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Welcome to Phoenix Auctions No.16

It gives us great pleasure to present to you, the first tranche of the impressive Stuart Hardy Commonwealth of Australia Collection. This, the first Auction, encompasses the Georgian Heads and Selected KGV Period Commemorative Issues. Subsequent auctions featuring the ‘Kangaroo and Map’ issues will be held at Australia 2013, followed later in 2013 with the balance of the collection. This is the first or our Marquis Collections series, which is a premium service offered by Phoenix Auctions to vendors with outstanding collections. The Stuart Hardy Commonwealth Collection with the rarity and very fine nature of the majority of the items, fits this criteria well. We have enlisted the help of Stuart’s Family and respected KGV specialist, Mr Michael Drury to provide a brief overview of Stuart Hardy, his life and of his passion for collecting. We hope you will find this to be a very valuable insight and a fitting tribute to one of the country’s finest collectors, and trust you will enjoy the journey. This Auction will be held at the RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street Melbourne, Australia on Friday 2nd November 2012 in their 2nd Floor Function Rooms, commencing at 1:00pm. Lots may be collected from our new offices at Level 2, 170 Queen Street at the conclusion of the auction. Melbourne will be in the midst of it’s Spring Racing Carnival, the Melbourne Cup is on Tuesday 6th November. So, if you’re planning on making the trip, booking accommodation now would be advisable. If you are unsure of local accommodation, please contact our office and they will provide you with some options. Looking further into the future, the Stuart Hardy Kangaroo Collection will be auctioned at Australia 2013 FIP World Stamp Exhibition on Friday 10th May 2013. Full details of this major exhibition can be found at their website www.australia2013.com. Viewing for this Auction. In LONDON at Stampex, Booth 21, from 26th - 29th September. In ADELAIDE at the SAPC Philatelic Congress 2012, 6th and 7th October. In SYDNEY at Philas House on 15th and 16th October. In MELBOURNE in our offices at Level 2, 170 Bourke Street Melbourne. Saturday Monday Wednesday Friday

27th October 10am to 5pm Sunday 29th October 10am to 5pm Tuesday 31st October 10am to 5pm Thursday 2nd November 10am to 12:30pm

28th October 10am to 5pm 30th October 10am to 5pm 1st November 10am to 5pm

Viewing outside of these times is available by appointment only.

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THE PHILATELIC MASTER BEHIND THE STUART HARDY COLLECTION. In the early 1980s another Australian Philatelic Legend, Ken Baker (100 this year), told me that if ever I was to receive a well rounded philatelic education I needed to spend time with Mr Stuart Hardy. Ken made the arrangements and thus commenced many of my philatelic pilgrimages to Adelaide. I would love to have a penny for every cup of tea that the wonderful Mrs Beryl Hardy made in our day long discussions of all matters stamp related. Colour, printing errors, varieties and cancellations were produced to advance my education. No collector equals Stuart in his sublime articulation of the merit of a cancellation upon a stamp. He would express, with passion, the beauty and aesthetic balance in a “super fine used” stamp. Stuart wished, when that time came, for his collection to be broken down and auctioned for every collector to have the opportunity of acquiring one of his many treasures. Be it a $100 specimen or many of the others with values into the thousands, all coming with the providence of “Ex Stuart Hardy Collection”. Within the 3 auctions in 2012 & 2013 Collectors will see gems come into the market for the first time in many years, items such as; In the KGV Side Face series there are unique items such as the 1d Red Die 2 No Watermark used, the 5d Perf ‘OS’ block of 4 printed on gum with inverted watermark and the 1d Red Die III Perf ‘OS/NSW’ ‘CA’ monogram block of 6 with the bottom left unit imperforate at base. Amongst the other super rare items are such items as the 4d Blue Harrison one-line imprint, the 1d Violet imperforate on 3 sides, the 5d Black-Brown, the 4½d Die II CTO Imprint block of 8, the 1d Orange-Brown (G78) Perf ‘OS’ Die II, mint block of 4 of the 1918 Cooke Large Multi printing of Rose-Red (G102) with 3 major varieties thereon and such classic varieties as the 4d Violet ‘Line Through Value’. Amongst the KGV Commemoratives there is a complete sheet of the 5/- Bridge and the ‘unique in private hands’ Imperforate miniature sheet of the 3d blue Kookaburra. The upcoming Kangaroo & Map auction will include the £2 Small Multi mint block of 24, the 10/-, £1 & £2 1st watermark ‘JBC’ monogram singles handstamped ‘Specimen’, the £2 perf large ‘OS’ used and, Stuart’s favourite stamp, the mint £1 Chestnut and Blue 3rd watermark perf ‘OS’ which happens to be a sideways watermark. The strength in representation of varieties in the Roo’s (mint & used) in my view makes this one of the finest collections to come onto the Australian market in over 50 years. Stuart collected stamps from age 7 until his departure at 96 in 2011. There are many varieties identified within the ‘Australian Commonwealth Specialist Catalogue’ due to Stuart’s masterful philatelic labour. He was an accomplished philatelic Judge with service in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. We, as collectors, have all benefited from his love of the Hobby. Stuart was a proud Life Member of the PS of South Australia and a long time member of the Southern Districts Philatelic Society In my view Stuart’s greater strengths lay in his role as a Family Man. He lived and worked through the Great Depression of the early 20th Century. In his early 20s he studied and became a pharmacist. He served his Country in WW2 in New Guinea & Borneo rising to the rank of Lieutenant. He loved the Australian outback and nature, tennis, bowls and for some strange reason supported the Adelaide Crows. His integrity was flawless and his guidance to many collectors over the years is incalculable. In the world of philately Mr Stuart Hardy will always be remembered as one of the great Australian empirical researchers in light of his 89 years of contribution to the hobby. To many he was a ‘Man amongst Men’. With fond memories and respect on behalf of many. Michael DRURY.

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Stuart Edward Hardy Stuart Hardy was born just before midnight on the 31st December, 1914, the second son of Bertha Emma and Henry Edward Hardy. His early childhood at Victor Harbour, where his parents operated a large holiday guesthouse, was very happy and gave him an enduring love of natural places and wildlife. After the family’s return to Adelaide, times were prosperous, with his father’s building and land development business doing well. In 1926, Stuart’s parents took the rare adventure of an overseas trip, visiting Europe, the Middle East, Asia and America by ship. Stuart’s interest in postage stamps had begun at the age of 7, and he was keen to collect the stamps and postcards sent home by his parents from the exotic places they visited. In later life he maintained an interest in the collection of postcards and correspondence, and he became a keen traveller too. Life continued to be comfortable until the sudden collapse of real estate values and rents in the Great Depression of the late 1920’s undermined his father’s business, and causing the loss of all his properties including the family home. Stuart was forced to leave school to become an errand-boy at a chemist shop. At the age of 15 the young Stuart took some powerful lessons from these experiences. He resolved never to borrow money, and never to be poor again. Stuart decided that he would study to become a pharmacist. Because of his age, and his lack of a leaving school qualification, he needed to pass the Pharmacy Board’s strict entrance examination for Adelaide University. He spent every spare moment in study. Still only 15, Stuart was one of only five to successfully pass the exam, and he began a Pharmacy apprenticeship in 1930. Stuart’s father died in 1931. After his death the family was evicted and had to live temporarily with relatives. Bailiffs took everything of value. To survive, Stuart’s mother rented a large house and filled it with paying lodgers, providing all meals and laundry. Stuart excelled during his Pharmacy course, topping the final year. After qualifying, he worked as a pharmacist until the outbreak of World War Two. He immediately enlisted. After the bombing of Darwin, Stuart was transferred to Katherine. He was promoted to Lieutenant, responsible for securing and organising all of the medical supplies for a field hospital. Stuart served in New Guinea and Borneo, where he was part of the ground force landing at Balikpapan. On army leave during 1944, Stuart married his girlfriend, Beryl Gardiner after a 7 year romance. During their 54 year marriage, they had four children, Lynette, Christine, John and Kathryn. After the war, Stuart used his army savings to purchase a run-down chemist shop, which through long hours and great dedication, he built into a highly successful pharmacy. Most of his customers were pensioners or other

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people experiencing hard times and he became their friendly and respected adviser. He became the dispenser for the Hindmarsh Community Hospital and worked closely with the local doctors. He worked in his business until the age of 68, and never took a day off for any illness. Stuart was always a keen and active sportsman. As a young man, he played cricket and ran with the Adelaide Harriers. He played competitive and social tennis for 50 years. He was an avid football follower, attending all Sturt Football Club matches, and later supporting the Adelaide Crows. At the age of 70, Stuart reluctantly gave up tennis to take on the challenge of lawn bowls, which he pursued for more than 20 years. Philately was his constant interest for his entire life. Before the war he had joined the South Australian Philatelic Society. His pursued this interest even during World War 2, as opportunities arose. One example was a fine collection of Japanese Occupation Dutch East Indies stamps and letters, assembled at Ambon, purchased with tins of bully beef. In the post war years, Stuart continued to build and refine his collection. In 1970 he won his first gold medal at the Cook Exhibition in Sydney. He again won a gold medal in the National Exhibition in Adelaide. He also competed and judged at a number of international exhibitions in New Zealand and Japan. Stuart was a proud life member of, and donor to, the Philatelic Society of South Australia and the Southern Districts Philatelic Society and he enjoyed the companionship of fellow philatelists who became his life-long friends. Stuart was respected by everyone as a philatelic authority and he was consulted by many other experts. The willing and generous sharing of his knowledge about a hobby he loved was always greatly appreciated. When Stuart retired in 1983 at the age of 68, he and Beryl travelled extensively through Europe, America and Asia. They were among the first western tourists in China where they attracted lots of attention. Stuart loved the Australian outback and travelled through many remote places. He drove around Australia twice as well as journeying twice to Africa, joining camping safaris and staying in game parks. After the setback of Berylâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death in 2000, Stuart made the most of his last decade, remaining positive, selfreliant and sharp witted. He was still putting together lots for club auctions at the age of 94. He passed away peacefully on April 16th 2011. Stuart had a long and full life, making the most of his experiences and opportunities. His steadfastness and determination were forged during his challenging teenage years. He was honourable, knowledgeable, uncomplaining and quietly proud of his achievements. He had an adventurous spirit, and was courageous, dutiful and wise. Stuart always had the welfare and best interests of his family and friends at heart. He enjoyed their love, respect and affection. The magnificent collection he amassed over many decades is a true legacy of his contribution to the world of Australian Philately and his desire to share it with as many collectors as possible when he could no longer enjoy it is a testament to the character of the man. We, his children, believe that Stuartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s example continues to show us how to lead a full, positive and respectful life. He was a fine man.

