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  • Lot# : 30201 South Australia

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    1876/1900: 2 s. rose-carmine, 1885 printing, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 11½-12½, an unused block of ten (5 x 2),  of superb colour and well centred, large part og. Gi = £ 650+.rnrnProvenance: Collection W. Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 323.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 30202 South Australia

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    1879/1900: 4 d. dull purple, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 10 x 11½, a used block of four, cancelled by Adelaide cds's (Aug 27, 1889) in black.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 30203 South Australia

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    1871: De La Rue 2 d. orange, wmk. V and Crown, perf. 10, a used example on 1871 cover to Oulmina, N.E., tied by clear "G.P.O. / ADELAIDE" cds (July 14, 1871), with repeated strike of the datestamp at left. Reverse with Kooringa cds (July 14). Opening tear at top not affecting the appearance - the earliest recorded date of use, pre-dating the Stanley Gibbons listing by one day. Cert. RPSV (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler; Prestige, Melbourne, 12 May 2007, lot 554; Collection Allan Levy, Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Oct 2009, lot 329.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30204 South Australia

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    1876/1904: De La Rue Trial Proofs: 1 d. blue green in a perf. 14 block of eight (4 x 2), marginal from right of sheet, without wmk., unmounted og., and 1 d. green, also no wmk., perf. 14, in a corner marginal block of eight (4 x 2), with De La Rue handstamped date "14 JAN 97" in blue, unmounted og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 30205 South Australia

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    1883/89: Bantam ½ d. green, an imperforate Plate Proof block of ten (5 x 2) corner marginal on unwmk'd paper, and 2 d. brick-red in Plate Proof block of six (3 x 2) marginal from right of sheet in bright orange-red, both with full unmounted og. A scarce and attractive pairing.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 30206 South Australia

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    1886/90: 3 d. sage green, 4 d. pale violet and 6 d. pale blue, wmk. Crown over SA, rough perf. 10, all three values in unused horizontal strips of five (two are marginal), all overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black; some perf. irregularities, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive multiples.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 221, Zurich, 23 Nov 2017, lot 6273.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30207 South Australia

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    1883: De La Rue imperforate Colour Trial for the 6 d. value, an imperforate block of four printed in blue, on unwatermarked wove paper, unmounted og. Fresh and fine, a scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 30208 South Australia

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    1883/99: 3 d. deep olive-green, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 13, an unused block of twenty (4 x 5) with interpanneau margin at left, fresh vibrant colour, unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 30209 South Australia

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    1886/96: 'Long Stamp' De La Rue Plate Proof for 2 s. 6 d. value printed in violet with Duty Plate in blue, no wmk., perf. 14, an upper left corner marginal block of ten (5 x 2) showing Plate Number "1" in margin on unwatermarked wove paper, slightest of trvial age spots on perfs. between two stamps, unmounted og. Ex De La Rue archives. Rare and delightful.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.R. Slade Slade, Harmers, Sydney, 29 Nov 1979, lot 366.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30210 South Australia

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    1886/96: 'Long Stamp' De La Rue imperforate Plate Proof for the 5 s. value in rose-pink, a horizontal pair on horizontally laid paper, perf. 11½-12½, "Imperforate between Vertically" on unwatermarked paper, showing "FIVE / SHILLINGS" Duty Plate printed triple, unused without gum. A most unusual Proof.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2004, lot 656.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 30211 South Australia

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    1886/1896: 'Long Stamp' 5 s. rose-pink and rare 15 s. brownish yellow, wmk. Crown over SA sideways, perf. 10, unused examples of fine colour, the 5 s. with natural spot at upper left and the 15 s. with minor horizontal bend, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30212 South Australia

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    1886/96: 'Long Stamps' £ 4 lemon, wmk. Crown over SA upright, perf. 11½-12½, a used example cancelled to order in Melbourne, fresh and fine. Scarce Gi = £ 1'400.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 30213 South Australia

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    1886/96: 'Long Stamps' £ 5 brown, wmk. Crown over SA upright, perf. 11½-12½, a used example cancelled to order in Melbourne, fresh and fine. Scarce Gi = £ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 30214 South Australia

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    1886/1896: 'Long Stamp' £ 10 bright bronze, wmk. Crown over SA sideways, perf. 11½-12½, a sheet marginal block of four with marginal imprint "5/-" and requisition number 000200 at top, of fresh rich colour, cancelled to order in Melbourne with part single ring datestamps in black. A charming and rare multiple Gi = £ 8'000+.rnrnProvenance: Australia Post archives sale; Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 348.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750 CHF

    Lot# : 30215 South Australia

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    1891/93: 5 d. in red on 6 d. deep brown, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 10, an unused block of thirty-six (6 x 6), with interpanneau margin at base with most part AUSTRALIA watermark, well centred and of fine fresh colour, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 675+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2009, lot 321.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 30216 South Australia

