp in red with manuscript '6d.' paid in red ink. Reverse with straight line "SHIP LETTER" in black and London arrival cds (July 23) in red where charged '1/8d.' to pay. The cover is annotated in manuscript at right 'Ross 27 Feb '44', the writzer being Dr. Robert Ross, who was Pasor of the Pitt Street Congregation from 1839-1854 who was involved in numerous charitable organisations including the German Mission to the Aborigines. A fine and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 March 2008, lot 345.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20009 New South Wales

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    1845 (Aug 1-Sept 23-Oct 14): Entire letter from Mangaia, Cook Islands to London, carried by hand and mailed prepaid from Sydney with fine oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / DE 18 / 1845 / SYDNEY" datestamp in red and manuscript '3d.' paid. Carried on the Maiden Toulmin Packet Sailing of the "Hooghly" from Sydney (departed Jan 2, 1846) arriving at Penzance on April 25th. Fine strike of framed "PACKET LETTER" in black and poor strike at Plymouth on reverse alongside London cds (April 27) of arrival in red where undercharged '1/-' in manuscript as there are three enclosures. Fine content, a portion of which is transcribed below. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1164.rnNote: The letter was written by George Gill, one of several brothers who were Missionaries in the Pacific Islands. He served in the Cook Islands from 1845-1860 and this was his first outgoing letter which has a full description of landing there and: "Some hundreds of people followed singing and chanting a song of welcome and gladness...some 20 years since, these people would have murdered and eaten the white man, The church at Oneroa has 400 members and about 2'000 in attendance on the Sabbath...We are waiting with almost breathless anxiety for England^s decision upon the Tahitian question, if in favour of the French their conquests will extend and adjacent islands, if otherwise we may live in quietness". On Oct 14: "The vessel has returned from tahiti and in a few hours will sail for Rarotonga when we shall be left alone. We have just heardthat the French Protectorate is settled at Tahiti...".
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20010 New South Wales

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    1847: Official cover from Kempsey to the Colonial Secretay in Sydney (at this date Edward Deas Thomson), struck on despatch with oval framed "KEMPSEY / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" in black with reverse showing "GENERAL POST OFFICE / ♚ / NO 11 / 1847 / SYDNEY" arrival datestamp in black. Very rare.rnProvenance: Rod Perry, Melbourne, 16 May 1985, lot 148; Collection Ed Druce (1993); Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1092.rn              
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20011 New South Wales

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    1849 (Nov 19): Prepaid cover from Canowindra to Malta, endorsed 'via England' struck with octagonal framed "CANOWINDRA / PAID" in red with fine oval "CANOWINDRA / ♚ / NO 19 / 1849 / NEW S. WALES" in black, with fair only "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SYDNEY" in red below (Nov 22). Reverse with London transit cds (May 30) in red and re-rated at '2/3d.' to pay upon arrival in Malta; however the cover bears no backstamp of arrival. An extraordinary destination, a rare and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 20 July 2002, lot 954.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20012 New South Wales

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    1851 (Aug 15): Stampless entire letter written from Sofala, River Turon to Carlisle, England and redirected upon arrival to Allonby, sent registered from Sydney with two line "Registered / Sydney" handstamp with "PAID / ♚ / SYDNEY" datestamp below (Oct 11) both in red and prepaid '1/-' in red manuscript. Double arc Carlisle cds in blue on obverse (Feb 14) and reverse with London cds in red and Maryport arrival (Feb 15) in blue and charged '3/2d.' due to pay. The entire with fascinating contents: "After all my thoughts of Californias I am at the diggings but in Australia....it is a friend going to Sydney who will post this. In it you will find specimens of gold from the diggings here obtained by myself...we cannot trust the Post here...last month I made £56...there are thousands here ands claims are scarce". Sofala was one of the first Gold Mining towns in Australia: the Post Office opened on the day after (August 16) this letter was written. A remarkable and rare entire.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 11 May 2012, lot 426.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20013 New South Wales

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    1838 (Nov 7): Official entire letter from Wingello to Berrima endorsed O.H.M.S. at top, struck with circular "BERRIMA / N.S.W. / NO 8" datestamp in black and rated '1d.' in manuscript. A rare and very early usage of this datestamp.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 10 May 2009.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20014 New South Wales

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    1849: Essay for the proposed 1 d. value by John Carmichael based on the GB 1 d. black design, lettered GL at base, Imperforate on ungummed wove paper printed in orange-vermillion. Good margins all round, minute corner bend not affecting the appearance of a scarce Essay.rnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 5.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20015 New South Wales

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    1849: Essay for the proposed 1 d. value by John Carmichael based on the GB 1 d. black design, lettered GL at base, Imperforate on ungummed toned wove paper printed in grey-black. Enormous margins all round for this, a scarce Essay.rnProvenance: Collection G. Carleton Jones, Sotheby's, London, 14 Dec 1995, lot 319; Prestige, Melbourne, 26 Nov 2005, lot 323.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 20016 New South Wales

