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  • Lot# : 20101 New South Wales

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    1905/10: 6 d. dull yellow, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of sixteen, corner marginal from top right of sheet showing "GPr.O/NSW" and "1907" Monograms in margin alongside sheet requisition number; fresh and very fine, large part, mostly unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 20102 New South Wales

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    1905 (Dec): Sir Arthur Phillip, 20 s. pale cobalt on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 11 x 11¾, an unused corner marginal example from lower right of sheet showing "1888" Monogram, fine large part og. Rare Gi = £ 375+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20103 New South Wales

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    1907 (July-Dec): 2½ d. Prussian blue, Die II, wmk. Crown over A sideways, perf. 12½ x 11½, an unused  block of twelve (4 x 3), marginal from right of sheet showing partial "GPr.O/NSW" and complete "1897" Monograms, fresh and fine, large part, mostly unmounted og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 840+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20104 New South Wales

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    1869: Embossed Essays for the proposed 6 d. and 1 s. values, each hexagonal, embossed in pink similar to a postal stationery Die, the 6 d. in a bright shade on small piece of smooth wove paper (26 x 30 mm.) and the 1 s. in a paler shade on larger piece (47 x 47 mm.). Extremely scarce and most unusual.rnProvenance: Collection Ed Druce; Prestige, Melbourne, 2 Sept 2006, lot 618.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 20105 New South Wales

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    1907: ½ d. blue-green and pair of Arms 1 d. rose used on 1908 cover to Washington DC, USA tied by "756" numeral obliterator with "CAL LAL / NSW" cds at left (Jan 25). Reverse with Adelaide transit cds (Jan 29) as nearer than Sydney (Cal Lal is 76 kms., west of Wentworth) with Washington arrival (March 13). An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20106 New South Wales

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    1911: Printed to private order postal stationery envelope with Arms 1 d. rose on red (deleted for value) with ½ d. blue-green replacement indicia below, a used example to Young cancelled by Sydney machine cancel (Feb 11, 1911) in black. Handstamped "20 POSTED" in violet at left. Unlisted by Higgins & Gage, extremely rare and seldom seen.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 11 May 2012.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20107 New South Wales

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    1842 (March 24): Official cover from Newcastle to Sydney endorsed 'O.H.M.S.' at top, struck with framed FREE in red and oval "NEWCASTLE /  ♚ / MR 24 / 1842 / NEW S. WALES" datestamp in black with superb oval 'MIDDAY / MAIL.' in black and reverse with 'GENERAL POST OFFICE / ♚ / SYDNEY' datestamp of receipt (March 26) in black. Side flaps missing but a lovely cover with all strikes superb.rnProvenance: Collection 'Besançon', Corinphila sale 221, 23 Nov 2017, lot 6002.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20108 New South Wales

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    1848: Large part Official cover endorsed "On Service W. Newcastle" addressed from Morpeth on the Hunter River to Muswell Brook, struck with framed "MORPETH / FREE" handstamp in red; the reverse with oval framed "MAITLAND / ♚ / POST OFFICE" datestamp (May 8) and oval framed "MUSWELL BROOK / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" arrival datestamp (May 10) in black. Docketed at left "Bishop's intended visit, May 10th 1848". Lower flap trimmed but scarce.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 May 2014, lot 1360.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20109 New South Wales

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    1848 (Sept 17): Official cover sent registered to the Colonial Secretary in Sydney (Edward Deas Thomson at this date), struck with fine octagonal framed "FREE" in red with manuscript "Registered at Yass" above (the 6d. charge would have been paid in cash). Reverse with oval framed "YASS / ♚ / SE 17 / 1848 / NEW S. WALES" datestamp and oval "GENERAL POST OFFICE / ♚ / SYDNEY" arrival datestamps (Sept 19) in black. A fine cover.rnProvenance: Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1124.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 20110 New South Wales

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    1882/85: Official 1 d. scarlet, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 11 x 12, overprinted "OS", an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3), marginal from top of sheet with imprint "POSTAAGE ONE PENNY", of lresh colour, large part, mostly unmounted og. Gi = £ 200+.rnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, ex lot 1233.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20111 New South Wales

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    1882/85: Official 3 d. bluish green, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 10 x 11, overprinted "OS" with 5½ mm. width, an unused block of twenty-four (6 x 4), marginal from top left corner of the sheet, of lovely rich colour, very fresh, large part, mostly unmounted og. Gi = £ 125+.rnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, ex lot 1233.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20112 New South Wales

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    1882/89: Diadem 8 d. yellow, wmk. Crown over NSW inverted, perf. 12, overprinted "OS", a used example, variety "With "O" of "OS" overprinted Double", a fine appearaing used example, repair and closed tear at base, lightly cancelled in Sydney (April 23, 1888) in black leaving the variety clear. Cert. Ceremuga (2002) which states "when the stamp was overprinted only "O" was perinted on the stamp due to a selvedge foldover or due to other foreign matter, the missing "S" was noticed and the whole sheet or portion thereof was overprinted again". The sole recorded example.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 7 May 2013, lot 63; Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 325.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20113 New South Wales

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    1887/90: Official. POSTAGE in blue on Stamp Duty 10 s. lilac & claret, wmk. NSW sideways, perf. 12, overprinted "OS" in black (with serifs, type 2), cancelled by "Sydney" cds in black (29 Sept 1890). A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'400.rnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2003, lot 805.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 20114 New South Wales

