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Catalogue 332: Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia - The DUBOIS Collection (part IV)
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  • Lot# : 40500 Australia

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    1913: Kangaroo Plate Proof of 3 d. value in an Imperforate horizontal strip of three, all Die I, printed in black on blue wove unwatermarked ungummed paper with black marginal rule at right, unapparent vertical crease between first and second stamps and slightly soiled as all these Proofs were. BW states "approximately 40 (examples) survive, including very few blocks". A scarce multiple BW 12PP(1)A = $ 3'750+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 79.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40501 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo ½ d. green, Die I, Plate 1, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of six (3 x 2), marginal from top right corner of the sheet, variety "Double Perforation" both horizontally at top and vertically at right, fresh and very fine, large part og. with five stamps unmounted og. Rare and most attractive multiple BW 1bb = $ 2'400+.rnrnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 3.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 40502 Australia

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    1913: Kangaroo, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, the used set from ½ d. to 10 s. grey & pink, nearly all commercially used with clearly struck circular datestamps. Fine Gi = £ 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 40503 Australia

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    1913 (Jan 1): Kangaroo 1 d. red, Die I, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12, an unused block of thirty (6 x 5) from Plate C, with complete margins on three sides, showing "JBC" Monogram in lower margin, with plate flaws on positions 35, 43 and 60, two horizontal folds along perforations, fresh colour and very fine, large part or unmounted og. An extremely scarce and attractive large multiple BW 2(C)zb = $ 1'750++.rnrnProvenance: Abacus, Melbourne, 1 Sept 2018.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 40504 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 1 d. red, Die IIA, Plate H, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of six (3 x 2) from lower right corner of the sheet with "JBC" Monogram in margin, position 58 above the Monogram showing variety "White Scratches through Words of Value" clearly, minor corner bend in margin only, two stamps with slightly browned large part og., four unmounted og. A rare multiple of splendid appearance BW 4(H)zb = $ 3'250+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 21 March 2005, lot 79.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 40505 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 1 d. red, Die IIA, Plate G, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a selection of four used examples showing four progressive states of the "Major Cracked Electro" (Right pane, position 26) with the Flaw running from the frame above first "A" of AUSTRALIA" down through the "1d." value tablet and through the "E" of "ONE" - see page 52 in Brusden White and illustrations here. Minor imperfections but a generally fine group with light cancellations leaving the variety clear. Rare BW 4(G)I and 4(G)Ia = $ 2'400+.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 105.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 40506 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 2 d. grey, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used lower marginal example showing "JBC" Monogram, cancelled by neat Melbourne cto cds in black. Scarce and attractive stamp BW 5(2)zc = unpriced.rnrnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 17 May 2003, lot 319.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 40507 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 3 d. olive, Die I, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal horizontal strip of three with "CA" Monogram in margin, of fine colour, well centred and fresh, superb unmounted og. Delightful and rare BW 12(2)z = $ 7'500.rnrnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 11.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 40508 Australia

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 40509 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 4 d. orange-yellow, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused marginal block of four from left pane with interpanneau marginal lines at right, slightly washed, regummed Gi = £ 2'000+ / BW 15E/F = $ 13'000+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 26 April 2006, lot 27.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 40510 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 5 d. chestnut, Die II, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example of fine colour, well centred, position 2R5, showing plate flaw "Flaw in grass in front of 'Roo and Void upper right corner", fine appearance, part og. Scarce BW 16(2)e = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 40511 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 6 d. ultramarine, Die II, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused horizontal strip of six, marginal from lower right corner of the sheet and showing the "JBC" Monogram, of splendid colour, tiny thin spot in margin only under first stamp, large part og. with two stamps unmounted og. Superb appearance and very rare BW 17(2)zb = $ 11'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 54.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 40512 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 1 s. emerald, Die II, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of six, marginal from base of sheet showing "CA" Monogram in margin, of fine rich colour, well centred, tiny scuff on third stamp mentioned for full accuracy, large part og. with the lower three stamps unmounted og. Rare and most attractive BW 30(2)za = $ 4'500+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 62.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40513 Australia