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    1849: Essay for the proposed 'Laureated Crown' 6 d. value and 'Lion & Crown' 1 s. value by John Carmichael in an Imperforate se-tenant pair on thick wove paper (69 x 47 mm.) printed in a delicate pale orange shade. Minor wrinkle of no importance and not affecting the appearance of a scarce Essay.rnProvenance: Collection Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 6.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20017 New South Wales

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    1849: Essay for the proposed 'Laureated Crown' 6 d. value and 'Lion & Crown' 1 s. value by John Carmichael in an Imperforate se-tenant pair on thick toned wove paper (65 x 57 mm.) printed in royal blue. A scarce and attractive Essay.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 23 Sept 2011.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 20018 New South Wales

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    1849: Essay for the proposed 'Laureated Crown' 6 d. value and 'Lion & Crown' 1 s. value by John Carmichael in an Imperforate se-tenant pair on thick toned wove paper (57 x 35 mm.) printed in vermillion. Fresh and fine.rnProvenance: Collection George Ginger, RL, London, 5-6 Dec 1945, lot 492; Collection 'Besançon', Corinphila sale 221, 23 Nov 2017, lot 6003.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 20019 New South Wales

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    1852: John Carmichael Essays for the first issue, the 6 d. "Crown" vignette set of three imperforate in vermilion, blue and in black. Minor imperfections but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 20020 New South Wales

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    1849: Essay by Robert Clayton for the Sydney View 1 d., in a horizontal strip of three printed in dull red on pelure paper, clear margin at right, just shaved at base and with large margins on two remaining sides, ironed horizontal bend and a small grease spot only visible when held to the light; showing enlarged POSTAGE and ONE PENNY later reduced. A remarkable and important multiple of this rare Trial.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 4-5 March 1957, lot 1; Harmers, Sydney, 24 July 1980, lot 32; Collection E.R. Slade Slade, Harmers, London, 18-19 April 1989, lot 61; Collection V. Frankenstein, DF, London, 26-27 May 2000, ex lot 10679; Premier, Melbourne, 15 March 2003, lot 635; Premier, Melbourne, 4 March 2006, lot 524.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20021 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): 1 d. reddish-rose, Plate I, No clouds, on soft yellowish paper, a magnificent used horizontal pair, positions 21-22, corner marginal from the lower left corner of the sheet with large even margins all round, neatly cancelled by "11" obliterators of Canonwindra in black. Exceptional, a delightful and rare pair for the connoisseur. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2002) Gi = £ 1'100+.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, London, 6-9 Oct 1958, lot 9; Premier, Melbourne, 19 July 2003, lot 655.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20022 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. carmine-rose, Plate I, two horizontal pairs in a rich shade (positions 11-12, 21-22) and pair of early impressions 1850 2 d. greyish blue, Plate I, positions 23-24, all on March 1850 OHMS printed cover to Sydney from the Police Office in Wollombi, all tied by "65" numeral obliterators. The adhesives minutely shaved or with large margins, first 1 d. stamp at left with surface fault of no great significance. Reverse with oval "WOLLOMBI / ♚ / MR 12 / 1850 / NEW SOUTH WALES" despatch datestamp and circular "SYDNEY / ♚/ NEW SOUTH WALES" arrival (March 14) in black. Cover #61 in the Ben Palmer census, illustrated on page 28. Central file fold well away from the adhesives, a magnificent and wonderful cover for the connoisseur of classic philately. Cert. RPSL (1982).rnProvenance: Thomas Bull auction, London, 18 Jan 1890, lot 108; Collection Sir Andrew Clarke, Harmers, London, 29-30 Jan 1962, lot 41; Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London,6-8 Dec 1967, lot 301; Collection W.R.D. Wiggins, RL, Zurich, 26 Nov 1981, lot 1735; Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4040; Df, Geneva, 28-31 May 2002, lot 10620.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 30,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 30,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20023 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. carmine on hard greyish paper, Plate II, re-engraved by Henry Jervis, a used vertical strip of three, positions 6 / 11 / 16, with large even margins all round, of vibrant fresh colour, cancelled by neat strikes of the barred obliterator in black. Superb in all respects and rare thus. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi = 1'350+.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac, Spink, London, 23 Sept 2004, lot 44.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20024 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. carmine on horizontally laid paper, Plate II, re-engraved by Henry Jervis, a used example, position 21 showing variety of impression with some doubling (cert. states "slurred impresssion"), of fine appearance with large margins all round, thin at top, lightly cancelled in black. A most unusual and interesting stamp. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2015) Gi = £ 750.rnProvenance: Collection George Boucher, RL, London, 19 April 1972, lot 610 (where erroneously attributed to Ferrari); Mossgreen, Melbourne, 20 April 2015, lot 36 (where erroneously attributed to Ferrari).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 20025 New South Wales