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    1888/89: Official group of five items, all overprinted "OS" and "Specimen" in black, album page with 1 d. lilac in an unused block of sixteen (4 x 4), 2 d. Prussian blue in ablock of twelve, 4 d. purple-brown in a top marginal block of four, 6 d. carmine in a block of four and 8 d. lilac-rose in a top marginal block of four, all perf. 11 x 12, generally fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 330+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20115 New South Wales

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    1890: Official Sir Arthur Phillip 20 s. ultramarine, wmk. 5/- , perf. 12, overprinted "OS" in black, a fine cancelled to order used example of fine colour. Scarce Gi = £ 1'100.rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20116 New South Wales

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    1890: Official octagonal Map 5 s. lilac, wmk. 5/- over NSW, perf. 10, overprinted "OS" in black, a used example with imperforate margin at base showing part "GPr.O/NNSW" imprint, cancelled by "122" numeral obliterator of Pambula. Scarce and most attractive.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 26 Nov 2005, lot 342.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20117 New South Wales

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    1893: Official OHMS printed envelope for the "Post & Electric Telegraphs Dept.", sent registered to St. Louis, USA cancelled by "Mount Victoria / NSW" cds (Oct 17) in black. St. Louis arrival at left (Nov 15) in red and reverse with Sydney cds, "Victoria BC / canada" cds (Nov 8) and Seattle transits. A fresh and fine usage.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 20118 New South Wales

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    1891/92: Postage Due 6 d. green, perf. 10, an unused marginal block of six (3 x 2) from left of sheet, each overprinted SPECIMEN, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 350+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 20119 New South Wales

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    1891/92: Postage Due 8 d. green, perf. 10, an unused block of six (3 x 2), all overprinted SPECIMEN, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 720+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20120 New South Wales

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    1900: Postage Due 2 d. pale emerald-green on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, perforated 12 all round, an unused example of good colour, fine, part og. An extremely rare stamp - SG does not price this stamp in unused condition.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 20121 New South Wales

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    1865: De La Rue Master Die Proof for the circular "Stamp Duty" vignette, printed in black on glazed white card with "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "Oct. 21, 1865" struck in black. This central vignette was later utilised for the 1885 issue. Slightly soiled but a very rare Proof.rnProvenance: Collection Brigadier F.M. Montresor, RL, London, 23 Nov 1966, ex lot 970; Collection Ron Butler RDP., Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1073.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20122 New South Wales

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    1880: De La Die Proof for the Stamp Duty 2 d. Revenue issue, printed in black on glazed white card; struck with "AFTER HARDENING" in black and dated "21 MAY 80" in blue, some adherence on reverse otherwise fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 20123 New South Wales

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    1885: De La Rue Die Proof for Stamp Duty 1 s. value printed in violet (vignette) and orange on glazed white card. Pinhole at centre left and slight soiling but scarce.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 20124 Queensland

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    Chalons 1860: 1 d. carmine-rose, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a fine used example with good to large margins all round, cancelled by "96" rays obliterator of Maryborough. A very rare stamp so fine Gi = £ 850.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Dec 2009, lot 272.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20125 Queensland

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    Chalons 1860: Perkins Bacon stamp size imperforate Plate Proof for the 2 d. value, printed in black on thin card. Scare and most attractive.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 25 June 2005, lot 593.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 20126 Queensland

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    Chalons 1860: 2 d. blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used example with close to good margins all round, cancelled by "151" numeral obliterator of Condamine in black. A rare stamp Gi = £ 2'000.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 11 May 2005, lot 457.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 20127 Queensland

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    Chalons 1860/61: Perkins Bacon imperforate Plate Proof for the 3 d. value, a horizontal strip of four with large margins all round and sheet marginal at left, printed in blue (issued colour of the 2 d.) on unwatermarked wove paper. A scarce and attractive strip.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 10-11 July 1950; Prestige, Melbourne, 12 May 2007, lot 203.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20128 Queensland

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    Chalons 1876: REGISTERED 6 d., an imperforate Proof pair from the defaced Die (arcs in corners), wmk. Large Star, printed in crimson on thin paper. Attractive and very scarce.rnProvenance: Collection John White, Spink, London, 22 May 1997, lot 865; Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, Melbourne, 13-15 July 2005, lot 985.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 20129 Queensland

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    1861. Cancelled Stamps for Rowland Hill’s nephew Ormond Hill.rnOn 18 April 1861 Ormond Hill, the nephew of Rowland Hill, wrote to Joshua Butters Bacon the head of Perkins Bacon and Co.:rn“My dear Sir, Two or three of my friends who are collectors of Postage Stamps have asked me to procure for them specimens of new or uncommon stamps whenever I have it in my power. It occurs to me that perhaps you may be able to give me a few ...”rnHe added on 24 April:rn“... I should be glad to have six stamps of each kind ...”rnOn 15 August J. Upham (for J.B. Bacon) sent the stamps to Pearson Hill with the following letter:rn“Dear Sir, I beg now to send you as promised ... an envelope addressed to Ormond Hill Esq. containing 6 obliterated impressions of each of the stamps named in the list and request you will take two of each for Rowland Hill Esq. and yourself and then seal the package and forward it together with a letter which you will also find addressed to him, to Mr. Ormond Hill.”rnIt turned out that the supply of the Crown Agents‘ property was given without authority.rnOrmond Hill was not asked to return the "specimens“, and in fact, all were treated as private property. Nevertheless, the case destroyed Perkins Bacon as future printers for the Crown Agents.rnFrom Peter Jaffe in "Cancelled by Perkins Bacon“, published for Spink & Son Ltd by James Bendon Ltd. (1998).rn1860: 2 d. blue, wmk. Small Star, clean cut perf. 14, the famous rejoined vertical pair, perfs. trimmed at right of no significance, struck with part "CANCELLED" obliterator in black; positions 2 and 4 from the block of six (2 x 3) sent to Ormond Hill, Peter Jaffe records and illustrates just four examples in the handbook, one of which (position 1) is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. Exceptionally rare Gi = £ 20'000.rnProvenance: Collection General Robert Gill, RL, London, 5 June 1957, lot 32; RL, London, 16 March 1960, lot 298; Collection John Gartner, RL, London, 5 Oct 1960, lot 458; Collection Dr. Conrad Latto, Christie's, Melbourne, 4 Nov 1994, ex lot 17; Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 229, Zurich, 28-29 Nov 2018, lot 3203.rn 
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20130 Queensland

