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  • Lot# : 201 South Australia

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    Long Stamps 1st Issue 1886/96: High Values, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 10 (most) or 11½-12½, the unused set of fourteen values, from 2 s. 6 d. - £ 20 claret with both colours (grey and brown) of the £ 5, fresh colours, all overprinted SPECIMEN in black as prepared for supply to the UPU in Berne, for which 345 sets were required; somewhat typical minor imperfections but generally fine, large part og. A rare set and most attractive. Cert. Ceremuga (2013) Gi = £ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 202 South Australia

    Surcharged Issue 1891/94: The unused collection with 2½ d. on 4 d. pale green (shades) with single examples (3) and a corner Plate number "1" strip of three, two examples optd. SPECIMEN, 2½ d. on 4 d. green in a block of fifteen with one stamp showing "2 and ½" close together, 5 d. on 6 d. brown (shades) unused (5) incl. one with "No Stop" variety (cert. BPA) and two examples optd. SPECIMEN - one with Specimen overprint struck twice, 2½ d. on 4 d. green showing the different perf. varieties etc. (20 items) Gi = £ 900+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 203 South Australia

    Tannenberg Issue 1894/1906: The unused collection with 2½ d. violet-blue (2) and overprinted SPECIMEN (2), 5 d. brown-purple unused (2) and overprinted SPECIMEN (2), 2½ d. violet-blue perf. 15, 2½ d. indigo in a top left corner block of twelve, 5 d. brown-purple unused (2), 2½ d. indigo blocks of four (2) perf. 12½ and 5 d. brown-purple in a block of four, and 1899/1905 ½ d. block etc. A fine group (19 items) Gi = £ 825+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 204 South Australia

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    Long Stamps - Thin Postage 1902/04: Thin Postage 8 d. ultramarine, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 11½, 16.5 mm. value, an unused block of four of fresh colour, third stamp showing position 19 variety "EIGNT" for "EIGHT", one or two minor blunted perfs at right otherwise fresh and very fine appearance, hinged for protection, large part og. A rare and most attractive block. Cert. Ceremuga (2011) Gi = £ 2'500+.rnrnNote: The EIGNT error did not go un-noticed by the Post Office and the error was quickly removed from the sheets, thus the rarity of positional multiples.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 205 South Australia

    Long Stamps - Thin Postage 1902/04: Thin Postage  1 s. brown, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 11½-12½, an unused horizontal pair, sheet corner marginal at base with Plate number "1" in right margin, showing variety "POSTAGE and Value in Red-Brown", minor bend in margin, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Most attractive and very rare Gi = £ 2'800+.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 206 South Australia

    Long Stamps - Thin Postage 1902/04: The unused collection, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 11½-12½, with the unused set of twelve from 3 d. to £ 1 blue in single examples and 3 d. olive-green, 8 d. ultramarine and 9 d. rose-lake in blocks of four, both shades of 2 s. 6 d., additional 10 s. green perforated "OS" and 3 d. - 9d. values perf. 12 including blocks of four and six of the 4 d. orange-red (showing the second row variety with crushed "E" of POSTAGE, all large part or unmounted og. A charming and scarce group (24 items) Gi = £ 1'750+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 207 South Australia

    Long Stamps - Thick Postage 1904/11: Thick Postage, the unused collection with examples of the set of nine values to £ 1 blue including perf. varieties and 8 d. with "Value Closer" in both shades, 6 d. blue-green in a block of four, 10 s. green (two examples) and fine selection of the £ 1 blue (5) including two corner marginal examples, a ll generally fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. A most appealing and attractive selection (25 items) Gi = £ 2'750+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 208 South Australia

    Watermark Crown over A 1905/12: The unused collection with ½ d. green (shades), with ½ d. pale green in a block of four, 1 d. value including a block and an "OS" pair, 2 d. violet (shades) with single examples (4) and two mis-perforated blocks of four (double perf. horizontally on the 2 d. mauve) and a corner block of six in the bright violet shade, 2½ d. indigo (2) and 5 d. purple-brown (2), an attractive group (22 items) Gi = £ 500+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 209 South Australia

    Long Stamps - Thick Postage 1906/12: 9 d. brown-lake, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12½, an unused verticall pair, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", of fine fresh colour, hinge remnant at top only, otherwise large part og. This error was first reported in the "Australian Philatelist" in July 1907 but was not listed by Stanley Gibbons until 1925. Just seven pairs and four blocks are recorded. Rare Gi = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 210 South Australia

