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  • Lot# : 20501 Western Australia

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    1896: De La Rue stamp-size photographic Essay for 1 s. value in an unadopted vertical design with value tablet curved at top and country name horizontal at base, affixed to card (114 x 86 mm.) marked "F" and dated "Oct. 13th 96" at right. Illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" on page 6545. Minor age spots but attractive and very rare BW W3E(2)B.rnProvenance: RL, Melbourne, 5 Aug 1976, ex lot 176; Collection Mike Brachi; Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 19 May 2015, lot 514.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 20502 Western Australia

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    1902/12: 2 s. 6 d. blue on pink, wmk. V over Crown, perf.  12½, an unused block of four, corner marginal from lower right of sheet, fresh and very fine appearance, top right stamp with diagonal bend, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Gi = £ 240+.rnProvenance: Collection Cecil Walkely, Prestige, Melbourne, 14 April 2005, lot 411.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 20503 Western Australia

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    1902/12: £ 1 orange, Crown, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½ x 12, a used example in the scarce deep orange shade, neatly cancelled by Perth c.t.o. cds in black.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Aug 2005.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20504 Western Australia

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    1902/12: £ 1 orange, Crown, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½ x 12, a used vertical pair in the scarce deep orange shade, neatly cancelled by Bunbury cds's (Oct 13, 1900) in black. Choice and very fine Gi = £ 750.rnProvenance: Millennium, Sydney, 17 June 2004, lot 521.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 20505 Western Australia

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    1902/12: 2 d. yellow, wmk. V over Crown, perf. 12½ x 11, a used horizontal pair, cancelled by "Kalgoorlie" datestamp (Feb 6, 1905) in black. Superb - the sole recorded used multiple of this extremely rare stamp Gi = £ 3'000+.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 4 March 2006.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20506 Western Australia

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    1905/12: 5 d. pale olive-bistre, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 11, a used example on 1905 registered "Every Good Nurse / Uses & Recommends / Holloway's / Pills and Ointments" illustrated envelope to Dunedin, New Zealand tied by "COLLIE" cds's (Dec 18). Reverse with Perth transit cds (Dec 19) and Dunedin arrival cds (Jan 2, 1906). Scarce and most attractive.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 12 June 2003, lot 1431.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20507 Western Australia

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    1905/12: 9 d. red-orange, wmk. Crown over double lined A, perf. 11, a fine used vertical pair cancelled by large "BRIDGETOWN" cds's (March 22, 1913) in black. Only known used in this shade, a scarce multiple Gi = £ 400+.rnProvenance: Collection Cecil Walkely, Prestige, Melbourne, 14 April 2005, lot 401; Prestige, Melbourne, 4 March 2006, lot 866.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 20508 Western Australia

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    1905/12: 2 d. yellow, wmk. Crown over double lined A, perf. 12½ x 11 x 12½ x 12½, a fine used example neatly cancelled by part "WILLIAMS" cds (Dec 31) in black. A rare stamp Gi = £ 550.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 4 March 2006, lot 868.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20509 Western Australia

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    1905/12: Swan 5 d. olive-green, wmk. Crown over A sideways, compound perf. 12½ x 12½ x 12½ x 11, lightly cancelled by part cds in black. An exceptional example of this very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) states "the only example known to me" Gi = £ 1'800.rnProvenance: Abacus, Melbourne, 1 Sept 2018.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,100 CHF

    Lot# : 20510 Western Australia

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    1862: Large part cover to Lt. Col. J. Bruce, Commandant, Perth endorsed at top "Local Pris. Letter" and counter-signed at lower left by H.J.B. Duval, Deputy Superintendent in manuscript. Handstruck " ♛ / FREE" in blue with "FREEMANTLE / WESTERN AUSTRALIA" despatch cds in black (Feb 13). John Bruce arrived on 25 Oct 1850 on the "Hashemy" as Staff Officer to the Pensioner Force sent as guards to the new settlement, in 1861 he took control of the new Colonial voulnteer force. A fine and scarce usage.rnProvenance: Collection Cecil Walkely, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Nov 2010, lot 272.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20511 Western Australia

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    1899: Printed blue envelope to London struck with circular "GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA / FRANK STAMP" and Arms vignette, and "PAID / OFFICIALLY / WESTERN AUSTRALIA" in black frank alongside "Ship Mail Room / Perth W.A."  cds in black (March 25). Scarce and fine cover.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 4 March 2006, lot 881.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 20512 Western Australia

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    1902/11: 4 d. chestnut, perforated "OS", a used example on printed OHMS envelope with manuscript "Office of Titles 18th December 1906" at lower left, sent registered to Hampton Hill Swamp, South Fremantle, tied by oval "R" in black with rare circular "P.O. / ♕ / W.A. / HAMILTON ROAD" Mailbag negative seal handstamp and violet registration alongside. Backstamped with two violet oval "Registered / Fremantle WA" datestamps (Dec 19 and 24) and "D.L.O." (Dead Letter Office) in Perth with oval datestamp of same in blue (Jan 8, 1907). Unusual and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Nov 2010.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 20513 Western Australia