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    Kangaroos 1913/14: 2 s. brown, wmk. first Crown over A, perf. 12, an unused example of fine centering and colour, large part og. Merest trace of coloured dot on second S of SHILLINGS but a scarce stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2022) Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 40514 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 5 s. grey & yellow, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example, marginal from base of sheet showing "JBC" Monogram, neatly cancelled by part Melbourne cto datestamp in black. Hinged for protection, large part og. BW states that just ten examples exist with the "JBC" Monogram, this being one of just two cto examples recorded. Superb BW 42zcrn= $ 25'000.rnrnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 20 July 2002, lot 559.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40515 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & pink, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a commercially used horizontal strip of three, of fine to fresh colour, one or two blunted perfs. at base and a wrinkle at top of first stamp, cancelled by "Hobart / Tasmania" cds's (Aug 15, 1914) in black. A rare multiple Gi = £ 2'100+ / BW 47 = $ 3'300+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 9 Feb 2008, lot 98.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 40516 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo £ 1 brown & ultramarine, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet, showing "JBC" Monogram in margin, monogram incomplete as usual (all known examples are found thus) with inconsequential horizontal bend in the margin, of vibrant fresh colour, superbly well centred, large part og. Just 3 unused "JBC" monogram examples are recorded, a strip of three in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and two unused examples. A wonderful stamp of consummate rarity BW 51zb = $ 75'000.rnrnProvenance: Charles Leski, Melbourne, 24 March 1986, lot 43.rn                     Collection Arthur Gray, Shreves, New York, 22-23 Feb 2007, lot 272.rn                     Collection Julian Sterling, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 April 2014, lot 123.
    Starting bid : 40,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40517 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo £ 2 black & rose, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example of excellent centering and colour, unlisted Plate flaw "Red Spot between the Ears of the Kangaroo", fresh and very fine, large part og. A superb example of a rare stamp Gi = £ 6'500 / BW55 = $ 12'500.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40518 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo £ 2 black & rose, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example, well centred and of strong rich colour, lightly cancelled by part "Wiluna"  (Western Australia) cds in black. A choice example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 4'000 / BW55 = $ 6'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 40519 Australia

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    Engraved by T.S. Harrison 1913 (Dec 9): Engraved 1 d. carmine-red, no wmk. perf. 11, an unused pairs block of four showing "Double Perforation" variety between the stamps, fresh and fine group, unmounted og. BW 59bi = $ 525.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 40520 Australia

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    Engraved by T.S. Harrison 1913 (Dec 9): Engraved 1 d. carmine-red, no wmk. perf. 11, an unused block of six (2 x 3) from lower right corner of the sheet showing variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Right Margin" on all three stamps at right, hinged for protection and trivial internal bend on lower pair, large part og. with central pair unmounted og. A scarce and most attractive multiple. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2001) BW 59Cbf = $ 4'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 391.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 40521 Australia

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    No Watermark 1913: Engraved 1 d. red, perf. 11, a used horizontal pair in combination with single Kangaroo ½ d. green on 1914 cover to Cambridge, Mass., USA tied by "Geelong" Krag machine cancel (Dec 5) and by handstamped Censor "PASSED" in violet. Scarce.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 6 Aug 2011, lot 268.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40522 Australia

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    Engraved by T.S. Harrison 1914 (Aug 26): Kookaburra 6 d. claret, no wmk., perf. 11, unused blocks of four (3), all marginal from top of sheet with part imprints, Plate "No. 1", "No. 2" and "No. 4", superb and scarce, Plate 1 with large part og. and lower pair unmounted og., the last two Plate Number blocks full unmounted og. Gi = £ 900+ / BW 60 (as z+za+zc).rnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 40523 Australia

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    1913: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value printed in green on glazed white card (94 x 125 mm.) with cleared surrounds, State 1 of the completed design with King's head on solid background, fresh and very fine without endorsements. A rare and marvellous Proof for the connoisseur; two known with one housed in the Australia Post Archival Collection, this being the only example in private hands. Unique BW 70(DP)11Eb = $ 15'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Tony Finlayson, Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 8.rn                     Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 30.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 21,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40524 Australia

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    1914 (April): Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, State 4, the final Die with re-engraved Wattles, Emu's feathers and King's hair, printed in carmine-rose on thin glazed white card (125 x 94 mm.), endorsed 'final' on reverse in pencil, slight vertical bend to the left of the Proof does not detract, fresh and fine and of great rarity with just two examples recorded thus BW 70(DP)14Ba = $ 15'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection James B. Williamson, Sotheby's, London, 18 Sept 1981, lot 102.rn                     Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 16 Oct 2014, lot 106.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40525 Australia

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    1914 (Feb): Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, State 1, the Die with solid background to the vignette, printed in bright red on thin glazed white card in vertical format (92 x 123 mm.), endorsed 'First state' at base in pencil and "Received 12/2/14" at top in pencil. Reverse with circular Perkins Bacon, Southwark "PROOF" cachet in black. Fresh and fine and of great rarity with just two examples recorded thus, with one example housed in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this being unique in private hands BW 70(DP)11Ca = $ 15'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection James B. Williamson, Sotheby's, London, 18 Sept 1981, lot 90.rn                     Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 16 Oct 2014, lot 103.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40526 Australia