    Long Stamps - Thick Postage 1906/12: The unused collection, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12½, with single examples incl. Value length varieties, with 3 d. (4) and two further blocks of four, 4 d. (6) incl. a strip of three, 6 d. blue-green (shades) with 5 examples, 8 d. (5) incl. a pair with one stamp showing closer Value length variety, 9 d. with single examples (4), 1 s. brown (4) and 2 s. 6 d. violet (shades) with all three listed shades in horizontal pairs, one marginal, 5 s. bright rose (3, incl. a punctured "SA" example) etc. Generally fine, a most appealing lot (34 items) Gi = £ 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 211 South Australia

    Official 1874/77: 1 d. green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 10, overprinted small 'O.S.', a used example (the stamp is unknown unused), well centred foir the issue and of good colour in a yellowish-green shade, lightly cancelled in black. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 212 South Australia

    Official 1874/77: 6 d. Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused block of four, well centred for the issue, of strong rich colour, dried small part og.. An extremely rare multiple Gi = £ 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 213 South Australia

    Official 1874/77: 2 s. crimson-carmine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½-12½, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused example, centred to right and showing marginal watermark lines, of deep colour, large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 214 South Australia

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    Official 1876/85: 2 s. carmine, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 10½ x 11½-12½, overprinted small 'O.S.', used examples (2), with fine example showing variety "Overprint "O.S." Double", clearly applied with somewhat heavy cancellation - a rare stamp unrecorded in unused condition; together with a used example of variety "No Stop after "S" in O.S", lightly cancelled by cds, this last of fine appearance but with ironed corner crease. Scarce pair. Cert. (Gi O29a) RPSL (1937) Gi = £ 850.rnrnNote: The RPSL 1937 certificate is made out to the Reverend James Mursell (1860-1948), this famous collector was added to the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1946.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 215 South Australia

    Official 1891/96: 1 d. deep green, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 10, an unused block of four overprinted second "O.S.", fresh colour, fine, horizontal wrinkles on large part og. not affecting the appearance. Scarce in a multiple Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 216 South Australia

    Official 1891/96: 2 d. orange-red, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 13, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, overprinted second "O.S.", fourth stamp showing variety "No Stop after S", fresh colour, together with a horizontal pair, marginal at top with "O.S." applied in margin, each fine with large part og. Gi = £ 600+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 217 South Australia

    Official 1897/1901: 5 d. brown-purple, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 15, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from of sheet showing "1" Plate number in margin, overprinted second "O.S.", fresh and fine, unmounted og. A most attractive pair Gi = £ 260+.rn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 218 South Australia

    Official 1899/1901: 1 d. yellow-green, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 13, an unused group of four items, overprinted third "O.S.", two examples, one with variety "Overprint Misplaced Horizontally", two further examples with variety "Overprint O.S. Inverted" in slightly differing shades, generally fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 450.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 219 South Australia

    Official 1899/1901: 1 d. rosine, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 13, an unused group (five items), overprinted third "O.S.", with two normal examples, single example centrally overprinted "O." only, block of four with misplaced overprint reading "S.O.", and a horizontal pair with left hand stamp with variety "No Stop after S.", generally fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. An attractive and scarce group Gi = £ 470+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 220 South Australia

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    1891 (May): 2 s. 6 d. violet, wmk. Crown SA sideways, perf. 10, an unused example of fine fresh colour, sheet marginal at right with Plate number "1" in margin, internal bend and one age spot in margin, hinge remnant on large part og. Just one pane of 60 stamps were overprinted - Ceremuga states "the only Control example known to me". A magnificent and attractive example of an extremely rare stamp. Certs. RPSL (1983), Ceremuga (2008) Gi = £ 9'500.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 221 Tasmania

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    Courier Issue 1853/54: Courier 4 d. blue, imperforate on medium soft yellowish paper, an unused example with close margins all round, variety "Partial Double Impression", especially noticeable on VAN DIEMAN'S LAND, slight thins and tiny tear at top, an early impression with lines clear and sharp with the variety probably caused by a shift on the plate, a rare variety (Ceremuga states "the first example known to me"), unused without gum. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 13'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 222 Tasmania

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    Courier Issue 1853 (Nov 1): Courier 4 d. bright red-orange, Plate I, an unused example, an early impression with lines thin, clear and well defined, position 3 on the sheet with three large margins and minutely shaved at top, unused without gum. A very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2011) Gi = £ 10'000.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 223 Tasmania