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    1891/93: 2½ d. bronze on 4 d. pale green, wmk. Crown over SA, mixed perf. 10 x 12½ (with vertical perfs. at left also perf. 10), an unused block of twelve (3 x 4), of fine colour and appearance, large part or unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 780+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 30217 South Australia

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    1890: South Australia Stamp Design Competition, an Essay for the ½ d. value showing Kangaroo and surrounding corners with Ship, Pick, Shovel, Stoop etc., in shades of blue on thin card (46 x 54 mm.), marked "Geometry" (entrant's pseudonym) on reverse. Superb and most attractive.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 19 April 1977; Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 14.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30218 South Australia

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    1894: De La Rue Colour Trials for Tannenberg 2½ d. value, perf. 14, all in matching corner marginal horizontal pairs (4) without watermark, each showing Plate Number "1" in margin; printed in purple with first stamp minute pinhole, olive-yellow, sepia and in ultramarine, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A delightful group.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 394.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 30219 South Australia

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    1893: De La Rue Die Proof for the 5 d. value, printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped "AFTER / STRIKING" in black and dated "24 JAN 93" in blue. Scarce.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Oct 2009, lot 333.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 30220 South Australia

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    1902/04: 'Long Stamps' 4 d. red-orange, Plate I, thin POSTAGE, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½-12½, an unused corner marginal block of four, with Plate Number "1" in margin and "1d. 647386" requisition number in top margin, showing watermark error "SUO(TH)" in sheet margin at right. Fresh and very fine, stamps unmounted og. margin hinged for protection. Scarce multiple.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 280.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 30221 South Australia

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    1902/04: 'Long Stamps' 9 d. bright reddish-pink (aniline), thin POSTAGE, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½-12½, an unused vertical pair, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", fresh slightly suffused colour, fine large part og. An exceptional and scarce pair Gi = £ 3'750.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750 CHF

    Lot# : 30222 South Australia

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    1904/11: 'Long Stamps' 8 d. dull ultramarine, Thick POSTAGE, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 12, two used blocks of six (both 2 x 3), one block cancelled "English Mail TPO" printed on Detmold paper, the second block used at the Parcels Office, Adelaide. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30223 South Australia

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    1904/11: 'Long Stamps' £ 1 blue, Thick POSTAGE, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 12, an unused example, perforated "SA", large part og.rnProvenance: Abacus, Melbourne, 30 Nov 2019, ex lot 1845.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30224 South Australia

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    1905/11: 1 d. scarlet, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused example, marginal at base with "CA" Monogram, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30225 South Australia

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    1905/11: 2 d. bright violet, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of nine, corner marginal from lower left of sheet, showing "CA" Monogram in margin at base, fresh colour, unmounted og. An attractive and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 30226 South Australia

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    1906/12: 'Long Stamps' 3 d. sage-green (17 mm.), Thick POSTAGE, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11, a used example showing variety "Double Perforation" horizontally above Duty Plate, cancelled by weak Cowell squared circle datestamp (March 1910) in black. An unusual variety on a very scarce stamp Gi = £ 700 for normal.rnrnProvenance: Collection W. Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 392; Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 281.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30227 South Australia

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    1906/12: 'Long Stamps' 3 d. sage-green and 4 d. orange-red, Thick POSTAGE, used on 1908 registered cover to Ottawa, Canada tied by unclear squared circle datestamp with manuscript filled "Mt. Lofty" registration label at base and curved REGISTERED at left. Reverse with Adelaide, New York and Ottawa arrival datestamps. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 30228 South Australia

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    1906/12: 'Long Stamps' 9 d. pale red-brown, Thick POSTAGE, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12, an unused block of eight, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", fresh and very fine, hinged for security on large part og. An extremely rare large multiple: probably the largest extant Gi = £ 10'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, SG, London, 18-19 June 1981; Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 229, Zurich, 28 Nov 2018, lot 3355.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30229 South Australia

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    1906/12: 'Long Stamps' 2 s. 6 d. pale violet, Thick POSTAGE, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12½, an unused block of four, variety "Watermark Inverted", of fine fresh colour, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Gi = £ 300+ as normals.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 30230 South Australia

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    Incoming Mail 1882: Great Britain 6 d. grey pl. 18, defective at left corners (Gi 161), tied to 1882 cover to "Ship Berkshire" at Adelaide tied by "Haddington / 17" duplex in black (Dec 23). Found to be double weight with black "1/-" handstamp applied and further struck with framed "DEFICIENT POSTAGE 6d. / FINE 6d. = 1/-" in violet. Adelaide arrival cds also on obverse (Feb 5). Despite fault, scarce and most attractive.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 Aug 2013, lot 552.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 30231 South Australia