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    Internal Revenue 1881: De La Rue Master Die Proof for Internal Revenue printed in black on glazed white card, handstamped "AFTER STRIKING" in black and dated "13 OCT 81" in blue. Some minor soiling but vbery rare.rnProvenance: Collection Francis Kiddle RDP, Prestige, Melbourne, 23 Sept 2011, lot 970.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 20514 Western Australia

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    Internal Revenue 1881: De La Rue Master Die Proof for Internal Revenue issue without value tablet, printed in black on vertical format glazed white card, handstamped "AFTER STRIKING" in black and dated "13 OCT 81" in blue. Fresh and fine.rnProvenance: Collection Francis Kiddle, Prestige, Melbourne, 23 Sept 2011, lot 968.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 20515 Western Australia

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    Internal Revenue 1881: Essay by De La Rue for the Internal Revenue high values, hand-painted on tracing paper in mauve and violet with INTERNAL REVENUE picked out in Chinese white, showing the frames hand-painted above for the proposed One Pound, One Pound Ten Shillings, Five Pounds and Ten Pound values; piece endorsed "C" and dated "June 8th / 81". Stunning and of great rarity, illustrated in "The De La Rue Collection" edited by Frank Walton RDP on page 6552.rnProvenance: RL, Melbourne, 5 Aug 1976, lot 188; Collection Francis Kiddle, Prestige, Melbourne, 23 Sept 2011, lot 965.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20516 Western Australia

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    Internal Revenue 1881: Surcharged "I. R. / FIVE SHILLINGS" in black on 3 d. lilac, imperforate on unwatermarked, gummed paper.  Fresh and very fine, part og., ex the De La Rue archives: De La Rue suggested the surcharge as they were unable to meet the required production schedule for new designs.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 2 May 2014, lot 1590.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 20517 Western Australia

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    Stamp Duty 1904: Waterlow Stamp Duty Swan 3 d. and 6 d. indigo & yellow-brown, each overprinted WATERLOW & SONS LTD / SPECIMEN horizontally in black with small security punch-holes at lower left; the 3 d. marginal and 6 d. corner marginal from lower left of sheet. Scarce.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 30 April 2011, lot 600.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 20518 Western Australia

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    Stamp Duty 1904: Waterlow Stamp Duty Swan 1 d., 3 d. and 6 d. indigo & yellow-brown, printer's composite sample sheetlet of six (2 x 3), with full margins and each overprinted WATERLOW & SONS LTD / SPECIMEN horizontally in black with small security punch-holes at lower left; showing Die numbers 4221 and 1636 on ungummed reverse. Rare.rnProvenance: Mossgreen, Melbourne, 11 Sept 2016, lot 218.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 20519 Western Australia

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    Boer War 1899: Cover from Private W.C. Mills of the First Contingent in South Africa endorsed "On Active Service / No stamps procurable", handstamped at lower left "WESTERN AUSTRALIAN / CONTINGENT" and countersigned "H.G.Moore, Capt." mailed to Broken Hill, NSW and taxed as Soldier's Letter with South African "T" and "1D" in black. New South Wales 1897 2 d. ultramarine adhesive applied presumably in Sydney or on despatch, tied on arrival on arrival by oval framed "BROKEN HILL / NSW" datestamp in violet (Jan 11, 1900). A rare cover - the Contingent cachet is the earliest recorded Australian type used anywhere overseas. The Western Australian contingent arrived at Cape Town on 26 November 1899, assimilated on arrival into the Australian Regiment.rnrnrnrnrnrnrnProvenance: Collection Bill Hart, Cavendish, Derby, 25-26 June 1993, lot 1346.   rn                     Collection Cecil Walkely, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Nov 2016, lot 306. rn                   
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20520 Australia

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    1903: "Vaughan" Essay for proposed perforated 1 d. value with three-quarter face portrait of Edward VII surrounded by 'State of / Commonwealth of Australia / One Penny' and lower tablet blank, printed in blue on thin card. Rare BW E1A = $ 4'000.rnProvenance: Collection 'Chartwell', Spink, London, 23 May 2018, lot 423.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 20521 Australia

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    1903: "Vaughan" Essay for proposed perforated 2 d. value with three-quarter face portrait of Edward VII surrounded by 'State of / Commonwealth of Australia / Two Pence' and lower tablet blank, printed in black on thin pink card. Typical slight aging on one or two perforations but rare BW E3D = $ 3'500.rnProvenance: Collection 'Chartwell', Spink, London, 23 May 2018, lot 426.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20522 Australia

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    Vaughan Essay 1903 (May): Essay for proposed Commonwealth of Australia issue, designed, printed and submitted to the Postmaster General, Senator J. G. Drake of Queensland by G. W. Vaughan, perforated 2 d. value in blue on thin card paper with vignette showing Queen Alexandra inscribed "State of / Commonwealth of Australia" with lower tablet blank for the State's legend, minor age spots on perfs. at right not affecting the appearance, fresh and very fine BW E4A = $ 3'500.rnProvenance: Collection Hugh Morgan, Spink, London, 13 Nov 2012, lot 17.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20523 Australia

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    1903: "Vaughan" Essay for proposed perforated 3 d. value with three-quarter face portrait of Edward VII surrounded by 'State of / Commonwealth of Australia / Three Pence / Queensland', printed in brown-olive on thin card. Rare BW E5A = unpriced.rnProvenance: Collection 'Chartwell', Spink, London, 23 May 2018, lot 429.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 20524 Australia