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    Courier Issue 1854 (Sept): Courier 4 d. orange, Plate II, an unused example with coarse engraving, background thicker and blurred, position 7 on the sheet with three large margins and portion of adjoining stamp at top, just shaved at left with small probably natural pinhole in the engine turning surround at left (not mentioned on cert.), unused without gum. A most attractive example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPSV (2013) Gi = £ 7'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 224 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Sept 16): Chalon 2 d. green, wmk. Large Star, an unused example of rich colour, margins all round but left vertical margin has been added, lower frameline repainted, unused without gum. An attractive spacefiller for this rare stamp. Ceremuga (2013) Gi = £ 6'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 225 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Aug 17): Chalon 2 d. blue, wmk. Large Star, an unused example with good to large margins on three sides, very close but just clear at right, tiny scissor cut in margin only at lower left but of fine colour, unused without gum. A rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 6'000.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 226 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Aug 17): Chalon 2 d. blue, wmk. Large Star, an unused example with large margins all round, very rare on this stamp in unused condition, of fine depth of colour and excellent appearance, unused without gum. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2016) Gi = £ 6'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 227 Tasmania

    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1857/67: 1 d. pale red-brown, wmk. double lined "1" and vertical sheet marginal lines, an unused example with large margins all round and part of adjoining stamp at left, variety "pli d'accordeon" with pre-printing horizontal paper fold across the Queen's neck. Unused without gum, a most unusual stamp Gi = £ 650+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 228 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1857/67: 1 d. brick red, wmk. double lined "1", an unused example from the 1863 printing, marginal from right of sheet and with large even margins on the other three sides, of lovely colour, unused without gum. A choice example. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 229 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1857/67: 1 d. brick red, wmk. double lined "1", an unused block of four from the 1863 printing, ample to large margins all round, minor bend across top stamps not affecting the appearance - a slightly blurred impression of good colour, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 1'900+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 230 Tasmania

    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: Chalon 6 d., an imperforate Plate Proof block of ten (5 x 2) on unwatermarked toned wove paper, printed in deep black; good to large margins all round and very fine appearance. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 231 Tasmania

    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: Chalon 1 s., an imperforate Plate Proof block of four on unwatermarked toned wove paper, printed in black; slight scuff below second Proof, good margins all round and very fine appearance.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 232 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1860/67: 6 d. grey, wmk. double lined "6" and horizontal marginal lines, an unused example from base of sheet (position 20), close at base but with good margins on the other three sides, fine colour for this stamp, part og. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1955) Gi = unpriced unused. rnrnProvenance: Collection Sebastian Earl, RL, Geneva, 25 April 1980, lot 2230.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 233 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1860/67: 6 d. reddish mauve, wmk. double lined "6", an unused example with close to large margins all round, small portion of adjoining stamp at right, fine fresh colour, unused with a small trace of original gum. Rare. Cert. RPSV (2019) Gi = £ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 234 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1860/67: 6 d. reddish mauve, wmk. double lined "6", an unused block of four in a pale shade, with touched to primarily good margins and showing large portions of adjoining two stamps at right, slight closed tear at top of second stamp, unused without gum. A very rare stamp in a multiple. Cert. Ceremuga (2021) Gi = £ 5'200+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 235 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1864/69: 2 d. yellow-green, wmk. double lined "2", perf. 10, an unused example, well centred and of fresh colour, unused without gum. Scarce so fine. Cert. RPSV (2013) Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 236 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1865/71: 1 d. dull vermilion, wmk. double lined "1", perf. 12, an unused example with variety "Double Print", rough perfs. as usual, small part og. Scarce. Cert. Ceremuga (2007) Gi = £ 170+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 237 Tasmania

    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1865/71: 1 d. carmine, wmk. double lined "1", perf. 12, an unused block of four of fine colour, fresh appearance, small adhesions on large part og. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 520+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 238 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1866: Oblique Roulette circa 12 at Oatlands. 2 d. blue, wmk. double lined "2", rough perf. 12, a used example shaved at base but with large portion of adjoining stamp at top, lightly cancelled by "64" numeral obliterator of Oatlands in black. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 239 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1866: Provisional serrated perf circa 19 at Hobart. 2 d. green, wmk. double lined "2", serrated perf. 19, an used example, cancelled by barred obliterator of Hobart in black. Separated by scissors at base, but clear roulettes on two full sides and partially at left. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2007) Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 240 Tasmania