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Firstly, we have the lot number. If it has a P after the lot number then ithe lots is illustrated in the catalogue. All lots have at least 1 illustration on our website, and many will have multiple illustrations. The second column contains a symbol, which represents the item(s) in the lot: ** Mint, unmounted o.g. * Mint, mounted o.g. V Used, Very fine. F Used, Fine G Used, Good H Used, Heavy U Used,quality unspecified W Unused, no gum D Piece * Cover, card or S Stamp (“Postmarks” lots) PS Postal Stationery B Booklets or Booklet Panes The 3rd column contains the general description of the lot and should be self-evident with one exception. When a catalogue value is extrapolated the value is followed by a ↕, e.g. $2000↕. Typical extrapolations are 40% of the catalogue value for hinged mint when the catalogue only provides values for MUH, 200% for MUH when the catalogue value is for mint hinged. The following notes apply specifically to postmark description. Whenever possible postmarks will be described in full, except that the top portion of a postmark is only spelt out when it differs from the post office name or requires some clarification. Bracketed shaded text within a description indicates that these characters cannot be read, while greyed characters are hard to read or are only partly present, as is the case when part of the postmark is on the edge of a stamp. Very large or small letters are represented by large and small fonts respectively; small fonts are particularly used to indicate the presence of small nylon wheels in the datestamp. The following example illustrates these points: '[POST] OFFICE/21DE86/GARAH'. After the forscription of the postmark we will indicate the overall quality of the cancel with a bracketed 2 character code. The first character is A-D where A is a fine clear postmark through to D which is barely legible. The second character is a number from 1 to 4 where 1 is complete including all the frame through to 4 where only 25% or less of the cancel is visible. For exceptional strikes we will further qualify the quality code with a ‘+’ and for items which are light etc the code will be qualified with a ‘-’. For postmark lots the condition of the postmark is the most important aspect of our descriptions. Minor defects in the stamp or cover are mentioned only when the value of the item is significant. Naturally, major defects will always be described.

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Table of Contents Engraved Issues: 1-15 Georgian Heads - Single Watermark Halfpenny Green Comb Perf: 16-36 Halfpenny Green Single Line Perf: 37-38 Halfpenny Orange: 39-42 One Penny Red - Proofs: 43-46 One Penny Red Single Line Perf: 47-53 One Penny Red Smooth Paper Comb Perf: 54-116 One Penny Red Rough Paper: 117-141 One Penny Die III: 142-152 One Penny Violet: 153-158 One Penny Green: 159-164 Three Halfpence Black-Brown and Brown: 165-169 Three Halfpence Green: 170-176 Three Halfpence Red: 177-196 Two Pence Orange: 197-212 Two Pence Red: 213-223 Two Pence Brown: 224-232 Three Pence Blue Die I: 233-241 Three Pence Blue Die Ia: 242-244 Four Pence Orange: 245-274 Four Pence Violet: 275-284 Four Pence Blue Cooke Plates: 285-300 Four Pence Blue Harrison Plates: 301-308 Four Pence Olive: 309-314 Four Pence Halfpenny Violet: 315-320 Five Pence Single Line Perf: 321-331 Five Pence Comb Perf: 332-340 Five Pence Rough Paper: 341-344 One Shilling & Four Pence: 345-355 Georgian Heads - Large Multiple Watermark Halfpenny Green: 356-368 One Penny Cooke Printings: 369-379 One Penny Harrison Printings: 380-394 One Penny Green: 395-397 Three Halfpence Black-Brown: 398-403 Three Halfpence Brown: 404-405

Stuart Hardy Collection - Part 1 Georgian Heads - No Watermark One Penny Green: 406-408 Three Halfpence Red: 409 Georgian Heads - Small Mult Watermark Perf 14 Halfpenny Orange: 410-416 One Penny Green: 417-422 Three Halfpence Red: 423-430 Two Pence Red-Brown: 431-436 Three Pence Blue: 437-439 Four Pence Olive: 440-446 Four Pence Halfpenny Violet: 447-451 One Shilling & Four Pence: 452-458 Georgian Heads - Small Mult Watermark Perf 13½x12½ Halfpenny Orange: 459 One Penny Green: 460-472 Three Halfpence Red: 473-476 Three Halfpence Brown: 477 Two Pence Red-Brown: 478-481 Two Pence Red Die II: 482 Two Pence Red Die III: 483-485 Three Pence Blue Die Ia: 486-488 Three Pence Blue Die II: 489-490 Four Pence Olive: 491-496 Four Pence Halfpenny Violet Die I: 497-503 Four Pence Halfpenny Violet Die II: 504-507 Five Pence Surcharge: 508 Five Pence Brown: 509-510 One Shilling & Four Pence: 511-514 Georgian Heads - CofA Watermark Penny Orange: 515-516 One Penny Green: 517-519 Three Halfpence Red-brown: 520-521 Two Pence Red: 522-526 Three Pence Blue: 527-531 Four Pence Olive: 532-536 Five Pence Brown: 537-542 One Shilling & Four Pence: 543-548 Selected KGV Commemoratives: 549-572

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Proudly Supporting Australia 2013

The ‘Stuart Hardy Kangaroo Collection’

To be Auctioned at Australia 2013 on Friday 10th May 2013.

£2 Black & Rose ‘Sperati Forgery’

£1 3rd Wmk Chestnut & Blue Wmk Sideways Perf ‘OS’ Mint

10/-, £1 and £2 Monogram Singles with ‘Specimen’ Handstamp ‘Large flaw SW of Tasmania’

£2 Black & Rose Perf Large ‘OS’

2/- 3rd Wmk ‘JBC’ Used Monogram Block of 12

£1 3rd Wmk Chestnut & Blue Wmk Inverted

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Engraved Issues

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1d Pale Red Plate 1 Imperforate horizontally between marginal block of 4 varieties Retouched right and bottom frames & Retouched upper right frame, ACSC #59B(1)b,k,o, SG #17b, mint, Cat $8,000, Cat £4,000. 1d Pale Red Imperforate between stamp and right margin corner block of 30 (5x6), six rows affected, additionally showing few minor varieties, ACSC #59A(1)be, etc, top row creased, few other minor bends, odd hinge re-inforcement, Cat $7,500+ (for hinged). 1d Rose-Red marginal block of 6 [R1/8-10,2/8-10] Double horizontal perforation between rows, ACSC #59B(1)bh, stamps fresh MUH, Cat $750. Viewing for this Auction. In LONDON at Stampex, Booth 21, from 26th - 29th September. In ADELAIDE at the SAPC Philatelic Congress 2012, 6th and 7th October. In SYDNEY at Philas House on 15th and 16th October. In MELBOURNE in our offices at Level 2, 170 Bourke Street Melbourne. Saturday 27th October 10am to 5pm Sunday 28th October 10am to 5pm Monday 29th October 10am to 5pm Tuesday 30th October 10am to 5pm Wednesday 31st October 10am to 5pm Thursday 1st November 10am to 5pm Friday 2nd November 10am to 1pm Viewing outside of these times is available by appointment only.

$4,000 $5,000 $250

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Engraved Issues contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

1d Pale Red top left corner block of 18 with Plate NÂş 1 and part imprint with eight listed varieties, ACSC #59A(1)d-k, stamps MUH, Cat $750. 1d Carmine-Red Plate 3 imprint block of 20 (5x4) from right side, varieties Vertical hairline emu to emu [56,66] and Retouch to upper right corner and top of crown [69], ACSC #59C(3)g, zc, fresh MUH.

$250 $100

ex 10

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1d Carmine-Red Plate 4 strip of variety Imperforate between stamp and right margin, ACSC #59C(4)bf, mint, Cat $1,250. **/*/V The balance of 1d Engraved shades annotated on leaves comprising from Plate 1 (113), Plate 2 (30), Plate 3 (64) and Plate 4 (10), numerous listed varieties in positional pieces, imprints, Plate no. blocks of 4, etc, sighted Double perf block of 4, also used/CTO (29) with different datestamps, variable condition, mostly fine, (246). ** 6d Kookaburra marginal block of 4 from top, fresh MUH, Cat $1,000. * 6d Kookaburra shades selection on page including three pairs, generally well centred (11). G 6d Kookaburra three singles with private perfin VO/Co, two inverted - one misplaced to left. V 6d Kookaburra shades selection on page including pair, fine used or CTO, mostly well centred (15) * 6d Kookaburra variety Double horizontal perforations at base, ACSC #60b, fine mint, Cat $400. * 6d Kookaburra unlisted variety Re-entry inner frame from top to branch at right. Any variety on this issue scarce.

$750 $1,000 $500 $350 $100 $250 $200 $100

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Engraved Issues cont’d

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6d Kookaburra Plate Nº 1 block of 4, upper units MUH, Cat $1,250 (block of 8). 6d Kookaburra Plate Nº 3 block of 4 variety Double horizontal perforations at top, ACSC #60z, three units MUH. The only recorded Plate block with double perfs.