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    1894: Cover to Gisborne, New Zealand mailed with "MT. GAMBIER" squared circle datestamp (Oct 16), the adhesive floated off the cover and obverse struck with "Saved from the Wreck of the / WAIRARAPA" in blue. Reverse with Auckland (Nov 3) and Gisborne datestamps (Nov 7). A scarce Wreck cover - in foggy conditions the "Wairarapa" crashed into the rocks at the base of a 200 metre high cliffs of Great Barrier Island. The ship tilted to one side and only two lifeboats were successfully launched and 50 people rescued. The rest, some 120 passengers and 65 crew, remained on board being battered by huge waves. A further 50 people were rescued on the following day, taking refuge in the rocks and rescued by Maori's, however there were a total of 155 fatalities. Just weeks before the tragedy, the "Wairarapa" had broken the speed record for a cross-Tasman crossing from Sydney to Auckland.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 25 June 2005, lot 707.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 30232 South Australia

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    1900: ½ d. yellow-green and 2 d. violet, used on 1900 cover, with original contents, from Adelaide to Trooper F.W. Bett of the South Australian 2nd. Mounted Rifle Contingent in Cape Colony, South Africa tied by Adelaide duplex (April 4). Handstruck "Recovered from the Mails / Looted by the Boers on June 8" italic handstamp in violet. The cover then forwarded on to London (Aug 11) from the Cape. A very scarce marking.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2004, lot 697.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 30233 South Australia

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    Commissariat Office 1863: 1 s. brown, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½, an unused block of four overprinted "C.O." in black, fresh and fine, large part og.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 8 Oct 2005, lot 271.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 30234 South Australia

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    Public Works 1868/70: 2 d. pale orange red, wmk. Star, rouletted, overprinted "P.W." in black, a used horizontal pair lightly cancelled by Adelaide cds's (March 12, 1870) in black. Scarce and fine.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 Aug 2013, lot 533.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 30235 South Australia

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    Stipendiary Magistrates 1868/72: De La Rue 2 d. orange, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 10, overprinted "S.M." in black, a used example on printed 1872 OHMS blue envelope to the Secretary to the Attorney General, Adelaide, tied by barred obliterator in black. Reverse with Adelaide arrival (Sept 19). A superb and rare Departmental cover.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 8 Oct 2005, lot 541.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30236 South Australia

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    1904/11: 'Long Stamps' 5 s. rose-scarlet, Thick POSTAGE, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 12, an unused example, marginal from right of sheet, perforated "SA", variety "SA Triple", large part og. Slightly soiled in margin only, scarce. Cert. RPSV (2001).rnrnProvenance: Abacus, Melbourne, 30 Nov 2019, ex lot 1845.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30237 South Australia

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    Official 1874 (March 27): 6 d. Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½-12½, overprinted "O.S." in black, an unused block of twenty-four, marginal from right of sheet (positions 67-72 / 103-108), position 84 showing "No Stop after S" variety, one or two spots on gum but of marvellous fresh colour, large part, mostly unmounted og. A magnificent multiple.rnrnNote: Position 79 and 108 show "Split stop after S".rn          Position 84 shows "No Stop after S" variety.rn          Position 104 shows "Triangular stop after O".rn          Position 107 shows "Large Stop after S".rnrnProvenance: Collection Michael Blake, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 1322.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 30238 South Australia

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    1876/1900: 4 d. deep mauve, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 11½-12½, overprinted "O.S." in black, a used example variety "Overprint Inverted", lightly cancelled in black. Scarce. Cert. RPSV (2014) Gi = £ 850.rnrnProvenance: Collection Michael Blake, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 1284.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 30239 South Australia

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    Official 1891/1903: 2 s. carmine, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½-12½, overprinted "O.S." in black (Type 2), an unused block of four, marginal at left, of vibrant rich colour, slightly soiled in margin only, dried large part og. A scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 640+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 30240 South Australia

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    1891/96: 2 d. orange-red, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 13, overprinted "O.S." in black (Type 2), an unused block of twelve (4 x 3), of fine fresh colour, well centred, large part or unmounted og. A scarce and most attractive multriple Gi = £ 650+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 30241 South Australia

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    Official 1899/1901: ½ d. yellow-green overprinted with wide "O.S." in black (Type 3), an unused block of four and two single examples, the block normal, the two single examples showing varieties "No Stop after S" and "Overprint Inverted", fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce group Gi = £ 400+.rnProvenance: Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 221, Zurich, 23 Nov 2017, lot 6295.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 30242 South Australia

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    Official 1899/1901: 2 d. bright violet, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 13, overprinted wide "O.S." in black (Type 3), an unused block of six (3 x 2) with part margin at base; fourth stamp showing variety "No Stop after S", fresh and fine, large part og. with lower three stamps including the variety unmounted og. Gi = £ 300+.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 223, Zurich, 31 May 2018, lot 3277.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 30243 South Australia