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    1903: "Vaughan" Essay for proposed perforated 5 s. value with allegorical figure, Flag and three-quarter face portrait of Edward VII surrounded by 'Commonwealth of Australia / State of Queensland / Postage 5/-', printed in brown-olive on thin card. Rare BW E10B = $ 4'000.rnProvenance: Collection 'Chartwell', Spink, London, 23 May 2018, lot 432.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20525 Australia

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    Essay 1905: Handpainted composite Essay by an unknown artist but possibly by G. W. Vaughan, on thick card (142 x 159 mm.) for proposed 2 d. value with vignette showing three-quarter printed portrait of Edward VII with surround hand-painted in black, Chinese white and shades of blue with surrounding simulated perforations, inscribed "Postage & Revenue" at top, "Commonwealth of Australia / Queensland" surrounding the vignette and the value at base. Absolutely exquisite and unique BW E30 = $ 10'000.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Leslie Abramovitch, Temple Bar, London, 28 Feb 1973; Premier, Melbourne, 30 Sept 2000, lot 181; Spink, London, 22-23 March 2002, lot 18; Collection Arthur Gray, Shreves, New York, 22-23 Feb 2007, lot 18.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20526 Australia

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    Stamp Design Competition 1911: Essays (4) by E. T. Luke of Beaconsfield, Victoria all in vertical format for a proposed 1 d. design, each line perf. 12½, showing Habour scene, Parlriament House, Mustering and Pastoral farming scenes within frame of map of Australia; all printed in green on thick ungummed, unwatermarked white wove paper. A charmimg and rare set BW E118Fa+E119AFa+E120Fa+E121Fa = $ 6'000.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 2 Dec 2000, lot 126; Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 22.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20527 Australia

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    1912: Kangaroo & Map Essay for ½ d. value, printed by Rudolf Steel, Imperforate with large margins all round (31 x 36 mm.), printed in orange on smooth unwatermarked paper. The Essay was derided for the tuft of grass to the left of the 'Roo, labelled 'Rabbit's Ears'. Two tiny thin spots and minor ironed bend but a spectacular and wonderful Essay. Unique in this colour BW KE20B = $ 15'000.rnProvenance: Harmers Australia, Sydney, 28 April 1950, lot 40; Harmers Australia, Sydney, 9-10 Aug 1957, lot 40; Collection J. A. Kilfoyle, Harmers, London, 16 Oct 1961, ex lot 15; Harmers, London, July 1999; Collection Hugh Morgan, Spink, 12 Nov 2012, lot 37; Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 16 Oct 2014, lot 8.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20528 Australia

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    1912: Kangaroo & Map Essay for 10 s. value, printed by Rudolf Steel in violet & brown on smooth unwatermarked paper, line perf. 12½ by Cooke. The Essay was derided for the tuft of grass to the left of the 'Roo, labelled 'Rabbit's Ears'. Superb, a spectacular and wonderful Essay. Unique BW KE32B = $ 25'000.rnProvenance: Collection Hugh Morgan, Spink, 12 Nov 2012, lot 44.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20529 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo ½ d. green, Die I, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused vertical pair from the lower left corner of the sheet, variety "Partially Imperforate due to Paper Fold", fresh and very fine with the creases causing the variety remarkably unapparent on face, large part og. with lower stamp unmounted og. Illustrated in the Brusden White catalogue on page 39. Ridiculously underpriced in BW, rare and spectacular BW 1ba = $ 900+.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Feb 1979, lot 230; P. J. Downie, Melbourne, 24 April 1980, lot 60; Stanley Gibbons Australia, Sydney, 18 June 2003, lot 1084; Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 29.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20530 Australia

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    1913: Kangaroo ½ d. green, Die I, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal block of eighteen (6 x 3) from left corner with "CA" monogram, showing variety "Triple Perforations Vertically" along the central row, beautifully fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive, unlisted and of great rarity BW 1(2)z var = $ 1'400+.rnProvenance: Status Stamps, Sydney, 30 Sept 1992, lot 269; Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2015.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20531 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo ½ d. green, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example on fullface 1 d. rose illustrated (Swanston St., Melbourne) postal stationery card, minor corner scrape at lower right mentioned for accuracy only, paying correct 1½ d. overseas card rate to St. Louis, USA clearly tied by "MELBOURNE / VICTORIA / 14. JAN. 13" Krag machine cancellation - the First Day of Issue - this card being the earliest known (the collection of His Majesty King Charles III contains a strip of four on piece dated January 16, previously believed to be the earliest known date. The stamp was not issued in Sydney until January 20). As far as can be ascertained, unique BW 1y = $ 17'500.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 Aug 2004, lot 564.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20532 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 1 d. red, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four showing variety "Double Perforation" especially prominent between stamp and interpanneau margin at left, fresh colour and very fine but upper pair with ironed crease not affecting appearance, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Scarce BW 2b = 1'500+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 20533 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 1 d. red, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example of fine colour, variety "Watermark Sideways" (Crown pointing to left), lightly cancelled by "Ardrossan" cds (March 1914) in black. Choice and scarce so fine Gi = £ 325 / BW 3ab = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 20534 Australia

