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AUSTRALIA | Collections & Accumulations 672 V ‘OS’ Opt Selection including CofA Roo 6d, KGV Small Mult 2d, 4d (2, one with corner fault), CofA ½d to 5d, 1931 Airmail, most are CTO og from presentation packs. (10) 673 **/* 1914-36 Collection virtually complete KGV commemorative and special issues ACSC #60 & 132-173 range. Vic Centenary set is P10½, no Kooka MS, no 2d Bridge letterpress. MUH mostly fine ex 1914 engraved 6d Kookaburra, 6d Air Mail Service, 5/Bridge (tone spot), 1/- Lyre, Macarthur 3d & 9d, 1/6d Hermes no wmk, 1/- ANZAC, Silver Jubilee set (faults). Current retail $1,000+. (35) 674 **/* 1937-80 collection with [1] KGVI & QEII £sd period not too far short of complete on hagners majority MUH from 1937 NSW Sesqui set (9d MLH), includes thick and thin paper Robes and two Arms sets mostly MLH, both 5/- Cattle papers MUH, Food strips in blocks of 9, 7/6d Navigator block of 4 and pair MUH, 40 different imprint blocks (usually two or more units hinged). Plus KGV period with 1914 6d Kooka unused and used, 1929 3d Air Mail Type B and 1931 KS 6d block of 4 and single MUH, 1935 Silver Jubilee set hinged (faults). Also decimals not complete to 1980 on 7-Seas pages incl Navigators set of 6 fresh MUH, FV c$35. Good lot, retail $1,050+. (100s) 675 U 1938-39 mostly on small piece pre-WWII with majority early KGVI period noting values to 1/4d. Strong pmk potential - eg KGV period with small packet Darwin cds cancelling several KGV 1/4d (and other values) CofA wmk. Some foreign oddments. (100s) 676 1999 “A Selection of the Engraved Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia”, grey back cover, slipcase and protective cover; text by Richard Breckon, black prints of 1913-65 issues (KGV to ANZAC).

677 F Miscellany [1] 3rd Wmk 3d olive Roo Die I wmk inverted, minor blemish; [2] 1d red KGV marginal single with double perf, toning a bit of a problem; [3] 4d blue KGV with Thin ‘FOUR PENCE’, tiny pin hole and BLC fault do not detract; [4] Navigators 75c (unmounted and tone patch), and $1 (light gum toning) both optd with 15mm ‘SPECIMEN’ overprint; [5] 37c Fauna marginal strip of 10 with ‘MODULE 6’, Cat $150 as strip of 20.

678 U Perfins ‘VG’ 1930s-80s duplicated accumulation in 2 stockbooks (one 30 pages, other 16) crammed with KGV 3d blue (7), 4d olive (19), 5d brown (6), numerous KGVI & QEII issues, sideways up, sideways down, reversed, inverted, etc, multiples, with many positions identified by the ‘Toop’ book, also small range of ‘OS’, ‘G/NSW’, ‘OS/NSW’, ‘T’, ‘W/A’ official issues. Mixed condition. (1000s) 679 */F Variety mainly fine with [1] MLH 1914 6d Kooka MLH, 1948-9 Robes thin paper 5/- and 10/-, all just o/c; [2] FU 1930 Sturt pair CTO perf ‘OS’, 1934 Vic Cent set (2d P10½, others P11½), 1935 Silver Jubilee set; [3] KGV Optd ‘OS fresh mint SM wmk 2d and 4d, CofA wmk ½d, 1d, 3d & 5d. Nice variety. (17) 680 **/V —- comprising [1] KGV 1930 surcharges ASC #109-110, CofA wmk 1½d red-brown ACSC #94 single and block of 6 (five MUH); [2] pre-decimal Navigators to £1 with 4/- pair and 7/6d pair and single; [3] first decimals CTO and SPECIMEN optd collectors’ set of 22 MUH; [4] AAT first decinmals set of 11 fresh MUH. Clean lot, retail over $300. (50)

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681 U Watermark Inverted Selection with 3rd wmk 2d grey (13), KGV Single wmk 4d orange (3). Generally fine and mostly cds. (16) AUSTRALIA | Kangaroo & Map Issues | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 682 U 6d Chestnut on three hagners in mixed only fair to fine condition (appears about 50:50 cds and other pmk types) with 3rd wmk x94 incl perf OS x20 and noting obvious but unplated variety ACSC #21(U)e cat $100, SM wmk x72 incl optd ‘OS’ x3 and perf ‘OS’ x17, CofA wmk x2 incl optd ‘OS’ x2. Current retail as all fine over $2,900 (incl noted variety), bargain at below 10%. (170) 683 U 9d Violet all watermarks study of ACSC listed and other varieties (may not all be accurately annotated), majority cds with three perf small ‘OS’ incl Die II 2nd wmk [2L50] (cat $250+) and 3rd wmk [2L53] (cat $125), Die IIB [4R7] (cat $125). Some fly speck types but most may be platable with several very useful incl 1st wmk [2L41] (cat $175), SM wmk vert pair (parcel cancel) incl thin necked roo [3R28] (cat $250) and a very likely BSAP third state [4R16]. Among 5 different CofA we note white flaw on NW corner of Tasmania [4R30] (not listed in new ACSC for this watermark - should be ACSC #29(4)p), also BSAP-listed flaws at 3L33, 3L60 x2 (one CTO) and 4R56. Terrific assembly, min cat over $1,500. Great value. (22) 684 U —- on seven hagners in mixed only fair to fine condition (appears more cds than other pmk types) from couple 1st wmk shades with majority 3rd wmk (150+) with Dies II and IIB all mixed up but noting Die IIB obvious variety [4R27] ACSC #27(4)n cat $125, perf ‘OS’ x6 and one perf ‘OS/NSW’, SM wmk x32 with one perf ‘OS’, CofA wmk x200 approx includes nice Die II substitution [4L4], ACSC #29(4)f cat $150, couple VG perfins. Current retail as all fine over $6,400 (incl noted varieties). Bargain at well below 10%. (c385) 685 * —- one of each wmk ex 2nd and each a bit off centre, 3rd wmk is Die IIB horiz pair; small imperfections, very fresh ACSC #24, 27-29 with current retail $480. (5)

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1/- Blue-Green on six hagners in mixed only fair to fine condition (appears more cds than other pmk types) with majority 3rd wmk (200+) seems mostly Die IIB but not fully checked and incl 15x perf OS, two OS/NSW and one perf ‘BP’; c100x SM wmk including 15x perf OS. Current retail as all fine over $5,000. Bargain at well below 8%.

2/- Browns & Maroons in mixed fair only to fine condition on six hagners (prob about 50:50 cds and other cancels) with one 1st wmk parcel cancel, 33x 3rd wmk browns incl 3x perf OS, 15x 3rd wmk maroons with 11x perf OS, 49x SM wmk incl 2x perf OS; CofA wmk includes one strip of 3 and over 20 pairs with 202 Die II and 15x redrawn Die. New Roos ACSC came out after these were consigned so newly listed varieties may be lurking here. Terrific value (retail as fine well over $5,000), bargain at under 10%. (315) 1914-36 Selection in mixed condition with [1] 1st Wmk 13 values ½d to a damaged 10/- (space-filler) including all 1d Dies (couple extras) and two 3d Die I; [2] 2nd Wmk 2d grey; [3] 3rd Wmk 13 values 2d to a fine cds 5/- with Die varieties 3d, 6d blue & 9d, fine 2½d wmk inverted (retail over $300); [4] SM Wmk with 6d variety [3R6] ACSC #22(3)ha cat $75, 9d & 1/- (3); [5] CofA Wmk to 5/- CTO with both 2/- plus extra 2/- Die II (6). Some small imperfections and a few commercial cancels, local retail c$800 (2½d var at catalogue, not retail). (36) Officials Perf ‘OS’ all cds in mainly fine condition with [1] 1st Wmk large ‘OS’ ½d to 1/- (ex 2½d, 9d) incl 1d Dies I & II all cds (9), small ‘OS’ ½d, 1d Die IIA, 3d, 6d & 9d (5); [2] 3rd Wmk 2d and 3d Dies I x2, 2½d and 2/- brown (6). Some small perf imperfections, nice clean lot, retail c$780. (20) Selected Issues centring varies and small imperfections with [1] 1st wmk ½d, 1d Die II, 4d to 1/-; [2] 3rd wmk 2d, 2½d heavy WA coast, 3d Die I and 2/- brown; [3] SM wmk 6d; [4] CofA wmk 9d, 5/- and 2/- redrawn. Mainly fine, retail over c$290. (14) —- centring varies, small imperfections and lightly hinged with [1] 1st wmk ½d and 1d Die IIA; [2] 3rd wmk 2d (tone spots), 2½d (brown gum) and 3d Die IIB (small crease); [3] CofA wmk all very fresh 6d, 9d, 5/- and 2/- redrawn (these alone retail over $400).

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Selection with 1st wmk 2½d mint, 3rd Wmk 6d blue Die II CTO and perf ‘OS’ 6d brown CTO (no gum) & 1/- Die II CTO & Die IIB CTO x2 (no gum x1); SMult 6d & 9d (light toning) mint and 2/- perf ‘OS’ CTO x2, condition generally fine. (10) 693 U ½d to 2/- (both) four simplified sets, mostly fine, many cds. (52) 694 U ½d to 2/- (Both) four simplified sets, mostly fine, many cds. (52) AUSTRALIA | Kangaroos - First Watermark | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 695 U Perf Large OS small imperfections with ½d horiz pair Sydney cds, 2/- Melbourne registered cds and 5/- soiled; plus 3rd wmk 3d Die I pair Melbourne cds. New ACSC cat an astonishing $1,600. (6) 696 U ½d to 2/- cds cancels ex ½d and 1d machine & 2/- parcels. 1d is Die II 3d Die I, 4d ‘T’ perfin, 5d rounded corner, 9d couple toned perfs, 5/- CTO ng (cat $300 minimum). Good centring, good colours, min retail as all fine $600+. (11) 697 * ½d to 9d hinged with odd lightly toned perf and some small gum and perf imperfections, 1d is Die II and 3d Die I; mainly well centred with fresh colours with current retail c$900. Good value. (9)

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AUSTRALIA | Kangaroos - First Watermark 1913-14 three covers to USA with 2½d rate comprising 1913 (July 14) with ½d and 1d Die I x2 with Pittsworth (Qld) cds, 1914 698 * (July 17) lightly foxed with ½d x5 Albany (WA) cds, 1914 (July 10) with 2½d and Sydney/5 machine cancel. On cover cat $270.

(3) 699 U ½d Green one mint plus 19 used (machine and cds cancels) with varieties, some of the fly speck type, one watermark inverted, one perf large ‘OS’, others per ACSC coloured flaw off Sydney coast x2 [1R40], scratch left of value circle [1R55] x2 (one perf small ‘OS’), ROSTAGE [2L12], defective ‘ST’ in ‘AUST’ [2L13] (perf small ‘OS’). Neat specialist material mainly fine with just noted items cat over $450. (20) 700 * 1d Red Die I perf large ‘OS’ and Die IIA perf small ‘OS’ x4 each, ACSC #2 & 4. Die I cat $20 each. Die IIA cat $50 each and includes a horiz pair (hinge remains may conceal a small thin on one). Very fresh, Cat $280. (6)

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—- perf small ‘OS’, ACSC #15bb, Cat $1,000, tied by Registered Perth cds to locally addressed 1914 (Sep 15) registered Official cover, unclaimed and DLO markings. Attractive example of this scarcer puncture.

5d Chestnut ACSC #16, small hinge remainder, fresh appearance.

—- BW #16, reasonable centring, small part hinge remainder, Cat $125.

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3d Olive Die II white flaw over T of THREE [1L55], ACSC #12(1)dB(1)d, Cat $500, centred left, fine Dargo cds of 24SEP15.

4d Orange perf ‘OS/NSW’, o/c to left.