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    1893: 1 d. rose on buff postal stationery card, overprinted "O.S." in black, reply half mailed to the Head Teacher of Burra School, tied by "G.P.O. ADELAIDE / S.A." duplex in black (Aug 2). Rare (H&G D2).rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2004, lot 711.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 30244 South Australia

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    Parcels Stamps 1885/87: The set of eight Imperforate Plate Proofs (1 d. - 2 s.) with vignette of Railway Locomotive, all in the issued colours on unwatermarked ungummed wove paper. A scarce and most attractive set.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30245 South Australia

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    Duty Stamp 1902: Edward VII 1 d. violet & grey-green, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 11½-12½, an unused example variety "Centre Inverted", fresh and fine with normal for comparison, vertical bend on large part og. A great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 1 Sept 2007, lot 619.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30246 South Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1883: De La Rue Essay for proposed ½ d. postal stationery Newspaper wrapper, with "HALFPENNY" 15 mm. long, hand-painted in black, grey and Chinese white on card (75 x 87 mm.), dated at top "13 APR 83" in blue. The accepted design, for the working Proof see "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP, page 6059. Rare and splendid Essay, ex the De La Rue archives.rnrnProvenance: RL, Melbourne, 5 Aug 1976, lot 90; Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 558.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30247 South Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1892: Essay for the 1 d. postal stationery card, the original postcard-sized artwork based on Max Heuzenroder's prize winning entry in the 1890 Design Competition, the card beautifully hand-drawn in India ink, the legend (from another entry) being altered from "Address to be written on this side only" with manuscript "Alter words to Address to be written on this side" and, under stamp with the Duty plate 'Two Pence' blacked out: "alter value to One Penny". Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6049. A unique and rare Essay.rnrnProvenance: RL, Melbourne, 5 Aug 1976, lot 94; Prestige, Melbourne, 12 May 2007, lot 556; Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Dec 2012, lot 719.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30248 South Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1905/11: ½ d. yellow-green used on Australia 1 d. carmine postal stationery card, used to Lübeck, Germany tied by "OUTER HARBOUR" squared circle datestamp (April 29, 1911). A scarce mixed usage.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30249 South Australia

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    Postal Stationery 1905/11: 2 d. bright violet, a used example on 1911 3 d. olive-green registered postal stationery envelope (H&G C1), registered to Dunedin, New Zealand with arrival (Aug 7) on reverse. Scarce.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 11 May 2012, lot 550.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 30250 South Australia

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    Northern Territory 1877: 2 d. orange-red, perf. 10, a single example used on 1877 cover to Adelaide tied by fine strikes of "UNION REEF N.T. / S.A." circular datestamp (Jan 19) with information strike alongside. Reverse with "YAM CREEK N.T." cds (Jan 19), "PALMERSTON N.T." cds (Jan 22) and Adelaide arrival (Feb 16). Union Reef is located in the Northwest of Northern Territory about 170 kms. Southeast of Darwin. The nearest village is Pine Creek about 12 kms. away, Yam Creek is a gold mining town some 45 kms. from Pine Creek. A splendid and extremely rare Northern Territory cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Michael Blake, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 422.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30251 South Australia

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    Northern Territory 1888: Newspaper wrapper addressed to "Newspaper Court / Exhibition Melbourne, Vic." with large framed "PAID" handstamp in black and squared circle "PORT DARWIN N.T. / S.A." in black (Dec 3). Rare - the sole recorded usage of this PAID marking.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 30252 South Australia

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    Northern Territory 1882: 2 d. orange-red, a single example used on 1882 OHMS cover with embossed "South Australia" crest in red on flap, mailed to Pink Creek tied by "BRIDGE CREEK N.T. / S.A." circular datestamp (April) with "YAM CREEK / N.T." cds (April 24) alongside. Bridge Creek was a gold mining town some 120 kms. Southeast of Darwin. Yam Creek is a gold mining town some 45 kms. from Pine Creek in the Katherine region of Northern Territory. Corner closed tear at left of no great significance, a splendid and extremely rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Michael Blake, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 414.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 30253 South Australia

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    Northern Territory 1902/04: 'Long Stamps' 1 s. brown, thin POSTAGE, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½-12½, a used horizontal pair showing variety "POSTAGE and ONE SHILLING printed in red-brown", cancelled by "PT. DARWIN / S.A." squared circle datestamp (March 18, 1903) in black. A rare stamp used, especially so in the Northern Territory. Cert. RPSV (2010) Gi = £ 2'400+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 3 Oct 2010, lot 259.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30254 Tasmania

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    1824 (Jan 29): Entire letter from Hobart Town to Edinburgh with circular "HOBART / TOWN" handstamp in black, struck on arrival with step-type "DEAL / SHIP LETTER" in black (Robertson S8) and framed Scottish Add "½" in black. Three deleted manuscript rates and probably charged '2/1d' due. Reverse with London transit (Oct 4) arrival (Oct 6). A fine, early and rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 636.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 30255 Tasmania