    Chalons. Recess Govt. Printer, Hobart 1871/91: 6 d. lilac, wmk. double lined "6", perf. 11½, an unused horizontal strip of three, fresh delicate colour, large part og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 241 Tasmania

    Chalons. Recess Govt. Printer, Hobart 1871/91: 6 d. lilac, wmk. double lined "6" and marginal lines, perf. 11½, an unused example, corner marginal from top right of sheet, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce so fine Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 242 Tasmania

    Chalons. Recess Govt. Printer, Hobart 1871/91: 6 d. deep slate-lilac, wmk. double lined "6", rough perf. 11½, an unused block of four of fine appearance and rich colour, large part og. A very scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 243 Tasmania

    Chalons. Recess Govt. Printer, Hobart 1871/91: 6 d. bright violet, wmk. double lined "6" and marginal lines at right, rough perf. 11½, an unused horizontal pair, fresh and fine, unused without gum. An attractive multiple Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 244 Tasmania

    Pictorial Issue 1899/1900: Pictorial set of eight values, wmk. Multiple TAS, perf. 14, the collection on leaves with ½ d. deep green (6) including a block of four, 1 d. lake (12) with a corner block of four and a block of six, 2 d. violet (2), 2½ d. indigo (3), 3 d. sepia (5) incl. a vertical marginal pair, 4 d. orange-buff (2), 5 d. bright blue (2) and 6 d. lake (3). A fine lot with two full sets Gi = £ 675+.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 245 Tasmania

    Pictorial Issue 1899/1900: Hobart 2 d. violet, wmk. multiple TAS, perf. 14, unused examples (4 items), with matching corner blocks of eight (4 x 2) each from lower left of sheet showing plate Number "1" and "2" respectively, single examples from the lower left corner of the sheet showing Plate "3" and Plate "4", fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce group Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 246 Tasmania

    Pictorial Issue 1902/05: Lithographed from De La Rue plates, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½, the small collection of the three values ½ d. green (12) including a block of four and a rare ½ d. perf. compound 12½ x 11 (3 examples) one with the additional line of horizontal perfs. below Lake Marion legend, 1 d. carmine (10) incl. a corner block of six, 2 d. deep reddish violet (14) incl. a block of four and a bottom marginal 2 d. deep rose-lilac with double row of horizontal perfs. (24 items) Gi = £ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 247 Tasmania

    Pictorial Issue 1902/04: Typographed usingg Electrotypes in Melbourne, wmk. V over Crown, the collection on leaves with perf. varieties of the 1 d. red (shades) with wmk. sideways or upright (30) incl. three blocks of four, with a corner block and another perf. 11 block of four with "Double Perforations" vertically, fresh and fine study (20 items) Gi = £ 700+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 248 Tasmania

    Pictorial Issue 1905/12: Lithographed from De La Rue plates, wnk. Crown over A, the unused collection on leaves with shades and perforation varieties including 2 d. violet (28) with perf. 11 (2), perf. compound 11 and 12 (4, rare), and a reddish-lilac perf. 12½ x 11, together with a fine top marginal strip of five showing the double horizontal perforations; 3 d. brown (5), 4 d. yellow-brown (52) incl. blocks of four (7) and perf. compound 12½ x 11 with two examples in differing shades, 6 d. lake (7), a valuable and lovely lot (63 items) Gi = £ 6'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 249 Tasmania

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    Pictorial Issue 1905/12: Lithographed Russell Falls 4 d. orange-buff, wmk. Crown over A, compound perf. 12½ x 11, an unused example of this scarce perf. variety, well centred, fine, large part og. An elusive stamp. Certs. RPSL (1980 and 1982) Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 250 Tasmania

    Pictorial Issue 1905/12: Dilston Falls lithographed 6 d. lake, wmk. Crown over A, variety perf. compound 12½ and 11, a fine used example cancelled by "Castle Forbes Bay / Tasmania" cds (23 May 1911) in black. A charming and rare stamp Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 251 Tasmania

    Pictorial Issue 1905/11: Typographed using Electrotyped plates, Lake Marion ½ d. yellow-green, wmk. Crown over A sideways, an unused sheet marginal block of four, variety perf. compound 12½ and 11, fresh and fine, large part og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 500+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 252 Tasmania