—- perf large ‘OS’ on 1915 (Jaul 7) Perth registered official cover, unclaimed locally, being an attractive use of this issue.

—- perf small ‘OS’ ACSC #15bb, Cat $200.

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2d Grey Perf Large ‘OS’ ACSC #5bb x3. One has nibbed perf, all nicely centred and fresh, Cat $225. (3) 2½d Indigo perf large ‘OS’, ACSC #9ba, Retail $275.

3d Olive Die I ACSC #12, Cat $200.

3d Olive Die I Perf Small ‘OS’ ACSC #12bc, slightly woolly perfs (one blind lower right), good colour, cat $800 (POR in most lists).

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5d Chestnut Perf Large ‘OS’ ACSC #16ba, lightly hinged example from the bottom row of the pane (watermark line) with evidence of inking flaws or retouches NW corner. Possibly pale shade, very fresh, cat $475.

6d Blue ACSC #17.

6d Ultramarine watermark inverted ACSC #17Aa, part Fremantle 1915 cds a bit scruffy. Off centre SW, good colour, cat $1,000.

6d Blue perf large ‘OS’, ACSC #17bb, Retail $375.

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—- CTO, centred to top, few ragged perfs. ACSC #35.

—- perf large ‘OS’, ACSC #35ba, Cat $500, traces of toning and small perf hole tear.

—- perf small ‘OS’, ACSC #35bb, (retail $225), small tonespot on reverse.

—- CTO ACSC #35w, rounded BLC, Cat $300.

10/- Grey & Pink ACSC #47. Small red crayon mark, Sydney number cds a bit scruffy, nicely centred, Cat $1,100.

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9d Violet Perf Small ‘OS’ ACSC #24ba, a couple short perfs, very fresh, Cat $600.

1/- Emerald ACSC #30, (Retail $140), couple of short perfs.

1/- Blue-Green ACSC #30C (SG #11a). Nicely centred premium quality stamp cat $1,500.

1/- Emerald wmk inverted, ACSC #30a, Cat $500 for commercially used. Very scarce postally used (most examples are CTO) 1/- Blue-Green watermark inverted with part ‘DE 3/13’ CTO ACSC #30Cwb. Off centre left, og lightly hinged, very fresh.

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—- ACSC #47B, slightly misplaced roo, couple of short perfs, good commercial cancel, Cat $1,100. £1 Brown & Blue with telegraph puncture, repaired with piece from 5d chestnut. £1 Red-Brown & Blue ACSC #51B. Hinge remains, some shortish perfs and couple lightly toned, off centre low. Strong colours, Cat $3,000. £1 Brown & Blue Handstamped ‘Specimen’ ACSC #51x, couple of short perfs, Cat $700.

—- BW #51x, clipped tail on Kangaroo, peripheral toning, regummed, Cat $950+. £2 Black & Rose handstamped ‘Specimen’, ACSC #55x, centred right, slight aging, Cat $850.

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AUSTRALIA | Kangaroos - Second Watermark | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 737 U 2d to 5/- ex 2/-, well-centred with cds cancels ASC #16-20, 22. 6d has couple toned perfs, 5/- tiny nick at base, other small blemishes, retail $700+. Good value. (6) AUSTRALIA | Kangaroos - Second Watermark 738 * 2d Grey Perf ‘OS’ ACSC #6ba. Very light single hinge trace, premium quality centring with perfect perfs, fresh and as close to superb as you’ll find, Cat $375+.

739 * 2½d Indigo ACSC #10, one short perf.

740 * —- plus 2d grey, ACSC #10,8, Cat $325, nice examples.

741 * 6d Blue ACSC #18, hinge remainder, well centred, fresh colour, Cat $400.

742 * —- ACSC #18, centred right, fresh colour, Cat $400.

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9d Violet ACSC #25, Cat $350.

—- ACSC #25A. Very fresh, lightly hinged and well-centred, Cat $350.

1/- Bright Blue-Green ACSC #31B. Lower corners rounded due mis-registration of the comb perforater, very fresh, lightly hinged and well-centred, Cat $400.

2/- Light Brown ACSC #36. Minute spot in WA, very fresh, lightly hinged and well-centred, Cat $1,500.

2/- Brown perf ‘OS’, ACSC #36ba, weak corner perf and light staining, Retail $225.

5/- Deep Grey & Yellow watermark inverted ACSC #43Aa. Couple shortish perfs, well centred, crisp sock-it-on-the-nose Late Fee cds, slightly misplaced Roo (tail tip in the ocean). Scarce stamp cat $750.

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AUSTRALIA | Kangaroos - Third Watermark | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 751 U 2d to 5/- (6d chestnut only, 2/- both), all cds ex noted. 3d scarce Die II, 9d and 1/- (parcel cancel) Die IIB, 2/- brown and 5/- with parcels cancels (5/- very heavy). (8) 752 6d Blue Die II & IIB in variable poor to fine condition and mixed up on four hagners except for ‘OS’ perfins where we note Die II x31 and Die IIB x29, majority cds. Wide range of shades, likely postmark interest with unframed ‘PUBLIC OFFICE/ MELBOURNE’, s/ring ‘TELEGRAPH OFFICE/RIALTO’, Melbourne numbers, etc. Includes a poor CTO ng 5/- perf OS (cat $200) not counted in retail over $4,500 (as all fine), great value at less than 8%. (210+) 753 * Mint Selection comprising 2d (blunt corner), 3d Die I, 6d blue Die IIB (couple of toned perfs tips), 9d Die II, 1/- Die IIB broken top frame over first A of AUSTRALIA BW #33(4)d, variable centring, some hinge remainders, Cat $575 (ex 2d). (5) 754 **/* Perf ‘OS’ Die IIB group very lightly hinged (ex noted) with 9d violet ACSC #27ba cat $250, 1/- blue-green ACSC #33ba lower marginal pair with some woolly perfs at top cat $250, 6d chestnut ACSC #21ba vert pair MLH/MUH cat $150. Good to premium quality centring, very fresh. (5) 755 * —- lightly hinged and very small imperfections, well-centred Die I 2d grey, Die II 6d ultra and 1/- blue-green x2 distinct shades, ACSC #7ba, 19Aba, 32Ab. Strong fresh colours, min cat $430. (4) 756 * —- selection in mixed fair to fine condition (some with perf and/or gum faults) with [1] Die I 3d olive ACSC #13b x7 shades incl horiz pair; [2] Die IIB 6d ultra ACSC #20b x2 cat $250 each but both have faults, 1/- blue-green ACSC #33ba x4 (two well offcentre), 6d chestnut ACSC #21ba x2 (both off-centre) plus a SM wmk ACSC #22b (rounded corner). Very high cat over $1,600, estimate based on fault-free stamps. (16)

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Selection fresh and lightly hinged ex noted, small imperfections and some slightly variable centring; and comprises 6d x9 chestnut (one MUH) incl imprint pair cat $150, one 1/- blue-green Die IIB. Value lot, min cat $500.

758 * Third Watermark Selection 3d Die I wmk invtd ACSC #13a, 6d ultra Die IIB ACSC #20, 2/- brown ACSC #37. PLUS CofA wmk 5/- ACSC #46. 6d and 2/- with creases, 3d and 5/- small tone spots, centring varies. As fine, local retail c$1,000, excellent value.

(4) AUSTRALIA | Kangaroos - Third Watermark 759 V 6d Chestnut to 5/- perf small ‘OS’ CTO, 2/- is maroon & 9d & 1/- quite off-centre. Retail $180. (5) 760 U 2d Grey Perf ‘OS’ x100, all with cds cancels, BW cat $2,500. Generally fine. (100) 761 F 2d Grey Die I watermark inverted ACSC #7a, four cds horiz pairs, couple small perf blemishes and one pair slightly aged.

Reasonable centring, cds cancels, Cat $480. (8)

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1/- Emerald Die IIB wmk inverted, ACSC #33a, retail $275, few short perfs. Quite underrated.

—- wmk sideways, usual poor centring, MUH, Retail $250.

1/- Blue-Green Die IIB watermark sideways ACSC #33Aaa. Storage-related horizontal bend, just o/c left, lightly hinged and very fresh, cat $200.

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3d Olive Die I wmk inverted, ACSC #12a, Cat $275, few miniscule tone spots, very fresh looking.

6d Blue Die II [1] blue shade, short perfs at top, otherwise nice MVLH; [2] deep dull blue shade, creased. ACSC #19B,D, Cat $375.

—- wmk inverted, BW #19Aa, Cat $175 centred left, heavy postmark.

—- wmk inverted, ACSC #19a, Cat $275. Nice well centred example.

6d Ultramarine watermark inverted ACSC #19Aa, part Port Augusta dec 1917 cds. Rounded SE corner, good colour, Cat $275.

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—- perf small ‘OS’, ACSC #33ba, Cat $75, perfs a little woolly, a well centred stamp with good colour.

1/- Blue-Green Die IIB perf ‘OS’ John Ash imprint pair from Plate 3 ACSC #33Aba(3)zd. Small light stain one unit probably removable with care, otherwise very fresh with almost perfect centring, cat $300.

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5/- Grey & Yellow ACSC #44. One of the best we have seen.

5/- Grey-Black & Orange ACSC #44B, small crease, well centred, Cat $450.

5/- Grey & Pale Yellow BW #44D, regummed, Cat $400.

—- ACSC #44D, with nice offset of roo on back, 1922 cds. Unusual.

5/- Grey-Black & Chrome watermark inverted ACSC #44Aa. Hinge remains, good perfs, well centred, very fresh, cat $400 (POR in some retail lists).

10/- Grey & Deep Aniline Pink ACSC #48B, retail $850.

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2/- Brown ACSC #37, Cat $250, a few short perfs, well centred.

—- BW #37A, few surface dust marks & faint spots on gum, well centred, hinge remainder, Cat $400.

—- wmk inverted with white dog-leg flaw through SH to value circle [2L10], ACSC #37ah, Cat $750+. A rare combination.

2/- Maroon ACSC #38, a few woolly perfs, Cat $150, with damaged base of first A of AUSTRALIA & island below same A. —- imprint AJ Mullett single, part ACSC #38zc. Light hinge and very well centred, Cat $200. [A hinged imprint pair cat $1,000.]

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10/- Grey & Aniline Pink small crease top left corner and nice ‘centrally struck’ cds. Retail $475.

10/- Grey & Deep Aniline Pink Wmk Inverted ACSC #48Ba, Cat $3,500.

10/- Grey & Deep Aniline Pink perf ‘OS’ CTO, BW #48Bwa, woolly perfs, Cat $200, light pink horizontal line though top of Australia. Most unusual.

—- optd ‘SPECIMEN’ type B, BW #48Bx, creased TRC. —- optd ‘SPECIMEN’ type B, BW #48Bx, Cat $600, with white spot to left of P of POST etc [R16], short perf.

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£1 Light Brown & Pale Blue ACSC #52D, centred low, sound example, Retail $2,250.

—- ACSC #52D (SG #44). Shortish perf at top noted for accuracy, good centring, parts of two March 1922 Perth registered cds.

Nice example of this Harrison shade Cat $2250. £1 Brown & Blue ovptd ‘SPECIMEN’ type B, ACSC #52x, with coloured flaw on roo’s right leg etc [R55], two PO repaired tags on right side of stamp. £1 Grey ACSC #53. Couple light surface abrasions don’t detract from a slightly off centre stamp with part WA cds prob WILUNA, Cat $500.

—- ACSC #53A, with small break in Bight, centred left, gum toned, Cat $900.

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£1 Brown & Pale Blue ACSC #52 (retail $2,250), with unplated small break on NSW coastline above Cape Howe, thinned BLC. £1 Olive-Brown & Pale Blue ACSC #52 (retail $3,250), centred low. Rare shade. £1 Chocolate & Dull Blue with part of two 1916 Sydney Telegraph Office cds ACSC #52 (local retail c$2,250). Off-centre high. £1 Chestnut & Blue ACSC #52B. Just o/c SW, hinge remains, couple shortish corner perfs and couple very lightly toned. Strong colours, Cat $2,250. Very attractive.

