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  • Lot# : 30001 New South Wales

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    1819 (April 3): Entire letter from one Frederick Drennan in Sydney via England to Capt. de Reynaud of the 60th Regiment at the Cape of Good Hope, endorsed 'fav.d by J. Pincham Esq.' and 'Messrs. Greenwood & Co.', struck in transit with fine step type "HASTINGS / SHIP LETTER" in brown (Robertson S3) with London cds (Oct 19) in red on reverse and rated '1/4d.' due to pay upon arrival (8d. Ship Letter + 8d. for under 80 miles). The letter presumably forwarded on to the Cape as an enclosure by Greenwood & Co. A fine and rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1005.rnrnNote: The writer, Frederick Drennan, entered the Army as Assistanmt Commisary in April 1809, he served in Canada during the American War, later served in Jamaica and then was sent to New South Wales arriving on the 'Globe' in January 1819. He almost immediately fell foul of both Governor Lachlan Macquarie and Lieutenant-Colonel James Erskine, the latter having him arrested and later released. He was sent back to England under arrest in 1822 after the NSW Treasury enquiries found a deficiency of over £ 6'500, which amount he failed to repay. For further information see the Australian Dictionary of Biography.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 30002 New South Wales

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    1833 (March 10): Cover endorsed 'On the Service of the Australian Agricl. Company' to Capt. Sir Edward Perry at Port Stephens, NSW struck with fine oval "♚ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / 14 AUG 14 / 1833 / SYDNEY" datestamp in brown, rated at enormous '5/10d.' to pay in manuscript (16 x 4d. inland rate + 6d. inwards Ship Letter rate - carried to Newcastle by the 'Sarah Jane' from Sydney. Reverse with 'Crown & Sheep' A.A.C. red wax seal. A fine and most attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1028.rnrnNote: The Australian Agricultural Society was established in 1824 by an Act of Parliamenet and granted 1 million acres to raise fine wool sheep. From 1831 the company was involved in coal mining in the Newcastle region.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30003 New South Wales

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    1837 (June24): Official cover from Sydney to the Superintendent of Police in Goulburn endorsed 'H.M.Service' at top,struck with fine "POST PAID SHIP LT. / ♚ / JU 24 / 1837 / SYDNEY" despatch in black, despite endorsement rated at '10d.' in manuscript for mail between 120 and 170 miles. Blurred circular "PARRAMATTA" handstamp and fair framed "VIA / BATHURST" presumably used as a missent marking.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ed Druce (1993); Collection Dale Forster, DF, Geneva, 28-31 May 2002, lot 10558; Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1138.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 30004 New South Wales

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    1838 (March 23): Entire letter from Maitland to Sydney rated at '4d.' to pay in manuscript, struck on despatch with circular "MAITLAND / N.S.W. / 1838" handstamp in black, with fine "♚ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / MR 26 / 1838 / SYDNEY" arrival in black displaying well on reverse. Some minor aging but scarce.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 5 April 2006, lot 570.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 30005 New South Wales

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    1839 (June 21): Entire letter from Bathurst to London struck on despatch with octagonal framed "BATHURST / POST PAID" in red and superb oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / JE 27 / 1839 / SYDNEY" in red. Reverse with oval framed "GENERAL POST OFFICE / SYDNEY" datestamp (June 27) in black. Framed "INDIA LETTER / BRIGHTON" in red (Robertson In. 2) somewhat overstruck by London arrival cds in red (Nov 18). Rated at '1/-' in manuscript, the entire was carried by the 'Andromache' on June 30, thence via Rio de Janeiro (Sept 21). A fine and attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Rod Perry, Melbourne, 26 Oct 1978, lot 184; Prestige, Melbourne, 8 Nov 2013, lot 285.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30006 New South Wales

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    1840 (Aug 24): Entire letter from Bungonia to Edinburgh, Scotland with manuscript "Ship Letter" at lower left, prepaid internally at 11d., struck with octagonal framed "BUNGONIA / POST PAID" in red with oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SE 3 / 1840 / SYDNEY" in red at right. Reverse oval "♚ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / SYDNEY" in black (Sept 3) and London SHIP LETTER straight line in black and cds in red (March 13, 1841). Charged '8d.' for the Ship Letter fee upon  arrival. This settler was happier than most, he had become the proprietor of the "Ship Inn" in Bungonia. A most attractive entire with full original docketing of sending and receipt at upper left.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 March 2008, lot 343.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30007 New South Wales

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    1841 (Feb 19): Entire letter from London to Sydney endorsed 'pr. Abberton' at top left, prepaid '8d.' in manuscript and struck on despatch with oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / 20 FE 20 / 1841 / LONDON" in red (Robertson S51). Reverse with "SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SYDNEY" datestamp (July 22) and struck on obverse with framed "NOT TO BE / FOUND" in black. Returned to sender and struck on re-arrival in London with "RETURNED FROM"  in red with docketing on reverse "Received back 1 April 1843". A rare and most unusual entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.R. Slade Slade, Harmers, London, 18-19 April 1979, lot 29; Collection Ed Druce (1993); Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1136.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30008 New South Wales

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    1842 (Aug 8): Entire letter prepaid at double rate from Bendimine to Edinburgh struck with fine octagonal framed "YASS / POST PAID" in red and oval "YASS / ♚ / A 9 / 1842 / NEW. S. WALES" in black. Oval transit "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / AU 13 / 1842 / SYDNEY" in red with rate '2/4d.' in manuscript adjacent. Reverse with London transit and Edinburgh arrival cds (Jan 9, 1843) in red. A fresh and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 30009 New South Wales

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    1844 (June 29): Entire letter from Stonequarry (renamed Picton on September 1, 1842) to Adolphus W. Young, the Sheriff of New South Wales in Sydney, struck with framed "FREE / PICTON" in red and oval framed "PICTON / ♚ / JY 2 / 1844 / NEW S. WALES" datestamp in black. File fold at base but scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2002, lot 1122.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30010 New South Wales