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    1913: De La Rue Die Proof for the 1 d. value printed in grey-black on stamp sized glazed thick card paper (25 x 32 mm.) with black surround, Stage 9, with design completed including addition of AUSTRALIA and POSTAGE with head on horizontally lined background, Wattles completed but with spur on head and back of head retouched. Rare and splendid Proof, Perkins Bacon sub-contracted the work to De La Rue (as apparent from these Proofs which were sold from their archives in 1976); this Proof being on the glazed white card is typical of their Die Proofs produced for Great Britain and the Commonwealth. The progressive Proofs were then returned to Perkins Bacon for inspection and completion. Unique. Cert. SPRS (2015) BW 70(DP)9 = $ 20'000.rnrnProvenance: DLR Archives, see Walton, page 2057.rn                     Robson Lowe, Melbourne, 9 Aug 1976, lot 212.rn                     Collection Tony Finlayson, Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 7.rn                     Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 24.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40527 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1915: Sideface ½ d. green, Electro 6, wmk. Crown over A, comb perf. 14¼ x 14, an unused marginal block of ten divided by interpanneau margin, with single line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint at base, positions 6L53, 6L54 and position 6R54 without the retoruches, of fine fresh colour, hinged for protection at base, stamps unmounted og. Scarce and attractive BW 63(6)z = $ 950+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40528 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1915: Sideface ½ d. emerald-green, Electro 2, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, a used example marginal from top of the lower pane showing truncated "CA" Monogram above, neatly cancelled to order in Melbourne BW 63(2)zc = $ 375+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 40529 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine-red, Die II, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, an unused example of good centering and colour, fresh and fine, unmounted og. A very scarce stamp in the foremost quality Gi = £ 425 / BW 71(1)i = $ 1'250.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 40530 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine-rose, Die I, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, an unused corner marginal block of four from top left, showing variety "Double Perforations" horizontally at top, hinged to prevent further splitting at left but an attractive and scarce multiple, large part og. with upper pair unmounted og. BW 71ba = $ 1'000.rnrnProvenance Collection 'Anglo Saxon', Prestige, Melbourne, 16 Aug 2008, lot 114.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 40531 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine, Die I, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, Cooke printing, an unused block of twelve (4 x 3) marginal at top, variety "Top Row with No Watermark" with the 'A' clear showing in the margin above, positions 2-5 / 14-17, fresh and very fine but for minor perf. split of no importance, slight wrinkle on top row pssibly causingf the error, stamps unmounted og. A rare multiple with this variety BW 72Cab = $ 40'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, Melbourne, 13-15 July 2005, lot 425.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40532 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine, Die I, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, on smooth paper, a used example, variety "Rusted Cliché" from Plate 2, Position 34 lightly cancelled in black leaving the damage (and reason for the substitution of this position) behind the King's head entirely clear. Scarce Gi = £ 500 / BW 71(2)j = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 40533 Australia

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    1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine, a used horizontal paire on 1915 cover to Day Dawn, WA with "Day Dawn" erased in manuscript and blue crayon "Mullewa" above; the stamps each hand surcharged "½" in black at Day Dawn and again readdressed to Perth where treated as fully paid. The pair with slight stain at upper left but a rare provisional usage.rnrnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 26 Jan 2002, lot 297.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 40534 Australia