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    1913: 1 d. red, Die II, used on mixed franking 1913 registered cover with Victoria 1901/10 3 d. ochre-brown to Melbourne, each tied by "Korumburra / Vic." datestamps (Oct 22) with first type registration label at left in red, slight tone spots on top perfs. Closed tear at top between the stamps does not harm nor detract from a scarce and attractive combination usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 20535 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 3 d. olive, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example of perfect centering and colour, variety "Watermark Inverted", negligible corner bend at lower right, fresh large part og. Gi = £ 200 / BW 12a = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 20536 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 3 d. olive, Die I, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, variety "Die I and Die II Se-Tenant Pair" (Die I at top, Die II the pair below), of fresh vibrant colour, well centred, large part or unmounted og. Very rare and a most attractive multiple Gi = £ 3'000+ / BW 12c = $ 7'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 20537 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 4 d. orange, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a horizontal pair used on 1914 registered cover to Budapest, Hungary tied by "Registered / Stock Exchange" cds's (March 19) with perforated red Stock Exchange registered label at left. Budapest arrival cds (April 9) on reverse of a most attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 20538 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 5 d. chestnut, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of twenty-four divided between second and third rows by interpanneau margin, beautifully fresh colour and full unmounted og. A splendid multiple Gi = £ 2'400+ / BW 16 = $ 16'200.rnProvenance: 'Rarities', Millenium, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2002, lot 24.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20539 Australia

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    1914/15: Kangaroo 1 d. red on glazed white postal stationery card (BW P24), used from Ruarei, Tabiteuea (March 7, 1921) as formular card and addressed to Betio, Tarawa franked by Gilbert & Ellice 1911 1 d. carmine tied by circular "GILBERT AND ELLICE ISLANDS COLONY / P.O. / TABITEUEA" cachet in violet, a minor corner bend of no significance, an extremely rare usage and most attractive.rnProvenance: London Stamp Exchange,1 Nov 2004.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20540 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 2 s. brown, Die II, Plate 2, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used block of twelve (6 x 2), marginal from lower right corner of the sheet showing "JBC" Monogram in margin, neatly cancelled to order by 'Melbourne' datewstamps (Dec 3, 1913) in black. Full original gum on reverse. A magnificent and wonderful multiple BW 35(2)zb = unpriced used.rnProvenance: Australia Post Archival Sale by Tender No. 1, 1986, lot 119 (as a block of 24); Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, 4 May 2002, lot 2076.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20541 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & pink, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet showing "CA" Monogram, of fine colour and good centering, the Monogram slightly shaved as are all the six known unused examples, fresh appearance, large part og. A superb and extremely rare stamp BW 47z = $ 60'000.rnProvenance: Collection Julian Sterling, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 April 2014, lot 117.
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20542 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo £ 1 brown & ultramarine, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, sheet marginal at left, of excellent centering and exquisite colour, wrinkle in margin of no importance, fresh and fine, large part og. A very fine example of this scarce stamp Gi = 3'000 / BW 51 = $ 4'500.rnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 99.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 20543 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo £ 2 black & rose, Die II, first Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal example overprinted italic "Specimen" (Type A) in black, slight soiling in margins only, deep colour, large part og. BW 55x = $ 850.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 20544 Australia

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    First Watermark 1913: Kangaroo £ 2 black & rose, Jean de Sperati Die Proof of the Forgery on wove paper, showing the tell-tale sign: the white flaw off Warrnambool, signed by Sperati in pencil, handstamped on reverse upon recipt of the forger's artifacts "Reproduction Interdite" and numbered '129'. A splendid example of the Master Forger's craft and very scarce BW 55cc = $ 10'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20545 Australia

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    Engraved by T.S. Harrison 1913 (Dec 9): Engraved 1 d. rose-red, Plate 1, no wmk. perf. 11, an unused sheet marginal block of four from left of the sheet showing variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", well centred and of fine colour, large part og. A rare and very attractive multiple BW 59b = $ 10'000+.rnProvenance: Collection J. A. Kilfoyle, Harmers, London, 16-17 Oct 1961, lot 337; Collection Stuart Hardy, Phoenix, Melbourne, 2 Nov 2012, lot 1; Collection 'Lionheart', Mossgreen, Melbourne, 25 Feb 2016, lot 54. 
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20546 Australia

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    Engraved by T.S. Harrison 1913 (Dec 9): Engraved 1 d. rose-red, no wmk. perf. 11, a used block of six on registered cover to Windsor, Victoria, correctly franked for this service tied by "Registered / Sydney NSW" datestamps "9 DE 13" on the First Day of Issue. Stamps close to the edge at right, but only 11 First day Covers are recorded at the present time. Collectors were only allowed to purchase 6d. worth of stamps each on the first day - thus this cover bears the highest possible franking - the sole recorded registered FDC. Rare and very attractive BW 59ya = $ 7'500+.rnProvenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 10 May 1991, lot 598; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 3.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 20547 Australia

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    Engraved by T. S. Harrison 1913: 1 d. red, two examples, used with Roo ½ d. green, Die I, on 1914 cover to USA tied by "Brisbane Queensland" machine cancel (April 16). A scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 20548 Australia