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    Chalons 1860/61: 6 d. green, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, a used example on 1863 cover from Brisbane to Stepney, South Australia tied by oval framed "QL" obliterator with Brisbane despatch (Feb 28) on reverse. Superb large "G.P.O. / SOUTH - AUSTRALIA" datestamp of recept in Adelaide (March 12) at left. Listed in the Ben Palmer Queensland census on page 126. The earliest recorded stamped cover between Queensland and South Australia at the 6 d. inter-Colonial rate. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Bernie Beston, Leski, Melbourne, 19 July 2006, lot 262; Abacus, Melbourne, 7 April 2019, lot 41.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20131 Queensland

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    Chalons 1863: Thomas Ham printing, 2 d. blue, no wmk., perf 13, an unused vertical strip of four on thick toned paper, central stamps variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", top stamp with surface scratch, minor horizontal creases not affecting the marvellous appearance, fresh and fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 16'000+.rnProvenance: Collection W. Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 213.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20132 Queensland

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    Chalons 1864/65: 6 d. yellow-green, perf. 12 and lithographed 1866 4 d. grey-lilac used on registered 1875 cover to Liverpool, readdressed to Retford on arrival; each tied by "74" numeral obliterators with corresponding "GOONDIWINDI / QUEENSLAND" cds below (May 18) and two line "REGISTERED / GOONDIWINDI" in black at top. Oval "Registered / Liverpool" arrival (Aug 23) in red with reverse showing Sheffield, York and Retford datestamps. Listed in the Ben Palmer Queensland census on page 220. Cleaned but a most attractive and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Sotheby's, London, 7 July 1981, lot 206; Schuyler Rumsey, San Francisco, 27-29 April 2000, lot 102; Abacus, Melbourne, 7 April 2019, lot 215.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20133 Queensland

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    Chalons 1866: Lithographed 4 d. lilac and 6 d. yellow-green (2), perf. 13, used on 1870 double rate cover to London endorsed "Per mail via San Francisco", tied by bold "QL" rayed oval obliterators in black. Reverse with Brisbane despatch (Aug 26) and London arrival in red (Oct 25). Illustrated and listed in the Ben Palmer Queensland census on page 197. A charming and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 12 Feb 2010, lot 274.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20134 Queensland

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    Chalons 1868/78: 3 d. brown, two horizontal pairs, perf. 13, used on 1876 cover to Port Hill, Prince Edward Island, tied in transit by "Sydney / NSW" duplexes (May 10) with oval framed "LOOSE SHIP / LETTER" alongside in black. Carried via Pacific route on the "City of San Francisco" and struck with "MORE TO PAY / 5" applied in blue in Windsor for the USA transit. Reverse, top flap missing and envelope reinforced behind the right hand pair, with Windsor (July 5) cds in blue, Montreal and Summerside arrival cds's (July 10). Listed in the Ben Palmer Queensland census on page 130. A spectacular cover to an extraordinary destination: just ten Chalon covers are recorded to Canada, two addressed to Prince Edward Island.rnProvenance: Gary Watson, Melbourne, 28 Nov 1984, lot 114; Chrsities, London, 15 Dec 1994, lot 214.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20135 Queensland

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    Chalons 1868/78: 6 d. pale apple-green, wmk. Crown and Q, imperforate, an unused horizontal pair, ample to large margins all round, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 700.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 April 2005, lot 126.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20136 Queensland

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    Chalons 1868/78: 2 d. bright blue, Plate II, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12, an unused block of nine, perfs. typically slightly rough at base, of fresh and fine colour, one stamp tiny thin spot, large part og. A most attractive multiple.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 537.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20137 Queensland

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    Chalons 1880: Lithographed 2 s. blue, wmk. Crown over Q upright, an imperforate horizontal pair, ample to good margins all round, fresh and fine, without gum. Scarce Gi = unpriced.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 7 July 2007, lot 429.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 20138 Queensland

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    2 d. blue, a used example and horizontal strip of five minor faults incl. tear, on 1865 cover from Theresa Creek to Winchester, Hampshire endorsed "via Marseilles", all tied by "29" numeral obliterators in black and backstamped "THERESA CREEK" datestamp (March 5) on reverse (weak but legible, the sole recorded example). Reverse with Rockhampton transit and Winchester arrival cds (May 19).  The cover cleaned with repaired opening tears that do not detract and are of small significance. Theresa Creek is a small mining town nearly 1'000 kms. NNW of Brisbane and 320 km. West of Rockhampton. Listed and illustrated in the Ben Palmer Queensland census on page 173. A most attractive and important cover.rnProvenance: Harmers, New York, 13-14 April 1988, lot 704.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20139 Queensland