—- ACSC #52B. Very good commercially used.

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—- ACSC #53, broken inner left frame at base [L55], nice ‘sock on the nose’ Barcaldine of 1931, Retail $425+.

—- opt ‘SPECIMEN’ Type C, ACSC #53xa. £1 Deep Grey optd ‘SPECIMEN’ Type C, BW #53Bxb, with break in left frame near top, small thin, well-centred with good perfs, Cat $375. £1 Grey optd ‘SPECIMEN’ Type D, ACSC #53xf, MNG, slightly rounded TRC. It is thought that only 600 were issued. £1 Deep Grey optd ‘SPECIMEN’ Type D, BW #53Bxf. It is thought that only 600 were issued, making this a generally undervalued stamp.

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£2 Purple-Black & Rose ovptd ‘SPECIMEN’ Type C, BW #56Cxb, MUH with fluffy perfs, Cat $750.

—- ovptd ‘SPECIMEN’ Type C, BW56Cxb, with shading line left of circle at 10 o’clock short at right, etc [L51], fresh with good perfs, only slightly off-centre, Cat $375. Very attractive.

AUSTRALIA | Kangaroos - Small Multiple Watermark | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 811 * Selection with nicely centred 6d chestnut John Ash imprint pair, plus slightly o/c 9d violet and 3x 1/- blue-green. Very fresh lightly hinged, cat $430.

AUSTRALIA | Kangaroos - Small Multiple Watermark 812 **/* 6d Chestnut part imprint block of 6 with perf ‘OS’, ACSC #22b, Cat $280, 2 units at top creased.

813 ** 6d Chestnut Overprinted ‘OS’ with some suggestion of retouches upper left frame and shading by NW corner left of ‘A’, ACSC #23(OS), premium quality perfs, cat $200.

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—- often seen but unrecorded variety retouch shading over ‘S’ of ‘AUSTRALIA’ ACSC #23(OS). Premium quality centring and perfs.

1/- Blue-Green Plate 4 Ash imprint pair, ACSC #34(4)za, Cat $300. Some perf separation, fresh appearance.

2/- Maroon ACSC #39, Cat $450, centred high with a few nibbled perfs.

—- ACSC #39, Cat $200.

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1932 2/- Maroon plus 3rd Wmk 9d & KGV 1½d & 1d tied by ‘LATE FEE/SPENCER ST VIC’ on 1929 (Nov 16) oversized (300x252mm) airmail cover to Foy & Gibson (Perth) paying correct rate for letter weighing up to 4½oz. [The rate was 7½d per oz x4 + 4½d for ½oz plus 1d late fee = 2/11½d] 2/- Maroon Perf ‘OS’ ACSC #39Ab, hinge remains, very fresh, Cat $400. [ex Stuart Hardy] —- variety flaw on ‘S’ of ‘AUSTRALIA’ [2L45] ACSC #39(A)j, right unit in a lightly hinged very fresh pair Cat $700. [ex Stuart Hardy] (2)

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—- BW #45B, centred to the left, MLH, Cat $400.

—- o/c high Spencer’s Gulf short [R5 or R60] ACSC #45(D)j. Very fresh, Cat $650.

10/- Grey & Pale Pink ACSC #49, light hinge remains, minute natural inclusion and some very lightly toned perfs. Lovely colours, Cat $1,100.

10/- Grey & Pink ACSC #49, closed tear at top, good appearance, Cat $700.

10/- Grey & Pale Pink ovpt ‘SPECIMEN’ (Type C), ACSC #49x, Cat $750. Scarce only 1,920 printed.

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—- variety colour spot of WA coast [1L39] ACSC #39(1)g, one nibbed and couple shortish perfs, very fresh, Cat $750.

—- seven postally used all cds ACSC #39, ten CTO ACSC #39w (six og hinged) including variety retouch in Bass Strait [1L43].

Some small shade variations, all with good perfs and generally well centred, cat $1,300+. [ex Stuart Hardy] (17) 2/- Maroon Perf ‘OS’ one postally used corner cds ACSC #39b, nine CTO ACSC #39wa (five og hinged) including variety break in left frame, etc [2R30]. One may be deep maroon shade, all with good perfs and generally well centred, min cat $580. [ex Stuart Hardy] (10) 5/- Grey & Yellow-Orange ACSC #45, with unplated white flaws on right side of roo’s tail. A very fine stamp, Retail $375++.

—- few short perfs, indistinct cds.

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—- ovpt ‘SPECIMEN’ (Type C), ACSC #49x, Cat $375, with top shading line in Bight mostly missing [R40], rounded TLC, small tonespot. Scarce only 1,920 printed.

10/- Grey & Pink ovpt ‘SPECIMEN’ type C sub-type 2 (shaved P), and white flaw at base of roo’s tail [R33], ACSC #49xd, Cat $1,750.

—- white flaw before POSTAGE [R16], ACSC #49(D)f, Cat $800, partly obscured by light postmark. £2 Black & Red ovptd ‘SPECIMEN’, ACSC #57x, with top 3 shading lines in Bight short at right end [R34]

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AUSTRALIA | Kangaroos - CofA Watermark | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 835 ** 6d to 2/- (Both) well centred and very fresh SG #132-4 & 212 (ASC #45-8). The first 2/- has uncatalogued and small shading retouch over ‘S’ of ‘AUSTRALIA’ (and small perf blemish). Very fresh near premium quality stamps. (4) 836 */** 6d to 2/- Selection with some variable centring, all lightly hinged ex noted comprising 2x 6d chestnut MUH plus ‘OS’ opt, 8x 9d shades (two MUH), 2/- Die II x3 (one MUH) incl MLH chopped neck Roo - State II, break in coast above Roo [1L1] ACSC #40(1)da cat $125, 2/- redrawn Die x10 with MUH x3 incl one in left corner imprint pair ACSC #41za. Clean lot cat $1,100+. (24) 837 U ½d to 1/4d mainly fine with some duplication on leaves all values ex optd surcharges with several watermark inverted (1½d and 2d reds), also noted ½d Die 1a, three 3d all Die II. More cds than any other cancel, retail c$300, worth a look. (52)

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AUSTRALIA | Kangaroos - CofA Watermark 838 ** 6d Chestnut fresh block of 4, ACSC #23, retail $180+.

839 ** 9d Violet Plate 4 Ash - 1st state imprint pair, ACSC #29(4)za, hinged in margins only, Cat $250 for hinged.

840 **/* 2/- Maroon Redrawn Die two SW corner imprint blocks of 4 ACSC41z fresh MUH (Cat $100 each as hinged). PLUS right marginal block of 4 with one unit only light hinge trace. Clean lot, min cat as single stamps $250.

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5/- Grey & Yellow solo franking tied to 1937 ‘PARCELS POST’ label (with printed endorsement for ‘Office of Posting/ COMMERCE HOUSE) by ‘COMMERCE HOUSE/MELB’ cds in turn adhered to large-part United Distillers parcel tag addressed to Perth. Rare. [The 5/- rate was for a 5 to 8 pound interstate parcel to a non-adjoining State]

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—- ACSC #54, Retail $375.

—- ACSC #54, Retail $375. £2 Grey-Black & Rose-Crimson ACSC #58. Careful perf restoration lower left, well-centred with light GPO Sydney Air cds Cat $750. Fill that space at around 15%.

—- ACSC #58, Cat $750, with unlisted roo’s right ear long & pointed [L4] —- ACSC #58B, with short narrow snout on roo and white dot in base of £, no sign of retouched shading lines however [L34], very good perfs, light cds. A very fine stamp of superior quality.

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851

—- optd ‘SPECIMEN’ Type D, ACSC #50xe, two hinged examples each with vignette varieties, the first with some gum glazing and rat-faced roo [R20] ACSC #50xe & (V)p, the second with an uncatalogued roo with long hooked tail [R4]. Normal hinged stamps with variety cat $550 each, nice specialist duo. (2) 10/-, £1 & £2 Overprinted ‘SPECIMEN’ Type D ACSC #50xe, 54x & 58x. Lightly hinged, slightly variable centring, fresh colours, Cat $270. (3) —- ACSC #50xe, 54x, 57x, very fresh, well-centred MUH. The 10/- has a light black horiz line, prob from edge of the overprint forme, the £2 with a small duty plate flaw red spot above top of Spencer’s Gulf. As good a set as you’re likely to see. (3) 10/- Grey-Black & Rose-Crimson vignette variety open-mouthed kangaroo [R55] ACSC #50B(V)v, neat corner part Melbourne Ship Mail cds. Premium quality stamp cat $550. Very fine. £1 Grey ACSC #54. Off centre a bit high, hinge remains, couple very lightly toned perfs. Strong colour, Cat $1,000.

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—- vignette variety fox-faced kangaroo [R38] with neat corner Melbourne CTO ACSC #46w(V)s, full og unhinged, Cat $150+.

Very fine.

10/- Grey & Pink BW #50A, Retail $275.

10/- Grey-Black & Rose-Crimson ACSC #50A, centred to upper-left, hinge remains, tiny tone spot and couple very lightly toned perfs. Lovely colours, Cat $650.

10/- Grey & Pink, £1 Grey ACSC #50, 54, Cat $720, 10/- repair at left and LATE FEE cancel, £1 indistinct cds. Good value.

10/- Grey & Pink ovpt ‘SPECIMEN’ (C), ACSC #50x, with unlisted roo’s right ear short [R1]. Only 10 examples can exist with this variety and specimen combination.

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AUSTRALIA | Engraved Issues 857 * War Savings 6d & 2/6d hinged, 6d P11 small tone spot w/c, 2/6d P14 o/c left. Both fresh. (2) 858 **/*/F 1d Red mostly very fine array of both mesh types comprising 22 MUH inc block of 4 (slight offset) and a SW corner block of 6, five horiz pairs and two singles, one MLH and seven mostly fine used, majority appear deeper shades. PLUS 6d blue War Savings, P11 x2 used, P14 x2 MLH. (34) 859 */F 6d Kookaburra ACSC #60. Three examples, one mint hinged, one postal with 1914 Stock Exchange cds, the third per favour cancelled in what looks like 1939! Neat lot retail $200+ (as MLH and used x2). (3) 860 W/*/U —- 5 presentable examples (1 mint, 1 unused and 3 used with cds), varying centring as usual.

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AUSTRALIA | Georgian Head Issues | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 861 U Simplified Set 15 sets of 23 values including Surcharges, ½d to 1/4d, many with fine cds. (345) 862 U 1d Green all watermarks (ex No Wmk) presentation of ACSC and BSAP listed varieties plus considerable numbers unlisted fly speck types (approx 440 altogether). Also two pages ‘T’ perfins (approx 115) and an ‘I.O.A.’ private perfin, smattering ‘OS’ and other perfins, two pages of postmarks various types (c60). Mainly fine, highly specialised. (600+) 863 **/* 1½d Reds mostly hinged range collector-annotated to scarce shades - [1] S/wmk scarlet-orange MLH ACSC #89C; [2] SM wmk P14 pink MUH, deep red MLH, carmine x3 (one MUH) ACSC #91E, G & H; [3] SM wmk P13½x12½ salmon, pink, pale pink, deep golden-scarlet (x2, one perf ‘OS’) ACSC #92E, F, G & M, also ex bklt wmk invtd x2 and a broken crown variety.