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    1825 (Jan 29): Entire letter endorsed "O.H.M.S." in manuscript from George Town to Charles Barnard, Rouge Mont, On the Tamar; with circular "GEORGE / TOWN" handstamp in black, further endorsed by sender "Commandant P.D." (Penal Department). The letter is signed by Chas. Cameron, Lt. Col. Commandant. He was appointed commandant of Port Dalrymple on 14 Dec 1822, having arrived in Hobart with three Officers and 50 soldiers, escorting 182 convicts, in November 1821. A fine and rare entire: in this describer's opinion the finer of the two recorded examples (the other was in the Lewis C. Viney collection, lot 1509) of this handstamp. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Malcolm Groom, Gary Watson, Melbourne, 30 March 1987, lot 273.rn                     Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1013.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30256 Tasmania

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    1839 (Dec 7): Printed Police Pass "Police Office (Royal Arms) Hobart Town" amended in manuscript to "Campbelltown" stating that the bearer (one George Luke) a Prisoner, holding a ticket of leave, has permission to pass this day to search for work in Campbell District only ... and signed off by the Police Magistrate, with the bearer's identification and description on reverse. George Luke was convicted at Somerset Assizes on 6 August 1833 for larceny, sentenced to 7 years transportation arriving in Van Diemen's Land in 1834 on the ship "John Barry". Convicts were allowed to seek work for their own financial benefit (he was a 26 year old blacksmith), this relieved the authorities of the cost of his maintenance. Rare and most unusual.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Dec 2009, lot 43.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 30257 Tasmania

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    1844 (Aug 10): Four sides of entire letter from George Town to Yeovil, Somerset written by one William Pelham, rated '5d.' in manuscript for 1 d. internal fee and 4d. for outgoing Ship Letter, and a further '1/8d.' due upon receipt in Yeovil with arrival on reverse (1 Feb 1845). A most interesting letter: "(The Governor, Sir John Eardley-Wilmot) has taken the Labour of the Convict population from the settlers, and under the present probabtion system the prisoners are all let loose and walk about with a slip of paper called a Pass and hiring themselves at not less than ...£9 a year. Our present Governor is marrying the men and women by hundreds at a time...nothing can be worse than the conditions of this Colony.".rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 12 Feb 2010, lot 346.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 30258 Tasmania

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    1851 (July 19): Entire letter from Adelaide to Campbell Town, Van Diemen's Land, carried privately to Launceston where it was backstamped (Aug 1) and the Campbell Town Postmaster's private "C. TOWN / 1 AUG 51" handstamp applied in black. Prepaid '6d.' in red manuscript and charged '5d.' due for incoming Ship Letter and 1d. for local delivery. Opens well for display, a rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 403.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30259 Tasmania

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    1856: Soldier's Letter from Hobart to Blairgowrie, Scotland endorsed by sender "Lance Corporal Robt. Robertson of 1st Battalion, 12th Foot Tasmania" and countersigned at lower left by his Commanding Officer. Struck on despatch with circular "GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART TOWN / ♚" in red (Jan 11). Reverse with Blairgowrie arrival cds (May 13) where charged the concessionary rate of "3d." due to pay (1 d. Captain's gratuity and 2 d. unpaid Packet rate). Lance Corporal Robinson was on convict guard duties in Hobart Town, the letter states he has been transferred to the 1st. Battalion. A rare and fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Gerald Sattin, Spink, London, 5 May 2004, lot 121.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30260 Tasmania

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    Recess by H. and C. Best at the Courier 1853: 1 d. blue, imperforate on medium soft yellowish paper, no. wmk., an unused example, close to good margins all round. An exceedingly rare stamp unused. Cert. RPSV (1999) Gi = £ 13'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Koichi Sato, DF, Geneva, 27 June 2014, lot 50005; Mossgreen, Melbourne, 11 Sept 2016, lot 46.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 30261 Tasmania

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    1853 (Nov 1): 4 d. orange, imperforate, Plate II, coarse engraving, no. wmk., position 13, a used example with good to large margins all round, cancelled by bold strike of "59" numeral of Launceston in black. Signed Bernichon Gi = £ 425.rnrnProvenance: Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1033; Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2010, lot 340.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 30262 Tasmania

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    Courier 1855: 4 d. orange, a cut to shape example used on 1855 cover front to Woodbridge, Suffolk endorsed "pr. "Argo" via Victoria" tied by "64" numeral obliterator of Hobart and by "6d." manuscript notation for payment due over framed "TO BE DELIVERED / FREE OF POSTAGE" in red. "Woodbridge" arrival cds in blue (March 17) at left. A scarce and appealing usage.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 7 May 2013, lot 353.
    Starting bid : 360 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 30263 Tasmania