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    Chalons 2 d. blue horizontal pair and 6 d. yellow-green, used on 1869 cover from Rockhampton to London, Dodgson correspondence, tied by barred roller cancellation "201" (possibly experimental or, more probably, intended for use on Parcels only). Reverse with Brisbane transit witrh faint 'London / Paid' arrival on obverse in red. Illustrated and listed in the Ben Palmer Queensland census on page 193. Cleaned, the 6 d. adhesive detached and hinged back, but rare and most attractive.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 20 July 2002, lot 1051; Queensland Numeral Cancellations by Bernie Manning (2009), page 83; Abacus, Melbourne, 7 April 2019, lot 72.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20140 Queensland

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    Chalons 2 d. blue horizontal pair, 3 d. greyish-brown in a horizontal pair and single 6 d. apple-green, tone spot at top, used on 1871 cover from Bowen to London endorsed "Via Brindisi" (Marseilles deleted due to closure because of Franco Prussian War), and tied by Bowen numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with Bowen cds, Brisbane transit (Feb 11) and obverse showing 'London / Paid' arrival (April 15) in red. Illustrated and listed in Ben Palmer Queensland census on page 200. An attractive three colour franking.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 30 April 2011, lot 398.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 20141 Queensland

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    Chalons 3 d. brown and 6 d. yellow-green used on 1872 cover to London endorsed "via Brindisi" tied by "QL" obliterators with Brisbane despatch alongside (Sept 4). Upon arrival readdressed with Great Britain 1864 1 d. red, plate 119 tied by London duplex (Oct 31) to Ramsgate with arrival on reverse of the following day. Illustrated and listed in the Ben Palmer Queensland census on page 201. Most attractive and rare.rnProvenance: Heinrich Köhler, Wiesbaden, 2-6 June 1987, lot 4705; Collection Baron Jacob von Uexkull, DF, Zurich, 16-21 Nov 1997, lot 21026; Prestige, Melbourne, 25 June 2005, lot 639.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 20142 Queensland

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    Chalons 1868/78: 2 d. blue, Plate II, two singles and a horizontal pair, perf. 13, used on 1878 cover endorsed "via Torres Straits and Brindisi" to London, Dodgson correspondence, tied by unclear barred numeral obliterators with "COMET / QUEENSLAND" despatch datestamp below (May 20) and private "VIA MELBOURNE" straight line in black at left. Reverse with Rockampton, Brisbane (May 25) and London cds's (July 27). Illustrated and listed in the Ben Palmer Queensland census on page 235. A fine and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 20 July 2002, lot 1067; Abacus, Melbourne, 7 April 2019, lot 87.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 20143 Queensland

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    1878: Waterlow Printer's sample for proposed and unadopted 2 d. value, imperforate in greyish-purple on wove paper (28 x 32 mm.). Fresh and fine.rnProvenance: Collection B. Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1001.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 20144 Queensland

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    Bell Issue 1879/81: Bell 2 d. blue, Die I, perf. 12, a used horizontal strip of three on 1880 cover to the Strand, London tied by "198" barred numeral obliterators with "ARAMAC" despatch cds below (March 2). Reverse with Rockhampton transit and London arrival cds (May 13). Small part of flap missing and closed tear at upper left. Listed in the Ben Palmer census on page 243. The rate was reduced to 6 d. on 28 February 1880 - this being the earliest recorded cover at the new rate. Rare.rnProvenance: Abacus, Melbourne, 7 April 2019, lot 95.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 20145 Queensland

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    Bell Issue 1880: Bell Essay for proposed ½ d. value imperforate in purple with uncleared background and reversed "Q" in QUEENSLAND, on ungummed paper wmk. Crown over Q. Scarce.rnProvenance: Collection B. Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1007.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 20146 Queensland

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    High Values 1882/95: Bradbury Wilkinson Colour Trial for the 2 s. value, imperforate on unwmk'd wove paper in unadopted colour of deep orange, endorsed in vignette "Essay" in violet ink. Illustrated in "Queensland Postage Stamps" by K.F. Scudder on page 78. This is fourth and last of the unapproved colours - rare.rnProvenance: Collection W.G. Gibson, Commonwealth Postmaster General 1923-1929; Collection Bernie Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1068.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20147 Queensland

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    High Values 1882/95: Bradbury Wilkinson Colour Trials for the 2 s. value (8), imperforate on unwatermarked wove paper - five in the issued colours of the 2 s. - £ 1 values and three in unadopted colours of slate, dark blue and yellow-green. Some minor imperfections but a remarkable set: a charming and extremely rare group.rnProvenance: Collection John S. White, Spink, London, 22 May 1997, lots 888-890; Collection Bernie Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lots 1066 and 1067.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20148 Queensland

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    High Values 1882/95: Bradbury Wilkinson Colour Trial for 10 s.value in emerald green (issued in brown), imperforate on thick card, a horizontal pair, handstamped "SPECIMEN." horizontally in red. Illustrated in "Queensland Postage Stamps" by Kenneth Scudder on page 80. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection General Robert Gill, RL, London, 5 June 1957; Collection Bernie Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1060.rn                    
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20149 Queensland

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    High Values 1882/95: Bradbury Wilkinson Plate Proof for the £ 1 value in claret, imperforate on wove paper, perforated "SPECIMEN" at base. These Specimens were found in the Bradbury Wilkinson archives where they served as Salesman's Samples. Scarce and attractive.rnProvenance: Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 221, Zurich, 23 Nov 2017, lot 6196.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20150 Queensland