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    1914/20: 1 d. carmine on smooth paper, wmk. Crown over wide A, perf. 14¼ x 14, a used example with unusual void area at top of stamp affecting the Crown and Wattles, very lightly cancelled leaving the variety clear. Most unusual.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 20 Jan 2007.rn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 40535 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 4 d. dull orange, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14¼ x 14, Plate 2, an unused block of four from lower right corner of the sheet, "Watermark Inverted", showing "CA" Monogram, position 1R59 with "White Spot on 2nd lowest Wattle at left", large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. BW 110(2)zb = $ 1'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 517.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 40536 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 4 d. pale orange-yellow, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14¼ x 14, Plate 2, an unused marginal block of nine with interpanneau margin at left, lovely delicate shade, well centred, one stamp large part og., eight unmounted og. Rare BW 110E = $ 9'900+.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Zed', Premier, Melbourne, 30 Nov 2002, lot 364.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 40537 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 5 d. chestnut brown, Single wmk., Die I, line perf. 14¼ x 14, smooth paper, an unused example showing "CA" Monogram, position 1L56 showing "Damaged NW corner and additional flaw in beard", fine and fresh, large part og.rnBW122zd = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 40538 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 5 d. chestnut brown, Single wmk., Die I, comb perf. 14¼ x 14, smooth paper, an unused corner marginal pair showing "JBC" Monogram, position 1R59 with Retouched NE corner (State III) and 1R60 showing "Flawed "P" of PENCE" and flaw on '5' at left, part og. Scarce BW 122zb = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40539 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (Jan 15): Kangaroo 2 d. grey, Die I, Plate 2, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of twenty-four from lower left corner of the sheet with lower margin showing "CA" Monogram, file hole in left margin and with interpanneau marginal rule at right, superb colour, full unmounted og. A magnificent multiple Gi = £ 2'400+ / BW 6z = $ 10'200+.rnrnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 36.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40540 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (July): Kangaroo 6 d. ultramarine, Die II, Plate 2, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet showing "JBC" Monogram, trace of thin spot within the monogram not affecting the fine appearance, fresh and very fine, large part og. BW 18(2)zc = $ 6'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2153.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 40541 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915: Kangaroo 9 d. violet, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used block of four, one thinned perf. at top right, commercially used with "Perth / Westn. Australia" datestamps (Jan 26, 1917). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 40542 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (April): Kangaroo 1 s. blue-green, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused top marginal block of four of fine fresh colour, unmounted og. Slight hair on plate on fourth stamp on 'S' of Australia but scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 750+ / BW 31 = $ 10'000+.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 40543 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (March): Kangaroo 2 s. brown, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, well centred, variety "Thin Paper" (less than 0.07 mm.), fresh colour and very fine, minute wrinkle on large part og. A very rare stamp. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2003) BW 36a = $ 10'000.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 40544 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (March): Kangaroo 2 s. brown, Die II, Plate 2, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example,  position R30, showing "Break in Left Frame by first "A" of AUSTRALIA", lightly cancelled by "Hochkirch / Victoria" cds (June 12, 1915) leaving the variety clear. Superbly attractive BW 36(2)m = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40545 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (Feb 12): Kangaroo 5 s. deep grey & chrome yellow, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused lower marginal horizontal pair, second stamp showing deformed Jubilee line and "CA" Monogram below, centred to left, lightly hinged to prevent separation, large part og. A great rarity: just nine "CA" Monogram examples exist, with just six unused pairs of which one (ex R. T. P. Chapman) is now housed in the Australia Post Archival Collection. A rare and wonderful pair BW 43za = $ 35'000.rnrnProvenance: Rod Perry, Melbourne, 25 June 1975, lot 108.rn                     Stanley Gibbons Australia, Sydney, 14 March 2001, lot 900.rn                     Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 185.rn 
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40546 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 2 d. grey, Die I, Plate 2, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal block of six from lower right pane, showing "JBC" Monogram, with "Shading Break under "W" of TWO" on 2R60, fresh and very fine, minor wrinkles in margin, large part og. with five stamps unmounted og. A most attractive and scarce multiple BW 7zb = $ 3'750+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 40547 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 2 d. grey, Die I, Plate 2, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused horizontal corner marginal strip of three from lower pane with "Watermark Inverted", showing "CA" Monogram, well centred, fresh and very fine with stamps unmounted og. BW 7zc = $ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 40548 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 2½ d. indigo, Die II, Plate 2, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused horizontal strip of three, corner marginal from the upper pane showing "JBC" Monogram, of fine colour, unmounted og. Most attractive BW 11(1)zb = $ 4'000.rnrnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 61.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 40549 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 2½ d. deep indigo blue, Die II, Plate 1, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3) marginal on three sides (interpanneau at right) from the upper left pane, of lovely fresh colour and centering, part single line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint at base, fresh and fine some blue ink from sheet stored below on unmounted og. A fine multiple Gi = £ 2'800+ / BW 11Ba = $ 10'300+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2197.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 40550 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 3 d. yellow-olive, Die I and Die II, Plate 1, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of six divided by interpanneau margin without Jubilee lines, upper pane, showing two line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint, of fresh colour, lower left stamp 1L59 is Die II in  pair with Die I, usual crease down interpanneau margin, large part og., lower stamps unmounted og. BW 13(1)czf = $ 4'250+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2211.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40551 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1921/27: Kangaroo 6 d. ultramarine, Die II, Plate 2, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, marginal at base from lower pane showing "JBC" Monogram, good colour, unmounted og. BW 19(2)zc = $ 3'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2217.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 40552 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1921/27: Kangaroo 6 d. ultramarine, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example, marginal at base showing "CA" Monogram, one or two blunted perfs. commercially used. Rare thus BW 19za.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 40553 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1915/18: Kangaroo 6 d. blue in a dull grey shade, Die II, Plate 2, third narrow Crown over A watermark, perf. 12, a used example of the variety "Bite out of the Kangaroo's Leg", State II (with no line of colour at right), left pane, position 17; lightly cancelled leaving the variety entirely clear. Rare - the John Bozic census (2004) of this variety recorded just 8 used examples, 2 of which are housed in the Australia Post Archival Collection. A major Plate Flaw of the 'Roo issues BW 19(2)da = $ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 40554 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1919 (April 16): 9 d. pale violet, Die II, Plate 1, third narrow Crown over A, perf. 12, an unused example, marginal at base from upper pane showing "JBC" Monogram, gum bends and slight surface rub, well centred and of delicate fresh colour, large part og. Scarce BW26B(1)zc = $ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 40555 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1926/27: Kangaroo 1 s. bright blue-green, Die IIB, Mullett printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused horizontal interpanneau pair with "A.J. MULLETT" imprint, minor creasing on large part og. An attractive and scarce pair BW 33(4)ze = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40556 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1926/27: Kangaroo 1 s. bright blue-green, Die IIB, Mullett printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused interpanneau block of four with "A.J. MULLETT" imprint, usual vertical crease in interpanneau margin, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. An attractive multiple BW 33(4)zd = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 40557 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 2 s. dull brown, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, well centred, superb, unmounted og. and rare thus Gi = £ 300+ / BW 37C = $ 2'750.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 40558 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 2 s. brown, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four, well centred and of fine colour, wrinkles on large part og., lower pair unmounted og. but somewhat dried. A very scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 1'200+ / BW 37 = $ 1'800.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 225.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 40559 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 2 s. brown, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example, variety "Watermark Inverted", well centred and cancelled by "Crookwell / NSW" cds (Jan 29, 1917) in black. Scarce Gi = £ 425 / BW 37a = $ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40560 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 5 s. grey & yellow-orange, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused lower marginal block of eight divided by interpanneau margin, with two line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint, usual bend down the interpanneau margin, excellent vibrant colour, large part og., lower four stamps unmounted og. A very rare and most attractive multiple BW 44Bzd = $ 13'500+.rnrnProvenance: Sotheby's, London, 13 June 1985, lot 47.rn                     Christie's RL, London, 18-19 Sept 1991, lot 3281.rn                     Charles Leski, Melbourne, 16 Dec 1991, lot 11.rn                     Maresch, Toronto, 12 Dec 2001.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 40561 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 5 s. grey & pale yellow, Die II, Harrison printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example in the pale shade, well centred and of fine delicate colour, variety "Kangaroo's Ear at right Broken" (R47), fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 300+ / BW 44D(V)va = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 40562 Australia