    Pictorial Issue 1905/11: Typographed using electrotyped plates, wmk. Crown over A, the phenomenal collection with shades, varieties and multiples (many ex the John Lancaster collection) including ½ d. green (67) incl. blocks of four or larger (9) including block of four perf. compound 11 and 12 and two single examples and a vertical pair, upright wmk. ½ d.perf. 11, extensive range of 1 d. red (107) with blocks of four or larger (13) incl. a "JBC" monogram block, many items with imperf. between stamp and margin or wwith diouble perforation varieties, marginal singles (2) and three blocks of four compound perf. 11 and 12 (Gi 250d), "CA" monogram single; 2 d. plum (60) incl. blocks of four (4) and six (1) with many ex Lancaster collection and astudy of perf. 12½ x 11 settings, 3 d. brown (7), 6 d. carmine (19) incl. a Cooke monogram single and block of four etc. An extensive and generally very fine collection (145 items).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 253 Tasmania

    Pictorial Issue 1911/12: 2 d. bright violet, wmk. Crown over A, the small unused collection with Jan 1911 2 d. bright violet (74) with with a complete slightly toned sheet of 60 showing "JBC" monograms, and a block of four perf. compound 12½ and 11 from lower left corner of the sheet; Oct 1912 "One Penny" on 2 d. issue (73) incl. blocks of four or larger (8), "JBC" monogram single example perf. compound 12½ and 11, and the same in a horizontal pair with mis-perforated with repair, Dec 1912 1 d. carmine (14) with three blocks of four, one with "JBC" monogram, 3 d. brown with a single and block of four. Another charming collection (41 items) Gi = £ 1'750+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 254 Tasmania

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    Postal Fiscals 1863/80: St George & Dragon recess 5 s. sage-green, wmk. double lined "1", imperforate, an unused horizontal pair, large margins for this issue (note how close together the printing can be), just touched on right hand stamp, left stamp with thin spot under paper adhesion, not mentioned on certificate, large part og. A rare multiple. Cert. Ceremuga (2012) Gi = £ 2'000+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 255 Tasmania

    Postal Fiscals 1863/80: St. George & Dragon recess 5 s. brown, wmk. double lined "1" inverted and reversed, perf. 12, an unused example of good colour, slightly grubby appearance due the ink absorbing into the thin paper, large part og. Gi = £ 650.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 256 Tasmania

    Postal Fiscals 1863/80: St. George & Dragon recess 10 s. orange, wmk. double lined "1", perf. 12, an unused example of good fresh colour, large part og. Scarcer than the salmon shade although catalogued the same by SG Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 257 Tasmania

    Postal Fiscals 1863/80: St. George & Dragon recess 2 s. 6 d. lake, wmk. "1", perf. 11½, an unused block of four of fine fresh colour, second stamp with diagonal corner crease not greatly affecting the appearance, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 1'400+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 258 Tasmania

    Postal Fiscals 1863/80: St. George & Dragon 10 s. salmon, wmk. double lined "1", perf. 11½, an unused example, of good colour and perfs., large part og. An elusive stamp Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 259 Tasmania

    Postal Fiscals 1880 (April 19): Platypus set of four values, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, the unused set with additional 3 d. chestnut and a delightful 1 s. rose-pink marginal block of four with plate number "8" in margin, most fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 260 Tasmania

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    Postal Fiscals 1888: St. George & Dragon recess 2 s. 6 d. lake, wmk. TAS, perf. 12, an unused block of four, sheet marginal at base and showing further impression of TASMANIA below the lower horizontal perfs., of fine colour, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A delightful multiple. Cert. BPA (2007) Gi = £ 640++.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 261 Tasmania

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    Postal Fiscals 1900 (Nov 15): St. George & Dragon 2 s. 6 d. lake, wmk. TAS, perf. 12, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused horizontal pair of good colour, left hand stamp showing variety "REVFNUE for REVENUE", fine but for small corner crease on right hand stamp not detracting from appearance, large part og. Scarce. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 1'450.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 262 Tasmania

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    Postal Fiscals 1900 (Nov 15): St. George & Dragon 2 s. 6 d. lake, wmk. TAS, overprinted REVENUE in black, a fine unused block of four, variety "Imperforate", good margins when the placement of the stamps is taken into account, horizontal bend on upper pair not mentioned on certificate, unused without gum. An attractive and very rare multiple. Cert. Ceremuga (2011) Gi = £ 3'600+.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 263 Tasmania