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    High Values 1886: 2 s. 6 d. vermilion, wmk. Crown over Q, thick paper, perf. 12, an unused complete sheet of thirty (5 x 6), one or two minor nicks in margins otherwise fine, large part or unmounted og. Rare Gi = £ 1'800+.rnProvenance: Collection General Robert Gill, RL, London, 5 June 1957; Collection John Gartner, RL, London, 5 Oct 1960, lot 506; Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Dec 2009, lot 351.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20151 Queensland

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    High Values 1895: £ 1 deep green, wmk. Crown over Q twice sideways, on thin paper, perf. 12, an unused example, well centred in a rich shade, large part og. Gi = £ 375
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 20152 Queensland

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    Sideface 1882: Die Proof for the 2 d. value printed in dull orange-red, imperforate on thin card, with cleared outer border. Scarce and fine.rnProvenance: Collection Bernie Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1104.rn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20153 Queensland

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    Sideface 1882: 2 d. blue (2) and 6 d. green used on 1885 registered mourning envelope to London endorsed "via Torres Straits", neatly tied by "KILKIVAN" datestamps (June 24) with two line "REGISTERED / KILKIVAN" handstamp at left and used as seal on reverse. Reverse with "Registered Letter Office / Brisbane" transit and London arrival cds (Aug 31). Listed (date erroneous) in the Ben Palmer census on page 257. A fine and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 10-13 Jan 1977, ex lot 418; Rod Perry, Melbourne, 1 July 1977, ex lot 309; P.J. Downie, Melbourne, 23 Aug 1977, ex lot 289; Premier, Melbourne, 20 July 2002, lot 1078; Abacus, Melbourne, 7 April 2019, lot 221.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 20154 Queensland

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    Sideface 1882/91: 1 s. pale mauve, a used example on 1893 registered cover to Budapest, Hungary tied by barred numeral and "REGISTERED / GYMPIE" cds (May 1) and manuscript "R" in red crayon circle. The Address somewhat unsurprisingly mis-read by the Post Office as 'Uruguay' and endorsed "S. America" at lower left. Backstamped in Montevideo (July 9) where re-forwarded to Budapest with arrival (Aug 9). A most unusual cover, scarcity can be gauged by the fact that only one pre-UPU cover (this though is post-UPU) is listed in the Ben Palmer Queensland census to Hungary and none at all to Uruguay.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2010, lot 293.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20155 Queensland

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    Sideface 1887/91: Perforated Colour Trial for the 2 s. value printed in deep brown-purple, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12½, a block of nine (3 x 3), large part or unmounted og. Fine and scarce.rnProvenance: Collection B. Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1119.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20156 Queensland

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    Sideface 1890: 1 d. vermilion-red, an Imperforate Plate Proof block of four, marginal at right and with good to large margins on all sides, printed on unwatermarked ungummed white wove paper. A scarce and most attractive multiple.rnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 467; Collection B. Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1125.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 20157 Queensland

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    Sideface 1890: 2 d. blue, wmk. Crown over Q, an Imperforate Plate Proof block of four, marginal at left with large margins on three sides, printed on ungummed wove paper, showing the first, third and fourth stamps with slight "Double print", most prominently shown on third stamp at lower left. Horizontal bends but an unusual multiple.rnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 468; Collection B. Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1127.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20158 Queensland

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    Sideface 1890: Essay for proposed 2½ d. value, imperforate in deep green on wmk. Crown over Q ungummed wove paper, showing Duty Plates at top corners and the Duty legend at base in a single line. Unusual and scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 471; Prestige, Melbourne, 12 May 2007, lot 301.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20159 Queensland

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    Sideface 1895: 1 s. mauve, wmk. Large Crown over Q, perf. 12, on thick paper, an unused corner block of eighteen (6 x 3), of fine fresh colour, large part or unmounted og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 800+.rnProvenance: Collection B. Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1135.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 20160 Queensland

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    Sideface 1895: Imperforate Plate Proof for the 2 d. value, on unwmk'd., ungummed wove paper, a block of four with the first impression with void background behind the Queen's head as adopted. Fresh and fine, a scarce and most attractive Proof.rnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler RDP, Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1210; Collection B. Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1144.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20161 Queensland

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    Sideface 1896/1902: Imperforate Plate Proofs for the 6 d. value (5) on thin unwmk'd. ungummed wove paper, in blue, mauve, red-brown, yellow and vermilion; each showing at top the adjoining stamp with part TWO PENCE duty, demonstrating how the 6 d. value was developed from the Type III 2 d. value. A charming and scarce group.rnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 487.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 20162 Queensland

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    Sideface 1897/98: 1 d. bright red, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12½, 13, an unused block of six (2 x 3), corner marginal from top right of sheet, three stamps showing variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin", fresh and fine, unused without gum. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Bernie Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1183.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20163 Queensland

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    Sideface 1897/1908: 2 d. blue, wmk. Crown over Q, scarce perf. 12, an unused example showing variety "Cracked Plate" clearly, well centred, some aging on perfs. at top not affecting the appearance of a very rare stamp, together with a used example (perf. 12½) showing the Cracked Plate retouch fine used Gi = £ 2'750+.rnProvenance: Collection Bernie Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lots 1187 and 1186.rn 
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20164 Queensland