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    Kangaroos 1917/28: 10 s. grey & pink, Die II, wmk. narrow Crown over A, perf. 12, an unused lower marginal example of fresh colour showing full "JBC" Monogram, superb centering, large part og. A delightful stamp: just three unused single examples are recorded, together with a strip of three housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. A rarity. Cert. Ceremuga (2022) BW 48Azb = $ 50'000. rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 May 2014.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40563 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1917/26: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & pink, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example of fine colour, overprinted "SPECIMEN" (Type C) in black with variety "Shaved "P" in SPECIMEN" (occurs five times in the overprint forme of 30, thus only 15 examples can exist), fresh and fine, large part og. BW 48xf = $ 7'500.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 40564 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1917/26: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & deep aniline pink, Die II, Harrison printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example of rich colour, fresh and fine, part og. BW 48B = $ 850.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 40565 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1917/26: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & aniline pink, Die II, Harrison printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example from the first run of Harrison printings, neatly cancelled 'Stock Exchange' cds (May 8, 1918) in black. Scarce Gi = £ 325 / BW 48B = $ 425.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 254.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 40566 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 1 light brown & pale blue, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, well centred and of fine fresh colour, overprinted "SPECIMEN" (Type B) in black, large part og. BW 52x = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 40567 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 1 chestnut & blue, Die II, Cooke printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example, variety "Watermark Sideways", neatly cancelled by "Wallaroo / Sth Aust." cds (July 24, 1918) in black. An extremely rare stamp, unknown unused, with circa a dozen used examples recorded. A rarity Gi = £ 50'000 / BW 52Bab = $ 40'000.rnrnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 86.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40568 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 2 purple-black & carmine-rose, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, overprinted "SPECIMEN" (Type C) in black with Shaved "P" in overprint (Sub-type 2), rich colour, large part og. BW 56xf = $ 1'250.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40569 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 2 purple-black & pale rose, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example from lower left corner of the sheet, retouched shading below first "A" of AUSTRALIA, well centred and of fine colour, creased in margin, unmounted og. A fine and rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1975) Gi = £ 4'250 / BW 56C = $ 17'500.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750 CHF