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    1850: 2 d. greyish blue, Plate I, early impression, a used example showing full clouds, large margins all round, well cancelled by "56" numeral obliterator of Hexham in black. A fine and attractive stamp. Signed Pfenninger Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 20026 New South Wales

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    1850: 2 d. dull blue, Plate II, intermediate impression, a very fine used example, position 12 and marginal at right, with large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 180.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 29 Jan 2003, lot 211.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 20027 New South Wales

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    1850: 2 d. ultramarine, Plate III, a used example showing 'No Whip', position 19, with ample to large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20028 New South Wales

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    1850 (Sept): 2 d. ultramarine, Plate III, a used horizontal strip of four in a greyish shade, Positions 3-6, with large to huge margin all round, cancelled by slightly blurred "35" numeral obliterators of Goulburn in black. An exceptionally rare and fine multiple in the foremost quality and perfect provenance. Cert. BPA (2012).rnProvenance: Collection H.W. Mann (1922) Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmer Rooke, New York, 6-8 and 13-15 Dec 1944, lot 1062 Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, London, 6-9 Oct 1958, lot 90; Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 11 Feb 1964, lot 181; Collection John Boker, Harmers, London, 14 April 1981, lot 14; Collection "Manwood", Siegel, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4203; Collection "Carrington", Millenium, Sydney, 7 Nov 2012, lot 213; Prestige, Melbourne, 7 May 2013, lot 53.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20029 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan): 3 d. yellowish green on soft yellowish wove paper, a used example with large margins all round, boldly cancelled by rare "97" numeral obliterator of Walcha in black. A fine stamp Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20030 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan): 3 d. yellowish green on yellowish laid paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, on 1851 entire letter from Sydney to Adelaide endorsed "pr. Wild Irish Girl", tied by barred obliterator in black. Prepaid at 3d. outgoing Ship Letter rate with superb circular "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SYDNEY" datestamp in red (May 10). Charged '6d.' due upon arrival with "G.P.O. / SOUTH AUSTRALIA" arrival (June 12) in blue. Cover #146 in the Ben Palmer census, illustrated on page 150. A most attractive entire.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 20 July 2002, lot 964.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 20031 New South Wales

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    1851/52: Laureated 1 d. brick-red on blued medium wove paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, cancelled by "48" numeral obliterator of Tarcutta in black; a fine stamp Gi = £ 150.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20032 New South Wales

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    1851/52: Laureated 2 d. ultramarine, Plate I, used on 1851 cover to Horse Guards, London overlapped by August 1850 1 d. carmine, Plate II on bluish paper, position 25, with large margins all round, each tied by Sydney barred obliterator in black. Fair only "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SYDNEY" in red (Dec 17) at right (3d. outgoing Ship rate). Reverse with London arrival in red (April 5) and charged '8d.' due in manuscript upon arrival. Cover #290 in the Ben Palmer census, illustrated on page 198. A rare mixed issue usage and most attractive. Cert. Holcombe (1988).rnProvenance: Bournemouth Stamp Auctions, 30 Nov-1 Dec 1977, lot 712; Christie's, London, 7 Sept 1988, lot 577; Christie's, London, 24 April 1990, lot 848; Collection "Manwood", Siegel, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4359; Spink, London, 16 July 1988, lot 572; Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 353.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20033 New South Wales

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    1853 (May): Laureated 8 d. dull yellow, 2 d. blue on blued and 1 d. brick-red on bluish paper, used examples each with large margins all round, on 1853 cover to Stokesley, Yorkshire endorsed "p. Helen Baird" and "Postage Paid thro", tied by Sydney barred obliterators in black (rated 3 d. for outgoing Ship Letter and 8 d. for British incoming Ship Letter). Reverse with "Sydney / ♚ / N.S.W." despatch cds (Sept 24) and London cds (Jan 22, 1854) where '8d.' noted as prepaid in red manuscript. A truly wonderful three colour franking for a seldom encountered rate, an important and attractive cover in wonderful quality for the connoisseur. Cert. BPA (1967).rnProvenance: Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4451; Spink, London, 6 May 1998, lot 584; Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 364.rnNote: Prepayment of the British incoming Ship fee of 8d. was only possible from January 1, 1853.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20034 New South Wales

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    1853 (May): Laureated 8 d. deep orange-yellow on blued, a used example with good margins all round, imperceptibly touched at lower left, used on 1855 registered cover to West Maitland tied by bold strike of "66" numeral obliterator of Singleton. Manuscript "Registered" and docket number '726' at left, reverse with oval Singleton despatch (Oct 15) and West Maitland arrival of the following day. A fine and rare example of postage (2d.) and registration (6d.) prepaid in this manner, a most attractive usage.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac, Spink, London, 23 Sept 2004, lot 118.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20035 New South Wales