Single Watermark Halfpenny Green Comb Perf

$500 $1,000

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½d Green variety Double perforations between vertical pair, ACSC #63b, fine mint, Cat $200. ½d Green Electro 1 JBC Monogram, bottom left corner block of 6, ACSC #63(1)z, lower row and selvedge MUH, Cat $750 (for hinged)

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Single Watermark Halfpenny Green Comb Perf cont’d

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½d Green CA Monogram, bottom right corner strip of 3, variety White flaw in top leaf of left wattles, ACSC #63(1)h,zb, slight toning, fine appearance, Cat $825. ½d Green CA Monogram bottom left corner block of 4, ACSC #63(1)zb, CTO Melbourne MR 2/15, Cat $750 (mint corner pair). ½d Green Electro 2 upper right pane block of 36 [R1-36] showing part CA Monogram at top and varieties Scratches on King’s beard and neck and White flaws in base of value tablet, and gash in emu’s tail, ACSC #63(2)h, i, zb, two stamps hinged, others fresh MUH.

$250 $400 $300

½d Green variety Crack through P of POSTAGE, ACSC #63(2)j, blunt perfs at base, fine mint, Cat $3,000. 2012 Drury Certificate. ½d Green variety Crack through oval in front of face, ACSC #63(2)k, Auburn 15FE16 datestamps, Cat $2,500. 2012 Drury Certificate. ½d Green JBC Monogram bottom left corner pair, ACSC #63(2)zb, fine mint, Cat $600. ½d Green Electro 3 variety Clubbed fraction bar at left, ACSC #63(3)j lightly cancelled, Cat $1,250. 2012 Drury Certificate. ½d Green Perf ‘OS’ variety Clubbed fraction bar at left, few nibbed perfs, ACSC #63ba(3)j, cancel clear of variety, Cat $1,250++. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$1,000 $1,000 $350 $750 $600

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Single Watermark Halfpenny Green Comb Perf cont’d

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½d Green JBC Monogram bottom right corner irregular block of 6, ACSC #64(3)zb, monogram stamps and selvedge fresh MUH, Cat $10,000 (for hinged). One of the great KGV Monogram pieces. 2012 Drury Certificate

$8,000

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½d Green Electro 4 CA Monogram single, ACSC #63(4)za, fine mint, Cat $200. ½d Green CA Monogram block of 6, including variety White flaw in right side of crown, ACSC #63(4)n, za, lower stamps MUH, Cat $200++ (for hinged). ½d Green Electro 5 variety Cracked electro left wattle to U, ACSC #63(5)h, machine cancel, Cat $4,000. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$100 $125 $1,500

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Single Watermark Halfpenny Green Comb Perf cont’d

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½d Green CA Monogram bottom left corner block of 6, ACSC #63(5)z, lower stamps MUH, Cat $500+ (for hinged). ½d Green JBC Monogram bottom right corner block of 6, ACSC #63(5)zb, selvedge reinforced otherwise fine, Cat $500+.

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$250 $200

½d Very Yellow “Cyprus” Green Electro 6 top left pane block of 30 [L1-30], varieties White flaw on back of King’s head and Break in oval line over U of AUSTRALIA, ACSC #63H(6)d,e, one natural inclusion otherwise stamps fresh MUH, Cat $1,500+. ½d Very Yellow “Cyprus” Green marginal block of 15 (5x3), Retouched shading behind King’s head, Headless emu (retouch) and Neckless emu (retouch), BW 63H(6)f,g&h, one of two hinged creased, otherwise fresh MUH, Cat $710+. ½d Very Yellow “Cyprus” Green bottom right pane block of 30 [R31-60], small portion of T.S. Harrison imprint, varieties Eight wattles at right and Breaks in right frame opposite value tablet, ACSC #63H(6)l,m, four units hinged, others fresh MUH, Cat $1,460+

$600 $250 $500

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Single Watermark Halfpenny Green Comb Perf cont’d

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½d Very Yellow “Cyprus” Green T.S. Harrison two-line imprint block of 30, varieties Headless emu (retouch), Neckless emu (retouch) and Retouch to crack through King’s ear, ACSC #63H(6)g,h,i&za, selvedge at base reinforced, Cat $10,000+. Another of the great KGV imprints

$5,000

**/*/V The Balance of ½d Green shades on pages comprising mint (115) and used (143), including inverted watermarks, varieties in positional blocks, singles, etc, two Monogram pieces, slight duplication, electros 1-2, 4-7 represented, sighted used Single-Line Perf 14.2, few perf ‘OS’, some MUH, variable condition (258).

$750

Single Watermark Halfpenny Green Single Line Perf

½d Green fine used pair, ACSC #64, Montrose AP 27/16 datestamp. One of the few known multiples. 2012 Drury Certificate. ½d Green fine used, ACSC #64. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$1,000 $350

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39 40 41 42

** **/*

½d Orange Watermark Inverted, ACSC #66a, marginal block of 16, odd bend, fresh MUH, Cat $320. ½d Orange Watermark Inverted T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8, varieties Neckless emu (retouch), Retouch to crack through King’s ear, Eight wattles at right, ACSC #66(6)a, h, z, six units including imprint MUH. **/* ½d Orange T.S. Harrison imprint blocks of 4 or 8, from electros 6, 7, 8 & 9, ACSC #66(6-9)z, some units MUH **/*/V The Balance of ½d Orange shades on pages comprising mint (111) and used (120, few perf ‘OS’), the four electros represented with mint 17 different varieties represented and various used, few watermarks, many blocks, etc, mostly fine, some MUH (231).

One Penny Red Proofs

$125 $200 $250 $300

Imperforate 1d Black on thin white glazed card, marginal block of 4, ACSC #70PP(2)A, pane III varieties Break in shading lines at top [37], White flaw on 3rd pearl at right [44], fine, Cat $800. Imperforate 1d Black on thin white glazed card, bottom right corner strip of 3, ACSC #70PP(2)A, pane IV varieties Shading lines under centre value tablet [58-59], fine, Cat $600.

$500 $375

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Imperforate 1d Carmine-Rose on thin white glazed card, ACSC #70PP(2)C, pane III block of 4, variety Gash on kangarooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back [40], fine, Cat $800. Imperforate 1d Bright Violet on thin white glazed card, ACSC #70PP(2)D, bottom left pane IV corner block of 6, fine, Cat $1,500.

$500 $800

Single Watermark One Penny Red Single Line Perf

**/*

1d Red (G1-2) shades singles (3), pair and blocks of six (2), one becoming separate, odd fault, twelve MUH (15). 1d Carmine-Red (G1) Plate 3 block of 4, variety Dot before right 1, ACSC #70A(3)f, right stamps slight crease, lower units including variety MUH, Cat $810.

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1d Carmine-Red (G1) No Monogram bottom left corner block of 6, variety on [49] Flaw behind kangaroo, ACSC #70A(3)z, lower units MUH, tiny tone speck, Cat $2,000+ 1d Carmine-Red (G1) Plate 4, block of 4, upper units varieties Distorted ONE PENNY hinge remain, Thin ONE PENNY (retouch) MUH, ACSC #70A(4)k,l, two units MUH, Cat $1,350.

$1,000 $500

51 53

**/*

1d Carmine-Red (G1) block of 4, variety Thin ONE PENNY (retouch), ACSC #70A(4)l, fresh MUH, Cat $840. 1d Carmine-Red (G1) corner pair, variety Run N of ONE (first state), ACSC #70A(4)s, hinged in selvedge, stamps MUH, Cat $780. 1d Deep Red (G2) variety Double perforations between horizontal pair, ACSC #70B unlisted.

$350 $300 $200

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1d Red Die I smooth and rough paper shades on leaves some varieties, inverted watermarks, some perf â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; etc, comprehensive representation arranged by ACSC numbers, no Eosins or Orangebrown (G78), mostly good to fine, (few 1,000). Well worth inspection 1d Red shades on leaves arranged by date commencing August 1914 to 1922, range of shades, smooth and rough papers, postmarks, some need remounting, (few 1,000). 1d Carmine-Red (G10) positional block of 18 [13-30], minor varieties on units [19] and [28], hinged in selvedge only, stamps fresh MUH. 1d Carmine-Red (G10) Plate 1 block of 16 (4x4) comprising eight Die I/II pairs, ACSC #71A(1)fa, mint, Cat $6,000. 1d Carmine-Red (G10) Plate 4 block of 4 variety Dry ink, ACSC #71Aca, Cat $1,500 for Dry Ink additionally with varieties Wattle line, Nick near top of left frame, Flaw under neck, ACSC #71A(4)f,g,h, two units MUH. Rare combination.

**/*

$2,000 $500 $125 $2,500 $1,000

1d Carmine-Red (G10) marginal block of 4 with part one-line T.S. Harrison imprint, varieties Ferns state 3, RA of AUSTRALIA joined - state 2, ACSC #71A(4)ia,j, stamps MUH. 1d Deep Red (G13) Watermark Inverted block of 4, ACSC #71Da, lower units MUH, Cat $360 as hinged.

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61 62 63

* V *

1d Dull Red (G16) Plate 1 Die I-II pair, ACSC #71E(1)fa, mint, Cat $750. 2012 Drury Certificate 1d Dull Red (G16) Plate 2 block of 9, varieties Pre-rusted clichés state [34-35], Thin G of POSTAGE (retouch), Dot after Y of PENNY - very early state, ACSC #71E(2)k,l, cancelled by strikes of OLINDA/MY 12/1915/N.S.W. datestamps. Important technical piece. 1d Dull Red (G16) opt NWPI type a (SG 67a), variety Thin G of POSTAGE (retouch), ACSC #71E(2)k, fine mint.

$350 $600 $125

64 65 66

* * **/*

1d Reddish Pink (G15) Perf ‘OS’ Die II, ACSC #71F(1)fb, fine mint, Cat $750. 2012 Drury Certificate 1d Scarlet-Red (G17) Perf ‘OS’ top right corner block of 4, stamped on reverse “25 sheets”, upper pair Double perforations at base, lower pair Double perforations on three sides, minor blemishes, official Post Office repair tabs, ACSC #71Gbb, mint, Cat $800+. 2012 Drury Certificate 1d Scarlet Red (G17) Plate 1 block of 10 (5x2) comprising four pairs of Dies I-II, ACSC #71G(1)fa, nine units including Die II stamps MUH, odd gum streak, Cat $3,475.