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    1914: Plate Proof for the unissued George V 2 d., imperforate on unwatermarked white wove paper, superb almost minimalist design engraved in British 'racing' green, and a stamp that George V would undoubtedly have approved of. A wonderful and famous Proof, formerly a marginal pair, this example being separated from the pair (ex collection R. T. P. Chapman) the marginalö example is now housed in the Australia Post Archival Collection. Unique in private hands BW 61PP1 = $ 27'500.rnProvenance: Collection Thomas E. Field, Harmers, London, 15-16 Sept 1948, lot 282, as a pair. sale cancelled, sold intactrn                     intact  to Kilfoyle; Collection J. A. Kilfoyle, Harmers, London, 16-17 Oct 1961, lot 348, as a pair; Spink, London, 25 Nov 2015.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20549 Australia

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    Unissued / Colour Trials of King George V and Swan 1914 (July): 2 d. purple-black Colour Trial, line perforated 11, on white unwatermarked gummed paper and Colour Trial of the 1 s. value in brown-purple with Swan vignette, line perforated 11, on white unwatermarked gummed paper; the iconic and unique examples in private hands designed by R. A. Harrison and engraved by T. S. Harrison, each fresh and very fine with large part og. Brusden White explanation on page 3/18 fully explains the reasons behind the issue but not its abandonment, but possibly this was due to the advent of the First World War and cost-cutting. Magnificent and extremely rare, without doubt the premier items of Australian Commonwealth philately. Certs. SPRS (2015) BW 61PP(2)A + 62PP(1)A = $ 250'000.rnProvenance: Estate of Agar Wynne, Postmaster General June 1913-September 1914; Collection Franklin Burdett (1938); Collection Jack Cato (1950); Collection Herbert McNess, Harmers, Sydney, 21-22 June 1979, lot 147; Collection Les King (1979); Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lots 18 and 19; Spink, London, 23 May 2018 by Private Treaty.
    Starting bid : 50,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 60,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20550 Australia

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    1914 (Feb): Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, State 2, re-engraved with lined background to the head-plate and shading added to the King's head, printed in carmine-rose on thin glazed white card (121 x 91 mm.), endorsed 'old' at base in pencil, and "State 2 S.B." in ink at top right (Seymour Bennett of Somerset House). Superb and of great rarity with just two examples recorded thus BW 70(DP)12Ca = $ 16'000.rnProvenance: Collection James B. Williamson, Sotheby's, London, 18 Sept 1981, lot 95; Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 16 Oct 2014, lot 104.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20551 Australia

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    1913: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, printed in bright vermilion on glazed white card (90 x 110 mm. - erroneous in BW) with uncleared surround, State 1 with head on solid background, fresh and very fine. A remarkable 'first' Proof of wonderful appearance and quality. Unique BW 70(DP)11Aa = $ 20'000.rnProvenance: Collection Tony Finlayson, Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 9; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 25.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20552 Australia

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    1913: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value printed in deep red-violet on thin creamy-white wove unwatermarked paper (118 x 97 mm.) with cleared surrounds, State 2 of the completed design with King's head on horizontally lined background, fresh and very fine without endorsements. A rare and marvellous Proof for the connoisseur; an example endorsed "Second State" is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III, this being the sole example in private hands. Unique BW 70(DP)12Aa = $ 16'000.rnProvenance: Collection Tony Finlayson, Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 10; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 36.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20553 Australia

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    1913: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 1 d. value, two examples printed in balck and in carmine-rose on cut-down glazed white card (60 x 35 mm.) with cleared surrounds, State 2 of the completed design with King's head on horizontally lined background, fresh and very fine without endorsements. Absolutely stunning appearance, a rare and marvellous Proof for the connoisseur; the sole example recorded. Unique BW 70(DP)12G = $ 30'000.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 9-11 Oct 1972, lot 32; Collection Dr. Greg Deleuil; Collection Arthur Gray, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 30 Oct 2015, lot 40.rn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 20,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20554 Australia

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    1914: Perkins Bacon Plate Proofs of the completed 1 d. design, Imperforate on glazed white card, all in matching corner marginal vertical pairs, in black, carmine-pink and in bright violet. A lovely group BW 70(PP)A+C+D = $ 2'650.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20555 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1918 (May): Sideface ½ d. green, Electro 5, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, an unused block of six (2 x 3), first stamp showing Harrison retouch variety "Thin "1" in Fraction" (position R43), minor creases not affecting the appearance, large part or unmounted og. A remarkable and scarce multiple, Brusden White states that just 5 mint examples of this variety exist, with one (ex collection R. T. P. Chapman) in a pair now housed in the Australian Post Archival Collection; this block of six being unique Gi = £ 23'000+ / BW 63(5)s = $ 40'000+.rnProvenance: Collection James B. Williamson, Sotheby's, London, 18 Sept 1981, lot 111; Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, Melbourne, 13-15 July 2005, lot 346.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20556 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1915: Sideface ½ d. dull yellow-green, Electro 3, wmk. Crown over A, Single Line perf. 14.2 x 14, a used example cancelled by clear datestamp "1 JL. 16" cds in black. A scarcer stamp than catalogue suggest. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2001) Gi = £ 650 / BW 64B = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 210 CHF