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    1854 (Jan-March): 1 d. red-orange on yellowish wove paper, wmk. '1', an unused horizontal strip of four, marginal from top of sheet, positions 3-6, of fresh vibrant colour, large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp below position 6, first stamp with scissor cut in 'NEW' panel and three insignificant creases, large part og. A most attractive and rare multiple. Signed W.T. Wilson. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2013) Gi = £ 2'600+.rnProvenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmer Rooke, New York, 6-8 and 13-15 Dec 1944, lot 1222; Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 14 May 1990, lot 93; Collection "Carrington", Millennium, Sydney, 7 Nov 2012, lot 428; Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 296.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20036 New South Wales

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    1854 (Jan-March): 1 d. orange-vermilion on yellowish wove paper, wmk. '1', the used block of fourteen (7 x 2) with touched to large margins all round, positions 34-40 / 44-50, of fine fresh colour and appearance, one pair with vertical crease and closed tear affects position 37, indistinctly cancelled in black. Faults are insignificant on a splendid and rare multiple of great importance: the largest recorded.rnProvenance: Collection M.P. Castle (1915). Reference London Philatelist, Dec 1915, page 268; Collection George Ginger, RL, London, 5-6 Dec 1945, lot 463; RL, London, 30 April 1958, lot 368; Wolffers, San Francisco, 4-6 Dec 1985, lot 1434; Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4453; Spink, London, 16 July 1998, lot 605; Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 339.rn                    
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20037 New South Wales

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    1854 (Jan-March): 2 d. chalky blue on yellowish paper, Plate III, wmk. '2', an unused example in a deep shade, position 3 showing variety "WALES partially covered by wavy Lines", fresh and fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 1'400.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20038 New South Wales

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    1854 (Jan-March): 2 d. chalky blue on yellowish paper, Plate III, wmk. '2', a used block of four, positions 37-38 / 47-48, with good to large margins all round, cancelled by "7" numeral obliterator of Penrith.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 11 May 2012, lot 385.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 20039 New South Wales

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    1854/59: Perkins Bacon Proof for the Diadem 5 d. value engraved in deep purple on thick card paper (71 x 56 mm.), prepared specifically for the Company's display at the 1872 South Kensington Exhibition, exquisite and very rare.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 May 2014.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 20040 New South Wales

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    1854: Perkins Bacon Colour Trial for the Diadem 6 d. value in olive-grey, an imperforate example on thin wove ungummed paper, without watermark. Slight pressed vertical crease at left but scarce.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20041 New South Wales

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    1854: Perkins Bacon Colour Trial / Plate Proof for the Diadem 6 d. value in deep black, an imperforate block of four example on thick wove ungummed paper, without watermark. Fresh and very fine, a most appealing multiple.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 342.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20042 New South Wales

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    1854/59: Diadem Type 6 d. slate green, imperforate, a fine large margined example used on 1855 cover from Sydney to Paris endorsed 'per 'Boomerang' via Melbourne', tied by Sydney barred obliterator in black with Sydney datestamp (June 2). Struck on despatch with framed 'INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED' in black. On arrival in Liverpool struck with both 'AUSTRALIAN / PACKET / LIVERPOOL' datestamp (Sept 19) and with large charge marking "d 6" (pence) on front. Struck in London with 'COLONIES / &c. ART 13' in red with transit cds verso (Sept 21) and thence via Calais to Paris where charged due with handstruck '15' décimes in black. A rare and superbly attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 223, 31 May 2018, lot 3084.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 20043 New South Wales

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    1854: Perkins Bacon Colour Trial for the Diadem 8 d. value in steel blue, an imperforate example on medium wove ungummed paper, without watermark. Fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20044 New South Wales

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    1854/55: Diadem 8 d. golden yellow, imperforate, four examples used on large part of 1857 cover to Meares Court, Westmeath, Ireland; three examples with four margins, all cancelled by "23" numeral obliterators of Wollongong. Damaged half of folded cover (further stamps were removed with scissors, a tragedy) shows "AUSTRALIAN / PACKET / LIVERPOOL / PAID" cds in red (Aug 1) with "Mullingar" arrival underneath the adhesives (Aug 2). Despite faults a spectacular usage of this extremely rare stamp Gi = £ 6'400.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson (1935); Collection Consul Weinburger, Harmers, New York, 13 Dec 1989, lot 303; Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4584; Spink, London, 6 May 1998, lot 589; Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 367.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20045 New South Wales