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    Sideface 1897/1908: 2 d. blue, a used example showing a Major Cracked Plate variety on 1904 printed advertising envelope for Tobacconist, Stationers and Hairdressing Salon in Bundaberg to Hobart, Tasmania tied by "BUNDABERG" duplex (Oct 1) in black. Central spike holes as always with this banking correspondence, backstamped Hobart (Oct 6). Rare.rnProvenance: Mossgreen, Melbourne, 6 March 2015, lot 1497.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20165 Queensland

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    1897/1908: Perforated Plate Proofs (2) for the 2½ d. value, corner marginal blocks of four in grey and in purple-brown on wmk'd. gummed paper, large part og., each showing double perforation error running vertically at side margin, and each endorsed in top margin "Essay colour 2/- 13.9.98". A scarce and very fine pair.rnProvenance: Collection Bernie Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1176.rn                    
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 20166 Queensland

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    Sideface 1897/1908: Perforated Colour Trial for the 2½ d. value, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12½, a corner marginal block of twenty-five (5 x 5), printed in unissued colour of "Magenta" with pencil notation of same in lower margin, one or two age spots on reverse do not detract, fresh and fine, large part mostly unmounted og.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 Sept 2009, lot 673.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20167 Queensland

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    1897/1899: Golden Jubilee ½ d. perforated 12 Plate Proof in black on unwatermarked ungummed paper, with dates "1837" at lower left and "1897" in lower right corners, fresh and very fine: together with an 1899 perforated Proof on gummed wmk'd paper printed in blue-green - with dates deleted. A scarce pair.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 414 April 2005, lots 136 and 140.rn                    
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20168 Queensland

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    Jubilee 1897/1906: Golden Jubilee ½ d. perforated 12 Trial Proof with "1837" and "1897" in the lower corners, a block of four printed in dull red on unwatermarked ungummed wove paper. Fine and most attractive, a rare Proof.rnProvenance: Collection Alan Griffiths, Spink, London, 24 Oct 2012, lot 1382.rn                    
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20169 Queensland

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    Sideface 1897/1908: Perforated Colour Trial for the proposed 9 d. value, an unused horizontal pair, printed in blackish-grey on Crown over Q paper, deleted with red ink stripe, large part og. Rare - this pair was prepared in 1903 to comply with the new basic Telegram rate of 9 d. but rejected in favour of the uniform 9 d. brown & ultramarine proposed by Postmaster General Drake which only Queensland and New South Wales were to adopt.rnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, ex lot 509.rn                     rn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20170 Queensland

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    Sideface 1897/1908: Perforated Colour Trial for the proposed 9 d. value, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12½, an unused horizontal pair, printed in slate-purple on Crown over Q paper, deleted with black ink stripe, large part og. This pair was prepared in 1903 to comply with the new basic Telegram rate of 9 d. but rejected in favour of the uniform 9 d. brown & ultramarine proposed by Postmaster General Drake which only Queensland and New South Wales were to adopt.rnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, ex lot 510.rn                     rnrn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20171 Queensland

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    High Values 1903 (Oct): 2 s. 6 d. vermilion, wmk. Crown over Q twice sideways, perf. 12½, 13, an unused horizontal pair, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 450+.rnProvenance: Collection Bernie Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1086.rn                    
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 20172 Queensland

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    Charity Issue 1900: Imperforate Colour Trials for the 1 d. (6 d.) value, wmk. Crown over Q, 10 examples in shades of green (3), shades of red (2), shades of violet (2) and shades of blue (3); fresh and very fine. A very scarce and most attractive group.rnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler RDP., Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1235.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20173 Queensland

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    Sideface 1907/11: 1 d. scarlet-vermilion, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12½ x 13, an unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin", a fine multiple showing marginal watermark "(M)ade in England", large part og.. lower pair unmounted og. Scarce.rnProvenance: Collection E.R. Slade Slade, Harmers, Sydney, 1 Nov 1979; Collection Bernie Manning, Prestige, Melbourne, 13 June 2009, lot 1230.rn                    
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20174 Queensland

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    High Values 1907/12: Lithographed 2 s. 6 d. bright vermilion, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12½, 13; an unused block of four of vibrant colour, fine large part og. Gi = £ 200+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20175 Queensland

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    High Values 1907/12: Lithographed £ 1 pale blue-green, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12½, an unused example, marginal from the lower left corner of the sheet, large part og. Gi = £ 400.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 26 Nov 2005, lot 405.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 20176 Queensland

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    Queensland Government Railways 1896: Queensland Government Railways 1 d. rose-red, 3 d. dull lilac, 6 d. blue and 1 s. pale mauve; unused examples on thick ungummed paper, each handstamped "CANCELLED" in black, the 1 d. value with overprint inverted.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20177 Queensland

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    1872: Queensland Southern & Western Railway 1 s. light blue and 2 s. rose, perf. 13, unused examples, typically rough perfs., fresh and fine appearance, 1 s. with hinge thin and 2 s. with slight age spots on large part og.rnProvenance: Collection W. Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 254.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20178 Queensland

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    1872: Queensland Southern & Western Railway, an Imperforate Plate Proof for the 2 s. value in rose, large margins all round and deleted by manuscript stroke and signed "G.W." (George Wright, head of security at the Queensland Government printing works). Ironed vertical crease not apparent on face, a scarce Proof.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 7 July 2007, lot 452.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20179 Queensland