    Lot# : 40570 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1918/20: Sideface ½ d. green, Electro 5, wmk. Multiple Crown over A, perf. 14, an unused block of thirty (6 x 5) corner marginal from lower left of sheet with interpanneau margin at right, file hole in margin at left and showing "CA" Monogram at base, position 5L46 showing "Cracked electro - left Wattles to forearm of the Kangaroo" (Second State), superbly fresh and fine, full unmounted og. A delightful multiple BW 63(5)ka+z = $ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40571 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine-pink, Multiple wmk., perf. 14¼ x 14, Cooke printing, an unused block of thirty from lower left corner of the sheet showing truncated "CA" Monogram at base, showing varieties "White Scratch behind Kangaroo" (pos. VIII/32), "White Spot in SE corner" (pos. 54), "Kangaroo's Tongue Out" (pos. 56) and "Run "N" of ONE" (pos. 60), one stamp with corner crease, two stamps hinged, balance unmounted og. A dramatic and scarce multiple for the connoisseur Gi = £ 7'500+ / BW 73(4)p+s+u+vb+z = $ 12'500++.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 587.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40572 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1918/20: Sideface 1 d. pale carmine-rose, Die I, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, Harrison printing, Plate 3, an unused block of sixteen (4 x 4) from upper right corner of the sheet, file hole in margin at right, position VI/21 with "Dot before Right Hand 1" flaw, fresh and fine colour, mounted in margin only, stamps unmounted og. A charming multiple Gi = £ 500+ / BW 74Cm = $ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Zed", Premier, 19 July 2003, lot 383.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 40573 Australia

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    First Watermark 1918 (July 15): Sideface 1 d. carmine, Die III, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14, Cooke printing on War Savings paper, an unused block of eight (4 x 2) from lower left corner of the sheet showing "JBC" Monogram, of superb fresh colour, precautionary hinges on large part og., lower four stamps unmounted og. Rare BW 75z = $ 3'750+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 450.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40574 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1918/23: Sideface 1½ d. black-brown, Electro 2, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, an unused block of eight divided by interpanneau margin, with "T. S. HARRISON" imprint at base (N over MP), from the deptch of the imprint below the stampa (9.25 mm.) this should be from Electro 2, however pos. L59 does not show the Cracked Electro; well centred and of brilliant rich colour, large part og. with six stamps unmounted og. A most attractive multiple BW 83(2)z = $ 675.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 40575 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1918/25: Sideface 1½ d. green, wmk. Single Crown over A, perf. 14, Electro 17, an unused block of four from the upper right pane (positions 19-20 / 25-26), with position R26 showing "Cracked Electro" running above the value tablet at right, a major flaw, also note position 19 with white flaw on leg of Kangaroo. Fine and appealing block, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. BW 88(17)r = $ 750+.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Zed', Premier, Melbourne, 30 Nov 2002, lot 353.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40576 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1918/23: Sideface 2 d. bright scarlet, single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, Electro 16, an unused sheet marginal block of twelve (4 x 3) of lovely colour, minor corner bend at top right, showing position 16R5 with "Damaged Left Frame" and 16R9 with "Damaged Top Frame at Left", one stamp slight rub otherwise fine, stamps unmounted og. BW 96(16)o+p.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 40577 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1918/23: Sideface 4 d. ultramarine, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, Plate 1, an unused example of fresh colour, showing the major variety "White Flaw on King's Temple", position 1L40, which occurred only at the end of the printing. Fresh and very fine showing the prominent Flaw clearly, trivial bend mentioned for accuracy only, difficult to tell whether this is large part og. or unmounted og. Brusden White record just 5 to 7 unused examples, two of which are punctured OS. A rarity BW 112(1)g = $ 5'000.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 29 March 2008, lot 174.1200
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40578 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1918/23: Sideface 4 d. ultramarine, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, Plate 1, a used example of fresh colour, showing the major variety "White Flaw on King's Temple", position 1L40 clearly. The flaw occurred only at the end of the printing. Fresh and very fine showing the prominent Flaw clearly, Brusden White records approximately 50 used examples. Scarce BW 112(1)g = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40579 Australia