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    1854 (Feb): Diadem 1 s. rosy-vermilion, imperforate, wmk. '12', a used block of six, corner marginal from top right of sheet, positions 10-12 / 22-24, with full sheet margin and ample to large margins on the other two sides, cancelled by indistinct (possibly "71" of Tamworth) numeral obliterators in black, one stamp with slight defect otherwise a marvellous showpiece which still retains much of the original gum.rnProvenance: Collection George Ginger, RL, London, 5-6 Dec 1945, lot 651; Collection G. Carleton Jones, Sotheby's, London, 15 Dec 1995, lot 409; Spink, London, 16 July 1998, lot 647; Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 344.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20046 New South Wales

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    1856: Registered 6 d. vermilion & Prussian blue, imperforate on soft medium yellowish paper, no wmk., a used example, corner marginal from top right of sheet, position 10, lightly cancelled by part obliterator in black. An outstanding stamp and probably the finest known. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 180.rnProvenance: Collection John R. Boker, Harmers, London, 14 April 1981, lot 35; Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4471; Collection Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac, Spink, London, 23 Sept 2004, lot 126.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20047 New South Wales

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    1856: Essay for proposed New South Wales 2 d. value printed in deep blue on thin wove watermarked double lined '2' paper, showing proposed engine turning partially complete at sides, similar to the adopted Victoria issue of 1856. Just six recorded examples of which two are in the Tapling collection at the British Library and a further example is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. Extremely rare.rnProvenance: Collection Julius Beresford, RL, London, 24 March 1984, lot 122.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20048 New South Wales

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    1856/60: Perkins Bacon Proof for the Diadem 1 d. value engraved in deep red on thick card paper (55 x 69 mm.), prepared specifically for the Company's display at the 1872 South Kensington Exhibition, exquisite and very rare.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 May 2014.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20049 New South Wales

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    1856/60: Small Diadem 1 d. orange-vermilion (2) and 2 d. blue (2) used on 1859 cover endorsed "per first Steamer" from Paddington, Sydney to Geelong all tied by oval "NSW" handstamps in black. The adhesives with large margins all round with just the right hand 1 d. touched at base, reverse with circular "Sydney / New South Wales" despatch cds (June 29) and "Geelong / Victoria" arrival (July 6) in black. A most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1357.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 20050 New South Wales

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    1859 (Aug 3): Diadem 2 d. pale blue, Lithographic Transfer from Plate I, imperforate, wmk. '2', a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by part "NSW" handstamp in black. A rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2012) Gi = £ 800.rnProvenance: Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4534; Collection John S. White, Spink, London, 22 May 1997, lot 399.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 20051 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Small Diadem 1 d. dull red, perf. 13, wmk. '1' variety inverted, with lower stamps showing part of the marginal lettered watermark, in a pale shade with large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 680+.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 Sept 2006, lot 572.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20052 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Small Diadem 3 d.bright yellow-green, perf. 13, wmk. '3', an unused example, marginal from left of sheet showing convolvulus margin in yellow-green, overprinted "SPECIMEN" diagonally in black (18.5 x 2.0 mm.)  fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1255.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20053 New South Wales

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    1872 (July): Small Diadem 3 d. yellow-green, perf. 13, watermarked "6" in error, a used blockl of four of fine fresh colour, cancelled by Sydney datestamps (July 24, 1873) in black. A scarce multiple.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, ex lot 388.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20054 New South Wales

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    Combination Cover with Victoria 1860/72: New South Wales Diadem 6 d. reddish purple, perf. 13, used in combination with Victoria 1862/63 6 d. black, on 1864 cover from Deniquilin (on the Edward River on the border with Victoria) to Inverary, Scotland tied by sunburst "51" numeral obliterator in black and by Melbourne barred obliterator in transit. Backstamped 'Deniquilin' cds (May 20), Moama (May 21), Melbourne (May 23) and Greenock (July 19). A superb and extremely rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, Harmers, London, 11 Feb 1964, lot 419; Harmers, London, 1-3 Nov 1965, lot 492; Collection John R. Boker, Harmers, London, 14 April 1981, lot 43; Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 223, 31 May 2018, lot 3133.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20055 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Diadem 6 d. violet, perf. 13, a used example on 1867 cover to Langholme, Scotland endorsed "Per Mataura Via Panama", tied by "Sydney / NSW" duplex (May 1). Found to be double weight and underpaid; struck on arrival (June 27) in London with circular "MORE TO PAY" and two line manuscript filled "DEFICIENT POSTAGE '6d.' / ½ FINE '3d.' / 9d.", both in black. The latter deleted in manuscript and charged '1/' in manuscript to pay.  Langholm arrival on reverse (June 27). A rare and lovely cover.rnProvenance: Collection Richard Johnson, RL, 7 Sept 1982, lot 335.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20056 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Diadem 6 d. Die Proof  printed in purple-brown on thick paper watermark '6' (reversed) in sunken format (85 x 76 mm.), produced in 1877. Fresh and very fine. An extraordinary Proof, unique.rnProvenance: Collection R.B. Yardley, Harmers, London, 11-12 Dec 1944, lot 20; Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2003, lot 231.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20057 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Diadem 8 d. yellow-orange, perf. 13, wmk. '8', an unused horizontal pair, marginal from top of sheet, slight wrinkle on large part og. Scarce and fine Gi = £ 1'300+.rnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 141.rnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 20058 New South Wales