Correct identification and cat would be close $1,000. Inspection needed. (17) 864 U 3d Blues all watermarks, perfs and printers (not all correctly allocated) study on leaves, majority fine used cds and mainly for shades but also noting listed varieties, eg single wmk deformed ‘E’ of ‘POSTAGE’, etc [1L51], flaw below ‘3’ in LVT [1L18] (erroneously allocated to Mullett printing). Includes SM wmk Die II P13½x12½ Ash imprint block (lower units MUH, selvedge stain), several ‘OS’ plus odd ‘T’ and ‘VG’ perfin. Neat specialist lot, retail $1,000+. (100+) 865 U 4d Olives all watermarks and perfs study on leaves, majority fine used cds and mainly for shades. Comprises single wmk x11 (perf ‘OS’ x2), SM wmk P14 x4 (one ‘T’ perfin), SM P13½x12½ x15 (perf ‘OS’ x3, perf ‘T’ x4 and ‘OS’ opt) includes blurred second bloom left wattles [3R37], CofA wmk x23 (perf ‘Y’ x3. perf ‘G/NSW’ and ‘T’). Neat specialist lot, retail $540+. (53)

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4d Oranges shades study on leaves, majority fine used cds and including perf ‘OS’ x6, perf ‘T’ x2, watermark inverted x4, also noting left frame broken at top [2L7] (common shade) and at least three lemon shades. Good range of shades with collector noting orange, deep orange, bright orange, buff orange and orange-yellow with old numbers F50A-E inclusive. Postmark interest, good specialist lot with retail $530+. (29) 4½d Violets all watermarks and perfs study on leaves, majority fine used cds (odd CTO) and mainly for shades but also includes a range of varieties noting ACSC-listed single wmk flaw in left wattles, SM wmk P14 with same plus retouch LVT and numerals [1R16], plus BSAP and fly speck types. No perfins. Neat specialist lot, retail $625+. (52) 5d Browns all watermarks and perfs (line and comb s/wmk may not all correctly allocated), study on leaves, majority fine used cds (odd CTO) and mainly for shades but also noting listed varieties, eg single wmk comb perf 8 wattles right [1L1], shaved lower left corner [1R15], white flaw behind roo’s neck [1R29]. Includes some ‘OS’, odd ‘VG’ and private perfin. Neat specialist lot, retail $600+. (c90) 1914-36 Collection all but three used with some duplication on six hagners with all wmks (incl no wmk), values, perfs and dies; many values with wide range shades, ACSC-listed varieties include wmk inverted (s/wmk ½d green & 1d red), 1d red Die I-II pair, 1d green Die II, 4d lemon x2, odd ‘OS’ and private perfin. Others more useful include 1/4d x7 incl SM wmk P14 x2. Majority fine with cds cancels, retail as all VFU almost $2,000, well worth a look at around 10%. (c250) —- all watermarks and values (ex 1d red and 1/4d), on hagners with some heavy duplication, majority w/c cds (some CTO’s) and presented in value order. Wide range shades in most values, few varieties noting 3d blue Dies I & II and Types A & B incl pair, 1½d and 2d reds with inverted watermarks most appear ex booklets, 4d values include orange x7 shades, violet and blue x4 each, 5d brown s/wmk with NE corner retouch - State IV ACSC #123uc and SM wmk similar ACSC #126k. More to be discovered here, retail as individual stamps around $2,400, needs careful inspection. (c400)

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1924 Simplified Set between SG #76-84 comprising Single Wmk 1d (watermark inverted) to 4½d (1½d diagonal gash below ear, the 2d, 3d & 4d MUH), LMult Wmk 1d sage-green (MUH) and No Watermark 1d & 1½d (MUH), retail $600+. (9) Accumulation from ½d to 1/4d with range of shades, varieties, wmks incl few inverted, opts, private & Official perfins, etc, also 1/- ANZAC. Mixed condition. (100s) All Watermarks Selection lower values all fresh MUH ex three noted with [1] 1st Wmk 18 values including three ½d green shades incl yellow-green, 1d red semi-surfaced, two 1d violets, two ½d orange one wmk inverted (and one MLH), four 1½d browns, both 2d orange shades MLH; [2] LM Wmk shades with two ½d, four 1½d & 1d; [3] No Wmk ½d x2 and 1½d; [4] SM Wmk P14 ½d, 1d, 1½d; [5] SM Wmk P13½x12½ ten values including two 1d Die II (one in pair with Die I); [6] CofA Wmk ½d, 1d & 2d. Clean lot, retail c$800. (44) Bundleware with mixed wmks, shades, Dies, etc incl 1d red (1,000), green (1,000), 1½d green (1,000), red (2,000), brown (2,000), black-brown (1,000), 2d orange (1,000), 3d blue (100), 4d olive (100), 5d brown (100), ‘TWO PENCE’ on 1½d (100), ‘OS’ incl 1d green (100), 2d red (100) and ½d green perf ‘OS/NSW’ (1,300). (10,900) Imprint Pairs with usual variable centring [1] single wmk 4d olive TS Harrison selvedge damage and separation, left unit wellcentred fresh MUH; [2] SM wmk 1d green Plate 4 AJ Mullett brownish gum and both hinged, incl RA join - retouch [VII/60] ACSC #80(4)ja.

Officials mainly fine range majority cds with odd CTO and comprising [1] Perf ‘OS’ no duplication LM wmk (4), both values no wmk (1d with small surface scuff), SM P14 (4) includes scarce ½d orange slogan cancel retail $225 and 4½d (woolly perfs), SM P13½x12½ (12) with both 2d reds, two 3d Die I (one may be Type B) as well as Die II, 5d CTO; [2] ‘OS’ Opts complete ex 4d SM wmk with two 1d greens. Retail $1,000+, good collector’s lot. (30)

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Selected Issues mainly w/c cds (CTO’s noted) comprising [1] Single Wmk with 4d lemon x2 and 1/4d; [2] SM Wmk P13½x12½ CTO 1d Die II ng and two 4½d Die II shades og, one unhinged; [3] CofA Wmk 1/4d x3, one CTO ng. Very nice, retail c$380.

(9) */U Small Multiple Wmk Mint Selection comprising [1] Perf 14 1d, 1½d x2, 2d, 3d & 4½d; [2] Perf 13½x12½ ½d x2, 1d, 1½d red,1½d brown, 2d brown, 2d red x2, 3d Die II x2, 4d x2, 4½d & 5d; variable centring, some with light remainders also [3] Single Wmk 4d x5 (one creased) being lemon, pale orange-yellow or yellow-orange shades; retail $400+. (25) U State Official Perfins mainly fine all wmks most values with no duplication comprising [1] ‘OS/NSW’ sixteen values from ½d green incl 4d orange, SM wmk P14 ½d orange (retail $225 as ordinary perf ‘OS’), PLUS CofA wmk 2d red perf ‘OS’ only (quite difficult); [2] ‘T’ eighteen values incl SM wmk both perfs 4½d violet (retail $75 & $175 as ordinary perf ‘OS’); [3] ‘VG’ four incl CoA wmk 5d. Specialised area. (39) U Watermark Inverted Selection comprising single wmk ½d green and 2d orange perf ‘OS’ (cat $100), LM wmk ½d green, SM P14 3d blue perf ‘OS’ (cat $150), SM wmk P13½x12½ 1½d red and 2d red Die III (both ex booklets), CofA wmk 1d and 2d latter (ex booklet). Both ½d’s and 1d with machine cancels, others cds, min retail c$375. (8) * —- comprising Single Wmk ½d green, 1d red Smooth Paper Die I x3 (shades), 1d green Die I & 4d orange, LMult ½d & 1½d black-brown, SMult P14 1d & 1½d golden scarlet & P13½x12½ 1d green Die I, variable centring, mostly MLH, Retail $445. (11) U —- comprising Single Wmk ½d green, Smooth Paper 1d red Die I, 1½d black-brown Perf ‘OS’, 1½d Brown (3, two Perf ‘OS’), 2d orange Perf ‘OS’, 2d red Perf ‘OS’ (Cat $300) & 4d orange, LMult 1½d black-brown, SMult P14 1½d red Perf ‘OS’ & 3d Perf ‘OS’ x2 (Cat $300), P13½x12½ 1½d golden scarlet, CofA 1d pair, generally fine condition, Cat $1,050+. (15 items) **/*/U ½d Greens and Oranges on hagners incl ‘OS’ and ‘OS/NSW’ perfins comprising single wmk greens ten mint hinged incl six perf ‘OS’, 38 used incl 22 perf ‘OS’ and 9 perf ‘OS/NSW’; LM wmk one hinged and 2 used perf ‘OS’; orange single wmk 15 mint (ten MUH) and three used (two perf ‘OS’). Used are mostly cds, overall generally fine, retail c$550. (69) **/* Variety with some variable centring comprising Perf ‘OS’ lower values all wmks with MUH incl ½d green single wmk inverted ACSC #63a&ba and SM wmk 3d Die II, MLH SM wmk 2d red-brown. Also CofA wmk optd ‘OS’ 1d and 2d MUH. Very fresh, retail $575+. (12)

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ex 887 AUSTRALIA | KGV - Single Watermark | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 885 **/* 1914-21 perf 'OS' set of 5 reasonably well-centred ex noted all mint ex ½d green fresh MUH. 1d red Die I x2 (smooth paper o/c left, rough paper removable adhesion and o/c a bit high); 4d orange common shade with yellowish gum and 5d is comb perf.

Current retail approx $480. (10) 886 U 1d Reds remarkable old-time semi-specialised collection on leaves and based on the ACSC 1952 (!) edition. Wide range of ‘G’ numbered shades including line perf x2, smooth and semi-surfaced G10-33 NOT complete, rough paper G60-76, LM wmk x4 numbers G104-7, Die III x2. Good representation of varieties also presented by ‘G’ numbers including Die II x4, dot before 1 x3, secret mark and run N x2 each, couple others and odd ‘OS’ perfin. We have NOT attempted to validate the shade identifications but this nonetheless is a worthy and valuable study well deserving of careful inspection. (110) 887 */** 1914-20 ½d to 5d fresh reasonably centred and lightly hinged (ex noted), includes three distinct 4d orange shades (couple very lightly toned perfs, one is NE corner marginal with full selvedge MUH), plus 4d lemon, 5d is line perf almost perfect centring.

Good lot, min retail $375. (7) 888 * 1918-23 Perf ‘OS’ 1d violet, 1½d brown, 2d orange, 2d scarlet, 1/4d blue-green. Fresh and well-centred (1/4d premium quality), local retail $425+. (5) 889 */** 1918-23 Simplified Set as SG #56-66 (ex 1½d bright red-brown), the ½d watermark inverted, 1/4d (off-centre) being a deep sage-green oxidised colour changeling, mostly MLH, 4d violet & 4d blue MVLH. (10) 890 U Dry Ink Selection comprising Single Wmk ½d green perf ‘OS’ mint, used Smooth Paper 1d red (4, two perf ‘OS’), 1d green perf ‘OS’, 2d orange perf ‘OS’, 2d red perf ‘OS’ (3), 3d blue, also 4d blue Cooke mint, generally fine, Cat $1,325. (12)

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Perf ‘OS’ one mint hinged, otherwise mostly fine cds ½d green to 1/4d x2 (one CTO, one mint - creased) and most in between noting 4d lemon, 5d line perf x2, 1½d variety [18L25], 2d red-brown. Nice lot with current retail c$450 (ex faulty 4d olive and mint 1/4d). (23) —- cds varieties mainly fine with ½d green perf ‘OS/NSW’ [1L6]; 2d orange [7L31] plus another, along with a similar 2d scarlet, each so far off-centre they could count as a variety in their own right; 4d olive [3L55]; 4½d violet [1R55]; plus LM wmk ½d green [7R59]. Centring varies, min cat $295. (7) —- mostly light hinge remains with ½d green x5 (two are LM wmk), 1d red x8 shades, 4d orange; 1d violet x3 incl top marginal, 1½d brown x2 (soiled) plus LM wmk x2, 2d scarlet, 1d green x21 incl variety [V/31], 1½d scarlet x4, 3d blue variety [4R48]. Also SM wmk P14 1d green CTO, P13½x12½ ½d orange x2, 1½d red x4 incl double BSAP-listed variety pair [1R59 & 60]. Condition varies, min retail $700 (ex faulty). (53) —- ½d green (woolly perfs), 1d red shades x2 (one rough), 4d orange. Good centring, fresh colours, min retail $330. (4) Perf ‘OS’ Group comprising 4d orange (perf blemishes), 4d violet (faint gum wrinkle), 4d blue Cooke, 5d comb perf & 1/4d (poorly centred), lightly mounted, Cat $850. (5)

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898

AUSTRALIA | KGV - Single Watermark 896 * ½d Emerald Early Printing Perf ‘MBW’ of Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works tied to postcard by 1915 (July 15) Melbourne machine cancel. Scarce semi-official solo franking. ½d Very Yellow (‘Cyprus’) Green plus 1d violet, 1½d red and 1½d green tied by 1925 (July 21) Broken Hill cds to cover carried 897 * on the first aerial flight to Mildura. The distinctive ½d shade BW #63H is extremely rare on ‘entire’, there being just three covers and two postcards recorded. ½d Green with scarce Electro 1 variety vertical scratches through right side of stamp [BW #63(1)d – L12] + 1d scarlet-red 898 *F + 1d Roo, an unusual and rare commercial composition for 2½d Foreign letter, the trio tied by Perth machine cancel to 1915 (21 May) cover to USA, Perth double-rectangle ‘PASSED BY/CENSOR.’.