    Postal Fiscals 1900: Platypus 1 d. blue, wmk. TAS, perf. 12, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused horizontal strip of three, variety "Imperforate between Vertically" and imperforate between stamp and margin, of fine appearance, very browned og. Rare Gi = £ 1'500+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 264 Tasmania

    Postal Fiscal 1900: £ 1 green & yellow, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused example, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 265 Tasmania

    Postal Fiscal 1900: £ 1 green & yellow, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, a block of four of fine colour, marginal from base of sheet with Plate Number "1" in margin, minor gum bends on unmounted og. A are and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 266 Tasmania

    Postal Fiscals & Revenues 1900/29: Platypus Issues, the unused collection with 3 d. chesnut single and block of four (Gi F34), 1900 1 d. blue block of four, 1 d. blue with REVENUE opt. inverted, 1 d. blue single and marginal pair with "Overprint Double" variety, 1 d. pale blue block of four, 6 d. mauve, Revenues with 1904 Type C 1 d. on 2 d. surcharges incl. blocks of four with REVENUE double variety (2), 1918 5 d. onb 10 s. orange, 1929 9 d. green imperf. between pair, 1 d. blue rouletted corner pair with Plate number, 1 d. blue (shades) incl. block of four and of ten etc (26 items). Fine lot with viewing recommended.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 267 Tasmania

    Revenues 1900: Platypus 2 d. pale chestnut, wmk. TAS, perf. 11¾, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused block of four, variety "Value Omitted", corner marginal from top right of sheet with serial number "8" in margin, fresh and fine, large part browned og. Scarce and most attractive multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection the Kiddle brothers, Grosvenor, London, 24 Feb 2016, lot 52.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 268 Tasmania

    Revenues 1900: Platypus 2 d. pale chestnut, wmk. TAS, perf. 11¾, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused example, variety "Value Double", slight age spots on top perfs., large part og., with normal (unm. og.) for comparison. Rare, no example in the Kiddle Brothers collection.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 269 Tasmania

    Revenues 1903: Platypus 1 d. on 2 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, Type A with flat top to "1", an unused top marginal example, variety "Overprint Inverted", fresh and fine, unmounted og.; with normal for comparison. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 270 Tasmania

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    Revenues 1903: Platypus 1 d. on 2 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, Type A with flat top to "1", an unused example, variety "Overprint Double & Misplaced", fine appearance, large part og. Scarce. Cert. Ceremuga (2013).
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 271 Tasmania

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    Revenues 1903: Platypus 1 d. on 2 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused corner marginal block of four from lower right of the pane with Plate number "1" in margin, all Type B with sloping top to "1", fine large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Cert. Ceremuga (2013).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 272 Tasmania

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    Revenues 1903: Platypus 1 d. on 2 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused block of six (2 x 3), Type A with flat top to "1" on top and lower pair, Type B with sloping top to "1" on central pair, fine appearance, unused without gum.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 273 Tasmania

    Revenues 1918: The 1900 REVENUE on £ 1 green & yellow, further overprinted with new values "5d." and "1s." in black, each in sheet or interpanneau marginal blocks of four, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. A charming pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 274 Victoria

    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed 3 s. purple on blue, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example centred to left, of good colour, hinge remnant in perfs. at centre left and right, small part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 275 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed 10 s. brown on rose, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, variety perf. 12½ x 12, an unused example, superbly well centred for the issue, lightest of blue marks at top mentioned for full accuracy and not mentioned on the certificate, of excellent fresh colour, fine large part og. An extremely rare and elusive stamp and surely one of the finest of the few known. Cert. Ceremuga (2017) Gi = £ 2'750*.rnrn*Note: SG list the 10 s. with perf. 12 all round and with perf. 12½ all round. They do not list the compound perf. offered above.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 276 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed 10 s. brown on rose, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused example, well centred for the issue, of bold colour even though the stamp's paper appears washed, unused without gum. An extremely rare and elusive stamp - listed but unpriced by Stanley Gibbons. Cert. Ceremuga (2016) Gi = unpriced.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 277 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed 15 s. mauve, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, centred slightly to right, of excellent fresh colour but for shading from original hinge at top, overprinted "SPECIMEN" diagonally in black, large part og. A rare stamp, Ceremuga records just three examples with this type of overprint. Cert. Ceremuga (2011).rnrnNote: The collection of His Majesty King Charles III contains a single example of the issued stamp, described somewhat more correctly as 'pale mauve'.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 278 Victoria