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    1867: 4 d. red-brown and 1860/72 Diadem 1 s. rose-carmine, perf. 13, used on 1872 cover from Berrima (Feb 26) and cancelled in transit with "Sydney / NSW" duplex (Feb 27), addressed to Miss Fanny Albert at the house of Prince Mustapha Fayzl Pasha in Constantinople, Turkey. British P.O. in Alexandria transit cds at left (April 7) and reverse with British P.O. in Constantinople cds of receipt (April 18) in red. A few minor imperfections but an attractive cover to a rare destination. Cert. BPA (2010).rnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, May 2000, lot 1119;Collection 'Alvarado', Spink, London, 19 May 2010, lot 470; Collection Michael Lewin, Corinphila sale 196, May 2015, lot 1937.rn                     rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20059 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Diadem 3 d. yellow-green perf. 12, 1 s. rose-carmine, perf. 13 and De La Rue 2 d. blue, perf. 13; all used on small 1872 mourning cover endorsed "Via Southampton per R.M. Str. Bangalore" to the Lord Bishop of Antigua, West Indies; tied by "Sydney / NSW" duplexes (Feb 12). London / paid' transit cds in red (April). Reverse with "Antigua" cds of arrival (May 2). A splendid 1/5d. rate with manuscript '11d.' British credit at left and Colonial '1d.' in red crayon on obverse. An outstanding mixed issue combination cover to an extraordinary destination.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20060 New South Wales

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    1861/97: Courbould Plate Proof for 5 s. in olive-yellow, an imperforate block of four on Large Star watermarked paper, horizontal crease between the designs not affecting the superb appearance of a rare multiple.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 457.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 20061 New South Wales

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    1861/97: Courbould Plate Proof for 5 s. in green, an imperforate block of four on Large Star watermarked paper, horizontal crease not affecting the superb appearance of a rare multiple.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 456.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 20062 New South Wales

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    Courbould 1861/88: Courbould 5 s. purple, wmk. '5/-', perf. 12 all round, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet showing the convolvulus pattern at left, fresh and very fine appearance, large part og. A rare and attractive multiple.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, 19 Feb 2013, lot 472.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 20063 New South Wales

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    1862/65: De La Rue Die Proofs for the 1 d. value, stamp size (4), first vignette only (with octagonal masking), second example with oval frame and uncleared surround, third example near completed but scroll work with a poor impression; fourth example with completed design as issued, all printed in black on glazed white card. Some aging but these are working Proofs and perfection should not be expected. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 485.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 20064 New South Wales

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    1862/65: De La Rue Die Proof  for the 2 d. value, printed in issued colour of pale blue on glazed white card. Superb and rare.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 490.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 20065 New South Wales

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    1867: De La Rue 4 d, red-brown, Plate Proof, wmk. '10', an imperforate unused block of four, of deep colour, fresh and very fine, large part og.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20066 New South Wales

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    1867: 10 d. lilac, perf. 13, wmk. '10', an unused horizontal pair, marginal from base of the left pane, variety "Imperforate Between Vertically", fresh and very fine, part og. Extremely rare Gi = £ 3'250.rnProvenance: Collection G.J., Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20067 New South Wales

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    1871/81: 1 d. dull red and 6 d. bright mauve used on 1876 cover to Rome endorsed "Europe via Brindisi" tied by "Sydney / NSW" duplex in black (Jan 22). The cover was short paid (the 7 d. rate to Italy via Alexandria had been announced but did not come into force until 3 February 1876) struck in London with "GB / 1F. 66c." accountancy marking and framed "INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED" in black. Duly taxed on arrival with Italy 1870 Postage Due 20 c. and 60 c. in Rome (March 21). A most attractive and unusual cover.rnNote: Carried on the "Ellora" to Melbourne, the "Mongolia to Galle, the "Bokhara" to Suez and the "Pera" from Alexandria to Brindisi (March 6).rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20068 New South Wales

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    1870/71.: De La Rue Die Proof for the 6 d. value, printed in bright mauve on glazed white card, prepared for the 1872 South Kensington Exhibition. Aged at edges but scarce.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20069 New South Wales

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    1882/97: 1 d. pale orange-red, wmk. Crowwn over NSW, perf. 13, an unused example, marginal from left of sheet with part imprint, fresh colour, fine large part og. A superb example of a rare stamp. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2013) Gi = £ 850.rnProvenance: Collection "Carrington", Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Nov 2012, lot 697; Mossgreen, Melbourne, 20 April 2015, lot 201.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 20070 New South Wales