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    1919: First Aerial Post blue perforated vignette with India ½ a. green and 1 a. carmine, used on First Flight cover from India to Australia flown by Ross and Keith Smith, the cover addressed to Melbourne, tied by oval "FIRST AERIAL MAIL / GREAT BRITAIN TO AUSTRALIA / RECEIVED" datestamp (26 Feb 1920) with information strike at right and three line "PER / VICKERS "VIMY" AEROPLANE / TO AUSTRALIA" in watery violet. The cover is signed by the co-Pilot "Keith Smith" at upper left and is one of very few picked up en route in India. A great rarity and without doubt one of the finest Ross Smith Flight covers recorded.rnrnNote: In 1919 the Australian government offered a prize of £A10,000 for the first Australians in a British aircraft to fly from Great Britain to Australia. Smith and his brother Keith, Sergeant James Mallett Bennett and Sergeant Wally Shiers, flew from Hounslow Heath Aerodrome, England on 12 November 1919 in a Vickers Vimy, eventually landing in Darwin Australia on 10 December, taking less than 28 days, with an actual flying time of 135 hours.The four men shared the £10,000 prize money put forward by the Australian government.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 17 Oct 2003, lot 760
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40580 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1923/24: Kangaroo 6 d. chestnut, Die IIB, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of nine, marginal from right of pane, with reverse showing variety "Offset on Reverse" daigonally covering half the stamps in block; fresh and fine, unmounted og. A dramatic and scarce variety BW 21c = $ 8'000+.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 24 May 2008, lot 13.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40581 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1923/27: Kangaroo 2 s. maroon, Die II, Plate 2, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin from lower pane, with margin at base showing two line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint (N over MP), fresh colour and extremely fine, large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. Scarce BW 38(2)z = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 40582 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1924: Kangaroo £ 1 grey, Die IIB, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black (Type B), well centred and of fine colour, unmounted og. Rare - the 'Specimen' listed by Gibbons is Type C. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2012) BW53x = $ 8'500.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40583 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1924: Kangaroo £ 1 grey, Die IIB, Harrison printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four, both upper stamps with outer frame breaks in the top left hand corner (more pronounced on second stamp, but this has closed tear), well centred, good colour, large part og. with one unmounted og. Cert. RPSL (2001) with the tear not mentioned Gi = £ 2'600+ / BW 53 = $ 9'500.rnrnProvenence: The Royal Collection, Spink, 17 May 2001, lot 100.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 40584 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1924: Sideface 1 d. sage-green, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14, an unused vertical strip of three, corner marginal, reverse showing "Offset on reverse" variety diagonally, fresh and fine and of excellent appearance, some marginal creasing which caused the Offset, large part og. BW 77ca = $ 2'000+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 40585 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1924/25: Sideface 1½ d. red, wmk. Single Crown over A, perf. 14, an unused corner marginal block of four from the lower left of sheet, showing dramatic "Paper Fold" variety, with third stamp "Partially printed", with the creased margin which caused the variety still intact at left, fresh and fine, unmounted og. The craesed paper entering the printer has caused the first and fourth stamps to show unrepeatable flaws, especially notiuceable through the King's head on the fourth stamp. A spectacular multiple BW 89 var (unlisted).rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne 10 April 2010, lot 52.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40586 Australia

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    Small Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 1½ d. scarlet, Die II, Small Multiple wmk., perf. 14, Plate 4, an unused marginal block of thirty-six (6 x 6), divided by interpanneau margin witth "JOHN ASH" imprint at base (N over N), of vibrant colour showing varieties on pos. 4L48 with line under lower frame, pos. 4L60 "Notch in right frame opp. Emu's neck", pos. 4R55 with "ST of POSTAGE joined" etc., hinged at base for protection, nearly all stamps unmounted og. Believed to be the largest block extant. Delightful BW 91(4)zb.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40587 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 4 d. greenish-olive, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 14, Plate 3, an unused block of twenty-four (4 x 6), marginal from right of sheet with file hole in margin, with position 3R21 showing "Short Right Upright to "U" of FOUR", couple of minor bends not affecting the fine appearance of a delightful large multiple; protective hinges on top margin, the stamps unmounted og. Rare Gi = £ 1'500+ / BW 115(3)l = $ 8'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40588 Australia

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    Small Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface, the unused set of eleven values, perf. 13½ x 12½, plus additional 1 d. sage Die II, 2 d. scarlet Die II and 3 d. dull ultramarine Die II, all superbly fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 40589 Australia

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    Small Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 2 d. golden scarlet, Die III, Small Multiple wmk., perf. 13½ x 12½, an unused block of four of deep rich colour, variety "No Watermark", superb and most attractive large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A very rare stamp, Brusden White estimate that perhaps 80 examples are in existence, no blocks large than 4 have been recorded Gi = £ 6'000+ / BW 102aa = $ 20'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Herbert McNess, Harmers, Sydney 21-22 June 1979, lot 279.rn                      Rod Perry, Melbourne, 6 Dec 1979, lot 116.rn                      Harmers, Sydney, 2 June 1980, lot 191.rn                      Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby^'s, Melbourne, 13-15 July 2015, lot 501.rn                      Prestige, Melbourne, 26 Nov 2005, lot 181.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40590 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1926/30: Sideface 1 s. 4 d. greenish-blue, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 13½ X 12½, an unused block of twelve, divided by interpanneau margin (four at left, eight at right), with two line "JOHN ASH" imprint at base, position 1R57 showing "Thick "1" at right", fresh and fine appearance, large part og. with lower stamps unmounted og. Rare BW 130Az = $ 3'250+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 663.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 40591 Australia