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    1845 (Nov 27): Prepaid cover from Tamworth to Edinburgh, Scotland at double rate with fine octagonal framed "PAID AT / TAMWORTH" in red and oval framed "TAMWORTH / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" in black; rated at '2/10d.' in manuscript (1/8d. double rate for above 120 miles, 8d. coastal Ship Letter and 6d. for outgoing Ship Letter), with oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / DE 3 / 1845 / SYDNEY" in red. Reverse with "TAMWORTH / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" oval datestamp of despatch in black (Nov 27), London cds (May 7) and Edinburgh arrival in red. Some file folds but rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.R. Slade Slade, Harmers, London, 18-19 April 1979, lot 35;Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1104.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30011 New South Wales

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    1848 (Dec 18): Prepaid cover and complete contents from Macquarie Street, Sydney to Port Phillip, struck with superb octagonal framed "PAID  / AT / SYDNEY" in red with manuscript '1/3d.' in red ink alongside; reverse with oval "GENERAL POST OFFICE / SYDNEY" despatch datestamp in black (Dec 18) and "MELBOURNE / ♚ / PORT PHILLIP" arrival (Dec 25). A charming and scarce cover containing (considering it arrived on Christmas Day), the most unpolitically correct letter imaginable: "You worst of good for nothing wives, its out of sight out of mind with you, like the rest of your charming sex...".rnrnProvenance: Collection Dale Forster, DF, Geneva, 28-31 May 2002, lot 10523; Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1076.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 30012 New South Wales

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    1849 (Dec 2): Prepaid entire letter from Tarcutta to Yass struck with very fine octagonal framed "PAID AT / TARCUTTA" handstamp in red and rated '8d.' in manuscript adjacent, reverse with oval "TARCUTTA / ♚ / DE 3 / 1849 / NEW S. WALES" struck in black. Manuscript "Rec'd 5 Dec 1849 - Yass" at left. The fully transcribed contents refer to the expense a Mr. Napier is proposing for the cost of making Postmarks for the Tarcutta office and "if Mr. Napier would give a certain sum for performing a certain portion of the Post Office work that is most convenient to him such as the receiving and despatching of Mails, delivery of letters, it would perhaps be well to enter into some arrangement with him ..". A very fine and scarce entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac, Spink, London, 23 Sept 2004, lot 11.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30013 New South Wales

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    1856 (Oct 25): Stampless entire letter sent unpaid from Sydney to Rheims, USA endorsed "p. Centurion via England", with handstruck "3" NSW credit for outgoing Ship Letter and "Sydney / N.S.W." despatch on reverse (Nov 1). London transit cds in red (Feb 10, 1857) and struck with framed "GB / 1F.60c." in black. The '8' at left probably British credit (the letter actually weighs 9 grams) with '16' décimes charged on arrival in manuscript. An unusual entire.rnrnProvenance: Trevor Davis.

    INFO: Reims in France NOT in USA
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 30014 New South Wales

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    1840 (June 9): Prepaid entire letter from Burwash, Sussex to Sydney, endorsed 'Paid 8 Pence' at lower left with italic "Burwash / Penny Post" in brown and LAMBERHURST cds in blue (June 9) with London red datestamp and oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / JU 10 / 1840 / LONDON" in red (Robertson S48). Reverse with oval "♚ / GENERAL POST OFFICE / SYDNEY" in black (Oct 4). Charged '3' (pence) for an inward Ship Letter and struck on arrival with octagonal framed "NOT TO BE / FOUND" in red. Content states: "Your brother Richard is married and was coming but on hearing of such very ill treatment that you met with he now refuses to come..." and the letter continues beseeching his daughter it would be best to marry. A most attractive and rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ed Druce (1993); Collection Dale Forster, DF, Geneva, 28-31 May 2002, lot 10554; Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1135.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30015 New South Wales

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    1843 (Feb 13): Second sheet of entire letter from Edinburgh to Sydney bearing 1841 1 d. red-brown imperforate, plate 25, two single examples lettered IK (double letter K) and IL, a horizontal pair lettered II-IJ and strip of four lettered HI-HL; all tied by Maltese Crosses in black, with oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / ♚ / LONDON" in red below (Feb 15). Reverse with "SHIP LETTER / ♚ / SYDNEY" in black (June 30) and redirected from Sydney to Moreton Bay, Queensland in manuscript at base with '7d.' manuscript charge (3d. + 4d. for coastal Ship rate). Minor vertical file fold and trivial imperfections to margins on the adhesives as to be expected but a most appealing and rare entire.rnrnProvenance: DF, Geneva, 28-31 May 2002, lot 80.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30016 New South Wales

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    1849 (Sept 5): Entire letter from New York to Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope presumably carried by favour as without despatch markings, struck at top right with framed "MISSENT / TO / SYDNEY" in black. Reverse with "SHIP LETTER / ♚ / MY 16 / 1850 / SYDNEY" in black and sent on to destination with manuscript "G 29 August 1850" on obverse and "Received at the Post Office this 30 day of August 1850, Paid 1/-". A most remarkable and unusual mis-routed entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection A. Leslie Leon, RL, 14 March 1978, lot 14; Collection Ed Druce (1993); Collection Dale Forster, DF, Geneva, 28-31 May 2002, lot 10603; Collection Brian Peace, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 July 2009, lot 1233.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30017 New South Wales

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    1849: Alfred Clayton 'Sydney View' Essays, composite photo-lithographic facsimile of the original Essay which is housed in the Tapling Collection in the British Library, comprising reproductions of the 1d. and 3d. Essays which are mounted on paper and endorsed "The form and colour are approved, but the execution is very far from satisfactory and must be greatly improved before the contract can be sanctioned". This facsimile was produced by Alfred van Dyck, some time before the originals were sold by him to Tapling and prior to Thomas Tapling's death in 1891. The blank space in between contained the Essay for the 2d. value which was purchased for, and remains in, the Collection of His Majesty King Charles III. We record just one other example of this reproduction (copy with the lot), ex Sir Gawaine Baillie, sold at Sotheby's, Melbourne in July 2005, lot 812, which was not as fine as the example offered here.rnrnProvenance: Collection W.W. Mann (1921); Collection George Ginger, RL, London, 5-6 Dec 1945, ex lot 7; Collection G. Carleton Jones, Sotheby's, London, 14 Dec 1995, lot 318; Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 223, 31 May 2018, lot 3002.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750 CHF