    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed St. George & Dragon £ 1 red-orange, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, centred to right, overprinted "SPECIMEN" diagonally in black, of good colour, large part og. A scarce stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 279 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed £ 7 violet on blue, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 13, an unused example, centred to top left, brilliant colour, diagonally overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black, slight gum wrinkles on large part og. A very rare stamp in superb quality: just two examples are recorded thus, the other was ex the Lee Molnar collection (lot 398). Cert. Ceremuga (2002).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,150 CHF

    Lot# : 280 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed £ 8 brownish-red on yellowish, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused example, well centred and of rich colour, horizontally overprinted by italic "Specimen." in black, one corner perf. blunted and small gum bends, part og. Just 2'000 printed and most were fiscally used. Extremely rare. Ceremuga states "currently only two or three examples this type recorded". Cert. Ceremuga (2011).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 281 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed £ 9 yellow-green on greenish, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused example, centred to left with a fine depth of colour, horizontally overprinted by italic "Specimen." in black, some slight gum loss, part og. Just 1'320 printed and most were fiscally used. Extremely rare. Ceremuga states "currently only two or three examples this type recorded". Cert. Ceremuga (2011).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 282 Victoria

    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed 1 s. chalky blue on glazed lemon paper, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example from the 1885 printing, of fine fresh colour, superb large part og. An attractive stamp Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 283 Victoria

    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed 3 s. maroon on blued glazed paper, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example from the 1884 printing, well centred for this stamp and of fresh rich colour, large part og. Rare so fine Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 284 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed St. George & Dragon £ 1 reddish-orange on yellow paper, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example from the 1888 printing, of fresh colour, part og. Rare so fine. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 285 Victoria

    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused collection with 6 d. dull blue with rare perf. 12½ but slightly toned, 1 s. blue (shades) on blued with three fine examples, 1 s. chalky-blue (3), 2 s. deep blue on green in a scarce horizontal pair, 3 s. maroon on blued of excellent colour and centering, 5 s. claret with no less than 10 examples in varying perfs. and shades and £ 1 yellow-orange on green, perf. 12; together with litho 1 d. green. A generally fine and seldom seen group (items) Gi = £ 6'500+.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 286 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed £ 10 deep mauve, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 11½, an unused example of good appearance, slight nibbed perfs., overprinted horizontally by "Specimen" in black, gum wrinkles on large part og. Rare with just 2'000 stamps printed, most of which were fiscally used; Ceremuga states "currently only two of this type known". Cert. Ceremuga (2011) Gi = £ 18'000 for normal.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 287 Victoria

    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed, wmk. second V over Crown sideways, the unused collectionm with perf. and shade varieties, including 1 d. ochre perf. 12 and 12½, 6 d. ultramarine (3) with one perf. 12 example, 1 s. 6 d. pink (2), 1 s. bright-carmine (2), 3 s. drab (3) 3 s. olive-drab (5) with a variety within this shade band; 4 s. red-orange (5) in this wondrously rich shade, 4 s. yellow-orange (4) one with upright watermark variety and a later reprint in bright blue perf. 11; 5 s. rosine (5), 6 s. pea or apple-green (3), a generally fine collection (35 items) of seldom seen material Gi = £ 6'750+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 288 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed £1 10 s. pale olive, wmk. second V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, well centred (and rare thus), of fresh impression and good colour, large part og. A superb example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPSV (1989) Gi = £ 7'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 289 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed £ 10 lilac, wmk. second V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example from the 1885 printing, overprinted by italic "Specimen." in black variety "Overprint Inverted", corner crease, unused without gum. A very rare stamp (normal stamp catalogues at £ 18'000), this being the sole example recorded with the "Specimen." inverted. Cert. Ceremuga (2011).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 290 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed £ 10 mauve, wmk. second V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, from the 1884 printing, overprinted by italic "Specimen." in black variety "Overprint Double", fresh and fine colour, large part og. A very rare stamp (normal stamp catalogues at £ 18'000), this being the sole example recorded with the "Specimen." doubled. Cert. Ceremuga (2011).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 291 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Issue 1885 (Jan): Recess printing £ 25 deep bluish-green, wmk. V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "Specimen" in grey-black with the overprint double in the middle (very lightly struck and barely discernable), fresh appearance but for slight aging on top perfs., large part browned og. A rare stamp (normal cancelled £ 60'000), Ceremuga states "only a small number of "Specimens" recorded". Cert. Ceremuga (2011).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 292 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Issue 1885 (Jan): Recess printing £ 25 deep bluish-green, wmk. V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "Specimen" in grey-black twice at both left and right of stamp and further larger "Cancelled" in black manuscript, fresh and fine but for some gum loss, browned large part og. A rare stamp (normal cancelled £ 60'000), Ceremuga states "only a small number of "Specimens" recorded and this is the only example of this combination known to me". Cert. Ceremuga (2016).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 293 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Issue 1890: Recess printing £ 50 black-violet, wmk. V over Crown sideways (although most of the watermark is the marginal line), perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "Specimen" in grey-black three times centrally, fresh and fine, large part og. A rare stamp (normal cancelled £ 70'000), Ceremuga states "only a small number of "Specimens" recorded". Cert. Ceremuga (2011).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 294 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Issue 1885 (Feb): Recess printing £ 100 aniline-crimson, wmk. V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused example with manuscript "Specimen" diagonally, fine slightly suffused appearance, unused without gum. Rare (catalogued at £ 80'000 as normal), Ceremuga states "only a small number of "Specimens" recorded". Cert. Ceremuga (2012).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 295 Victoria