    Lot# : 20557 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1915: Sideface ½ d. emerald-green, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, a used example marginal from top of the lower pane showing truncated "JBC" Monogram above, neatly cancelled to order BW 63za.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 20558 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. rose, Die II, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, an unused horizontal strip of six on smooth paper, corner marginal from lower right of sheet showing "JBC" Monogram, with early states of "Kangaroo's Tongue Out" (pos. 56) and "Run "N" of ONE" (pos. 60), fresh and fine, hinged for protection at right, five stamps unmounted og. An attractive and scarce multiple. Cert. SPRS (2003) BW 71(4)zh = $ 1'250.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 20559 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine-red, Die I, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, Cooke printing on smooth paper, an unused marginal block of thirty (6 x 5), from Plate 2, prior to positions 34 and 35 the "Rusted Clichés" deteriorating, with "No Monogram" under position 58. One or two hinge remnants in margin, one tone spot and a fingerprint mark on two stamps on reverse, otherwise a fabulous multiple of vibrant colour and freshness (Brusden White: "Sheets without Monogram from the right pane are particularly scarce"), large part og., most unmounted og. Rare BW 71(2)za = $ 3'750++.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 18 Nov 2006, lot 242.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20560 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 1 d. carmine (shades), Die I, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14¼ x 14, on smooth paper, used examples (2) and on rough paper (2) variety "Substituted Cliché" from Plate 2, Positions 34 and 35 cancelled in black showing the characteristic broken top frame (Cross on Crown deterioration) and white mark below (pos. 34) and marks in left frame (pos. 35); also two used examples from the same positions on rough paper Gi = £ 240+ / BW 71(2)ja+ka = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20561 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 4 d. dull orange, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14¼ x 14, Plate 1, an unused horizontal strip of four from lower right corner of the upper pane, showing "CA" Monogram, position 1R57 with "White Spot over "AL" of AUSTRALIA" and position 1R60 "White Flaw behind Emu's Leg and damaged SW and SE corners", second stamp light bend, otherwise fresh and fine, unmounted og. BW 110(1)zb = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20562 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 4 d. lemon-yellow, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14¼ x 14, Plate 2, an unused block of six (3 x 2) in this very rare shade, corner marginal from top of the lower right pane and showing part "CA" Monogram at top, sixth stamp (position R12) with "Line Through FOUR PENCE" flaw and the adjoining stamp at left with "White Flaw on Kangaroo's Head" although impossible to see, well centred, fresh and fine appearance of this shade, large part og. Signed Herbert Bloch. SPRS (2004) BW 110C(2)q+r = $ 1'200.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 14 April 2005, lot 45.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 20563 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 4 d. orange, Single Crown over A wmk., perf. 14¼ x 14, Plate 2, an unused block of twelve, marginal from top of sheet and interpanneau marginal at left, "Watermark Inverted", positions R1-R3 / R25-R27, with position 2R19 showing the worn late State of the "Retouched SE Corner". A very fine and attractive positional multiple, stamps unmounted og. BW 110(2)ub = $ 1'350+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20564 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1914/20: Sideface 5 d. brown, Single wmk., Die I, line perf. 14¼, an unused corner marginal pair showing "JBC" Monogram, some marginal splitting not affecting the monogram example, position 1R59 with Retouched NE corner, position 1R60 showing "Flawed "P" of PENCE" and flaw on '5' at left, unmounted og. Scarce BW 122zg = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 20565 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 II) and 1R60 showing "Flawed "P" of PENCE" and flaw on '5' at left not so pronounced, fresh and fine, superb og. Scarce BW 123zb = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 20566 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (July): Kangaroo 2½ d. indigo, Die II, Plate 1, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four, marginal from top of sheet, well centred and of fresh rich colour, unmounted og. Superb Gi = £ 400+ / BW 10(1) = $ 1'600+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 20567 Australia

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    1915: Roo 2½ d. blue used on 1915 cover from Adelaide to Switzerland tied by bold strike of circular "ENG MAIL TPO / S. AUSTRALIA" cds (Sept 19) in black with Censor "PASSED." in violet alongside. Reverse with Lestal arrival (Oct 14) in black. An extremely rare TPO marking, believed to be the sole known usage on an Australian issue. Superb and extremely rare.rnProvenance: Collection Les Molnar, Mossgreen, Melbourne, 3 April 2017, lot 458.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 20568 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (July): Kangaroo 6 d. ultramarine, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four, marginal at top with interpanneau marginal rule at left, the upper pair showing variety "Double Perforations" on three sides, fresh and very fine, large part og. with the variety pair unmounted og. Rare BW 18b = $ 4'000+.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 40.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 20569 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (April): Kangaroo 1 s. bright blue-green, Die II, Plate I, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused horizontal strip of three, corner marginal from left of upper pane, of fine fresh colour with large displacement of watermark to left, beautifully centred and of fine colour, first stamp slightest of spots on 'G' of POSTAGE (present but not mentioned when last described) otherwise very fresh with full unmounted og. Scarce thus BW 31(1)Bz = $ 40'000.rnProvenance: Collection Arthur Gray, Shreves, New York, 22-23 Feb 2007, lot 369.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20570 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (April): Kangaroo 1 s. blue-green, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used block of four, marginal at base with early state of break in the Jubilee line above "CA" Monogram, cancelled to order with "Telephone Accounts / GPO Sydney" (July 10, 1916) in black with gum virtually intact on reverse. Rare and most attractive BW 31za.rnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2162.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20571 Australia