    Lot# : 30018 New South Wales

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    1850: 1 d. carmine-rose, Plate I, two single examples, positions 3 and 21, with just shaved to good margins, positions 3 with small fault at base and 21, tied to 1850 OHMS printed cover from Sydney to the Police Magistrate in Brisbane tied by barred obliterators in black. Manuscript 'Judicial Proceedings' and 'from Solicitors Office, Sydney 22 June 1850' at left, the printed conents mentioning an affidavit to be signed and returned. The reverse with circular "SYDNEY / ♚ / NEW SOUTH WALES" despatch cds (June 22) and fair only "BRISBANE / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" arrival (July 7). Cover #144 in the Ben Palmer census illustrated on page 52. Despite the imperfection a most appealing and rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection George Boucher, London, 19 April 1972, lot 517; Collection George Boucher, Basel, 17 Oct 1972, lot 814; Stanley Gibbons Merkur, Frankfurt, 21-23 April 1975, lot 2548; Macray Watson, Melbourne, 28 June 1994, lot 730; Spink, London, 8 May 1997, lot 1088; Spink, London, 14 Oct 1997, lot 750; Stanley Gibbons, Sydney, 25 Feb 1998, lot 832; Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Oct 2009, lot 248.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30019 New South Wales

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    1850 (Aug): 1 d. dull carmine, Plate II, two examples with large to just grazed margins one with portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on 23 August 1851 entire letter from Sydney to the Deputy Governor of the Australian Agricultural Co. in Carrington, tied by Sydney barred obliterators in black with superb framed "MILLER'S POINT." in black alongside. Oval "CARRINGTON / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" datestamp below (Aug 28) and manuscript "Club" and "Not at the Club" at left with manuscript '2d.' due for readdressing. Cover #239 in the Ben Palmer census, illustrated on page 180. A remarkable and attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 20 July 2002, lot 966.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 30020 New South Wales

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    1850: 2 d. greyish blue, Plate I, early impression of rich colour, a used example showing full clouds, large margins all round, well cancelled by "36" numeral obliterator of Braidwood in black. A fine and very attractive stamp Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 30021 New South Wales

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    1850 (Jan 1): 2 d. greyish blue, Plate I, intermediate impression, the famous used block, positions 2-3 / 14-15, with large margins all round, cancelled by mute obliterators in black. Position 15 with small central hole, remarkably unobtrusive when backed on hawid, one corner bend otherwise fresh and very fine. A rare and most attractive multiple. Cert. BPA (2012).rnrnProvenance: Collection William H. Crocker, Harmer Rooke, London, 20 Oct 1938, lot 56; Collection George Boucher, RL, London, 19 April 1972, lot 634; Collection "Carrington", Millenium, Melbourne, 7 Nov 2012, lot 116; Prestige, Melbourne, 7 May 2013, lot 48.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30022 New South Wales

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    1850 (April): 2 d. dull blue, Plate II, a used example with large to huge margins all round, Position 10, cancelled by unclear numeral obliterator in black. A choice and attractive stamp Gi = £ 180.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 30023 New South Wales

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    1850 (Sept): 2 d. ultramarine, Plate IV, position 5, a used example with clear to good margins all round, used on 1850 cover to Merriwa tied by "55" numeral obliterator in black with corresponding "NEWCASTLE / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" datestamp at lower left (Oct 23) in black. Superb framed "MISSENT / TO / SYDNEY" in black above and reverse with circular Sydney datestamps of Oct 21st and 24th. A fine and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 14-21 Jan 1935, lot 355; Collection W.R.D. Wiggins, RL, Zurich, 26 Jan 1981, lot 1723; Collection Dale Forster, DF, 289-31 2002, lot 10603.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 30024 New South Wales

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    1851 (April): 2 d. dull ultramarine, Plate V, a horizontal pair, positions 22-23 with huge margins all round, on Evans correspondence entire letter at double rate to Albury cancelled by neat strikes of "48" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with oval "TARCUTTA / ♚ / NEW S. WALES" datestamp of despatch (May 30) in black. Interesting content: "Sydney is in a state of excitement consequent upon the discovery of Gold mined to the westward of Bathurst and it is expected all goods and produce will rise in price, perhaps to an extravagant price...". Cover #161 in the Ben Palmer census, illustrated on page 154. A superb and delightful entire in the foremost quality.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 11 Jan 1962, lot 930; Stanley Gibbons Merkur, Frankfurt, 16-19 March 1977, lot 432; Collection "Manwood", Siegel, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4275; Collection Dale Forster, DF, Geneva, 28-31 May 2002, lot 10612.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30025 New South Wales

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    1851/52: Laureated 1 d. deep carmine on thick yellowish paper, a used example with good margins all round, minute scissor cut in margin only at lower right, cancelled by barred obliterator of Sydney in black. Somewhat harshly described in Burrus, rare so fine Gi = £ 325.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 111 Feb 1964, lot 304.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 30026 New South Wales

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    1852/54: Laureated 1 d. red-orange, 2 d. blue on blued from Plate II and 2 d. blue from Plate III (three) used with 3 d. green; margins touched to largely fine, all used on 1855 cover front and one back-flap paying the 1 shilling rate to Clifton, Bristol endorsed "By Ship Lightening" tied by Sydney barred obliterators in black, manuscript '10d.' in red alongside with "AUSTRALIAN / PACKET / PAID / LIVERPOOL" datestamp in red (June 30). Reverse with poor Sydney despatch datestamp (April) with Bristol and Clifton cds's of receipt (July 2). A remarkable and rare three coloured mixed franking of some charm.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4420; Spink, London, 16 July 1998, lot 591; Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 366.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30027 New South Wales

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    1852 (Dec 3): Laureated 3 d. yellow-green on medium blued wove paper, a used block of four, positions 2-3 / 12-13, with good to just grazed margins all round, cancelled by Sydney dotted barred obliterators in black. Horizontal scissor cut between positions 3 and 13 not affecting the appearance of a scarce multiple Gi = £ 680+.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4418; Spink, London, 16 July 1998, lot 599; Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 336.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 30028 New South Wales