$350 $250 $1,250

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1d Scarlet Red (G17) Plate 3 CA Monogram bottom left corner block of 6, ACSC #71G(3)zb, five units fresh MUH, Cat $900++. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Scarlet Red (G17) Plate 4 variety CNE for ONE, ACSC #71G(4)p, cancelled at (PORT) AUGUSTA 31AU16, Cat $1,500.

A NEW DISCOVERY 1d Deep Red (Aniline) (G17½) Die II variety No Watermark, few slightly blunt perfs at base, Adelaide datestamp. Believed to be Unique. 2012 Drury Certificate. [Based on similar watermark varieties that are “one off’s”, it is envisaged that this will catalogue at $50,000 when listed]

**/*

$300 $750

$25,000

1d Deep Red (Aniline) (G17½) Plate 3 Perf ‘OS’, JBC Monogram bottom right corner block of 6, ACSC #71H(3)bb,zd, reinforced, Cat $900+. Fine appearance. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Deep Red (Aniline) (G17½) Plate 4 block of 9, varieties Distorted ONE PENNY, Thin ONE PENNY (retouch), ACSC #71H(4)k,l, five units MUH, varieties lightly mounted, Cat $500.

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1d Scarlet shades (G18-19) Plate 2 varieties Pre-Substituted cliché [IV34 & 35], ACSC #71I&J(2)i,j, used, Cat $1,500 1d Scarlet (Aniline) (G18) Plate 1, variety Perf ‘OS’ inverted Die II, ACSC #71Ia(1)fb variant, fine mint, Cat $750. 2012 Drury Certificate 1d Scarlet (Aniline) (G18) variety Perf ‘OS’ inverted Die II-I pair, ACSC #71Ia(1)fc variant, reinforced mint, Cat $750. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$500 $250 $300

1d Scarlet (Aniline) (G18) Plate 2 variety Pre-Substituted cliché [IV35], ACSC #71I(2)j, cancelled Warracknabeal 14 FEB 17, Cat $750. 1d Scarlet (Aniline) (G18) Perf ‘OS’ variety Pre-Substituted cliché [IV35], ACSC #71Ibb(2)j, cancelled 24 JA 18, late usage, Cat $750 normal. 1d Deep Scarlet (G19) variety Pre-Substituted cliché [IV34], ACSC #71J(2)i, cancelled Annandale 28 MR 17, Cat $750. 1d Deep Scarlet (G19) variety Pre-Substituted cliché [IV35], ACSC #71J(2)j, cancelled 20 JA 17, Cat $750.

$300 $300 $300 $300

1d Pale Rose (G21) Plate 3 Perf ‘OS/NSW’, JBC Monogram bottom right corner strip of 6, ACSC #71K(3)zd, five units fresh MUH, Cat $900++. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Rose (G21) JBC Monogram block of 4, ACSC #71K(3)ze, fresh MUH, Cat $570. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$400 $400

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81 82

**/* **/*

1d Rose (G21) Plate 4 Watermark Inverted, corner block of 24 (6x4), varieties Distorted ONE PENNY, Thin ONE PENNY, ACSC #71Ka(4)l,m, three units hinged, others fresh MUH, Cat $1,250 (for hinged) 1d Pale Rose (G21) Perf ‘OS’ block of 9 with perforations out of alignment, varieties Distorted ONE PENNY, Thin ONE PENNY (retouch), ACSC #71Kbb(4)k,l, eight units MUH.

$600 $150

1d Rose-Carmine (G22) CA Monogram (3mm below marginal line) bottom left corner strip of 6, variety RA of AUSTRALIA joined, ACSC #71L(4)j,zd, bend on one otherwise fresh MUH, Cat $1,525. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$1,000

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1d Rose-Carmine (G22) JBC Monogram (3mm below marginal line) irregular block of 25, varieties White spot in SE corner, Kangaroo’s tongue out, Run N of ONE - second state, ACSC #71L(4)q,r,sa,zh 24 units MUH, Cat $1,525. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$1,000

1d Rose-Carmine (G22) JBC Monogram (3mm below marginal line) bottom right corner strip of 6, varieties Kangaroo’s tongue out, Run of N of ONE - second state, ACSC #71L(4)r,sa,zh variant, slight separation at right and bend on one otherwise fresh MUH, Cat $1,430. 2012 Drury Certificate

$600

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87 88

86 87

* **/*

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1d Brownish Rose (G23½) variety RA of AUSTRALIA joined, ACSC #71M(4)j, fine mint, Cat $400. 1d Crimson (G23) Perf ‘OS/NSW’, corner block of 6 from left pane, ACSC #71N, odd blemish, four units MUH, Cat $3,000 as normals. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Orange-Red (G24½), Watermark Inverted speckled gum, variety Flaws on left frame [V1], ACSC #71Pa(3), mint, Cat $1,000+. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Orange-Red (G24½) Watermark Inverted , block of 6 - speckled gum, ACSC #71Pa, MUH, Cat $6,000++ (for hinged). 2012 Drury Certificate.

$200 $1,000 $250 $1,000

1d Salmon (G26) JBC Monogram bottom right corner strip of 3 variety Run N of ONE - second state, marginal thin, ACSC #71R(4)zh, mint, Cat $3,000. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Pale Yellow Salmon Eosin (G27) ACSC #71S, fine used example cancelled at Morpeth, Cat $2,250. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Red Salmon Eosin (G27A) ACSC #71SA, minor staining on reverse, fine used example cancelled at Urralla, Cat $1,750. 2012 Drury Certificate.

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94 95

* *

1d Red Salmon Eosin (G27A) Perf ‘OS’, ACSC #71SAbb, minor staining on reverse, fine used example cancelled at Adelaide. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Lilac-Pink (formerly G28½), ACSC #71T shade, fine mint pair, Cat $500+. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Pink pair (G28) Plate 4, variety Flaw under neck, ACSC #71T(4)h, fine mint, Cat $1,250. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$3,500 $250 $400

1d Pink pair (G28), variety RA of AUSTRALIA joined, ACSC #71T(4)j, fine mint, Cat $1,250. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Carmine-Rose (G30) Plate 1 block of 6, four units Die II, ACSC #71V(1)f,fa, faint minor creasing and gum speckling in places MUH, Cat $4,400. Fine appearance. 2012 Drury Certificate

$400 $1,000

1d Carmine-Rose (G30), Perf ‘OS’, Die II marginal pair, ACSC #71V(1)fb, faint bend on one, fresh MUH, Cat $3,000. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Carmine-Rose (G30) Plate 2 Die II-I Substituted cliché joined pair, ACSC #71V(2)ia,ja, fine used, Cat $750.

$1,000 $400

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102

101

100

100 */** 101 ** 102 F

1d Carmine-Rose (G30) Plate 4 Watermark Inverted block of 8 (2x4) varieties Wattle line, Nick near top of left frame, Flaw under neck, ACSC #71Va(4)f,g,h, two units at base MUH. 1d Carmine-Rose (G30) JBC Monogram bottom right corner block of 6, varieties Corner dot, Run N - second state, ACSC #71V(4)zh, fresh MUH, Cat $1,250+. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Carmine-Red (G31) variety No Watermark, ACSC #71Yaa, machine cancel, Cat $5,000. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$200 $750 $2,000

103 104

103 ** 104 **/*

1d Carmine-Red (G31) Plate 2 block of 4, variety White line under right value tablet, ACSC #71Y(2)g, MUH, Cat $460. 1d Carmine-Red (G31) Plate 3 T.S. Harrison one-line imprint block of 4, ACSC #71Y(3)zf, lower units MUH, Cat $750

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105 106

105 **/*

1d Carmine-Red (G31) T.S. Harrison two-line imprint block of 8, ACSC #71Y(3)zg, uneven perfs, lower units MUH, Cat $550. 1d Carmine-Red (G31) Plate 4 marginal block of 9, varieties Secret mark, Break in top frame and 4th pearl at left in crown joins line, ACSC #71Y(4)d,e, fresh MUH, Cat $290.

106 **

$200 $125

107

108

107 V 108 **/* 109 **/*

109

1d Carmine-Red (G31) variety NY of PENNY joined, ACSC #71Yw(4)m, CTO 1d Carmine-Red (G31) Watermark Inverted marginal block of 4 with part one-line T.S. Harrison imprint, variety Kangaroo’s tongue out, ACSC #71Ya(4)r, lower units MUH 1d Carmine-Red (G31) one-line T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8, varieties Ferns (second state), RA of AUSTRALIA joined, Kangaroo’s tongue out, ACSC #71Y(4)zk,r, lower units MUH, Cat $950.

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$125 $150 $500

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110

111 112

110 **/* 111 ** 112 ** 113 **/* 114 U 115 V 116 **/*

1d Carmine-Red (G31) one-line T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8, varieties Ferns, RA of AUSTRALIA joined, Kangaroo’s tongue out corrected by makeready, ACSC #71Y(4)zj, minor separation in lower selvedge, imprint units MUH, Cat $800++ (for hinged) 1d Carmine (Aniline) (G33) Plate 4 top left corner block of 25 from £1 booklet, varieties Distorted ONE PENNY, Thin ONE PENNY (retouch), NY joined, ACSC #71Z(4)k,l,m, fresh MUH, Cat $1,705. Rare 1d Carmine (Aniline) (G33) block of 6 (3x2), varieties NY joined, White scratch behind kangaroo, ACSC #71Z(4)m,n, fresh MUH, Cat $990. Rare 1d Carmine (Aniline) (G33) T.S. Harrison two-line imprint block of 4, varieties Ferns (second state), RA of AUSTRALIA joined, ACSC #71Z(4)zk, separation at right, Cat $500. The Balance of 1d Red shades and varieties on pages duplication of varieties in different shades, better flaws incl Pre-Substituted clichés IV34 (3), IV35 (1, faded), Sub-cliches Die II (14), Die I (10), Thin G (44), NY joined (14), Tin shed flaws, few dry inks, variable condition, many dated examples (163). The Intact Range Die II 1d Red Shades on Pages includes Die I-II pairs (3), Watermark inverted (2), many dated examples, postmark interest (120+). The Mint Balance of 1d Red Shades on Pages singles, pairs and blocks including Watermark Inverted (5), listed varieties (17, some duplication), mostly fine, some MUH (86).