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    Second Watermark 1915 (Feb 12): Kangaroo 5 s. grey & chrome yellow, Die II, second Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal example from the left pane, of fine centering and superb colour, partial file hole in margin at left and showing the displacement of the watermark, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'000 / BW 43B = $ 6'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 20572 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, a used  lower marginal example showing "JBC" Monogram in margin, pencilled 'Second' in margin and lightly commercially cancelled by oval framed "Registered / Perth W.A" datestamp in black - the sole recorded example of this rarity in postally used condition (and indeed, the sole recorded example of any of the bicoloured high values in this condition), unique. A great rarity for the connisseur. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2002) BW 43zc = unpriced.rnProvenance: Premier, Melbourne, 14 Sept 2002, lot 229.
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20573 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 block of four divided by interpanneau margin, marginal from base of sheet showing two line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint, minor blunt perf. at top of first stamp mentioned for accuracy, stamps unmounted og. Scarce BW 7zf = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 20574 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1915 (Nov): Kangaroo 2 d. grey, Die IIA, third narrow Crown over A watermark, perf. 12, a used example of the "Substituted Cliché" variety, (Plate 1, left pane, stamp 55), lightly cancelled by part "Late Fee / Adelaide Rly." datestamp leaving the variety clear - the stamp showing the break in outer and inner frames NW of the Map and also both the dot and break in right frame at right. A fine example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'00 / BW 7(1)kb = $ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 20575 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 2½ d. deep blue, Die II, Plate 2, 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 lower pane, of lovely fresh colour and centering, position 2L5 showing "White Scratch by Cape Leeuwin" and position 2L11 showing variety "Islands off Cape York", one or two hinge remnants, fifteen stamps unmounted og. BW 11(2)ef  = $ 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20576 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 3 d. olive, Die I, Plate 2, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin, lower pane, showing two line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint, of fine fresh colour, small spot on second stamp, upper pair somewhat heavily mounted, lower pair unmounted og. BW 13(2)zf = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 20577 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1915/27: Kangaroo 3 d. olive, Die I, used with sideface 2 d. scarlet on 1922 airmail cover to Wills cigarette maker's in Perth tied by "Broome" cds's (Nov 26) with handstamped PER AERIAL MAIL Iin violet and time-clock 'answered' (Nov 29).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 20578 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1921/27: Kangaroo 6 d. ultramarine, Die II, Plate 1, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example, marginal at base from upper pane showing "CA" Monogram, good colour, large part og. BW 19(2)za = $ 3'000.rnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2218.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 20579 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1919 (April 16): 9 d. violet, Die II, Plate 1, third narrow Crown over A, perf. 12, an unused example, marginal at base from upper pane showing "CA" Monogram, well centred and of fine colour, large part og. Scarce BW26(1)za = $ 3'000.rnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2230.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 20580 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1919 (April 16): 9 d. violet, Harrison Die IIB, Plate 4, third narrow Crown over A, perf. 12, an unused block of twenty-five (5 x 5) from the lower right corner of the sheet, of lovely fresh colour and well centred, minor hinge in margin only at base, otherwise immaculate, unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'875+ / BW 27 = $ 9'375+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20581 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1926/27: Kangaroo 1 s. bright blue-green, Die IIB, Plate 4, 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, a few imperfections, part og. BW 33(4)zd = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 20582 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1927: Kangaroo 1 s. blue-green, Die IIB, Plate 3, Mullett printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused interpanneau block of eight with "A.J. MULLETT" imprint, variety "Watermark Sideways" and position R49 with "Break in Northern Coast of Tasmania" flaw, usual vertical crease in interpanneau margin, superb appearance, unmounted og. A fine and most attractive multiple BW 33(3)aajzb = $ 2'000++.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 20583 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 example from top right corner of the sheet showing dramatic diagonal "Paper Fold" variety - leaving one third of the stamp "Printed on the Gummed Side", obvious imperfections that caused the error, unmounted og. Spectacular and very rare. This stamp mentioned in Brusden White. Unique BW 37ca = $ 10'000.rnProvenance: P. J. Downie, Melbourne, 25 Sept 1973, lot 48; Harmers Australia, Sydney, 14 May 1976, lot 52; Temple Bar, London, 28 Oct 1977, lot 651; Rod Perry, Melbourne, 26 Oct 1978, lot 57; Stanley Gibbons Australia, Melbourne, 18 March 1999, lot 1289; Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, 4 May 2002, lot 2259.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20584 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1916 (June): Kangaroo 2 s. brown, Die II, narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused corner marginal block of four in the "Deep Brown" shade, superbly well centred, fresh and very fine but for tiny natural inclusion, mounted in margin only, stamps unmounted og. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'200+ / BW 37D = $ 10'000.rnProvenance: Collection 'Lionheart', Part 2, Mossgreen, 25 Feb 2016, lot 21.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20585 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 5 s. grey & yellow, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example marginal at base, with "CA" Monogram, of excellent colour and large part og. A magnificent example of this great rarity - just 6 examples exist. A stamp for the connoisseur of Australian Commonwealth philately BW 44za = $ 35'000.rnProvenance: Collection Kevin Nelson, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 2280; Phoenix, Melbourne, 15 Nov 2019, lot 343.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20586 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 5 s. grey & deep yellow, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused lower marginal horizontal pair divided by interpanneau margin, with "JOHN ASH" imprint, right hand stamp (R55) with variety "White Flaw off NSW Coast", of fine bright colour, very light crease in the interpanneau margin, large part og. Delightful BW 44vzg = $ 3'750.rnProvenance: Collection Colonel Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 9 May 2001, lot 249.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 20587 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1918/26: Kangaroo 5 s. grey-black & deep yellow, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused sheet marginal block of four with file hole in margin at left, variety "Kangaroo Misplaced to Lower Right" (the listed variety), a fine and spectacular multiple, hinged to prevent separation, one blunt perf. at base, minor wrinkles on large part og., lower pair unmounted og. A dramatic and extremely rare block BW 44ca = $ 40'000+.rnProvenance: Charles Leski, Melbourne, 9 April 2001, lot 66; Premier, Melbourne, 26 Jan 2002, lot 68.
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20588 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 in a pale delicate shade, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Gi = £ 550 / BW 48 = $ 3'500.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 20589 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 showing variety "Kangaroo's head touching border of Map", of fine fresh colour, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive BW 48cb = $ 5'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 20590 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1917/26: Kangaroo 10 s. grey & bright pink, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example with variety "Watermark Sideways", cancelled by part cds at right in black. Wateremark shows through to face; a rare stamp - circa 10 examples are known used, three of which are unavailable to collectors with one housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III, another in the Australia Post Archival collection and a third (ex Vickery) in the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. Rare Gi = £ 19'000 / BW 48aa = $ 20'000.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20591 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 1 chocolate & dull blue, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused with part margin at right, of perfect centering and rich colour, fresh and superb; large part og. A splendid and rare stamp Gi = £ 3'000 / BW = 52A = $ 4'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 20592 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 1 brown & blue, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, a used example in a delicate pale shade, cancelled to order by part cds in black. Scarce BW 52w = $ 4'000.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 20593 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 2 black & carmine, Die II, Harrison printing, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused example of deep rich colour, centred just to right, fine large part og. A very scarce stamp so fine Gi = £ 4'750 / BW 56B = $ 7'500.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 20594 Australia