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    1853 (May): Laureated 8 d. orange-yellow on bluish medium wove paper, a used example, large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamps at right and at base, cancelled by "49" numeral obliterator of Wagga Wagga. Minute thin spot mentioned for full accuracy and not affecting the appearance of a scarce stamp stamp Gi = £ 650.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Dec 2012, lot 601.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 30029 New South Wales

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    1853 (May): Laureated 8 d. orange-yellow on bluish medium wove paper, a used example, position 10 from top right corner of the sheet with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by "69" numeral obliterator of Murrurundi in black. Choice and very rare so fine Gi = £ 650.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 222.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30030 New South Wales

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    1854 (Jan-March): 2 d. Prussian blue on yellowish paper, Plate III, wmk. '2', a used block of four with large margins all round, of fine fresh colour cancelled in black. Ironed horizontal bend on lower pair does not detract from the fine appearance of a scarce multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4458; Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 340.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 30031 New South Wales

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    1854 (Jan-March): 2 d. chalky blue on yellowish paper, Plate III, wmk. '2', a used block of four with large margins all round, of fine fresh colour cancelled in black. Fine appearance, a scarce multiple. Signed Raybaudi, A. Diena.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4457; Spink, London, 16 July 1998, lot 607; Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005, lot 341.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 30032 New South Wales

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    1853 (July): Diadem Issue Colour Scheme by Perkins Bacon, headed "No. 3 Cols." at top, with imperforate "6 d." Proofs (5) each with waxed corners for proposed 1 d. value in orange-red, 2 d. in bright blue, 3 d. in green, 6 d. in indigo-blue and 1 s. in vermilion with the colour recipes and measurements alongside each Proof in manuscript; endorsed at base "Colours sent to Australia, July 1853". The Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac collection housed the 'unsent' example retained by Perkins Bacon (lot 133). Beautiful and of great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection George Ginger, RL, London, Dec 5-6 1945, lot 500; Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30033 New South Wales

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    1853 (July): Perkins Bacon Trial Proofs of the Diadem '6 d.' value on album page sized document headed "No. 3 Cols." with ink recipes alongside imperforate Proofs (5), each with waxed voided corners, the first endorsed 'Penny Postage' in orange-red, 'Twopenny' in deep Chinese blue, 'Threepenny' in bright green, 'Sixpenny' in deep indigo and 'Shilling' in rose. Magnificent and extremely rare Trials.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.R. Slade Slade, Harmers, London, 3-4 April 1979, lot 450; Collection Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac, Spink, London, 23 Sept 2004, lot 133.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30034 New South Wales

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    1855/59: Diadem 6 d. fawn, imperforate, wmk. '8' in error (inverted), a used example with good to very large margins showing adjoining stamp at left, neatly cancelled by oval "NSW" handstamp in black Gi = £ 150.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 30035 New South Wales

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    1854/59: Perkins Bacon Proof for the Diadem 8 d. value engraved in red-brown on thick card paper (68 x 51 mm.), prepared specifically for the Company's display at the 1872 South Kensington Exhibition, exquisite and very rare.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 May 2014.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30036 New South Wales

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    1854: Perkins Bacon Colour Trial / Plate Proof for the Diadem 8 d. value in black, an imperforate horizontal pair on medium wove ungummed paper, without watermark. Fresh and very fine. Cert. BPA (2013).rnrnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, 19 Feb 2013, lot 247.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30037 New South Wales

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    1855 (Dec 1): Diadem 8 d. dull yellow-orange, imperforate, wmk. '8', a used example with large margins all round especially so at base, lightly cancelled by complete oval "NSW" handstamp in black. Tiny corner bend but a fine example of a very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2007) Gi = £ 1'500.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 19 Oct 2007, lot 413.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 30038 New South Wales

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    1861, 'CANCELLED' Stamps for Rowland Hill’s Nephew Ormond HillrnOn 18 April 1861 Ormond Hill, the nephew of Rowland Hill, wrote to Joshua Butters Bacon the head of Perkins Bacon and Co.:rn“My dear Sir, Two or three of my friends who are collectors of Postage Stamps have asked me to procure for them specimens of new or uncommon stamps whenever I have it in my power. It occurs to me that perhaps you may be able to give me a few ...”rnHe added on 24 April:rn“... I should be glad to have six stamps of each kind ...”rnOn 15 August J. Upham (for J.B. Bacon) sent the stamps to Pearson Hill with the following letter:rn“Dear Sir, I beg now to send you as promised ... an envelope addressed to Ormond Hill Esq. containing 6 obliterated impressions of each of the stamps named in the list and request you will take two of each for Rowland Hill Esq. and yourself and then seal the package and forward it together with a letter which you will also find addressed to him, to Mr. Ormond Hill.”rnIt turned out that the supply of the Crown Agents‘ property was given without authority.rnOrmond Hill was not asked to return the "specimens“, and in fact, all were treated as private property. Nevertheless, the case destroyed Perkins Bacon as future printers for the Crown Agents.rnFrom Peter Jaffe in "Cancelled by Perkins Bacon“, published for Spink & Son Ltd by James Bendon Ltd. (1998).rnrn1854: 6 d. purple-brown on cream wove paper, an imperforate Plate Proof with huge margins all round, 'used' with large part strikes of Perkins Bacon "CANCELLED" barred obliterator in black. Supplied by the printers Perkins Bacon to Ormond Hill (Rowland's nephew) in August 1861, six examples were supplied for members of the family, this being position 3 on the block. So far, just five of the six have surfaced, one being housed in the Collection of His Majesty King Charles III. The example offered here is particularly superb - the finest known Gi = £ 16'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection R.B. Yardley, Harmers, London, 11-12 Dec 1944, lot 22; Collection E.C. Francis, RL, London, 14 July 1976, lot 1006; Collection Conrad Latto, Harmers, London, 1-3 May 1984, lot 1076; Collection "Manwood" Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4494; Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 221, 23 Nov 2017, lot 6077.rn 
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30039 New South Wales