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900

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901

*F

902

*

ex 901

902

½d Green Comb Perf [1] white flaw on back of King’s head [6L11] in marginal block of 4; [2] retouched shading behind King’s head [6L49] in marginal block of 6; ACSC #63(6)d,f, some pencilled annotation in margins and minor perf separation. ½d Bright Orange solo franking tied by Orange (NSW) cds to 1924 (14 Jan) locally addressed cover, unsealed to qualify for 1d Printed matter, and therefore underpaid although untaxed. Stated by vendor to be unique as a solo franking on cover. ½d Orange (shades) selection comprising pair on Official wrapper, uprate of 4½d on 5d Stationery registered envelope to Canada, block of three late use (1930) for domestic Letter rate, ½d (3) uprate of 4½d Stationery registered envelope to NZ, lovely tricolour franking with 1d violet + 1½d red for 3d Foreign letter to Slovakia, and perf ‘OS’ ½d + 1½d (SM wmk) Official cover, generally fine (6) ½d Orange Perf ‘OS’ uprating Victoria 1d ‘OS’-in-Die Education Department envelope tied by 1924 (Sep 2) Melbourne slogan cancel, locally addressed. A most unusual combination.

ex 903

ex 905

$70 $600

$352 $130

ex 906

ex 904 903

**/U

904

**/*

905

*/U

906

U

1d Red Line Perf ACSC #70, small study on two hagners with one MUH pale shade prob ‘G1’, others mostly fine used comprising eight shades, ten dated postmarks August 1914 to May 1915, two varieties - one BSAP [V/49] and one ACSC [VIII/ 54], and one with strong corner compartment marks. Nice assembly, min cat (least expensive shades) $530. (22) 1d Red range of apparently common shades in multiples comprising blocks of 4 x7, one MUH and others usually with 2 units MUH (one wmk inverted), lower marginal irregular block of 3 appears aniline semi-surfaced thinner paperall hinged (reinforced), vert pair MUH and horiz pair hinged. To summarise, 16 units MUH, 19 hinged, min retail $430 (least expensive shades). (35) —- accumulation on hagners with mint x34 (mostly light hinge) and used x150+. Includes smooth and rough papers with good range of shades, ‘OS’ and ‘OS/NSW’ perfins. Mint includes line perf x3, watermark inverted x3 (one ‘OS’, rounded corner), RA joined and dot before 1; used includes run N (x8), wattle line, ferns. Wide range of shades with a couple looking a bit more useful, worth careful inspection. (c185) 1d Red Private Perfins assembly with some duplication, wide range of shades, three line perf and the odd rough paper but mostly comb perf smooth paper stamps (incl one Die II) in mainly fine condition. Mostly machine cancels, specialist material, mainly fine. (70+)

ex 907 907

*F

908

*F

$225 $140

$220 $150

ex 908

1d Red Smooth Paper Die I (shades) Foreign letter rate selection comprising [1] 1d carmine-red + deep red unusual contrasting shades combination with ½d Kangaroo; [2] Austen’s advertising cover with 1d bright red (aniline) + ½d emerald; [3] ‘Greetings from Australia’ embossed envelope with 1d deep red x2 + ½d Kangaroo, fine and attractive trio.

—- (shades) selection comprising; [1] solo frankings (2), one to Rest Camp, Mont Park (rare inwards to military camp), other unclaimed at Cootamundra; [2] singles x2 perf ‘T’ or perfin ‘SH/&/Co LTD’ (S. Hoffnung & Co. Ltd) on cover to Apia with very light Samoan censor handstamp; [3] combination frankings (3) for 2½d Foreign letter (nice Melbourne ‘PASSED’ when in defective state), and 1½d and 2d Empire rates, latter with 1d for Late Fee, former late 1925 use, generally fine (7)

$240

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*

910

*

911

*

1d Red Smooth Paper Shades selection of solo frankings on cover, earliest (‘SP 8 1914’) an underpaid and taxed advertising cover to United States, scarcer shades include salmon-red, nice deep red with early state ‘RA’ joined, early rose (‘21 JUN 16’), brownish rose, salmon, maroon, two with Postage dues (Aust or US), odd small fault, generally fine, identification (often with u/v reactions) lightly penciled on reverse. (14) —- selection of solo frankings on postcards, including bright red (2, one semi-surfaced) & salmon-red shades; also an uncommon YMCA OAS card, taxed card with UK Postage due (fault) and an unpaid untaxed card; fine condition. (8) 1d Red Smooth Paper selection on advertising or inscribed covers including bright red, salmon-red, brownish rose & salmon shades; also a scarce solo franking for foreign printed matter (nice Tasmania censor handstamp, stamp has fault) & three fronts (one with US Postage dues); odd blemish but generally fine. (12)

ex 912 912

*

913

*

914

U

915

U

916

U/*

*F

918

*

919

*

ex 913

ex 914

918

$400 $220 $300

ex 915

1d Red Smooth Paper Shades (shades) selection of multiple frankings on cover selection including salmon-red x2 (arrangement suggests tête-bêche!), scarlet-red (deep) x3 censored to US, scarlet (aniline) x3 “Letter for enemy’s country” to Sweden, rose strip of four registered with handstruck ‘MISSENT’ applied in error for ‘UNCLAIMED’, carmine-red pair, and carmine (aniline) x2, the last two being late usages for 2d Letter rate, odd fault, generally fine. (6) —- selection in combinations with other issues on covers (13) and postcards (2, one to New Caledonia), including bright red pair + ½d Roo (corner fault), reddish pink pair + ½d, deep red (aniline) pair + ½d, salmon + 2d Roo to Denmark, 1d + 3d Roo to US (1d pays Late fee), attractive late (1922) use x2 of an unusual shade which may be brown-red, (BW #71W – exhibits characteristic ‘very bright red’ u/v reaction) + ½d & 1½d for the 4d Foreign letter to US, also underpaid item to US taxed at Brisbane but curiously scored-over, and six censored (one scarce provincial ‘PASSED’), odd fault, generally fine. Attractive group. (15) 1d Red Varieties all ACSC-listed on hagners with wide range of shades, smooth, semi-surfaced and rough papers, two ‘OS’ and a ‘T’ perfin and some duplication. No Die IIs, rusted or substituted clichés, otherwise 23 of the 28 listed, from saddle on emu [I/36] x2 to run ‘N’ [VIII/60] x3. More useful in between thin ‘G’ [IV/40] and ‘N-Y’ joined [VIII/25]. Good specialist lot, min cat $715 (least expensive shade). (51) —- five hagners with range smooth and rough paper mostly unlisted esoteric “varieties” including watermark inverted x2, several with quite markedly misplaced watermarks, a damaged rough paper with double perforation ACSC#72b, compartment lines, thinner and thicker papers, ex-booklet types, perf ‘OS’, ‘OS/NSW’ and ‘T’, couple military camp cds, inking varieties, etc.

Somebody must like all this! (59) 1d Red stock book (2) with 720 neatly spaced stamps, mainly smooth paper, good range of shades, most appear fault free with light cancels. Plus 3rd book with range of varieties, including several catalogued and quite a few minor or transient flaws, a few mis-identified but most/all in good condition, mainly used with odd mint item. (c.800)

917 917

ex 911

ex 910

$200

$500

$250

$125 $200

919

1d Red Smooth Paper Die I bright rose, rare shade formerly listed as G13½, tied by Ulverstone cds to 1915 (6 Mar) E. Hobbs Timber merchants cover to Forth.

1d Bright Rose Smooth Paper ACSC #71D, (formerly BW G13½) solo franking tied by 1915 (Jan 25) Launceston repeater machine cancel to cover to Forth, small opening fault. A rare shade on cover.

—- ACSC #71D, (formerly BW G13½) thin ‘ONE PENNY’ (retouch) BW #71(4)l solo franking tied to cover by 1915 (Feb 15) Hobart repeater machine cancel.

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920 920 921

F

922

U

923

U

*

ex 921

1d Brown-Red Perf ‘OS’ (G32, very bright red u/v reaction) separated pair with Natte Yallock (Vic) cds in blue, Cat $300.

1d Red Smooth Paper perf ‘OS’ scarlet-red strip of four on Perth registered OHMS unclaimed cover, plus solo frankings of deep scarlet (aniline) and perf ‘T’ scarlet-red (contemporary notations) on covers from Tasmania. (3) 1d Red Die II ACSC #71(1)f, hagner of 45 copies with range of shades, couple may even be rough paper. Postmark possibilities.

(45) 1d Red Die II Smooth Paper 146 shades variable centring in mixed mostly fine condition about 40% cds (‘T.P.O. SOUTH’ from NSW noted), a few Victoria BN duplex types, various machine and slogan types. Likely to include more useful shades, six have private perfins. Min cat (least expensive shade) $10 each (retail much the same). (145)

ex 924 924

U

925

U

926

V

ex 923

ex 922

ex 925

$100 $80 $160 $240

ex 926

1d Red Die II study various shades including Die II-II pair, two Die I-II pairs (one rough paper), one perf ‘OS’ (also rough paper).

Majority cds mainly well centred, cat $600+. (29) 1d Red Smooth Paper two shades a bit off centre with substituted cliché varieties, Die II [IV/34] perf ‘OS/NSW’ variant of ACSC#71bb(2)ia, and Die I [IV/35] ACSC #71(2)ja. Nice to have them together, retail c$265. (2) —- rejoined substituted cliché pair, ACSC #71(2)ia,ja, Cat $750. minor faults but quite a rare pair.

$250 $120 $100

ex 929

ex 927

ex 928 ex 930

927

**

928

**

929

*

930

*

—- Plate 4 Pane VII varieties flaw under neck [VII/37] marginal MUH, RA joined [VII/60] aniline on thinner paper prob G18 MVLH, plus Ferns and RA joined [VII/54&60] in block of four (crease upper units) with lower units MUH. Very fresh appearance, nice centring, varieties retail c$300. (6) —- Plate 4 Pane VII marginal copy varieties secret mark, flaw under neck and RA joined, latter with part TS Harrison imprint [VII/1, 37 & 60]. Odd selvedge bend and trivial perf or gum blemishes, fresh and well-centred, current retail $100 each. (3) 1d Red Rough Paper Shade selection used in combinations with other issues comprising [1] carmine x2 + ½d censored to US; [2] brownish red + ½d Official lettersheet; [3] attractive carmine-rose x2 + ½d + 3d Roo, registered and censored to US; [4] carmine-rose + ½d to Belgian Army, odd fault, generally fine.

1d Red Rough Paper Scarcer 1918 shades on April to August covers stated to be deep rosine, damson (flapless) and maroon groups, BW #72J, K & R, small cover faults. (3)

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ex 931 931

U

932

**

933 934

U U

935

F

*

937

U

938

U

939

U

940

U

941

F

ex 934

ex 935

1d Red Die II Rough Paper 43 shades variable centring in mixed mostly fine condition with cds and machine cancels roughly 50:50. Likely to include more useful shades, one appears rosine (perf ‘OS’), six have private perfins. Min cat (least expensive shade) $30 each (retail much the same). (43) 1d Carmine-Rose Rough Paper (‘G74’) Die I-II pair (latter is recumbent, appears posns 43 & 44), BW #72Q(1)fa, Cat $1,500.