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    Third Watermark 1916/26: Kangaroo £ 2 purple-black & deep rose, Die II, third narrow Crown over A wmk., perf. 12, an unused block of four of excellent vibrant colour and visual appeal, superbly fresh and fine, unmounted og. A lovely multiple of great rarity in the foremost quality BW 56C = $ 70'000+.rnProvenance: Australia Post Archival Sale No. 2, 1987; Stanley Gibbons Australia, Melbourne, 18 March 1999, lot 1303; Premier, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 89.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20595 Australia

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    Multiple Crown 1918/20: Sideface ½ d. green, Electro 5, wmk. Multiple Crown over A, perf. 14, an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3) from lower right hand corner of the upper right pane, with Substituted "CA" Monogram for "JBC" at base, position R43 (first stamp) prior to the Harrison retouch and seemingly in fine condition. Fresh and fine, unmounted og. Superb. Cert. RPS of Victoria (2009) BW 65(5)zd = $ 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20596 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1918/20: Sideface ½ d. green, Electro 5, wmk. Multiple Crown over A, perf. 14, a used example in a dull shade showing Second State of "Cracked electro - Left Wattles to forearm of Kangaroo" (pos. 5L46), lightly cancelled leaving this major variety clear. Scarce BW BW 65(5)ka = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20597 Australia

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    Multiple Watermark 1918/20: 1 d. pale carmine-rose, Multiple wmk., perf. 14, Harrison printing, Plate 4, an unused corner marginal block of four from right of sheet, of fine fresh colour, position 60 showing "Run "N" of ONE" and white spot in the SE corner of the same stamp, first stamp with internal bend, large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. BW 74Cvb = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 20598 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 corner marginal horizontal strip of three, shoiwing "CA" Monogram, fresh and very fine appearance, lightly mounted on reverse as protection, large part og. Rare BW 75zb = $ 3'750.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20599 Australia

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    Single Watermark 1918/23: Sideface 1 d. violet, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14, Plate 4, an unused block of eight divided by interpanneau margin, showing two line "T. S. HARRISON" imprint (N over MP), with positional flaws on position L54 with 'Ferns' flaw, position L60 with "RA" of AUSTRALIA joined, position R56 with "Kangaroo's Tongue Out", well centred and of fresh colour, typical bend in interpanneau margin, hinged for protection on one stamp, seven stamps unmounted og. BW 76(4)z = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 20600 Australia

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    1918/23: 1½ d. deep red-brown, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 14, a used example with unlocated constant variety "Cracked electro causing major damage to left 1½ Duty Plate", lightly cancelled in black leaving the variety clear. Scarce BW 85(U)u = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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