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    1854/55: Perkins Bacon Chalon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, early state of the design and without "Van Diemen's Land", showing outline for the rectangular frame and a large oval frame, printed in black on card (34 x 40 mm.). Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler RDP., Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1507.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30264 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Sept 16): 1 d. carmine, imperforate, wmk. Large Star, a used horizontal strip of four, just touched to large margins all round, of superb rich colour, neatly cancelled by "60" numeral obliterators of Launceston in black. A most attractive and extremely rare multiple Gi = £ 3'600+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, London, 6-9 Oct 1958, lot 474; Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 303.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 30265 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Sept 16): 2 d. deep green, imperforate, wmk. Large Star, a used example, good to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, cancelled by "60" numeral obliterator of Launceston in black and by part boxed handstamp in red. A fine example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 550.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 24 April 2009, lot 478.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 30266 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Sept 19): 2 d. green, imperforate, wmk. Large Star, a used horizontal pair with good to large margins all round, of fine colour, cancelled by "11" numeral obliterators of Avoca. A choice and rare pair. Certs. RPSL (1951), Alcuri (1987) Gi = £ 900+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 305.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30267 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess printed by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Aug 17): 4 d. deep blue, imperforate, wmk. Large Star, a used example with huge margins all round and portions of adjoining stamps at left and at right, lightly cancelled in black leaving the head clear. A gem Gi = £ 450.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 9 Feb 2008, lot 608.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 30268 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess printed by Perkins Bacon 1855: Perkins Bacon 4 d. blue, imperforate, wmk. Large Star, a used example with exceptionally large margins on three sides, with portions of two adjoining stamps, clear at lower right, lightly cancelled in black Gi = £ 140.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 30269 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by H. and C. Best 1856/57: 1 d. pale brick-red (2 examples) and single 4 d. blue, imperforate, no wmk., margins just shaved to huge, tied to 1858 entire letter to London endorsed "pr. Columbian", tied by "60" numeral obliterators in black alongside framed "POST OFFICE / LAUNCESTON / ♚ / VDL" datestamp (Jan 12) in red. The "Columbian" left Melbourne on Jan 17, arriving at Suez via Galle on Feb 27. A superb and rare entire. Note - I have followed the certification as to the stamps on the cover, however the two 1 d. adhesives do appear to be in the November 1856 deep red-brown shade. Certs. BPA (1981), RPSV (1999).rnrnProvenance: Collection Bob Odenweller RDP., Harmers, London, 14 April 1981, lot 391; Collection P.W. Robinson, SG, London, 17 May 1984, lot 65; Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1072; Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1661.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 30270 Tasmania

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    Recess by H. and C. Best 1857 (May): Chalon 4 d. blue, imperforate, no wmk., on thin white wove paper, a used horizontal strip of three, touched to large margins all round, thin spot on third stamp but an attractive multiple Gi = £ 420+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 313.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 30271 Tasmania

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    Recess by H. Best and others 1857/69: Chalon 1 d. pale red-brown, imperforate, wmk. '1' inverted, a used horizontal strip of four from a late Government printing (from July 1864), large even margins all round, marginal wmk. lines at left, neatly cancelled by two strikes of the "10" numeral obliterator of Antill Ponds. A superb and scarce multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, 6-9 Oct 1958, ex lot 498.rn                     Prestige, Melbourne, 10 April 2010, lot 217.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 30272 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1859/67: 1 d. carmine, imperforate, wmk. '1', a used block of twelve (6 x 2), margins just touched to large margins all round, especially at base, fiscally cancelled by individual strikes of "Colonial Treasury / Tasmania" datestamps (8 April 1868) in black. A most attractive and very scarce large multiple.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 3 Sept 2009, lot 317.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 30273 Tasmania