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    1882/97: Small Diadem 3 d. yellow-green, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused horizontal pair, corner marginal from lower right of sheet, variety "Imperforate", fresh and very fine, large part og. A elightful pair of superb appearance Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20071 New South Wales

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    1882/85: 9 d. on 10 d. red-brown, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11, an unused block of nine from upper left corner of the sheet showing Plate number '5' at top. Margin with closed tear at left, fine appearance, large part og. Gi = £ 180+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 20072 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1887c.: Essays for the proposed 4 d. value, imperforate marginal example in vermilion, printed on unwatermarked thick ungummed paper with corners reading "N.S.W.4", with small head-plate above curved value and "One Hundred Years". Rare and most unusual.rnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler, Spink, London, 22 Septr 2014, ex lot 1082.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20073 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1888/90: Imperforate Colour Trials for the eight 1 d. - 20 s. values in blocks of four on wove unwatermarked ungummed paper, all in close to the issued colours, albeit in much richer shades, the 1 d. and 1 s. blocks with some light aging at top and could be judiciously shaved, otherwise fresh and fine and of great scarcity.rnProvenance: Collection Jim Johnstone, Prestige, Melbourne, 24 May 2008, lot 180.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 20074 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1888c.: Experimental paper Trials, 6 d. carmine-pink on surface dotted violet paper, perf. 11 x 12, unmounted og. and Kangaroo 1 s. in deep purple-brown on surface dotted blue-green paper, perf. 11 x 12, unmounted og. Scarce and most unusual.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 Nov 2008, lot 484.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20075 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1888: Arms of the Colony 6 d., an imperforate block of four on unwatermarked, ungummed paper, printed in brown. Large margins all round, fresh and very fine.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20076 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1888: Kangaroo 1 s., an imperforate block of four on unwatermarked, ungummed paper, printed in lilac-rose. Large margins all round, fresh and very fine.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 Nov 2008, lot 478.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20077 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1888: Octagonal Map 5 s., an imperforate block of four on unwatermarked, ungummed paper, printed in bright orange-red. Large margins all round, fresh and very fine.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 Nov 2008, lot 480.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20078 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1890: Octagonal Map 5 s. lilac, wmk. Large Circle 20/- NSW, perf. 11, an unused corner marginal horizontal pair with "1888" Monogram in margin, of superb rich colour, overprinted SPECIMEN in black, stamps unmounted og. Rare in a multiple and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1272.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20079 New South Wales

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    1890: Sir Arthur Phillip 20 s. ultramarine, wmk, 20/- over NSW large circle, perf. 11, an unused example of fine colour, marginal from base of sheet showing "CP" Monogram, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 425+.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 4 March 2006, lot 535.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20080 New South Wales

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    1890 (Dec 22): Allegorical Australia 2½ d. ultramarine, wmk. Crowen over NSW, perf. 11, an unused marginal block of twelve (6 x 2), all overprinted "Specimen" in black, showing all three Monograms at base: "CP", "GPr.O/NSW" and "1890". Superb and fresh, unmounted og. Gi = £ 360+.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 6 Dec 2003, lot 1309.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20081 New South Wales

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    1891 (Jan 5): 'Seven-Pence / Halfpenny' on 6 d. brown, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 10, unused blocks in various shades with blocks of four (8, one is used), two strips of three with "JR" Monogram in sheet margin at base and a block of six, and a further blockl of eight; generally all fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 20082 New South Wales

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    1892: ½ d. grey and 1897 2 d. scarlet (3) and 2 d. deep blue (2) used on 1897 cover from Sydney (Aug 30) to New York endorsed "p. Moana SS", all tied by "N.Z. / MARINE P.O." datestamps (Aug 30) in black and by circular "N. Z. MARINE P.O. / R.M.S. MOANA (Sept 4) cachet in red with framed "PACKET-BOAT" alongside. Reverse with Sydney sender's cachet and New York arrival (Sept 28) in black. A spectacular and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20083 New South Wales

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    1894/1904: POSTAGE in blue on 10 s. violet & claret, wmk. NSW sideways, perf. 12 x 11, an unused example of rich colour, well centred, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20084 New South Wales

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    1894/1904: POSTAGE in blue on 10 s. violet & rosine on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. NSW sideways, perf. 12, an unused example of fresh colour, well centred, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 20085 New South Wales

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    1897 (June 22-28): Diamond Jubilee Charity Issue, perforated 11, Proof on very thick surfaced paper for 2½ d. (2 s. 6 d.) gold, carmine & blue, overprinted "Specimen" in red, paper hinge and spot of gum loss on reverse, large part og. Extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20086 New South Wales