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117 **

1d Carmine (G62) marginal pair from top of sheet, variety No Watermark, ACSC #72Cab, hinged in selvedge only, stamps fresh MUH, Cat $15,000. Rare multiple. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$12,000

118

119 120

118 ** 119 ** 120 **

1d Carmine (G62) Perf ‘OS’, positional block of 12 (6x2), variety Watermark Inverted and Double perforations three sides on upper row and double at top on second row, ACSC #72Cbb,b (cat as wmk inverted $1,200), gummed Post Office repair tabs on top row, hinged in selvedge otherwise fresh MUH, Cat $2,400. 2012 Drury Certificate 1d Carmine (G62) Perf ‘OS’, left pane block of 24 [1-24], top three rows Double perforations four sides, lower row double perfs at top, ACSC #73Cb,bb, officially repaired by Post Office gummed tabs, hinge in selvedge only, stamps MUH, Cat $4,800. Spectacular. 1d Rose-Red (G63) Watermark Inverted top left pane positional block of 12, ACSC #72Da, fresh MUH, Cat $1,200 (as hinged).

$1,000 $1,500 $500

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121

121 **/* 122 **/*

122

1d Rose-Red (G63) Plate 3 CA Monogram pair, ACSC #72D(3)za, monogram unit MUH, fine, Cat $300 as hinged single. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Rose-Red (G63) JBC Monogram block of 4, slight separation at top, ACSC #72D(3)zc, lower stamps MUH, Cat $300 as single. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$200 $150

124 123

123 * 124 *

1d Pale Rose-Red (G64) CA Monogram bottom left corner strip of 4, ACSC #72E(3)z, very fresh mint, Cat $3,900. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Pink (G66), ACSC #72G, hinge remains, mint, Cat $600. 2012 Drury Certificate.

125

125 * 126 *

$2,000 $200

126

1d Pink (G66), Perf ‘OS’ pair, varieties Thin G of POSTAGE (retouch) - slight crease, Small white dot on Y of PENNY, ACSC #72Gbb(2)k,l, mint, Cat $2,500. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Rosine (G68), ACSC #72I, slight gum wrinkle, mint, Cat $600. 2012 Drury Certificate.

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127

127 * 128 * 129 *

1d Rosine (G68) Perf ‘OS’, vertical pair ACSC #72Ibb, fine mint Cat $1,200 for non-perf OS. 1d Rosine (G68) Plate 1 Perf ‘OS’, Die II block of 4, one unit MUH, ACSC #72Ibb(1)fb, Cat $8,000 for non-perf ‘OS’. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Rosine (G68) Plate 2 JBC Monogram bottom right corner strip of 3, reinforced, ACSC #72I(2)zb, mint, Cat $6,000. 2012 Drury Certificate.

130

130 **/* 131 F 132 *

134 */** 135 **/*

$200 $1,500 $1,500

132

131

1d Damson pair (G70½), ACSC #72K, right unit MUH, fresh, Cat $2,000. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Lilac-Rose (G70½) Plate 2, Perf ‘OS’ variety Substituted clichés Die II, ACSC #72KAbb(2)ia, fine used, Cat unpriced. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Damson pair (G70½) Plate 2 variety PENAVY, ACSC #72K(2)d, normal unit adherence, otherwise fine mint, Cat $2,500. 2012 Drury Certificate.

133

133 V

129

128

$1,000 $1,000 $1,000

135

1d Damson (G70½) Plate 2 Perf ‘OS’, two singles which were once a pair, varieties Substituted clichés Die II and I, ACSC #72K(2)ia, cancelled by squared-circle ‘VICTOR HARBOR AU5/21’ datestamp, Cat $3,000. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Carmine-Red (G73) JBC Monogram block of 15 (3x5), varieties Substituted clichés Die II & I, Thin G of POSTAGE, Small white dot on Y of PENNY, few minor blemishes, ACSC #73P(2)ia,ja,k,l,p & zc, seven units MUH, Cat $4,000++. 2012 Drury Certificate (Image next page) 1d Carmine-Rose (G74) Plate 1, Die II-I pair, ACSC #72Q(1)fa, the Die II MUH, Cat $1,000 as hinged. 2012 Drury Certificate.

$1,500 $1,500 $1,000

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136

134

136 * 137 *

137

1d Carmine-Rose (G74) CA Monogram block of 4, red ink marks on reverse, ACSC #72Q(1)za, mint, Cat $300 as single. 2012 Drury Certificate. 1d Carmine-Rose (G74) JBC Monogram block of 4, left units being Die II, separation vertically, ACSC #72Q(1)f,zc, fine mint, Cat $1,500 as Die II singles. 2012 Drury Certificate.

138

138 F 139 F

$100 $800

139

1d Orange-Brown (G78) Perf ‘OS’ Die I, ACSC #72Sbb, 23OC18 datestsamp, Cat $6,000. 2012 Drury Certificate. Rare and sought after shade. 1d Orange-Brown (G78), Perf ‘OS’, Die I ACSC #72Sb, Melbourne (O)C18 datestsamp, Cat $6,000. 2012 Drury Certificate. Rare and sought after shade.

$3,000 $3,000

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140 F

1d Orange-Brown (G78) Perf ‘OS’ Die II, ACSC #72S(1)fb, dated example 11NO18. Superb centring, Cat $9,500, 2012 Drury Certificate. Extremely rare.

$7,500

141 */U

The Balance of Rough Paper 1d Red Shades on Leaves comprising Die I mint (39, few varieties, wmk inverteds), used (40, incl twelve sub-cliches), Perf ‘OS’ mint (9), used (35, incl five sub-cliches - one being G76), Die II mint (1), used (47, incl nine sub-cliches), Perf ‘OS’ (18, one sub-cliche), good range of shades, postmarks including Molongo Defence or Concentration Camp, etc, variable coondition (179).

$1,000

One Penny Die III

ex 142

144

145

143

142 V 143 **/* 144 * 145 **/*

1d Red shades selection of eleven different varieties comprising, ACSC #74f, h,j,l (creased), m,n,o,p,q,s & t, mostly good to fine (11). Cat $2,350. 1d Carmine-Red (G109) marginal pair, variety White flaw below King’s ear lobe, ACSC #75Af, variety unit MUH, Cat $410. 1d Carmine-Red (G109) variety Flaw in lower left frame, ACSC #75Ag, fine mint, Cat $200. 1 Carmine-Red (G109) pair, variety Break in upper frame at right, ACSC #75Al, variety unit MUH, Cat $410. Bids can be made online at anytime. Otherwise you can email, fax, post or call us.

$600 $200 $100 $200

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1d Carmine-Red (G109) Perf ‘OS/NSW’, CA Monogram block of 6, variety Imperforate at base on left unit, ACSC #75Abb, zc, lower units MUH, Cat $50,000. 2012 Drury Certificate. One of the great rarities of KGV, two examples recorded, the other being a vertical pair. Unique as block.

$40,000

147

148

147 * 148 * 149 **/*

149

1 Deep Red (G110) variety Notch in right frame, ACSC #75Bd, fine mint, Cat $200. 1d Deep Red (G110) marginal example, variety Thinned US first state with thinned oval and white flaw in U, ACSC #75Bm, fine mint, Cat $750. 1d Deep Red (G110) JBC Monogram bottom left corner block of 8, ACSC #75Bz, lower selvedge reinforced, six units MUH.

$100 $400 $1,250

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150 * 151 **

1d Deep Red (G110) CA Monogram block of 4, ACSC #75Bzc, becoming separate, mint, Cat $830 1d Deep Bright Red marginal block of 8, ACSC #75C, fresh MUH, Cat $2,400.

$350 $1,000

152 **/*/U The Balance of 1d Red Die III shades on leaves comprising mint (33) including CA Monogram block of 8, few other blocks, listed varieties, ACSC #75d,e,k,m (Thinned US), p and used (31) including three with inverted wmks, varieties seven different, f (4)h,j,m,n,o & t, etc, mixed condition throughout, few MUH (64).

$2,000

Single Watermark One Penny Violet

153 *

1d Violet single marginal example with part Harrison imprint, variety Imperforate three sides, BW 76b variant, additionally showing variety RA of AUSTRALIA joined, hinge remains, mint. Cat $30,000. The only known example with a variety. Two sheets were reported at Gumeracha (S.A.) to have the final strike of perforating comb omitted, leaving the bottom row imperforate except at top. Of the 24 units, it appears on 16 have survived, comprising five pairs including a now divided imprint and six singles. The only known used example realised $34,500 when sold a few years ago.

$20,000

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ex 156

154 V 155 **/* 156 **/* 157 V 158

157

1d Violet Perf ‘OS’ pair, variety Dry ink, ACSC #76c, fine used, Cat $300. 1d Violet shades selection of 17 of the 18 listed varieties, few in pairs, mostly in blocks of 4, one a block of 24, ACSC #76(3)e-g, (4)d-sa, generally fine to very fine (60). 1d Violet T.S. Harrison imprint blocks of 4 from Plates 3 and 4, latter varieties Ferns and RA of AUSTRALIA joined, ACSC #76(3)z, (4)z, odd blemish, lower stamps MUH, Cat $700. 1d Violet T.S. Harrison imprint block of 4, varieties Ferns and RA of AUSTRALIA joined, ACSC #76(4)z, CTO at Melbourne, Cat $350 (for hinged).

$150

The Balance of 1d Violet shades on pieces and pages, comprising mint (47) and used (128, few perf ‘OS’), range of shades, including imprint pair, all varieties represented mixed mint and used, slight duplication, etc, mostly fine (175).