Small separation at top, very fresh. 2006 Drury certificate.

1d Red Rough Paper Substituted Cliché Die II ACSC #72(2)ia and Die I ACSC #72(2)ja (some edge toning), Cat $250. (2) —- two shades a bit off centre with substituted cliché varieties, Die II [IV/34] ACSC#72(2)ia, and perf ‘OS’ Die I [IV/35] ACSC #72bb(2)ja (woolly perfs). Nice to have them together, retail c$225. (2) —- common shades cds ex noted with varieties substituted cliché Die II [IV/34] x2 (one with ‘HELP TO WIN. . .’ slogan cancel) and substituted cliché Die I [IV/35] with part Tasmania TPO cds July 1918, ACSC #72(2)ia&ja. Nice centring, retail c$325. (3)

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ex 933

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ex 940

944

$500 $100 $100 $125

941

1d Red Die III ACSC #75, six lightly hinged shades with some slightly variable centring as usual, one at least appears more useful deep bright red shade. Clean and fresh, min Cat $360. (6) —- ACSC #75 shades in mixed mainly fine condition. Just less then half are cds and includes a watermark inverted (retail $125+) and a private perfin of ‘RR/& Co’. Current retail over $1,500, good value. (42) —- ACSC #75 study on hagner, machine cancels ex noted, includes wmk inverted and ACSC-listed varieties at plate posns 2 (cds), 10, 56 (cds), 57 and 68; plus ten shades (3 cds). (16) —- mainly fine ACSC #75 shades prob all ‘G109-111’ groups. Five cds and four slogan cancels, latter with white flaw lower frame at right [120] ACSC #75t cat $150. Very presentable, min cat $470. (9) —- 28 shades variable centring in mixed mainly fine condition with more than half cds, others mostly machine slogan types.

Includes a faulty variety at posn 68 (ACSC #75q). Look to be the more common carmine-red and red shades with min cat as least expensive shade $1,250+. (29) —- watermark inverted BW #75a, centred to the right, Cat $150.

943

$225

$130 $250 $300 $125 $200 $60

ex 946

942 942 943

*F

*

944 945

* **/*

946

*/**

1d Deep Red Die III JBC monogram single ACSC #75Bza. Reinforced separation, fresh Cat $750.

1d Violet Perf ‘OS’ rare solo franking for Postcard rate, unfortunately spikehole in stamp, tied by Melbourne slogan to 1924 (4 Aug) Official card to Maryborough.

1d Green Perf ‘OS’ with mild offset BW #77(ba)ca, faint corner bend, MVLH, Cat $750.

—- Plate 3 Mullett imprint strip of 12 (missing corner on 1 unit) & Plate 3 Harrison N over M imprint strip of 12, ACSC #77(3)za,zb, Cat $320+, The Harrison strip has some perf separation issues, but the central units appear to be dry ink, most units MUH. —- Secret mark, 24 examples including 10 MUH. Retail $950.

$300 $130 $300 $100 $200

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948

ex 950 949 947

*F

948

**/*

949

**/*

950

U

1½d Brown (little shade variation) bundle of Official ‘PACKET POST’ covers (restored file marks upper left) from Clerk of Petty Sessions, Helidon, posted at Gatton to Helidon and unclaimed, some redirected, mostly mss. markings, various transit and arrival and DLO Brisbane cds. (15) 1½d Brown Die I plate 8 part Harrison imprint block of 4, top two units with no top to crown [BW #85(8)j,k], gum a little aged, lower units MUH —- perf ‘OS’ marginal block of 9 (3x3) [4R40-42,46-48,52-54] with plateable flaws on units 46,53 & 54, 4mm tear in unit 46, 1 unit hinged, retail 500+ as off-centre singles.

—- Electro 7, single watermark and LM wmk, cracked electro thru top of LVT [7R48] ACSC #85 & 86(7)l. Latter has trimmed perfs at base, two distinct shades with pmks well clear of the variety. (2)

ex 951 951

*F

952

F

953

F

954

*F

952

953

$90 $120 $240 $50

ex 954

1½d Green (shades) selection comprising solo frankings (3) for Letter rate (attractive advertising cover – left frame noticeably worn), Foreign postcard, and perf ‘OS’ Official letter sheet, also uprate of 4½d on 5d Registered envelope from Denman, and scarce parcel tag bearing singles (4) for 6d 1st lb. Parcel rate within NSW. (5) 1½d Green Die I cracked electro extending from left frame behind Roo’s legs towards King’s beard BW #88(12)l, centred to the left, Lake Grace (WA) cds, Cat $400.

1½d Green variety cracked electro [12R22] ACSC #88(12)l. Somewhat grubby Queensland TPO cds Nov 1923, well centred, min cat $400.

1½d Red Die I (shades) selection comprising solo franking for Foreign postcard and pair for Foreign letter, perf ‘OS’ solo (4) Official covers unclaimed, variety of associated markings, strip of three (1st unit cut lower frame) on unclaimed registered cover, and perf ‘T’ on Official cover, odd fault, generally fine (8), also four rather nondescript solos, one an unusual Moree Bore Baths illustrated letter sheet.

$300 $170 $175

$300

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**

1923-26 2/3d Booklet with 1½d red booklet pane of 6 plus additional block of 3 from [25-28R6,11,12,16-18,22-24] showing staple holes in the margins. Probably from Plate 28. The cover has been separated and the stamps have faults, BW #B30B, Cat $4,000.

$1,000

ex 958

956

957 956 957 958

F ** *F

1½d Red Die I coarse mesh unsurfaced paper BW #89ab, unpriced used in ACSC. 2d Orange Die I block of 4 [BXXXV13-14,20-21], retail $150, some perf separation.

2d Red Die I (shades) selection comprising solo for scarce Foreign postcard rate to Hungary, advertising cover, pair on wrapper for quadruple Printed matter, and perf ‘OS’ (deep shade) on Official cover used locally at Sydney. (4)

960 ex 959 959

*

960

U

961 962

** *F

$75 $80 $120

961 ex 962

2d Red Die I Perf ‘OS’ ACSC #96b, Cat $150, mounted upside down tied to OHMS envelope of The Senate, Commonwealth of Australia (red inscriptions on front and Arms on the flap), by machine slogan ‘BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION/LONDON APRIL 1924/AUSTRALIA’S OPPORTUNITY’, appears Perth but date indistinct. PLUS 1917 (Apr 30) Mosman NSW cds tying ½d green BW #63a local use to small OHMS env (printed paper rate quite scarce). Minor peripheral faults, nice duo, on cover cat c$200.

(2) 2d Red Die I Electro 14 variety retouched face, ACSC #95(14)e. Nearly rounded SE corner (perf broken), light Sydney machine cancel not obscuring the variety, Cat $400.

2d Red-Brown Die I perf ‘OS’, ACSC #97, Cat $100 centred to right.

2d Red-Brown (Aniline) Die I scarce solo frankings on 1925-26 postcards Melbourne to USA and Sydney to Sweden, overpaid ½d although apparently commercial. [The Foreign postcard rate decreased from 2d to 1½d on 1st October 1923, which does not appear to have been broadly advertised, judging from the number of postcards paid at 2d seen for this era.] (2)

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ex 963 963

*F

964

*F

2d Red-Brown Die I (shades) combination frankings of 1926-27, comprising [1] 2d + 1/- (Third wmk) for 1-2lbs interstate parcel posted at Paddington; [2] 2d + 1d for Foreign letter Adelaide to USA; [3] uprate of 1½d Stationery envelope Sydney to Holland (overpays 3d rate) 3d Violet-Blue Die I selection (4) comprising solo frankings for Foreign letter rate to Germany and USA, former tied by superb Melbourne ‘BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION./ALWAYS ASK FOR/AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTS’ slogan, a fortnight after stamp was issued, latter unusually cancelled by San Francisco ‘airplane’ slogan after being off-loaded from Packet Boat, and perf ‘OS’ (2) on registered, unclaimed Perth Official covers, one a rare solo franking (underpaid 1½d) cancelled by Registered Perth datestamp with year wheel error ‘36’ for ‘1925’, fine group. (4)

*

966

*

$270

966

965 965

$300

—- perf ‘OS’ Dry ink, ACSC #104c, and 1½d tied to 1925 (Sep 21) Official cover registered at Perth to Maylands where unclaimed.

—- perf ‘OS’ Dry ink, ACSC #104c, and 1½d tied to 1925 (Feb 23) Official cover (creased at far left) registered at Perth where unclaimed, ‘FOUND OPEN’ label at right.

ex 969

970

$150 $175

971

967 967 968 969

* *

970 971

* *

*F

3d Blue Die I plate 2 Harrison imprint pair, ACSC #104za, Cat $350 as block of 4, aged gum.

4d Orange 4 different shades, ACSC #110, retail $160.

4d Buff-Orange combinations (2) with Large Multiple wmk ½d or 1½d, former for single rate registered ‘Ocean Letter’ Adelaide to Maryborough, latter perf ‘OS’ for double rate registered Sydney to Stanmore, unusually for Sydney with mss. registration details. ‘OS’ other than from WA Land Titles Office are scarce. (2) 4d Pale Yellow-Orange ACSC #110D, minor gum bend, o/c to right, Cat $300.

4d Buff-Orange bright shade, BW #110F, Cat $100, hinge remainder

$140 $80 $240 $90 $80

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972 972

*

973

*

974

*

974 4d Pale Yellow-Orange ACSC #110D, Cat $300, with break in right frame 7½mm below top frame [1L43], hinge remainder, TRC rounded.

4d Buff-Orange wmk inverted, BW #110Fa, Cat $150+, with white spot on King’s head [1L6], MVLH, short perf, few gum bubbles.

4d Orange Perf ‘OS’ common shade with ½d green LM wmk on long registered OHMS envelope (light soiling) of Office of Titles in Melbourne ACSC #110b, Cat $150+. Both tied cds ‘REGISTERED ELIZABETH ST/18DE18/MELBOURNE’ (single strike), to Geelong.

$120 $120 $65

976 977

ex 975 975

*F

976 977

F *

4d Orange (Aniline) and 4d yellow-orange (aniline), both perf ‘OS’, solo frankings on 1916-17 Official covers registered at Perth and unclaimed at Kalgoorlie or Fremantle, good variety of associated markings. Attractive duo. (2) 4d Orange perf ‘OS’ line through ‘FOUR PENCE’ [2R12], BW #110(2)h.

4d Lemon-Yellow line through ‘FOUR PENCE’ [2R12], BW #110C(2)h, Cat $1,750, small light patch at top.

978 978 979 980 981 982

*F

* * ** **

979

* *F

981

982

4d Violet unusual solo use on postcard to Sweden, tied by Sydney machine cancel of 10 Apr 1922.

—- perf ‘OS’, ACSC #111b, (retail $175).

—- perf ‘OS’, ACSC #111b, (retail $350 with centring premium), MVLH, well centred with good perfs. A fine stamp.

—- white flaw on kangaroo’s foot BW #111(1)l, excellent centring, unmounted, Cat $150.

4d Blue MUH, good colour, (retail $150).

983 983 984

980

$208 $80 $750

$200 $90 $200 $65 $100

984

4d Ultramarine BW #112A, elusive solo franking on 1922 (May) long cover to United States.

4d Dull Ultramarine Perf ‘OS’ rare solo franking on Official registered cover (265x95mm) to Mortlake tied by Registered Elizabeth St cds of 25 Mar 1927, unusually late usage for a ‘blue’ [1d Printed matter rate + 3d registration.]