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    1897: Diamond Jubilee & Hospital Charity 1 d. (1 s.) green & brown, used on 1906 registered cover to Boston, USA up-rated with 1905 Arms ½ d. blue-green, 1 d. carmine (2) and 2 d. ultramarine all tied by oval "R" handstamps in black; correctly rated at 2½d. + 3d registration. Reverse with Sydney cds (July 25), Seattle (Aug 31) transit and Boston arrival. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20087 New South Wales

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    Diamond Jubilee 1897/99: Photogravure Essays / Colour Trials (5) for a proposed 1 d. value but utilised for the issued 2½ d., perforated 12 on thick unwatermarked ungummed smooth surfaced card paper printed in green, red, yellow-brown, violet and in cobalt-blue. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac, Spink, 23 Sept 2004, lot 193.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 20088 New South Wales

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    Diamond Jubilee 1897: 1 d., 2 d. and 2½ d. a fine composite Die Proof / Colour Trial with the three values (1 d. and 2 d. Die I) imperforate, printed in deep blue on glazed white paper, 145 x 95 mm., fresh and very fine. A scarce and most attractive Proof.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20089 New South Wales

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    Diamond Jubilee 1897: Diamond Jubilee Stamp Design competition, Essay for proposed 2 d. value hand-painted on thick card (84 x 91 mm.), with circular coin design showing profile head of Victoria painted in deep blue, pale blue and Chinese white. A remarkable and extremely beautiful Essay.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 689.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20090 New South Wales

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    1897/99: 2½ d. deep violet, Die II, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11, an unused block of ten (5 x 2). corner marginal from lower left of sheet with imprints; fresh and very fine, large part, mostly unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 420+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 20091 New South Wales

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    Courbould 1897/99: Courbould re-issue of 5 s. reddish-purple, wmk. 5/-, perf. 12 x 11, an unused block of nine from lower left corner of the sheet showing the convolvulus pattern in margin at left, typical wrinkles on large part og. Fresh and very fine, a scarce and most attractive large multiple.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20092 New South Wales

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    1899 (Oct): ½ d. blue-green, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused block of four, marginal from base of sheet showing variety "Imperforate", the margin with part "WAG" Monogram, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 500+.rnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, 8 May 2013, lot 1154.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20093 New South Wales

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    1899: Arms 1 d. carmine on chalk surfaced paper, Die II, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused block of four, perf. 11½ vertically, showing variety "Imperforate on Three Sides" on the right vertical pair, fresh and fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 1'200.rnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1161.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20094 New South Wales

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    1899: Arms 1 d. salmon on chalk surfaced paper, Die II, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused block of four, corner marginal from lower right of sheet showing the "1897" Monogram and "Sheet of Sixty" imprint, variety "Imperforate", of fresh colour in a pale shade, fine, large part og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 550+.rnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1164.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20095 New South Wales

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    1899: 2 d. cobalt-blue on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3), corner marginal from lower left of the sheet of vibrant colour, showing "WAG" and "GPr.O/NSW" and "1897" Monograms at base, all overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black; fresh and fine, unmounted og. Rare and splendid.rnProvenance: Australia Post Archive Sale No. 2, (1986), ex lot 8; Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, ex lot 1278.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 20096 New South Wales

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    1899: Captain Cook 4 d. orange-brown on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of twenty-four (6 x 4), corner marginal from lower left of sheet, with "CP", "GPr.O/NSW" and "1888" Monograms and full "Centennial Postage Stamp" imprint at left, of lovely fresh colour, one stamp part og., the balance unmounted og. Scarce and superb Gi = £ 480++.rnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 195; Collection Jim Johnstone, Prestige, Melbourne, 24 May 2008, lot 152.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20097 New South Wales

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    1899: 6 d. emerald on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3), corner marginal from lower left of the sheet of vibrant colour, showing "CP" and "GPr.O/NSW" and "1888" Monograms at base, all overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black; plate flaw on Row 9, stamp 2 with "Break in "NE of NEW", fresh and fine, unmounted og. Rare and splendid multiple.rnProvenance: Australia Post Archive Sale No. 2, (1986), ex lot 9; Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, ex lot 1278.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20098 New South Wales

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    1899: Kangaroo 1 s. purple-brown on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of four from lower left of sheet showing "CP" Monogram, large part og., lower pair unmounted og. Gi = £ 120+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 20099 New South Wales

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    1902/03: Lyrebird 2 s. 6 d. green on chalk surfaced paper, second wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12  x 11½, an unused block of eight (4 x 2), corner marginal from left of sheet, fresh and fine, large part og. with seven stamps unmounted og. Gi = £ 380+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 20100 New South Wales

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    1905/10: Arms 1 d. rose-carmine, Die II, wm,k. Crown over A, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused example showing variety "Double Impression" clearly, fine large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 550.rnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1213.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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