$200

Single Watermark One Penny Green

159

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1d Green Perf ‘OS’, variety Double perforations at an angle at top, ACSC #77b, ba, mint 1d Green Perf ‘OS’ variety Grossly misplaced vertical perforations, mint. Unusual. 1d Green block of 4 variety Offset partly affecting three units, one almost completely, pre-printing paper crease, ACSC #77ca, fine MUH. Cat $750 each for complete offset.

$100 $100 $500

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ex 162

162 **/* 163 **/*

ex 163

1d Green T.S. Harrison and A.J. Mullett imprint blocks of 8, BW 77(3)za,zb, mostly MUH (16), Cat $165+. 1d Green T.S. Harrison and A.J. Mullett imprint blocks of 8, with three listed varieties, BW 77(3)r,za,zb, odd blemish, mostly MUH (16). Cat $275+

164 **/*/V The Balance of 1d Green shades on pages comprising mint (140) and used (100), including two imprint blocks, listed and unlisted varieties, some in blocks or pairs, duplication in places, variable condition, some MUH (240).

Single Watermark Three Halfpence Black-Brown and Three Halfpence Brown

$100 $125 $250

168

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165 **/* 166 167 **/* 168 V 169

167

1½d Black-Brown T.S. Harrison imprint block of 4, ACSC #83(3)z, lower units MUH, Cat $300. The Balance of 1½d Black-Brown shades on pages comprising mint (66, one perf ‘OS’) and used (50), including imprint block, two booklet panes of 6, inverted wmk (5), two mint blocks of 24 from electro 1 with varieties, etc, variable condition, many MUH (116). 1½d Brown T.S. Harrison imprint block of 4, variety Diagonal scratch above T of POSTAGE, ACSC #85(4)z, lower units MUH, Cat $400. 1½d Brown variety Cracked electro through left value tablet, oval band and through top of right value tablet to right frame, ACSC #85(U)k, cancelled at 4/SE/20, Cat $1,500. This electro incorrectly illustrated in ACSC as #85(U)m. The Balance of 1½d Brown shades on pages comprising mint (51, five perf ‘OS’) and used (154, few perf ‘OS’), including imprint strip of 6, inverted watermarks (6), listed and unlisted varieties including 12R22 cracked electro (2), etc, variable condition, some MUH (205).

$150 $450 $250 $750 $400

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170 * 171 * 172 V 173 **/*

172

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1½d Green marginal example showing multiple perforation shifts, fine mint. 1½d Green marginal example showing multiple perforation shifts, once adjoined stamp from previous lot, fine mint. 1½d Green variety Cracked electro, kangaroo’s foot to chin, ACSC #88(12)l, fine used, Cat $400. 1½d Green T.S. Harrison imprint block of 12, variety Retouched upper frame at right, ACSC #88(13)z, ten units MUH, Cat $650.

$100 $100 $200 $400

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1½d Green T.S. Harrison imprint block, re-inforced at left, ACSC #88(14)z, CTO at Melbourne March 23, Cat $500 as mint. 1½d Green variety Cracked electro - emu’s foot to behind kangaroo (not yet fully formed), ACSC #88(17)m, fine mint, Cat $500

$250

176 **/*/V The Balance of 1½d Green shades on pages comprising mint (24, one perf ‘OS’) including imprint block of 8 and pair, few other mint blocks, used (135, some perf ‘OS’), range of unlisted and listed varieties including Cracked electro 12R22 (2), etc, variable condition, some MUH (159).

$700

175 *

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$250

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Single Watermark Three Halfpence Red

177

178

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179

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1½d Red corner horizontal pair, variety Double perforations horizontally, ACSC #89b, faint bend on one, stamps MUH Cat $300. 1½d Red vertical pair, variety Printed on gummed side - watermark inverted and perf ‘OS’, ACSC #89c, lower units MUH, Cat $1,000. 1½d Red marginal example, variety Printed on gummed side - watermark inverted and perf ‘OS’, ACSC #89c, fine mint, Cat $500. 1½d Red Electro 16 block of 4 on unsurfaced paper, variety Top frame broken left of top of crown, ACSC #89ab(15)g, odd blunt perf, two units MUH, Cat $3,500.

181

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183 182

181 V 182 **/* 183 V

1½d Red variety Cracked electro - kangaroo’s leg to King’s neck (early state), ACSC #89(15)f, fine used, Cat $500. 1½d Red block of 4 varieties Flaw on ST of AUSTRALIA and Moustache flaw, additionally with cracked electro under King’s neck to E of PENCE, ACSC #89(15)ha,ia, three units including varieties MUH, Cat $1,500+. Scarce combination piece. 1½d Red variety Moustache flaw, additionally with cracked electro under King’s neck to E of PENCE, ACSC #89(15)ia, cancelled Hobart 27OCT24. Scarce dated example Bids can be made online at anytime. Otherwise you can email, fax, post or call us.

$250 $1,000 $350

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1½d Red Electro 16 T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8, ACSC #89(16)z, fine units MUH, Cat $200+. 1½d Deep Red Electro 17 variety Cracked electro - emu’s foot to behind kangaroo, ACSC #89(17)m, fine used, Cat $250 1½d Red variety Cracked electro - below kangaroo’s foot, ACSC #89(17)p, fine used, Cat $400.

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188

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1½d Red Electro 19 T.S. Harrison imprint block of 4, ACSC #89(19)z, lower units MUH, Cat $200. 1½d Red Electro 22 No Imprint block of 4, ACSC #89(22)zb, lower units MUH, Cat $150. 1½d Red Electro 23 No Imprint block of 4, ACSC #89(23)zb, lower units MUH, Cat $150.

$100 $100 $100

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Single Watermark Three Halfpence Red cont’d

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1½d Red Electro 24 T.S. Harrison imprint block of 4, ACSC #89(24)za, lower units MUH, Cat $200. 1½d Red Electro 25 A.J. Mullett imprint block of 4, ACSC #89(25)zc, fresh MUH, Cat $200. 1½d Red Electro 25 Watermark Inverted A.J. Mullett imprint block of 32, ACSC #89a(25)zc fresh MUH, Cat $4,800 as stamps.

$100 $150 $2,000

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193 **/* 194 **/* 195 **/*

195

1½d Red Electro 26 A.J. Mullett imprint block of 12, all units with Double perforations, ACSC #89b(26)zc, slight separation, seven fresh MUH, Cat $1,550 as stamps. Spectacular 1½d Red Electro 27 A.J. Mullett imprint block of 8, ACSC #89(27)zc, seven units fresh MUH, Cat $150+. 1½d Red Electro 29 A.J. Mullett imprint block of 8, variety Cracked electro in left side of crown, state II with additional scratch through upper right corner, ACSC #89(29)na, zc, slight separation, lower units MUH, Cat $275+.

$1,000 $100 $150

196 **/*/U The Balance of 1½d Red shades on pages substantial collection with duplication in places, comprising mint (approx 530) and used (450), including imprint blocks (10), pairs (2), printed on gummed side (2), inverted watermarks, numerous listed and unlisted varieties, many in positional pieces, singles, etc, some perf ‘OS’, most electros represented, includes few of the different cracked electros, variable condition, many MUH (approx 980). Ideal for further research, fantastic basis for a 5-8 frame exhibit.

$2,000

Single Watermark Two Pence Orange

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197 V 198 * 199 V 200 * 201 *

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2d Orange variety Watermark Inverted, ACSC #95a, SG #62w, lightly cancelled (MOO)NTA, Cat $10,000, Cat £5,000. 2d Orange Perf ‘OS’, variety Watermark Inverted. Cat $400. [See Brusden-White footnote 1] 2d Orange variety Two marginal lines for watermark, ACSC #95aa variant, very fine used, Cat $400, [See Brusden-White footnote 2] 2d Orange Perf ‘OS’, variety Misplaced vertical perforations, ACSC #95ba variant. Normal, Cat $150. 2d Orange Perf ‘OS’, variety Dry ink, ACSC #95c, fine mint, Cat $150

201

$5,000 $200 $200 $100 $100

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202 * 203 * 204 **/*

2d Orange vertical pair, variety Offset completely on lower unit and largely on upper unit, ACSC #95ca, fine mint, Cat $1,500 for complete offset. 2012 Drury Certificate. 2d Orange pair, right unit with flaw from Cotton thread, fine mint. 2d Orange Electro 3 block of 4, variety White flaw back of kangarooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head, ACSC #95(3)l, lower units including variety MUH, Cat $195.

205

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$1,000 $100 $100

206

2d Orange Electro 4 T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8, ACSC #95(4)z, lower units fresh MUH, Cat $1,500+. 2d Orange Electro 4A T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8, ACSC #95(4A)z, lower units fresh MUH, Cat $1,500+.

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$1,000 $1,000

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part 208

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207 *

210

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2d Orange Electro 6 pair, varieties State 2 heavily distorted crown top, top frame damaged at right and State 2 retouched GE of POSTAGE, additional retouch to upper frame at left, ACSC #95(6)ga, ha, fine mint, Cat $240. 2d Orange Electro 8 right pane marginal block of 30 [R25-54], major varieties Thin TWO PENCE (retouch) and Cracked electro through left wattles, ACSC #95(8)e,fa, one unit lightly hinged, others fresh MUH (30), Cat $1,450++. 2d Orange variety Cracked electro through left wattle, ACSC #95(8)fa, Wallaroo 20AP22 datestamp, Cat $250. 2d Orange unlocated variety Cracked electro right side from wattles to value shield, ACSC #95(U)l, fine used, Cat $500 2d Orange Cracked electro through right wattles to L of AUSTRALIA, ACSC #95(U)o, cancelled Penola 20AP21, Cat $500

$250

212 **/*/V The Balance of 2d Orange shades on pages comprising mint (78, eight perf ‘OS’, four perf ‘OS/ NSW’), used (176, thirty-one perf ‘OS’), good range of shades, mint blocks including one of 24, varieities mostly in used, few Cracked electros, watermark inverteds perf ‘OS’, dry ink, possible postmark interest, mostly fine, many MUH (254).