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    1861, 'CANCELLED' Stamps for Rowland Hill’s Nephew Ormond HillrnOn 18 April 1861 Ormond Hill, the nephew of Rowland Hill, wrote to Joshua Butters Bacon the head of Perkins Bacon and Co.:rn“My dear Sir, Two or three of my friends who are collectors of Postage Stamps have asked me to procure for them specimens of new or uncommon stamps whenever I have it in my power. It occurs to me that perhaps you may be able to give me a few ...”rnHe added on 24 April:rn“... I should be glad to have six stamps of each kind ...”rnOn 15 August J. Upham (for J.B. Bacon) sent the stamps to Pearson Hill with the following letter:rn“Dear Sir, I beg now to send you as promised ... an envelope addressed to Ormond Hill Esq. containing 6 obliterated impressions of each of the stamps named in the list and request you will take two of each for Rowland Hill Esq. and yourself and then seal the package and forward it together with a letter which you will also find addressed to him, to Mr. Ormond Hill.”rnIt turned out that the supply of the Crown Agents‘ property was given without authority.rnOrmond Hill was not asked to return the "specimens“, and in fact, all were treated as private property. Nevertheless, the case destroyed Perkins Bacon as future printers for the Crown Agents.rnFrom Peter Jaffe in "Cancelled by Perkins Bacon“, published for Spink & Son Ltd by James Bendon Ltd. (1998).rnrn1854: 1 s. blue on slightly blued wove paper, an imperforate Plate Proof with huge margins all round, 'used' with large part strikes of Perkins Bacon "CANCELLED" barred obliterator in black. Supplied by the printers Perkins Bacon to Ormond Hill (Rowland's nephew) in August 1861, six examples were supplied for members of the family, this being position 6. So far, just four of the six have surfaced, one being housed in the Collection of His Majesty King Charles III. The example offered here is particularly superb and the finest of all the known examples Gi = £ 16'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 11 Feb 1964, ex lot 378; Collection E.C. Francis, RL, London, 14 July 1976, lot 1006;  Collection Conrad Latto, Harmers, London, 1-3 May 1984, lot 1077; Collection "Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4495; Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 221, 23 Nov 2017, lot 6078.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30040 New South Wales

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    1856: Registered 6 d. vermilion & Prussian blue, imperforate on soft medium yellowish paper, no wmk., a used example with close margins but large at base, showing the central vignette misplaced downwards and to right, lightly cancelled in black.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 13 March 2008, lot 712.rn                    
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 30041 New South Wales

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    1856/59: Registration 6d. vermilion & Prussian blue, a huge margined example and 1854/59 Garter 6 d. slate imperforate, large margins, used on 1858 registered cover from Brisbane (Queensland) to Newcastle, UK, endorsed 'per first mail steamer'. Each stamp neatly tied by dotted "95" numeral obliterator of Brisbane with "REGISTERED / BRISBANE" handstamp in black at left and despatch cds (March 22) and Sydney transit cds (March 29) on reverse. Handstruck 'd6' (pence) marking applied on arrival with oval 'London / Registered' datestamp (June 21) on obverse in red, Newcastle on Tyne arrival of the same day. A charming and extremely rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 229, 28-29 Nov 2018, lot 3118.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 30042 New South Wales

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    Diadem Issue 1856: Perkins Bacon Trial Proof, an imperforate block of four (from a vertical format block of six) for the small Diadem issue with POSTAGE and Duty Plate blank and waxed void lower left corners, printed in brownish vermilion on unwatermarked greyish wove paper; fresh and very fine. Most attractive and scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection John S. White, Spink, London, 22 May 1997, lot 342; Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, Melbourne, 13-15 July 2005, lot 845.rn                    
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30043 New South Wales

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    1856/60: Perkins Bacon Proof for the Diadem 2 d. value engraved in deep blue on thick card paper (57 x 77 mm.), prepared specifically for the Company's display at the 1872 South Kensington Exhibition, exquisite and very rare.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 May 2014.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30044 New South Wales

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    1860 (Jan): Diadem 2 d. blue, Plate I, engraved, imperforate, a used example with error: "Watermark 5", with good to huge margins all round and showing portions of adjoining stamps on two sides, lightly cancelled in black. a fine stamp Gi = £ 100.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 30045 New South Wales

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    1859 (Aug 3): Diadem 2 d. pale blue, Lithographic Transfer from Plate I, imperforate, wmk. '2', a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by "43" numeral obliterator of Gunning in black. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2015) Gi = £ 800.rnrnProvenance: Mossgreen, Melbourne, 20 April 2015, lot 139.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 30046 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Small Diadem 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12, a slightly aged example used on 1862 small envelope to Mrs. B. Windeyer, Tomago, Raymond Terrace tied by "Sydney / NSW" duplex (Jan 4) in black. Struck on arrival with octagonal framed "RAYMOND TERRACE / MISSENT" in black - as the Tomago Post Office had only just opened on 1 January 1862 - the reverse with "Raymond Terrace / NSW" cds (Jan 5) and hand-drawn "Tomago / 6th Jany / 1862" alongside. Most unusual and appealing cover.rnrnNote: The addressee Lady Maria Windeyer was a leader of charitable organisations and a pioneer of Women's Rights and President of the Women's Suffrage League of New South Wales.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 30047 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Small Diadem 3 d. blue-green, perf. 12, wmk. '3', an unused vertical pair in a rich shade, marginal from left of sheet and showing the convolvulous pattern in yellow-green at left, the '3' watermark also showing in margin, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A magnificent and extremely rare multiple Gi = £ 2'000+.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24-25 Nov 1958, lot 352; Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 133.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750 CHF