$60 $240

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986

985 985

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986 987

* U

988

F

4d Pale Milky Blue Perf ‘OS’ and ½d green perf ‘OS’ tied by Registered Elizabeth St cds to 1923 (24 Aug) Official registered cover (265x95mm) to Mortlake. The ‘milky’ shade is rare as an Official on cover.

4d Pale Milky Blue Cooke Plates milky blue shade, ACSC #112F, Cat $225, centred to left.

4d Blue Cooke Plates Thin ‘FOUR PENCE’ BW #112(2)ha x2 (one perf ‘OS/NSW’), postmarks partially impinge upon the flaws, Cat $600. (2)

$160

4d Blue Cooke Plates perf ‘OS’ with scratch in front of King’s face - State II, cracked electro - early state with scratch still present ACSC #112(2)ga. Very rare, absent from both the Hardy and Morgan auctions.

$1,300

990

989 989 990 991

F F

*F

987 $440 $75

ex 991

4d Blue Harrison Plates wmk inverted, ACSC #113a, Cat $1,000, nice blue Rupanyup cds.

—- wmk inverted, ACSC #113a, Cat $1,000, small red mark near crown. A rare stamp used.

4d Olive (shades) unusual rates duo comprising [1] 1928 address label bearing solo affixed and tied to South African newspaper fragment Port Kembla to Rushcutter’s Bay [1d per 4ozs Printed matter x4: Newspaper rate did not apply to overseas publications]; [2] 1926 cover with 4d + 1½d red tied by ‘LATE FEE/SPENCER ST VIC’ cds to USA. [4½d double Foreign letter (3d 1st oz, 1½d additional oz + 1d Late Fee).]

$500 $220

$150

995 992 992

*F

993 994 995

**/* ** **

994

—- (2) and 4d olive-green shades perf ‘OS’ selection on 1924-28 Official registered covers (265x100mm) Elizabeth Street to Mortlake, comprising scarce solo frankings in each shade [1d Printed matter + 3d registration], and combination with 1d green [2d double rate + 3d registration], reasonable centring for Official 4d. (3) 4½d Violet Die I ACSC #118, fresh block of 4 o/c to NW, three units MUH, retail c$310.

—- variety retouch LVT and numerals, etc [1R16] ACSC #118o. Off centre left, very fresh.

—- variety retouch RVT and numeral [1R29] ACSC #118r. Off centre right, very fresh.

$200 $180 $100 $100

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*F

997

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998

*F

999

*F

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5d Chestnut Comb Perf (shades) selection comprising; [1] 1921 solo franking registered Perth to UK; [2] 1918 combination with ½d green for registered Foreign letter Sydney to USA; [3] perf ‘OS’ solo frankings (2) 1921-22 on Perth registered Official covers from Perth, unclaimed and with variety of associated markings, generally fine. (4) —- solo franking for early airmail tied by 1922 (Jul 22) Roebourne cds to cover (small flap fault) to the famous Philatelist H.L. White, whose Kangaroo collection reposes within The Royal Collection.

5d Bright Chestnut Rough Paper Perf ‘OS’ rare solo franking tied by Perth oval datestamp to 1921 (28 Jul) Official cover registered at Perth, unclaimed Lake Grace and with associated markings, an attractive deep shade, possibly latest use for this printing [BW states “examples are found up to early 1921...”]

$700

1/4d Greenish Blue extremely rare solo franking tied by ‘MANLY/N.S.W’ cds to 1922 (6 Jun) cover (265x110mm) per “S.S. Tahiti” to USA [Foreign letter rate 4d 1st oz, 2d each additional oz x6.] Only two commercial covers recorded bearing this printing solo.

$2,000

$300 $100

1000

1001 1000 * 1001 **/*

—- ACSC #128B, light hinge remains and o/c high, very fresh cat $250. Plus the same CofA wmk ACSC #131A, well centred but some very slightly toned perfs cat $150. Nice duo. (2) —- variety thick ‘1’ at right ACSC #128m MUH in fresh lower marginal block of 4 [1R50-1 & 56-7], two other units MUH with the upper left unit single hinge remains. Very fresh, an important positional block with retail, as single stamps, over $2,650.

$160 $1,100

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1005

1003 AUSTRALIA | KGV - Large Multiple Watermark 1002 U Simplified Selection with ½d green, 1d red Harrison, 1½d black-brown, 1½d brown, 1d green - 8 of each. Generally fine, retail $300+. (40) 1003 ** ½d Green bluish green shade thin paper block of four, BW #65Aac – Cat $800 (mounted and unmounted prices are transposed in catalogue), superb centring, fresh unmounted mint.

1004 *F ½d Green Perf ‘OS’ comprising [1] singles (2) on wrapper Melbourne to Geraldton where unclaimed; [2] ½d + 1½d on scarce ‘COMMERCIAL PAPERS’ (handstamped) envelope for ‘5/22nd Infantry Hawthorn & Kew’, official envelope Melbourne to Camberwell.

1005 F ½d Green variety thin fraction at right ACSC #65(5)m. Much more difficult used than mint, Cat $250.

1006 1006 F 1007 F 1008 *F 1009 U 1010 U

1007

ex 1008

ex 1009

$300 $150 $120

ex 1010

1d Carmine-Pink Cooke Printings ACSC #73A cancelled part Melbourne 1918 “proving” slogan. Well centred, cat $275.

—- ACSC #73A cancelled part 1918 “proving” slogan. Barely visible wrinkle noted for accuracy, just off-centre right, cat $275.

1d Red Harrison Printing on combination covers to USA, comprising; [1] 1d pale carmine-rose singles (2) + 1½d + 3d Kangaroo posted on board ship and cancelled by Vancouver slogan (one 1d uncancelled); [2] 1d deep carmine-red + 1½d x3 tied by Malvern cds, attractive and scarce franking compositions for second weight step Foreign letters.

—- ACSC #74 in range of carmine and carmine-rose shades in mixed fair to fine condition. About half are cds and, from pencil notations on the back, includes 13 BSAP-listed varieties (the couple we checked are correct). As fine retail close to $1,000. Well worth a look. (49) —- mainly fine ACSC #74 selection of shades (all appear ‘G104-6’ group), some postmark interest (eg 1919-20 ‘REPATRIATION . . .’ slogan, two ‘LATE FEE’ types, Melbourne and Sydney numbered cds). Also includes nick near top of left frame [VII/32] ACSC #74(4)g. Nice specialist lot, min cat $520 (least expensive shade). (22)

1012

$65

$130 $100 $360 $175 $160

ex 1013

1011 1011

*F

1012

*

1013 U

1d Carmine-Rose Harrison Printing extremely rare solo franking tied by poor T.O.Barrakee (Vic) cds to 1920 (21 Jul) cover (little discoloured) endorsed “Printed Matter only” to Ulverstone. Underpays 1½d Printed matter although untaxed.

1d Carmine-Rose Harrison Printing (prob ‘G104’) ACSC #74A (cat $200 on cover), tied to plain envelope to San Francisco by 1920 Sydney machine slogan and alongside, 1½d brown LM wmk BW #86 tied Sydney numeral ‘30’ cds same time and date.

Still underpaid so handstamped ‘N.S.W./T/10’ shield type tying the 1d adhesive as well. Small peripheral faults.

1d Red Harrison Printing 111 shades variable centring in mixed mainly fine condition with more than half cds, others various machine and slogan types. Appear to be the more common carmine-rose shades, one is perf ‘OS’ (retail $100), couple pairs with one incl variety at V/30 (thinned unfortunately). Min cat as all common shades $2,300 (retail much the same). (111)

$440 $60 $330

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1015 1014 1014 ** 1015

*F

1d Carmine-Rose Harrison Printing ACSC #74A, right marginal block of 4 [VI/17-18,23-24] (these include BSAP-listed varieties on three of them). Selvedge with distinctive ½-Jubilee panels with single hinge remains, close to perfect centring and very fresh. An excellent positional block.

1d Dull Green and Single wmk 4d olive, both perf ‘OS’, tied by Registered Elizabeth St cds to 1925 (12 Mar) Official cover (265x110mm) to Mortlake, red registration label, two Melbourne backstampings. The 1d Official very scarce on cover. [5d: 1d Printed matter rate x2 + 3d registration.]

$150 $150

1017

1016 1016 ** 1017 ** 1018 **

1018

1½d Black-Brown Die I block of 4 wmk inverted, ACSC #84a, retail $600.

—- wmk inverted, centred to base.

—- very thin paper top marginal block of 4, ACSC #84aa (SG #51a), Cat $160.

1020

$320 $80 $100

1021

1019 1019 ** 1020

*F

1021 U

—- very thin paper top marginal block of 4 [2L25-26,31-32], ACSC #84aa (SG #51a), Cat $160, unit 25 with ‘1½’ joined at base in LVT, the worn TLC not apparent yet on unit 26.

1½d Black-Brown Perf ‘OS’ tied to 1919 Official postcard Melbourne to Marysborough, and cover Perth to Guildford where unclaimed, variety of associated markings and ‘Returned to Sender’ label on reverse.

1½d Brown Die I cracked electro vertically through crown BW #86(U)j, postmark clear of variety, Cat $500.

$100 $120 $180

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1022

AUSTRALIA | KGV - No Watermark 1022 *F 1d Dull Green and Single wmk 4d olive, both perf ‘OS’, tied by Registered Elizabeth St cds to 1925 (10 Jun) Official cover (265x110mm) to Mortlake, two Melbourne backstampings. The 1d Official rare on cover. [5d: 1d Printed matter rate x2 + 3d registration.]

1023 *F 1½d Red (shades) solo frankings (2) of Aug-Sep 1924 for Domestic postcard (overpays 1d rate) and British Empire letter (minor blemishes), a much scarcer printing on cover than catalogue would suggest. (2)

$240 $150

ex 1024

1028 1026

1025

AUSTRALIA | KGV - Small Multiple Watermark Perf 14 | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 1024 **/* ½d to 1/4d set of eight, SG #85-93, retail c$1,500, mainly well-centred and fresh (surprisingly the 1d green is the other perf, and faulty too, so not counted). The 3d Die Ia Type A, the 1/4d quite a deep shade. (8) AUSTRALIA | KGV - Small Multiple Watermark Perf 14 1025 ** ½d Orange wmk inverted marginal block of 9 from base of sheet, four units with small blemishes, a little perf separation.

1026 F —- perf ‘OS’ pair right unit with cut in left wattles and top of crown [8R10], ACSC #67ba, Cat $280+.

1027 ** 1d Green NY joined [VIII/25] ACSC #80(4)m. 10 examples, mixed centring, generally fine.

1028 ** 1½d Red Die II wmk inverted Plate 3 dot block of 4 ACSC #91a(3)z, Cat $400 (BW page 4/186, Note 2). All stamps MUH (selvedge hinge rems), lower left unit has distinctive variety left wattles flaw on lowest leaf which specialists recognize as being in several states. Small bends and stain in selvedge and between upper and lower right units.

1029

*F

1½d Red Die II Perf ‘OS’ in the very scarce and distinctive pink/salmon group of shades, singles (3) in both P14 and P13½x12½ on separate Jan 1928 Official covers Perth to Bencubbin and Perth, unclaimed and with associated markings. These shades are rare on cover, particularly this attractive. [The simultaneous use of both perforations in these unusual shades, for Official purposes, suggests the pronounced departure from the designated ‘red’ was considered too great for general public use.] (2)

$400 $450 $120 $65 $100

$440

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*F

ex 1032

ex 1031

1030

2d Red-Brown Die I Mullett imprint pair, ACSC #98z, Cat $400 as blocks of 4.