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    Chalons. 1857/69: 2 d. yellow-green and 4 d. pale blue, imperforate, wmk. 2' and '4' respectively, margins good to touched, used on small 1858 envelope to Wood Burn, Table Cape, each cancelled by three pen stokes and, at left, manuscript Postmaster's endorsement "Deloraine 21/9/59" of despatch (sic). Reverse with freamed "PRE-PAID" boxed datestamp (Sept 22, 1858) in red. Scarce.rnrnProveance: Collection Michael Blake, Cavendish, Derby, 9 March 2001, lot 168.rn                   Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1666.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 30274 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1857/69: 4 d. pale blue, a used example on 1862 entire letter to Campbell Town, endorsed "Civil Commandant, Port Arthur" at lower left and counter-signed by Cammandant Boyd, above circular "PRISONER'S LETTER / ♚ / PORT ARTHUR" handstamp superbly applied in brown. The adhesive, shaved to good margins, tied by "69" numeral obliterator with manuscript dated "PORT ARTHUR / POST OFFICE" handstamp "21/9/62" and red "PRE-PAID" transit (Sept 30) also on obverse. A very rare cover. Certs. RPSV (2001)rnrnNote: Regulation 55 for Penal Settlement stated: "He, the prisoner, is not to send or receive letters or packages except through the Commandant".rnrnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London, 22 Sept 1948, lot 198; Collection Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 645; Collection John Cress, Leski, Melbourne, 18 Nov 2003, lot 228.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30275 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1857/69: 2 d. slate-green and 4 d. blue, imperforate, wmk. numerals, fine examples with just shaved to large margins, used on 1863 cover to Melbourne tied by mute obliterator of Melbourne in black and by circular "GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART TOWN / ♚" datestamp in red (Jan 19). Reverse with Melbourne arrival (Jan 22). Two small pinholes at lower left, a fresh and very fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1683.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30276 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1860/67: 6 d. lilac, imperforate, wmk. '6', a used example with good margins all round, on 1858 cover to Launceston, cancelled by manuscript "46" with "New Town 22-6-58" Postmaster's endorsement at left. Launceston "PRE-PAID" framed arrival on reverse (June 23) in red. A fine and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lewis C. Viney, RL, Geneva, 27 Nov 1980, lot 1746; Collection T.V. Roberts, RL, London, 26 April 1989, lot 2284; Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1204; Collection David MacNamee, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 May 2013, lot 297.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 30277 Tasmania

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    Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858/67: 1 s. vermilion, imperforate, wmk. '12', two used vertical strips of three, originally used alongside each other, one stamp just touched at right and five with four margins all round, portions of adjoining stamps at base, lightly cancelled by mute Hobart obliterators in black. Most attractive and scarce multiples: a block of six (ex Earl and Sato) being the largest recorded multiple Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 30278 Tasmania

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    1860/67: 6 d. grey-violet imperforate with Provisional Perforations 1864 2 d. blue, perf. 10 by Walch & Sons of Hobart, used on 1864 cover to Dorchester, Engalnd endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by "52" numeral obliterators and by "POST OFFICE / LAUNCESTON / ♚" datestamp in red (Nov 21) with "Paid / London" arrival cds (Jan 11, 1865) in red alongside. Reverse with Dorchester arrival cds. A rare and charming cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1245; Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1686.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30279 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1860/67: Government printing 6 d. reddish-mauve, imperforate, wmk. '6', a used example with clear to enormous margins all round, showing the marginal wmk. at left, cancelled by "52" numeral obliterator of Launceston in black. A fine example of the scarcest of the 6 d. shades Gi = £ 180.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 444.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 30280 Tasmania

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    Provisional Perforations 1865/71: 2 d. yellow-green, wmk. '2', an unused block of four, perf. 10 all round, by J. Walch & Sons of Hobart under contract from the Post Office, a multiple of excellent colour and appearance, one corner perf. creased not affecting the appearance, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 3'400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1523.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 30281 Tasmania

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    Provisional Perforations 1865: 1 d. carmine, wmk. '1', an unused vertical pair, perforation 10 x 12 x 12 x 12, the lower stamp being perf. 12 all round with small thin, perf. by J. Walch & Sons of Hobart under contract from the Post Office, large part og. A pair of excellent colour and appearance, of great scarcity. Cert. RPSV (2009) - as Gi 78/70.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 321.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 30282 Tasmania

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    Provisional Perforations 1863/71: 4 d. blue perf. 10 and 6 d. slate-violet perf. 12, used examples, perforated by J. Walch & Sons of Hobart under contract from the Post Office, on 1870 cover to Watford, England endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by "73" numeral obliterators of Prosser's Plains. Manuscript "Buckland 5.9.70" Postmaster's endorsement at left and Hobart "PRE-PAID" datestamp of transit in red. The "via Marseilles" route was closed due to the Franco-Prussian War and the cover was struck with framed "INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID / FOR BRINDISI ROUTE / DEFICIENT POSTAGE 3d." applied in black on arrival (Oct 31). Flap faults on reverse but a rare and attractive cover.rnrnNote: Prosser's Plains was officially re-named Buckland in 1884. It appears however that the name was in use much before that date.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 17 Oct 2008, lot 462.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30283 Tasmania

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    Provisional Perforations 1867: 6 d. grey-violet, wmk. '6', pin-perforation 5½-9½ probably at Longford, a used example with perforations on all four sides, cancelled by "54" numeral obliterator of Longford in black. A very scarce stamp. Cert. RPSV (2010) Gi = £ 650.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 30 April 2011, lot 450.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 30284 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue Imperforate Plate Proofs (7) with 9 d. example in black on unwatermarked buff paper: 2 d. green, 4 d. in black, 4 d. in blue, 9 d. in ochre, 9 d. in bright violet and 10 d. in dull purple all on Crown CC watermarked paper. A fine and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30285 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue Die Proof for the 4 d. value, printed in blue on glazed white card, minor soiling but fresh appearance and very rare.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 30286 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue Die Proof for the 10 d. value, printed in bright violet (issued in black) on glazed white card, slightest of soiling but attractive and very rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, Harmers NY, London, May 1980, ex lot 194; Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 565.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30287 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1870/71: 2 d. blue-green, wmk. '2', P.O. perf. 11½, a used example showing variety "Double Print" cancelled by "Tasmania" obliterator in black, leaving the variety clear. Rare. Cert. RPSV (1989) Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30288 Tasmania