    Naish Designs 1884/95: Naish designs, the unused collection, wmk. V over Crwon (excl. 8 d., 1 s. and 1885 2 s.), perf. 12½, with shades, Stamp Duty 2 s 6 d. (3) in all three shades, 1885 8 d. rose on pink (6), 1 s. deep dull blue and 1 s dull blue, 2 s. olive on bluish; ½ d. rosine (6), 1 d. green (6), 2 d. liac or mauve (4), 3 d. yellowish ochre (5), 4 d. magenta (4), 6 d. blue (5), 8 d. scarlet on pink, 2 s. olive on green (2), 2 s. apple-green (5) and 2 s. blue-green (2), generally fair to fine, a scarce group Gi = £ 3'400+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 296 Victoria

    Stamp Duty Overprints 1885 (Feb-Nov): "Stamp Duty" overprints, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½, the unused selection with 1 s. pale blue on blue (2), one with watermark inverted; 2 s. ultramarine on green (2) one with watermark sideways, 3 d. yellowish-orange (3) in differing shades, 4 d. rose-red (4), all with part to large part og. Gi = £ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 297 Victoria

    New Designs 1886/96: New Designs, the unused collection on leaves, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½, with shades including ½ d. lilac-grey (5) incl. a block of four, ½ d. pink (8) incl. a block of four, 1 d. green (3), 1 d. chestnut (21) incl. a marginal strip of four on pink paper and two blocks of four, 2 d. mauve (17), 2½ d. brown on yellow (5), 4 d. rose (5), 5 d. brown (5), 6 d. blue (5), 9 d. apple (8), 9 d. rose (4), 1 s. brown or lake (8), rare 1 s. 6 d. pale blue (3), 1 s. 6 d. orange (4) and first V over Crown wmk. 1 . orange-brown on pink (5) incl a block of four, generally fair to fine, a good lot (85 items) Gi = £ 3'750.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 298 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty 1887/90: £ 6 yellow & pale blue, wmk. V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, well centred and of fine appearance, overprinted SPECIMEN diagonally, vertical bend on part og. A rare stamp (normal cat. £ 17'000); Ceremuga states "currently only two examples of this type recorded". Cert. Ceremuga (2012).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 299 Victoria

    New Watermark, third V over Crown 1896/99: Unused collection on leaves, wmk. third V over Crown, perf. 12½, with shades, perf. varieties including ½ d. rose (2), ½ d. emerald, 1 d. brown (4), 1½ d. apple (3), 2 d. violet (7) incl. a block of six, 2½ d. blue (6), 3 d. ochre (3), 4 d. red (5) incl. a block of four, 5 d. brown, 6 d. dull blue (3), 9 d. rosine (5), 1 s. brownish red, 1 s. 6 d. orange, 2 s. blue-green, 2 s. 6 d. yellow (2, one with wmk. sideways, the other with upright wmk.), 3 s. olive, 4 s. orange pair and 5 s. rose (2), generally fine, a scarce group Gi = £ 2'600+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 300 Victoria

    1897 (Oct 22): Diamond Jubilee and Hospital Fund, 1 d. (1 s. blue) with three examples unused, two are fine, 2½ d. (2 s. 6 d.) brown with two examples of which is very fine, together with the "Specimen" overprinted set of two, part og. A scarce group Gi = £ 400+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF
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