    Lot# : 30048 New South Wales

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    Samoa 1860/72: Diadem 6 d. violet, perf. 12, a used example on 7 March 1868 entire letter written from Malua, Samoa to the Reverend Henry Nisbet of Samoa in London, initially carried by hand and mailed, tied by "Sydney / NSW" duplex (July 6) with 'London / Paid' arrival in red (Sept 11) at left. Central file fold well away from the adhesive. Interesting chatty contents "I wrote to you at 'Pahville' and it left Apia three days ago in the French War Steamer "Coetwyn"...for New Caledonia and Sydney....coconuts bound for Vancouver Island"..and visits made to local villages and islands. A superb and rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Dec 2003, lot 106.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30049 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Diadem 1 s. rose-carmine, perf. 12, an irregular strip of three used on 1872 double rate cover to St. John's, Antigua endorsed "via Brindisi", tied by "Sydney / NSW" duplexes (Oct 7). Carried by the "Bangalore" to Galle with 'London / Paid' transit cds in red on obverse (Nov 25) and red British '11d.' credit (deleted), reverse with 'Antigua' arrival cds (Dec 18) with Colonial '1d.' in red manuscript. Slight opening tear at top but a rare and most attractive cover to an unusual destination. Cert. BPA (2010).rnrnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler, Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1135; Collection 'Alvarado', Spink, London, 19 May 2010, lot 413; Mossgreen, Melbourne, 5 March 2015, lot 15.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 30050 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Small Diadem 1 d. dull red, perf. 13, a horizontal strip of six used on 1863 cover to Melbourne endorsed "at once", all cancelled by "245" numeral obliterators of Hay in black. Reverse with double arc cds's of Hay (Aug 6), Deniliquin (Aug 7), Moama (Aug 7) and Melbourne single ring cds in red (Aug 10). Some minor aging but an attractive and scarce cover.rnrnNote: Hay was named 'Lang's Crossing Place' until 22 February 1861.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 Aug 2013, lot 400.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 30051 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Small Diadem 3 d.bright yellow-green, perf. 13, wmk. '3', an unused horizontal pair overprinted "SPECIMEN" diagonally in black (18.5 x 2.0 mm.)  fresh and very fine, large part og.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 30052 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Diadem 5 d. bright bluish green, perf. 13, a horizontal pair used on 1864 cover to Glasgow endorsed "via Marseilles" tied by two neat strikes of "Sydney / NSW" duplex (Feb 20) in black. Carried on the "Madras" to Galle, Ceylon; "Candia" to Suez and the "Massilia" from Alexandria to Marseilles. Reverse, with small part of top flap missing and Glasgow arrival cds (April 13) in black. A fine and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Trevor Davis, DF, Geneva, 28-31 May 2002, lot 10720; Collection "Alvarado", Spink, London, 19 May 2010, lot 358.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 30053 New South Wales

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    1860/72: Diadem 6 d. purple, perf. 13, two examples used on 1868 cover to Calcutta, India lightly cancelled by "92" numeral obliterator of Casino in black with despatch cds below (Sept 1) in black. reverse with Sydney transit cds (Sept 6), Calcutta "Steamer Lewtter" cds in red (Oct 16). Readdressed on arrival in Calcutta with India 1866 4 a. green tied by Forwarding Agent's cachet in blue and Calcutta duplex in blue. Saugor arrival (Oct 23) on reverse. An attractive and most unusual cover. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2015).rnrnProvenance: Mossgreen, Melbourne, 25 Feb 2016, lot 912.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 30054 New South Wales

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    1861/1877: Courbould 5 s. Die Proof in mauve on toned sunken thick paper (80 x 65 mm.), watermarked double lined '5/-', fresh and very fine; produced in 1877 and believed to be unique. A magnificent and spectacular Proof.rnrnProvenance: Collection R.B. Yardley, Harmers, London, 11-12 Dec 1944, lot 27; Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London 19 Feb 2013, lot 451.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30055 New South Wales

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    1861/97: Courbould Plate Proof for 5 s. in dull rose, an imperforate block of four on Large Star watermarked paper, horizontal crease at top well above the designs, a rare multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 455.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 30056 New South Wales

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    Courbould 1861/88: Courbould 5 s. bright rose lilac, wmk. '5/-', perf. 11, an unused block of four, corner marginal from top left of sheet showing the convolvulous pattern at left, fresh and very fine, mounted in margin only, stamps unmounted og. A rare and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, 19 Feb 2013, lot 468.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 30057 New South Wales

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    1862/65: De La Rue 1 d. dull red on surfaced paper, wmk. '1', perf. 14, an unused block of twelve (3 x 4), of fine colour, first stamp closed tear at left and central stain on perfs. at left, some minor splitting but hinged for protection, large part or unmounted og. A very rare stamp and particularly so in such a large multiple Gi = £ 3'000+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 13 Sept 2008, lot 296; Prestige, Melbourne, 23 Sept 2011, lot 82.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 30058 New South Wales

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    1862/65: De La Rue 1 d. dull red, perf. 14, no wmk., an unused block of sixteen (4 x 4), marginal from right of sheet showing imprint "PRICE - 1d. per Label. 6d. per Row of Six", fresh colour, one stamp with small surface black mark, large part or unmounted og. A most attractive and scarce large multiple Gi = £ 4'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 150.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 30059 New South Wales

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    1867: De La Rue 4 d, red-brown, perf. 13, wmk. '4', an unused block of four, wing marginal at right, of fine colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 520+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, Melbourne, 13-15 July 2005, lot 875; Prestige, Melbourne, 23 Sept 2011, lot 85.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 30060 New South Wales

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    1870: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1 d. value, printed in black on glazed white card, dated "Jan 10, 1870" in black at top. Fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30061 New South Wales

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    1870/71.: De La Rue Die Proof for the 6 d. value, printed in bright yellow on glazed white card, prepared for the 1872 South Kensington Exhibition. Slightly, aged at edges but scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 30062 New South Wales

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    1871/1902: Perforated Proofs (3) of the proposed 9 d. value of the same design utilised for the 6 d. adhesive (Gi. Type 38), perf. 11 all round, on very thick unwatermarked and ungummed paper, in a variety of single colours: black, orange-brown and in bright mauve. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 22 Feb 2013, lots 1217, 1218, 1219.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30063 New South Wales

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    1876: De La Die Proof for 1 s. value printed in bright green on glazed white card, fresh and very fine.rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 30064 New South Wales

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    1882/97: 1 d. pale orange-red, wmk. Crowwn over NSW, perf. 13, a very finme used example of this elusive stamp, cancewlled by "Haymarket" cds (19 Sept 1883) in black. Rare thus. Cert RPS of Victoria (2013) Gi = £ 450.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Carrington", Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Nov 2012, lot 698; Mossgreen, Melbourne, 20 April 2015, lot 202.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 30065 New South Wales

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    1882/89: Diadem 5 d. blue-green, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 11 x 12, an unused block of four, variety "Printed in the Sheet Margin" with upper stamps showing "NEW S" watermark, lower pair Crown over NSW, imperf. at top as edge of sheet, one stamp typical gum bens, large part og. Most unusual.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 30066 New South Wales