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    Chalons 1871/91: 6 d. reddish-purple, wmk. '6', perf. 12, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", well centred and of fine colour, tiny surface mark between the pair, usual wrinkle on large part og. Rare Gi = £ 2'750.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1546.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 30289 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue imperforate Plate Proof of the 9 d. value on wmk. Crown CC paper, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), corner marginal from lower right of sheet with serial number "7" in margin, printed in red-violet, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler RDP., Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1543; Prestige, Melbourne, 22 Feb 2013, lot 1324.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 30290 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1871/78: 9 d. blue, wmk. TAS, perf. 11½, a used example, variety "Double Print", this being a deliberate saving by the P.O. printer: the original impression was too light thus the sheet was passed through the press again, the second impression being displaced 1 mm. to lower left, lightly cancelled in black. No unused examples are recorded. A fine and rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2007) Gi = £ 3'250.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 23 Sept 2011, lot 505.
    Starting bid : 1,400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 30291 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1878: 1 d. rose-carmine, perf. 14, a used example on hand-illustrated envelope with large baby leaping from a steaming pan, the stamp surrounded by a book, addressed to F.A. Packer at the House of Assembly, tied by "Hobart / Tasmania" duplex (21 Sept 1882) in black with arrival of same day on reverse. The addressee F.A. Packer was the great uncle of Sir Frank Packer of Consolidated Press and great, great uncle of Kerry Packer. A charming and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 4 March 2006, lot 691.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 30292 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1878: 2 d. pale green, perf. 14, a used example on 1886 cover to Scottsdale, diagonally bisected to pay the 1 d. rate, tied by neat "ELLESMERE / TAS." cds (July 24) in black. Unauthorised provisional local usage. Ellesmere was renamed Scottsdale on 3 Sept 1893.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 30293 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1880/91: 3 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from left of sheet with serial number "47" in margin, variety "Imperforate". Sone gum loss, part og. Scarce Gi = £ 550.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 April 2005, lot 164.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 30294 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1880/91: 3 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 12, two unused blocks of six (3 x 2), one marginal from right of sheet, the other from top right corner with Plate Number "5" in margin, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 30295 Tasmania

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    1885: De La Rue Essay for proposed 2 s. 6 d. value to replace the 'St. George & Dragon' Fiscal high values, entirely hand-drawn and painted in pencil and shades of violet ink, perforations in pencil, highlighted with Chinese white on brown tracing paper (40 x 45 mm.). The Essay endorsed "A" at top left. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6245. Beautiful and unique.rnrnProvenance: Robson Lowe, Melbourne, 5 Aug 1976, ex lot 102; Stanley Gibbons, Melbourne, 13 April 1994, lot 1187; Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 221, 23 Nov 2017, lot 6341.rn                    
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 30296 Tasmania

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    1885: De La Rue Essay for proposed 10 s. value to replace the 'St. George & Dragon' Fiscal high values, entirely hand-drawn and painted in pencil and shades of green ink, highlighted with Chinese white on brown tracing paper (37 x 43 mm.) with perforaations in pencil. The Essay endorsed "M" at top left. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6245. Beautiful and unique.rnrnProvenance: Robson Lowe, Melbourne, 5 Aug 1976, ex lot 102; Stanley Gibbons, Melbourne, 13 April 1994, lot 1203; Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 221, 23 Nov 2017, lot 6344.rn                    
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 30297 Tasmania

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    1886: De La Rue Essay for proposed 10 s. value on thick card (73 x 92 mm.), beautifully handpainted in pale and dark green and picked out in Chinese white, perforations added in pencil, lettered "H" at lower right and dated "JAN 6th 86" at top in manuscript.rnIllustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP page 6247. Superb and exceptional.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 22 Nov 2004.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 30298 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1889 (Jan 1): 'Halfpenny' on 1 d. carmine, a used example showing variety "al in Half printed sideways", lightly cancedlled in black leaving the variety clear. A very rare stamp so fine Gi = £ 2'000.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1577.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30299 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1891: ½ d. orange, wmk. TAS, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from left of sheet, variety "Imperforate", fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 325.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 30300 Tasmania

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    Sideface 1891: ½ d. orange, wmk. TAS, an unused block of six, variety "Imperforate", marginal at base with part of TASMANIA watermark, fresh and fine, large part og. with lower strip unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 975+.rnrnProvenance: Collection W. Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 551.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF
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