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    1927: Opening of Canberra Parliament House, 1½ d. brownish-lake, perf. 11, an unused block of four showing Plate Number "12" at top, fresh and fine, unmounted og. BW 132zk = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 40592 Australia

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    1927: Opening of Canberra Parliament House, 1½ d. brownish-lake, perf. 11, an unused block of four showing Plate Number "4" at top, fresh and fine appearance but for small smudge in margin and wrinkles on unmounted og. Very rare, just 5 blocks recorded in Brusden White BW 132zd = $ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40593 Australia

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    Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: 2 s. maroon, Die II, Plate 1, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, an unused marginal block of four divided by interpanneau margin, from upper pane with "JOHN ASH" imprint (N over A), fine colour, large part og., three stamps unmounted og. BW 39(1)z = $ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 40594 Australia

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    Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: 10 s. grey & pink, Die II, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of six (3 x 2) overprinted "SPECIMEN" (Type C), fine colour and very fine, unmounted og. Extremely rare - the largest recorded multiples of the SPECIMEN overprint are a block of four and a strip of three - this therefore is the largest recorded multiple. Rare and most attractive BW 49xa = $ 10'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 40595 Australia

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    Small Multiple Wmk 1929/30: £ 2 black & rose-crimson, Die II, small multiple wmk., perf. 12, a used horizontal pair of true colour, well centred and lightly cancelled left hand stamp position L13, showing "Break in NW Coast of Western Australia" (alongside head of Kangaroo). Rare multiple and fine Gi = £ 1'600+ / BW 57(D)e = $ 2'950.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 40596 Australia

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    1930: Essay for proposed 3 d. value "In The Blue Mountains", hand-painted in shades of pale and deep blue with fancy frame, POSTAGE and 3d. picked out in Chinese white on thick card (228 x 184 mm.). Superb Essay by R. A. Harrison, designer of the Parliament House, 3 d. Airmail and Sydney Harbour Bridge issues amongst others. Sold with a copy of "The Harrisons of Waterlow" by Robson Lowe with this Essay illustrated in the monograph.rnrnProvenance: R. A. Harrison estate, RL Australia, 26 Feb 1970, lot 154.rn                     Premier, Melbourne, 20 July 2002, lot 650.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40597 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1930 (Aug 2): Sideface 4½ d. violet, Die II, Multiple Crown over A wmk., perf. 13½ x 12½, Plate 3, an unused horizontal pair divided by interpanneau margin, showing "JOHN ASH" imprint (N over N), of excellent centering and fresh colour, light typical crease in interpanneau margin, slightly browned unmounted og. This pair, formerly a block of four (cut in the learly 1980's), emanates probably from a presentation set given to or by the Postmaster General or from the sheet inadvertenly sold to Miller Bros (for a full description see Brusden White pages 4/346-347). An immense rarity, believed to be the sole remaining Imprint pair. Unique and one of the truly iconic items of Australian Commonwealth philately. Cert. RPS of Victoria Gi = £ 15'000 / BW 121zb = $ 75'000.rnrnProvenance: Harmers Australia, Sydney, 16-18 March 1977, lot 448 as a block of four.rn                      Rod Perry, Melbourne, 26 Oct 1978, lot 148 as a block of four.rn                     Status, Sydney, 16 March 1981, lot 324.rn                     Rod Perry, Melbourne, 26 Oct 1983, lot 394.rn                     Premier, Melbourne, 20 July 2002, lot 627.
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 20,000 CHF

    Lot# : 40598 Australia

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    Kingsford-Smith issue 1931: Progressive undenominated engraved Proof for the Kingsford-Smith issue, engraved in green with the aeroplane flying Eastwards (reversed on the issued stamp as Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith recommended the 'plane to be travelling in the direction of his circumnavigation); printed in green on smooth surfaced white card paper (114 x 73 mm.). Illustrated in Brusden White on page 5/22. Fine and very rare: just two examples are recorded, both still in private hands BW 141DP(1) = $ 20'000. rnrnProvenance: Sir Harry Brown estate, former Director General of the Post Office.rn                     Status, Sydney, 14 Jan 1987, lot 254.rn                     Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 418.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 40599 Australia

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    Kingsford-Smith issue 1931: 3 d. blue, the "Dropping Mailbag" flaw, an unused example, an unused block of six (2 x 3) mfrom Plate Number "3", with fifth stamp showing the flaw, a used pair showing the flaw on left stamp and a cancelled to order example overprinted "OS"; together with 6 d. violet in a "JOHN ASH" imprint block of eight with first stamp showing the "Kingsford" re-entry. A fine and scarce group Gi = £ 700+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF
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