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    1882/89: 9 d. on 10 d. red-brown, a used example with small fault at top, used on 1882 cover to Mainz, Germany tied by  Sydney / NSW duplex (Nov 7) in black; the cover with private OVERLAND TO MELBOURNE / AND THENCE PER P & O / STEAMER VIA BRINDISI in violet; Brindisi transit cds veryo (Dec 16) and arrival cds (Dec 18). Carried by "Ancona" to Colombo, the "Khedive" to Suz and the "Tanjore" from Alexandria to Brindisi. Cover with diagonal scissor cut as mailed during the Smallpox epidemic of 1882-1883.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30067 New South Wales

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    1885/86: POSTAGE on Stamp Duty 10 s. lilac & claret, wmk. NSW sideways, perf. 12, an unused example of good colour, marginal from top of sheet, horizontal bend between stamp and margin at top, very fine, large part og. An extremely scarce stamp so fine Gi = £ 1'700.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 162.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 30068 New South Wales

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    1885/86: POSTAGE on Stamp Duty £1. rose-lilac & claret, wmk. NSW sideways, perf. 12, an unused example of good colour, typically slightly blunted perfs., fresh and fine, two horizontal gum bends on large part og. An extremely rare stamp, cert. Ceremuga (2022) Gi = £ 11'000.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 20 Jan 2007.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30069 New South Wales

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    1885/86: POSTAGE in blue on Stamp Duty 10 s. lilac & claret, wmk. NSW sideways, perf. 10, an unused example of good colour, marginal from top of sheet, balck spot on vignette otherwise very fine, large part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 1'900.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 24 April 2009, lot 398.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 30070 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1888/89: 1 d. mauve, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 11 x 12, an unused block of thirty from top right pane, corner marginal with full imprint including "Centennial Postage Stamp" at right, fresh and very fine, large part, mostly unmounted og. Gi = £ 450+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 30071 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1888/1889: Lyrebird 8 d. lilac-rose, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 11 x 12, an unused strip of six from the base of sheet showing all three Monograms at base "CP", "GPr.O / NSW" and "1888", large part og. Gi = £ 150+.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 30072 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1888/89: Imperforate Colour Trial for the Kangaroo 1 s. value, printed in deep purple-brown on unwatermarked green surfaced coloured paper, unmounted og. A remarkable and rare multiplernrnProvenance: Australia Post Archives sale No. 1, 1986, ex lot 20; Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1183.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 30073 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1888: Octagonal Map 5 s., an imperforate block of four on unwatermarked, ungummed paper, printed in bright orange-yellow. Large margins all round, fresh and very fine.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 Nov 2008, lot 481.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 30074 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1890: Octagonal Map 5 s. lillac, wmk. 5/- over NSW in large circle, perf. 11, an unused block of four, marginal at base, of lovely colour, well centred, usual slight cracks in part og., lower pair superb og. Scarce Gi = £ 1'500+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 176; Collection Jim Johnstone, Prestige, Melbourne, 24 May 2008, lot 215.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 30075 New South Wales

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    Centennial Issue 1890: Sir Arthur Phillip 20 s. cobalt-blue, wmk. Large Circle 20/- NSW, perf. 12 x 11, an unused corner marginal block of four from lower right corner of pane showing '1888' Monogram in margin, slightest of rubs on first stamp, upper pair with some gum loss, lower pair very fine og. Rare Gi = £ 1'500+.rnrnProvenance: Col. Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 186; Collection Jim Johnstone, Prestige, Melbourne, 24 May 2008, lot 226.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30076 New South Wales

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    1891: I d. grey, an imperforate Plate Proof in a sheet marginal horizontal pair, in a milky grey shade on unwatermarked ungummed wove paper. Scarce and fine, the value was printed thus specifically for 'Halfpenny' overprint.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 17 Oct 2008, lot 282.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 30077 New South Wales

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    1891 (Jan 5): 'Twelve-Pence / Halfpenny' on 1 s. red, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 10, unused blocks of four (8), a single example overprinted "Specimen" in black; a used block of six and a further unused block of four with "7" Plate Num,ber in margin showing corner paper fold error, all fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 500+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 30078 New South Wales

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    1892 (Nov 2): UPU Distribution: the set of 17 current values prepared for distribution to the UPU from 1 d. mauve to 1 s. Kangaroo (6), engraved Diadewm 3 d. and 5 d., 1890 2½ d. ultramarine, 1891 surcharge set of three, 9 d. on 10 d. red-brown, 10 d. violet, Map 10 s. lilac and 20 s. cobalt and Postage in blue on 10 s. violet & claret, all largely fresh and fine, overprinted "Specimen" in black or blue (on ½ d. on 1 d. grey). See Samuel page 152. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 30079 New South Wales

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    1894/1904: POSTAGE in blue on 10 s. violet & claret on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. large NSW sideways, clean cut perf. 12 x 11, an unused block of four with margin at base, vibrant fresh colour, one or two minor wrinkles on large part og. Gi = £ 1'400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 672; Mossgreen, Melbourne, 20 April 2015, lot 220.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 30080 New South Wales

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    1894/1904: POSTAGE in blue on 10 s. violet & rosine on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. large NSW sideways, clean cut perf. 11, an unused block of four with margin at base, brilliant fresh colour, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Superb Gi = £ 1'700+.rnrnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 680.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 30081 New South Wales

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    1897 (June 22-28): Diamond Jubilee Charity Issue, the set of two values 1 d. (1 s.) green & brown and vertical sheet marginal pair of 2½ d. (2 s. 6 d.) gold, carmine & blue, all overprinted "Specimen" in red, superb large part og. Multiples of this issue overprinted "Specimen" are very rare Gi = £ 300++.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 30082 New South Wales

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    1897 (June 22-28): Diamond Jubilee Charity Issue, 2½ d. (2 s. 6 d.) gold, carmine & blue, wmk. Crown over NSW inverted, an unused block of twelve (3 x 4), corner marginal from top left of sheet, wonderfully fresh colour, superb large part or unmounted og. An extremely rare stamp in a large multiple and a delightful block Gi = £ 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 30083 New South Wales