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    British New Guinea 1897/1908: 1 d. vermilion, 2 d. blue and 2½ d. rose in a horizontal pair, used on 1898 registered cover to Saxony, Germany tied by "BNG" barred obliterators in black and the pair by oval "R". Superb "PORT MORESBY / BRITISH NEW GUINEA" despatch cds below (May 20) and two line "REGISTERED / PORT MORESBY NG" at top. Sydney transit (May 30) on reverse of a fine and very scarce cover.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 4 Feb 2004.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20180 Queensland

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    British New Guinea 1899: Sideface 1 d. scarlet-vermilion and 2 d. blue pair used on 1899 registered cover to Brisbane all tied by "B.N.G." barred obliterators in black with "REGISTERED / PORT MORESBY. NG" handstamp at left and "PORT MORESBY / BRITISH NEW GUINEA" cds below (Dec 2). Reverse with Brisbane arrival, slight opening tear at upper left but an attractive and very rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Roger Lee, Premier, Melbourne, 9 Nov 2002, lot 244.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20181 South Australia

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    1838 (April 29): Entire letter from Adelaide to John Leake, Rosedale, near Campbell Town, Van Diemen's Land endorsed 'p. Antelope', with circular "POST OFFICE / ♚ / ADELAIDE" handstamp of despatch in black. Rated '9d.' due in manuscript for the journey between Launceston and Campbell Town. An early, fine and extremely rare entire.rnNote: The entire was written by Robert Leake, son of John Leake (1780-1865), who arrived with his family in Van Diemen's Land in May 1823 on the 'Andromeda'. A successful banker and farmer, he was later a member of the Legistlative Council and his house at Rosedale was restyled by James Blackburn into a stately Italian villa.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 384.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20182 South Australia

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    1847 (Jan 9): Entire letter from Adelaide to London endorsed "per Taglioni via Swansea", with circular framed "♚ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / ADELAIDE / S.A." handstamp in black and ""♚ / PAID" datestamp (Jan 9) in red with '6d.' prepaid in manuscript. Charged '8d.' due in manuscript for an incoming Ship Letter, with London cds on reverse (May 18).rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 March 2008, lot 400.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20183 South Australia

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    1861. Cancelled Stamps for Rowland Hill’s nephew Ormond Hill.rnOn 18 April 1861 Ormond Hill, the nephew of Rowland Hill, wrote to Joshua Butters Bacon the head of Perkins Bacon and Co.:rn“My dear Sir, Two or three of my friends who are collectors of Postage Stamps have asked me to procure for them specimens of new or uncommon stamps whenever I have it in my power. It occurs to me that perhaps you may be able to give me a few ...”rnHe added on 24 April:rn“... I should be glad to have six stamps of each kind ...”rnOn 15 August J. Upham (for J.B. Bacon) sent the stamps to Pearson Hill with the following letter:rn“Dear Sir, I beg now to send you as promised ... an envelope addressed to Ormond Hill Esq. containing 6 obliterated impressions of each of the stamps named in the list and request you will take two of each for Rowland Hill Esq. and yourself and then seal the package and forward it together with a letter which you will also find addressed to him, to Mr. Ormond Hill.”rnIt turned out that the supply of the Crown Agents‘ property was given without authority.rnOrmond Hill was not asked to return the "specimens“, and in fact, all were treated as private property. Nevertheless, the case destroyed Perkins Bacon as future printers for the Crown Agents.rnFrom Peter Jaffe in "Cancelled by Perkins Bacon“, published for Spink & Son Ltd by James Bendon Ltd. (1998).rn1855: 1 d. dark green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, struck with large part "CANCELLED" obliterator in black; touched to narrow margins all round, insignificant crease but of great rarity, position 1 from the block of six (2 x 3) sent to Ormond Hill from which just four examples are recorded by Peter Jaffe, one of which (position 4) is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles  III. This particular example of outstanding 'South Australia' provenance Gi = £ 15'000.rnProvenance: Collection George Ginger, RL, London, 24 Nov 1943; Collection Harry Napier, RL, London, 11 May 1976, ex lot 1; Collection John O. Griffiths, Christie's, London, 3 June 1992, lot 1062; Collection Peter Jaffe, Millennium, Sydney, 15 March 2006, lot 1050.rn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20184 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855: Perkins Bacon 1 d. dark green, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used horizontal pair with good to large margins all round, cancelled by "87" numeral obliterator of Greenock. A superb and choice pair Gi = £ 1'000+.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2010, lot 298.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20185 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855: Perkins Bacon 2 d., Plate 2, an imperforate Plate Proof in a horizontal strip of five, large margins all round and sheet marginal at right, printed in dull carmine-lake on unwatermarked, ungummed wove paper. Creased in margin and between third and fourth stamp, third stamp with unobtrusive pinhole in upper right corner square, a most attractive multiple.rnProvenance: Collection Michael Blake, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 1030.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 20186 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855: Perkins Bacon 2 d. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used single example with good to huge margins all round, used on 1855 Adelaide Prices Current to Sydney endorsed "Prices Current Only, Forw'd by Saul Dixon & Co. on Burra Burra" in manuscript, tied by Adelaide obliterator in black. Reverse with "SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SYDNEY" datestamp (Nov 29) in black. A fine and very rare usage.rnProvenance: Collection Michael Blake, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 1040.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20187 South Australia