$1,000

208 **/* 209 V 210 V 211 V

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ex 213 214

215

213 V 214 */** 215 **/*

2d Red Perf ‘OS’, variety Watermark Inverted, ACSC #96a, different shades, odd blunt perf (3), Cat $900. 2d Red block of 4, variety Dry ink, ACSC #96c, one unit MUH, slight separation, Cat $600. 2d Red Electro 8 block of 12 [14-17, 20-23, 26-29], minor varieties on four units, ten units MUH.

$300 $300 $200

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2d Red block of 18 [R31-48], varieties Thin TWO PENCE (retouch), Cracked electro through left wattles and two other minor varieties, ACSC #96(8)e,fa, one normal short perf, sixteen units MUH, Cat $1,130+.

$500

217

219

218

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2d Red variety Cracked electro through left wattles, ACSC #96(8)fa, fine used, Cat $350 2d Red Electro 8A T.S. Harrison imprint block of 4, ACSC #96(8A)z, separated perfs reinforced, lower units MUH, Cat $1,500. 2d Red Electro 11 Perf ‘OS’ block of 4, variety Retouched (“Roman”) nose, ACSC #96a(11)i, lower units including variety MUH. Cat as normal hinged $3,000 + 50% premium for perf ‘OS’.

$175 $500 $2,000

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220

220 **/* 221 **/* 222 **/* 223 U/*

2d Red lower left corner block of 6, varieties Retouched STA of POSTAGE and Retouched SE corner, ACSC #96(11)l,m, stamps fresh MUH, Cat $340 2d Red T.S. Harrison imprint block of 4, ACSC #96(11)z, few perfs at top reinforced, lower units MUH, Cat $1,500. 2d Red Electro 14 upper left positional block of 18 [L1-18], varieties Left frame damaged opposite kangaroo and Retouched face, ACSC #96(14)d, e, very light even trace of toning, slight separation, all but one MUH. Variety “e” cat as hinged $3,000

$1,000

The Balance of 2d Red shades on pages some mint, largely used with duplication in places, varieties mostly from electros 10-16, few earlier, some perf ‘OS’ including watermark inverted (3), dry ink perf ‘OS’ (3), few mint blocks, etc, potential for further research and almagamation, variable condition (over 300).

$400

Single Watermark Two Pence Red-Brown

224

224 **/* 225 **

$200 $500

225

2d Red-Brown Electro 12 block of 4, varieties Scratch over emu’s head, Scratch over kangaroo’s head and through King’s hair, ACSC #97(12)e,f, two stamps MUH, Cat $245. 2d Red-Brown bottom left corner strip of 3, variety Flaws on ball of left 2 and kangaroo’s foot, vertical perf in selvedge out of alignment, ACSC #97(12)g, stamps MUH, Cat $190.

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Single Watermark Two Pence Red-Brown cont’d

228

226 227

226 **/* 227 **/* 228 **

2d Red-Brown block of 4, varieties Diagonal white flaw through TWO, White flaw on second A of AUSTRALIA, ACSC #97(12)h, three MUH, Cat $280. 2d Red-Brown T.S. Harrison imprint block of 4, ACSC #97(12)z, lower units MUH, Cat $200. 2d Red-Brown electro 16 pair, variety Large white flaw in left value tablet - later state, ACSC #97(16)f, stamps fresh MUH, Cat $235.

$125 $125 $125

229

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231

2d Red-Brown pair, varieties Right frame largely missing, Retouched SW corner - State II, right frame missing opposite emu, ACSC #97(16)h,ia, fine mint, Cat $270. 2d Red-Brown bottom right corner pair, varieties Lower frame missing, White flaws right of left value tablet and through A of POSTAGE and N of PENCE, and emu’s body, ACSC #97(16)p,q, one unit MUH, Cat $350. 2d Red-Brown T.S. Harrison imprint block of 4, ACSC #97(16)z, showing Misplaced perforations in selvedge, lower units MUH, Cat $200+++. Spectacular

$250

232 **/*/V The Balance of 2d Red-Brown shades on pages comprising mint (56, one perf ‘OS’) and used (57, nine perf ‘OS’), range of mint shades, singles, pairs and few blocks, some varieties, similar used singles, with varieties, etc, mostly fine, some MUH, few CTO, (113).

$400

230 **/* 231 **/*

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Single Watermark Three Pence Blue Die I

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233 ** 234 **/*

234

3d Blue Die I top right corner block of 4 showing additional misplaced perforations in selvedge, stamps MUH, Cat $300+. 3d Blue Die I marginal pair variety Imperforate three sides, ACSC #104b, SG 79a, right unit MUH, Cat $12,500 Cat ÂŁ8,500.

$150 $7,500

235

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3d Blue Die I top left corner block of 16, variety Dry ink, ACSC #104c, weak trace of impression on gummed side, Cat $2,000. 3d Blue Die I block of 4, variety Dry ink, ACSC #104c, lower units MUH, Cat $430.

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237 * 238 **

238

3d Blue Die I block of 4, variety Broken leg of emu, ACSC #104i, fine mint, Cat $220. 3d Blue Die I bottom right corner block of 8, unlisted variety Spot on kangaroo’s hip [2L55], odd bend stamps MUH, Cat $600+.

239

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$100 $150

240

3d Blue Die I Plate 1 T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8, variety Thickened right frame, ACSC #104z, lower units MUH, Cat $630. 3d Blue Die I Plate 2 T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8, ACSC #104za, lower units MUH, Cat $580.

$300 $250

241 **/*/U Balance of 3d Blue Die I on Pages comprising mint (19, incl imprint block of 4, block of 8 Dry Ink), used (71), Perf ‘OS’ (17, one mint), few minor varieties, variable condition mostly fine, some MUH (97)

$500

240 **/*

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Single Watermark Three Pence Blue Die Ia

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242 **/* 243 **/*

243

3d Blue Die Ia, Plate 3 A.J. Mullett imprint block of 4, ACSC #105z, lower units MUH, Cat $350. 3d Blue Die Ia, Plate 4 A.J. Mullett imprint block of 8, ACSC #105za, selvedge reinforced, lower units MUH, Cat $580.

244 **/*/V Balance of 3d Blue Die Ia on pages comprising mint (17, incl four blocks of 4), used (33, four perf ‘OS’), some unlisted varieties, mostly fine, some MUH (50)

$175 $200 $400

Single Watermark Four Pence Orange

245

246

245 * 246 */** 247 **

247

4d Lemon-Yellow pair, BW #110C, well centred mint. 4d Lemon-Yellow fresh block of 4, ACSC #110C, one unit MUH, Cat $1,350. 4d Lemon-Yellow marginal block of 4, top left unit unlisted variety White spot between A and L of AUSTRALIA [25], ACSC #110C, fresh MUH. 2012 Drury Certificate

$150 $600 $2,000

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249 **

4d Lemon solo franking on 1916 (18 Dec) registered cover Adelaide to St Peters, red registration, arrival backstamp, flap fault Cat $500, Rare and attractive. 4d Lemon-Yellow Perf ‘OS’, marginal block of 4, top right unit unlisted variety White spot above O of POSTAGE, ACSC #110Cb, becoming seprated, mint, Cat $3,000. 2012 Drury Certificate

250

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253 * 254 *

$2,000

252

251

4d Lemon-Yellow JBC Monogram pair, variety White flaw behind emu’s leg, ACSC #110C(1)zb, becoming separated, mint, Cat $1,800. 4d Lime-Yellow variety Line through FOUR PENCE, ACSC #110D(1)zb, fine mint, Cat $5,000. 2012 Drury Certificate 4d Buff Orange block of 4, ACSC #110F, lower units MUH

253

$300

$600 $3,000 $250

254

4d Buff-Orange & Yellow-Orange variety Splintered SW corner, ACSC #110F&I(1)i, fine mint, Cat $350. 4d Buff-Orange pair, right unit variety Line through FOUR PENCE, ACSC #110F(2)h, fresh mint, Cat $600

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255 * 256 **/* 257

256

4d Buff-Orange JBC Monogram bottom left corner pair, ACSC #110F(2)z, faint bend on corner unit, fine mint, Cat $1,000 4d Orange block of 4, ACSC #110H, three units MUH 4d Orange block of 4, varieties on lower units Lower left frame worn, Kangaroo’s tongue out, ACSC #110H(1)g, h, slight crease, Cat $360.

259 **

4d Orange CA Monogram bottom right corner block of 4, variety White flaw behind emu’s leg, ACSC #110H(1)zb, slight gum speckling, three units MUH, Cat $1,000++ 4d Dull Orange block of 4 variety Thin FOU of FOUR (retouch), variety with pencil number on reverse, ACSC #110H(2)e, Cat $740.

260

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$500 $125 $150

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257

261

$750 $300

262

4d Orange variety Thin FOU of FOUR (retouch), ACSC #110H(2)e, Cat $500. 4d Orange pair, variety White flaw behind emu’s leg, ACSC #110H(1)f, variety unit MUH, Cat $160. 4d Orange marginal example, variety Line through FOUR PENCE, ACSC #110H(2)h, faint trace of hinge, fresh, Cat $500.

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Single Watermark Four Pence Orange cont’d

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4d Orange variety Line through FOUR PENCE, ACSC #110H(2)h, fresh MUH, Cat $900. 4d Orange Watermark Inverted top right corner block of 10 (2x5) varieties Line through FOUR PENCE, Horned emu, White scratch behind emu, PE of PENCE joined, ACSC #110H(2)h, j, l, m, upper right units fresh MUH, Cat $2,220++ 4d Orange block of 4, variety Damaged SE corner (substituted cliché), ACSC #110H(2)k, fresh MUH, Cat $360. 4d Orange CA Monogram bottom right corner block of 4, ACSC #110H(2)zb, slight separation at top right, monogram units fresh MUH, Cat $1,000++ for hinged

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267 **/*

4d Orange T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8, ACSC #110H(2)zd, lower units fresh MUH, Cat $7,500+. Superb.