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    Diamond Jubilee 1897: Diamond Jubilee Stamp Design competition, Essay for proposed 1 d. value hand-painted on thick card (84 x 91 mm.), with some similarities to issued design with Lion on Shield and Crown above, painted in pink, crimson and Chinese white and legend in latin "Sic Fortis Etruria Crevit" (thus strong Etruria prospered) the early motto of New South Wales. A remarkable and extremely beautiful Essay.rnrnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 688.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 30084 New South Wales

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    Diamond Jubilee 1897/99: Die Proofs / Colour Trials (30), perforated 12 on thick unwatermarked ungummed smooth surfaced card paper, in a range of colours for the 1 d. value (10), 2 d. (10), 2½ d. (10); all fresh and very fine, a truly remarkable and beautiful assembly of great rarity.rnProvenance: Collection "Carrington", Millennium, Sydney, 7 Nov 2012, lots 819 (1d.), 820 (2d.) and 821 (2½d.).rnPrestige, Melbourne, 22 Feb 2013, lot 1227.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30085 New South Wales

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    Diamond Jubilee 1897: Diamond Jubilee Stamp Design competition, Essay for proposed 2 d. value in pencil on toned card (169 x 117 mm.) showing Botany Bay as prepared for the vignette (49 x 44 mm.) with 'completed' stamp size design inset on card (100 x 80 mm.) for 2 d. value hand-painted in red-brown, black and Chinese white with the vignette and frame skilfully achieved. Signed at base "Designed  by Alfred E. Cousins". Superb and very rare. rnrnProvenance: Collection G.J. Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 687.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30086 New South Wales

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    Courbould 1897/99: Courbould re-issue of 5 s. reddish-purple, wmk. 5/-, perf. 11 x 12, an unused example in a dull shade, corner marginal from lower left corner of the sheet showing the convolvulous pattern in margin at left, wrinkles on large part og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 30087 New South Wales

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    Courbould 1897/99: Courbould re-issue of 5 s. reddish-purple, wmk. 5/-, perf. 11, a used example, marginal from left of sheet with convolvulous pattern in margin, centrally cancelled by Sydney datestamp (July 12, 1902).
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 30088 New South Wales

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    1899: Arms 1 d. rose-carmine on chalk surfaced paper, Die II, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of six (2 x 3) showing variety "Double Line of Vertical Perforations" at left, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1160.rn 
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 30089 New South Wales

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    1899: Arms 1 d. carmine on chalk surfaced paper, Die II, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused block of four, perf. 11½ vertically, showing variety "Imperforate on Three Sides" and also imperforate on the vertical interpanneau margin at left, with "WAG" Monogram at base; fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.R. Slade Slade, Harmers, London, 18-19 April 1979, lot 1065; Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 18 Sept 2003, lot 188; Prestige, Melbourne, 12 May 2007, lot 189.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 30090 New South Wales

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    1899: 2 d. cobalt on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused block of four, variety "Imperforate", marginal from top left of sheet showing imprints, superb appearance, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 600+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 30091 New South Wales

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    1899: 2½ d. Prussian blue on chalk surfaced paper, Die II, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11½ sideways, an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3) from lower right corner of the sheet with imprints in margin, unmounted og. Gi = £ 160+.
    Starting bid : 50 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 30092 New South Wales

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    1899 (Oct): 6 d. orange (shades), most wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11½ or 11½ x 12, mostly marginal range on album page with blocks of four (3), strip of three and pairs (4) showing Monograms and 1888 imprints etc. Gi = £ 400+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 30093 New South Wales

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    1899: Lyrebird 8 d. magenta on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), corner marginal from top right of sheet with imprinted "Postage-Nine Pence" at top, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 575+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 30094 New South Wales

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    1899: Kangaroo 1 s. purple-brown on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of six (3 x 2), marginal from base of sheet showing part "GPr.O/NSW", requisition No. 21593 and "1888" Monogram, large part og., lower three stamps unmounted og. Scarce Gi = £ 180+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 30095 New South Wales

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    1903/08: Small Diadem 3 d. yellow-green, second wmk. Crown over NSW, a used example with compound perforation variety 11 x 12 x 11 x 11, lightly cancelled by numeral obliterator in black. Extremely rare, unlisted by Stanley Gibbons. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2013).rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 15 Aug 2014.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 30096 New South Wales

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    1905/10: Arms 1 d. rose-carmine, Die II, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12 x 11½, an unused horizontal strip of six, marginal from base of sheet, showing "WAG", requisition number, "GPr.O/NSW" and "1907" Monograms in margin, variety "Double Line of Horizontal Perforfations", fresh and fine, large part og. An unusual strip.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1215.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 30097 New South Wales

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    1905/10: 6 d. deep orange, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 11, an unused horizontal pair, of rich depth of colour, superb large part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 700+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John White, Spink, London, 22 May 1997, lot 611; Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1217.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 30098 New South Wales

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    1905 (Dec): Sir Arthur Phillip, 20 s. cobalt-blue on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 11 x 11¾, an unused horizontal pair, corner marginal from lower left of sheet showing "CP" Monogram, fresh and fine, large part og. An extremely rare and appealing multiple Gi = £ 700+.rnrnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 187; Prestige, Melbourne, 30 April 2011, lot 340; Abacus, Melbourne, 1 Sept 2018.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750 CHF

    Lot# : 30099 New South Wales

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    1907 : 2½ d. Prussian blue, Die II, a horizontal pair used on 1908 cover endorsed "Via Monte Video" addressed to Port Stephens, Falkland Islands, tied by Sydney machine cancel (May 5), with "FALKLAND / ISLANDS" arrival cds also on obverse (July 1). Reverse with three Rio de Janeiro transitr datestamps (June 16 and 17). An extraordinarily rare destination and very fine.rnrnNote: Port Stephens was one of the Falkland Island Company's largest sheep stations on the South West of West Falkland Island.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 30100 New South Wales

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    1875: 1 d. carmine on thick grey postal stationery card (H&G 1), a fine unused example with printed reverse: "Postal Cards having recently been introduced in New South Wales, the Postmaster General of that Colony does himself the honor to forward this specimen for your acceptance; GPO Sydney, 30 November 1875". Scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1376.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF
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