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    1861. Cancelled Stamps for Rowland Hill’s nephew Ormond Hill.rnOn 18 April 1861 Ormond Hill, the nephew of Rowland Hill, wrote to Joshua Butters Bacon the head of Perkins Bacon and Co.:rn“My dear Sir, Two or three of my friends who are collectors of Postage Stamps have asked me to procure for them specimens of new or uncommon stamps whenever I have it in my power. It occurs to me that perhaps you may be able to give me a few ...”rnHe added on 24 April:rn“... I should be glad to have six stamps of each kind ...”rnOn 15 August J. Upham (for J.B. Bacon) sent the stamps to Pearson Hill with the following letter:rn“Dear Sir, I beg now to send you as promised ... an envelope addressed to Ormond Hill Esq. containing 6 obliterated impressions of each of the stamps named in the list and request you will take two of each for Rowland Hill Esq. and yourself and then seal the package and forward it together with a letter which you will also find addressed to him, to Mr. Ormond Hill.”rnIt turned out that the supply of the Crown Agents‘ property was given without authority.rnOrmond Hill was not asked to return the "specimens“, and in fact, all were treated as private property. Nevertheless, the case destroyed Perkins Bacon as future printers for the Crown Agents.rnFrom Peter Jaffe in "Cancelled by Perkins Bacon“, published for Spink & Son Ltd by James Bendon Ltd. (1998).rn1855: 2 d. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, struck with large part "CANCELLED" obliterator in black; large margins all round (so large at top that the missing position 3 above would be touched at base), of great rarity, position 5 from the block of six (2 x 3) sent to Ormond Hill from which just five examples are recorded by Peter Jaffe, one of which (position 4) is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. This particular example of quite outstanding quality Gi = £ 12'000.rnProvenance: Collection Mursell; Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 221, 23 Nov 2017, lot 6217.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20188 South Australia

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    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855: Perkins Bacon 6 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used example with large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at base, lightly cancelled by diamond numeral cancel in black Gi = £ 180.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 20189 South Australia

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    Adelaide Printing 1856/58: 2 d. orange-red, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used horizontal strip of three, of fine colour with large even margins all round, cancelled by Adelaide obliterators in black. A superb strip. Signed Thier.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne,11 July 2008, lot 434.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 20190 South Australia

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    Adelaide Printing 1856/58: Adelaide 2 d. red, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used horizontal pair with good to large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at base, cancelled by two strikes of "46" diamond numeral obliterator of Hahndorf in black.rnProvenance: Collection Michael Blake, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 1081.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 20191 South Australia

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    Adelaide Printing 1856/58: Adelaide 6 d. slate-blue, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used horizontal pair with close to good margins all round, lightly cancelled by Adelaide obliterator in black. A most attractive and scarce multiple. Cert. BPA (2012) Gi = £ 400+.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 17 Aug 2012, lot 383.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20192 South Australia

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    Adelaide Printing 1856/58: Adelaide 1 s. orange, wmk. Large Star, imperforate, a used example with good to large margins all round, well cancelled by "PAID / ADELAIDE S.A." circular datestamp (Sept 11, 1858) in blue. A fine stamp: used on the very same day as the famous "Beresford / Burrus / Boker / Besançon" large used block of 21 of this stamp. Signed Oliva, A. Diena Gi = £ 500.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 28 Jan 2005, lot 470.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 20193 South Australia

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    Adelaide Printing 1858/59: Adelaide 1 d. light yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused horizontal pair of fine appearance and delicate colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. A rare stamp unused, more especially so in a multiple. Cert. RPSV (1981) Gi = £ 2'000+.rnProvenance: Collection Arthur Hind, Harmers, London, 2-4 July 1934, ex lot 439; Collection P.O. Melmeth (1981).
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20194 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/67: 1 d. sage-green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused block of six (2 x 3), small part of sheet margin at top, of dramatic fresh colour and well centred for the issue, typical gum wrinkles, unmounted og. A remarkable and rare multiple in the foremost quality for this issue.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 March 2008, lot 393.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 20195 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/67: 2 d. pale vermilion, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused block of twelve (4 x 3), of fine appearance, two small nicks impinge on stamps at top and at base, largely caused from the rouletting machine, fresh colour and of fine appearance, roulettes strengthened by hinges on part og. A rare stamp in a large multiple.rnProvenance. Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, London, 6-9 Oct 1958, lot 439; Mossgreen, Melbourne, 25-26 Feb 2016, lot 975.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20196 South Australia

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    1860: 4 d. Imperforate Plate Proof block of four, printed in black on unwatermarked ungummed card paper, traces of aging not affecting the frontal appearance. Scarce and most attractive.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Oct 2009, lot 294.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 20197 South Australia

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    1860: Die Proof for the 9 d. value, printed in black on India paper affixed to thick card (28 x 30 mm.). Superb and very rare.rnProvenance: Collection John O. Griffiths, Christie's, London, 3 June 1992, lot 1125; Spink, London, 8 Nov 2006.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20198 South Australia

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    Second Rouletted Issue 1860/67: 2 s. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example in a rich shade, browned large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20199 South Australia

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    1867/70: "TEN PENCE" surcharged in blue on 9 d. yellow, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½-12½ and rouletted vertically, a used example with variety "Printed on Both Sides" (the reverse being the unissued 9 d. yellow), cancelled by Adelaide cds (Jan 5, 1870). Rare and as fine as can be expected. Cert. BPA (1981) Gi = £ 1'300.rnProvenance: Collection Michael Blake, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 1216.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20200 South Australia

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    1868/79: "3-PENCE" surcharge in black on 4 d. Prussian blue, wmk.  Large Star, perf. 11½-12½, a used example, thinned but well centred and lightly cancelled. Rare Gi = £ 850.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Dec 2009, lot 424.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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