$5,000

268

270

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4d Dull Yellow-Orange JBC Monogram bottom left corner strip of 3, ACSC #110I(1)z, fine mint, Cat $1,000+. 2012 Drury Certificate 4d Yellow-Orange Watermark Inverted, CA Monogram bottom right corner block of 6, varieties Break in upper right frame and white spot over FO of FOUR, White flaw on second lowest wattle at left (white spot over FO not developed), White flaw behind emuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leg not developed, ACSC #110Ia(1)m,n,z, five units MUH, Cat $2,000++ for hinged 4d Yellow-Orange marginal example, variety Line through FOUR PENCE, ACSC #110I(2)h, fresh MUH, Cat $900

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Single Watermark Pence Orange cont’d

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4d Yellow-Orange Perf ‘OS’, marginal block of 4 with small portion of CA Monogram at top, variety Line through FOUR PENCE, ACSC #110I(2)h, upper units fresh MUH, Cat $1,575+. 2012 Drury Certificate 4d Yellow-Orange Perf ‘OS’, block of 4, varieties White scratch behind emu, PE of PENCE joined, ACSC #110Ib(2)l,m, fine mint, Cat $800 (normal OS). The Mint Balance of 4d Orange shades on pages few listed and unlisted varieties, shades incl Lemon (5), inverted watermarks (6), Perf ‘OS’ (6), few pairs and blocks, mostly fine, few MUH (55) The Used Balance of 4d Orange shades on pages, few listed and unlisted varieties, inverted watermarks, Perf ‘OS’, strength in shades with lemon (26), pale orange-yellow (20), postmark interest, mostly fine to very (203).

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Single Watermark Four Pence Violet

275

275 * 276 **/*

276

4d Violet Plate 1 block of 4, varieties Lower left frame worn, Kangaroo’s tongue out, ACSC #111(1)g,h, fine mint, Cat $260. 4d Violet T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8, ACSC #111(1)z, slight separation at right, five units MUH, Cat $5,000+.

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Single Watermark Four Pence Violet cont’d

279

278

277

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4d Violet Plate 2 marginal block of 4, varieties on lower units Left frame at top broken, Thin FOU of FOUR (retouch), ACSC #111(2)d,e, becoming separated, MUH, Cat $700. 4d Violet top right corner block of 6, variety Thin FOU of FOUR (retouch), ACSC #111(2)e, slight bend otherwise fine MUH, Cat $700. 4d Violet variety Thin FOU of FOUR (retouch), ACSC #111(2)e, fine mint, Cat $300.

$350 $300 $150

281

280 282

280 */** 281 282 283 284

283

4d Violet block of 6, variety Scratch in front of King’s face, ACSC #111(2)g, two other unlisted varieties, Cat $290 V 4d Violet variety Line through FOUR PENCE, ACSC #111(2)h, SG #64a, fine used., Cat $8,000. 2012 Drury Certificate. One of the finest known examples of the 5 mint and 15 used examples recorded. V 4d Violet variety Thin FOUR PENCE, ACSC #111(2)ha, CTO at Melbourne, Cat $400 (SG 64b £275)l. **/* 4d Violet T.S. Harrison imprint block of 4, ACSC #111(2)z, sensibly reinforced in imprint selvedge, Cat $5,000. **/*/U The Balance of 4d Violet shades on pages comprising mint (52) and used (52), few listed varieties, including Left frame broken at top, Thin FOU of FOUR (retouch), Weeping 4, Lower left frame worn, White scratch from crown to head, Scratch in front of King’s face, Horned emu, White scratch behind emu, PE of PENCE joined, etc, various unlisted flaws, also Perf ‘OS’ mint (2) and used (9, one ‘OS/ NSW’), few pairs, strips and two blocks of 6, variable condition, slight duplcation, few MUH and CTO (115).

$150 $5,000 $200 $1,800

$750

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Single Watermark Four Pence Blue Cooke Plates

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285 286

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4d Blue Plate 1 block of 4, variety Thick 4 at right, ACSC #112(1)f, fine mint, Cat $345. 4d Blue vertical marginal pair, variety Kangaroo’s tongue out, ACSC #112(1)h, variety unit MUH, Cat $275 4d Blue pair, variety White scratch from crown to head, ACSC #112(1)j, fine mint, Cat $195 4d Blue Plate 2 marginal pair, varieties Left frame broken at top & Final - Thin FOU of FOUR retouch PENCE (deteriorated badly), ACSC #112(2)d,ea, natural inclusion on lower unit, still fresh MUH, Cat $800.

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$175 $150 $100 $400

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4d Blue block of 4 variety Thin FOU of FOUR retouch, ACSC #112(2)e, lower pair including variety fresh MUH, Cat $675 4d Blue Perf ‘OS’, variety Thin FOU of FOUR (retouch), ACSC #112b(2)e, Melbourne 7FE23 datestamp, Cat $195. 4d Blue shades varieties Thin FOU of FOUR (retouch) and Deteriorated state of thin FOU of FOUR, ACSC #112(2)e, ea, neatly cancelled, Cat $400. 4d Blue variety Deteriorated state of thin FOU of FOUR, ACSC #112(2)ea, neat cancel, Cat $250 4d Blue marginal, variety Thin FOUR PENCE, ACSC #112(2)ha, MUH, Cat $900.

$350 $100 $200 $125 $500

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4d Blue pair, variety Thin FOUR PENCE, ACSC #112(2)ha, hinge remain, Cat $725. 4d Blue variety Later state - Thin FOUR PENCE (deteriorated), ACSC #112(2)hb, hinge remain, mint, Cat $900. 4d Blue Perf ‘OS’, variety Later state - Thin FOUR PENCE (deteriorated), ACSC #112b(2)hb, mint, Cat $1,800. 4d Blue variety Final state - Thin FOUR PENCE (deteriorated badly), ACSC #112(2)hb, mint, Cat $900+. 4d Blue variety Thickened lower left frame, ACSC #112(2)i, fresh MUH, Cat $200.

$750

4d Blue T.S. Harrison one-line imprint block of 4, ACSC #112(2)z, lower units fresh MUH, Cat $15,000. One of the freshest we have seen.

$10,000

300 V/**/* The Balance of 4d Blue shades from Cooke Plates on pages range of shades, listed varieties duplicated in places (38, including three Thin FOU or FOUR), unlisted (30), sighted Dry inks, perf ‘OS’, few mint or MUH, mostly used, variable condition (103).

$750

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$300 $250

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4d Blue Watermark Inverted pair, ACSC #113a, fine mint Cat $250. 4d Blue Watermark Inverted, ACSC #113a, fine used, Cat $1,000. 4d Blue Plate 3 Perf ‘OS’, ACSC #113b, unlisted variety Flaw below value shield [3R31], neatly cancelled, Cat $750. 4d Blue part T.S. Harrison two-line imprint block of 4 from right pane, unlisted variety SE corner shaved, three units, fresh MUH. A complete imprint block of catalogues at $15,000.

$125 $300 $300 $500

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4d Blue marginal block of 4, unlisted varieties Flaw on kangaroo’s chest [3R53] Break in lower right frame [3R60], three units MUH (one creased), otherwise fine 306 * 4d Blue Plate 4 block of 4, varieties Right frame thickened and bulging and Colour flaw on kangaroo’s nose, ACSC #113(4)h, hinge remains, Cat $650, Scarce multiple. 307 * 4d Blue T.S. Harrison two-line imprint block of 4, variety Diagonal white line on King’s neck, ACSC #113(4)z, reinforced, strong bright colour, Cat $15,000. 308 **/*/V The Balance of 4d Blue shades from Harrison Plates on pages comprising mint (32, one used) with blocks of ten (2) with minor varieties, few listed singles, watermarked (6, one with variety), etc, few used, variable condition, few faults, (36)

$300 $300 $5,000 $1,000

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4d Olive marginal example, variety Double perforations at base, ACSC #114b, fine mint, Cat $150. 4d Olive bottom right corner block of 4, lower pair variety Double horizontal perforations at base, ACSC #114b, fine mint, Cat $380. 4d Olive marginal block of 4, variety White flaw on U of AUSTRALIA, ACSC #114(3)ja, fine MUH, Cat $350.

ex 312

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$100 $200 $200

ex 313

4d Olive Plates 3 and 4 T.S. Harrison imprint blocks of 4, minor blemishes, ACSC #114(3)z, (4)z, lower units MUH, Cat $750. 4d Olive Plate 3 and 4 No Imprint (Mullett) imprint blocks of 4, minor blemishes, ACSC #114(3)za, (4)za, lower units MUH, Cat $600.

$200

314 **/*/V The Balance of 4d Olive shades on pages comprising mint (38, one perf ‘OS’ Double perfs) and used (69, twenty-six perf ‘OS’), unlisted and listed varieties, few in mint positional pieces, range of shades, including No imprint pair, etc, variable condition, some MUH (107).

$500

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$200

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4½d Aniline Mauve ACSC #118G, fine used block of 8 cancelled Collins Street 9MY27, Cat $2,000. 2012 Drury Certificate. The first multiple of this shade we have seen. 4½d Violet Perf ‘OS’, variety Shaved top frame at left, ACSC #118b,e, fresh MUH, Cat $600 for normal OS.

$1,000 $400

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4½d Violet six blocks of 4 containing seven ACSC #118 listed varieties d,e,g,k,l,o & p, mostly fine, some MUH, Cat $1,310. 4½d Violet T.S. Harrison imprint block of 8 (flaws not yet developed), ACSC #118z, fresh MUH on six units, Cat $950 4½d Violet Perf ‘OS’, A.J. Mullett imprint pair, variety Deformed left bottom frame and white flaw from wattle to oval - second state, with break in left frame, fine mint. Cat $1,000 as normal perf ‘OS’.

$400

The Balance of 4½d Violet shades on pages and pieces comprising mint (15, one perf ‘OS’) including Harrison and Mullett imprint pairs and Mullett block, used (60, eleven perf ‘OS’), range of listed and unlisted varieties, slight duplication condition, mostly fine (75).

$450

$500 $400