3d Blue Die Ia (shades) very scarce solo frankings; [1] 1928 ‘AR’ card usage Petersham to Five Dock; [2] 1927 Sydney to Canada at double British Empire 1½d rate. Fine duo. (2) —- (shades) selection comprising solo frankings to USA, Types A (advertising cover) and B, and combinations with 1½d Canberra for registration Footscray to Boulder, and with 1d green Adelaide to Canada, 3d paying double British Empire rate and 1d a Late Fee, odd blemish, generally fine. (4)

*F

1034 U 1035 *F

3d Blue Die Ia Perf ‘OS’ in combination with 1½d red (various printings) for registered Official covers Perth to various places within WA, range of ‘unclaimed’ markings, comprising Types A and B (2), one of latter a Dry ink printing (3) 4d Olive collection of used copies includes perf ‘OS’ x3, Cat $2,760. (44) —- combination with ½d (P13½x12½) and 3d Airmail tied by Unley cds to 1929 (29 May) registered cover to North Perth via internal airmail service, various backstampings. Attractive and scarce franking. [7½d: 1½d Letter rate + 3d registration + 3d Airmail fee.]

1038

—- shaved TRC [3L9], Retail $125 as normal.

—- perf ‘OS’, ACSC #115b, Cat $450. Barest hinge trace, very fresh.

—- perf ‘OS’, ACSC #115b, Cat $600, reasonably centred for this stamp, rare solo franking on legal-sized Official registered cover to Mortlake, tied by 1930 (11 Jul) Registered Elizabeth St Melbourne cds.

ex 1039 1039

*F

1040

*G

$240

$200 $100 $200

1037

1036 1036 * 1037 * 1038 *F

$240

1035

ex 1033 1033

$90

$70 $120 $150

1040

4d Greenish Olive Perf ‘OS’ rare solo franking and combination with 1d green on 1929-30 Official registered covers (265x100mm) Elizabeth St to Mortlake. [1d Printed matter and 2d double rates + 3d registration.] (2) 4d Greenish Olive shade perf ‘OS’ solo franking tied by Elizabeth St, Melbourne cds to 1930 (23 Oct) registered cover to Mortlake. Rare on cover, particularly as solo franking (1d Printed Matter + 3d registration).

$525 $220

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1041 1041

*F

1042

*F

—- perf ‘OS’ rare solo franking for registered Printed Matter rate (3d + 1d) to 22 Oct 1931 legal size cover Elizabeth Street (has ‘41’ year error) to Mortlake, Cat $600.

—- perf ‘OS’ rare solo franking (blunt corner perf) and combination with 1d covers for registered Printed Matter and Letter rates, 1929-30 legal-sized envelopes Melbourne to Mortlake, Cat $1,200. (2)

1043 1043

*F

1044 1045

*G

1046

*F

*F

ex 1042 $160 $200

1044

4d Greenish Olive Perf ‘OS’ rare solo franking tied by Elizabeth St cds to 1930 (11 Dec) Official registered cover (265x100mm) Elizabeth St to Mortlake, the canceller applied unevenly leaving stamp (which is off centre to lower left) largely uncancelled. [1d Printed matter + 3d registration.]

4d Greenish Olive + 1d green both perf ‘OS’, tied by Elizabeth St, Melbourne cds to 1929 (6 Mar) registered cover to Mortlake.

4½d Violet (shades) 1929-30 selection comprising solo frankings (2) for combined airmail or registered letter rates, and singles (2) for double airmail rate, generally fine. (3)

$150

1/4d Greenish Blue combination with 2/- Roo (Third wmk), 4d olive, and 3d Airmail on Joseph Charles cover (255x180mm), tied by Perth ‘USE (Air Plane) THE/AIR MAIL’ slogan of 24 Jun 1929, to Sydney, small blemishes consistent with article’s dimensions. Rare franking. [3/11d: 1d per 4ozs Printed matter rate x2 + 3d per ½oz Airmail surcharge x15.]

$1,500

$240 $220

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1047

1048

1050

1049

1047 * 1/4d Greenish Blue ACSC #129 with couple barely perceptible toned perfs and just o/c right, retail c$375.

1048 V 1/4d Greenish Blue Perf ‘OS’ CTO BW #129Awa, centred to the left, without gum, Cat $400.

1049 V 1/4d Pale Greenish Blue Perf ‘OS’ CTO BW #129Cwa, reasonable centring, without gum, Cat $400.

AUSTRALIA | KGV - Small Multiple Watermark Perf 13½x12½ | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 1050 */V ½d to 1/4d complete SG #94-104, odd minor imperfection, with 1d Die I-II pair, both shades 1½d red, both dies 2d red, 3d and 4½d (latter CTO as issued). Generally very well centred, lightly hinged and fresh, retail c$730. (16)

ex 1051

$120 $100 $100 $240

ex 1052

AUSTRALIA | KGV - Small Multiple Watermark Perf 13½x12½ 1d Green (shades) Die I selection comprising solo frankings (8) for Printed matter, both Domestic and Foreign, Commercial 1051 *F papers, perf ‘OS’ (2, one inscribed ‘PACKET POST’) and ‘T’, the latter a rare utilisation of postage stamp for Postage due purposes, and double franking for 2d British Empire rate to South Africa, generally fine. (9) 1d Green Perf ‘OS’ selection comprising covers (15), postcards (2) and wrappers (38), mostly solo frankings, odd fault, 1052 * generally good. BW Cat $1,100+. (55)

$180 $150

1054

1055 1053 ** 1054 ** 1055 B**

1d Green marginal block of 6 (3x2), comprising two Die I-II-II strips of 3, bands of toning on gum, MUH, Cat $280+.

—- Die I-II-II horizontal strip of three with interpanneau selvedge attached, ACSC #81(1)fa&f. Well centred and very fresh, retail c$200.

1½d Red Die II 1½d red MULLETT imprint block of 8 with staple holes left and right of margin, showing void corner - fifth correction BW #92(2)zb on unit 59 from booklet #B36 or #B37 (with a minimum Cat $12,500). With partial imprint which is usual for booklet panes. Rare.

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Meet us personally at Stand 20 at the Business Design Centre, Islington, 18th - 21st September.

$80 $125 $250

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*F

1058

*F

1059

*F

ex 1059

ex 1058

—- Ash ‘N’ over ‘N’ imprint pair from Plate 3 with imprint variety of BW #92(3)zc damaged ‘S’ of ‘ASH’ (BW records this on CofA wmk only). Usual gutter fold, hinge remains, fresh appearance.

1½d Red-Brown selection comprising solo frankings (4) for Domestic postcards, Printed matter and very scarce Permit mail, double franking postcard to France, and combination with 2d for scarce airmail to New Guinea (flap fault), generally fine. (6) 1½d Red-Brown Perf ‘OS’ comprising perf ‘OS’ [1] solo on Official postcard; [2] uprated with ½d orange (unusually not punctured) for Letter rate, unclaimed at Clifton Hill; plus [3] perf ‘G/NSW’ solo on The Mitchell Library postcard. Scarce trio. (3) 2d Red-Brown Die II (shades) selection comprising solo frankings for Letter rate (2), one unusual pale shade on Melbourne Club cover, and rare Printed matter double rate, and in combinations (2) to USA, one intended for Domestic airmail service but with the bold ‘INSUFFICIENTLY/PREPAID’ handstamp, other in a deep shade registered. Strong showing of this difficult on cover stamp. (5)

$60 $180 $300

$480

ex 1062

ex 1061

ex 1063 1060 ** 1061 * 1062

*F

1063

*

2d Red-Brown Die II Perf ‘OS’ BW #99Ab, centred to the left, unmounted, Cat $150.

2d on 1½d Surcharge on covers to Government Depts in Sydney, opened on three sides otherwise generally sound, noted a few adverts, cds postmarks, etc, ACSC Cat $25 each on cover. (100+) 3d Blue Die Ia selection comprising solo frankings on ‘AR’ cards (2, Types A and B - from Ballangeich) and Sydney to USA, singles (2) registered Elizabeth Street to USA, and Type B combinations (2) uprating 1½d Stationery envelope for registration locally at Melbourne, and with 3d Airmail on OHMS double rate cover to USA. (6) 3d Selection comprising Die Ia perf ‘OS’ solo on Victoria Govt Tourist Bureau to US (Officials other than from WA Land Titles Office are scarce), Die II solo x3 to US with unclaimed and other informative markings, pair to UK via internal airmail service (additional 1d is for late fee), and CofA wmk solo with ‘Posted on board’ etc and handstamped ‘M.V. ‘MANUNDA’’, plus two other items. (8)

ex 1065 1064

*

1065

*F

1066

*F

$60 $180 $300

$100

ex 1066

3d Blue Die Ia Perf ‘OS’ use with 1½d red Die II on long registered OHMS envelope of Office of Titles in Perth ACSC #107ba, Cat $80 on cover. Local Perth use with many handstamps incl ‘UNCLAIMED’, ‘UNKNOWN BY LETTER CARRIER’, ‘CALLED. . .’; no DLO nor any indication of it being returned however. [1½d is 1L14 or 1R14.]

—- (Type A) solo frankings (2), one a late use 16 Oct 1931 on wrapper Melbourne to Bonbeach, rare use for Printed matter triple rate (1d per 4ozs x3), and on 1930 O.H.M.S. cover Melbourne to Holland. Official stamps from other than WA Land Titles Office are very scarce. (2) 3d Pale Blue Die Ia Perf ‘OS’ combinations (2) with 1½d golden scarlet, Types A and B, on registered Perth Official covers, unclaimed. (2)

We DO NOT have ‘T’ lots, all lots are sold inclusive of GST. GST is only applicable to buyer’s commission and despatch costs.

$60 $200 $100

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ex 1068

ex 1067

ex 1069

1067 *

3d Blue Die Ia Perf ‘OS’ Type A single MUH and horiz pair hinged ACSC #107ba, latter clearly Plate 4 posns L27 & 28 with BSAP-listed varieties, that on L28 particularly prominent retouch left wattle spray, etc. Some trivial blemishes, cat as normals $450. (3) 1068 *F/G 3d Blue Die II solo frankings from Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart to addresses within US with variety of instructional/unclaimed markings, including nice handstamped ‘Supposed to contain matter/prohibited importation/Sec. 626, P.L. & R./NEW YORK, N.Y.-I.D.’, consistent with contents believed to have been illegal (‘Tattersalls’) sweepstake offers, odd fault. (12) —- on six leaves etc comprising solo frankings (9, one perf ‘OS’), including for Late Fee letter, ‘AR’ card, advertising covers, a 1069 *F cover to USA possibly earliest use on cover (2 Oct 1929 – BW states “earliest known date of use 28 September 1929”), the ‘OS’ a rare use of ‘Book only’ wrapping portion, double frankings (3) for triple Letter rate, registration to USA, and airmail to Germany via Domestic service (scarce), combinations with 2d for registered ‘AR’ and as uprate of 1d Stationery wrapper to USA (unusual), and perf ‘OS’ combinations with 1½d or 4d for registration and multiple of Printed matter, respectively. Nice selection for the specialist, in fine condition. (16)

1070

$150 $100

$600

1072 ex 1071

1070 * 1071

*F

1072

*

3d Blue Die II Perf ‘OS’ a pair and two singles, one of which has retouch ‘ST’ of ‘AUSTRALIA [5R38] ACSC #108b&g.

Generally well-centred, very fresh, local retail c$200. (4) 4d Olive (shades) selection comprising solo frankings (2), one for double letter rate, other a rare 1932 registered parcelwrapping Bacchus Marsh to Melbourne [1d per 2ozs Merchandise, Patterns & Samples rate + 3d registration], and combinations with 1d green pair or 3d blue for registered mail to Switzerland or within Queensland, generally fine. (4) 4½d Dull Violet solo franking tied by 1929 (Sep 4) Port Hedland cds to neat cover to Perth with scarce private ‘PER AERIAL MAIL’ handstamp of The Union Bank of Australia.

ex 1074

$100 $180 $120

ex1075

ex 1073 1073

*F

1074

*F

1075 U

4½d Violet (shades) 1929-30 solo frankings (2) for combined airmail or registered letter rates, latter a deep shade on Dunlop Perdiau Rubber cover locally addressed at Melbourne. (2) —- (shades) selection of combination frankings with ½d orange or 3d Airmail (2) for Domestic registered airmail (30 May 1930 very early use ‘BY AIR MAIL’ blue and white etiquette), 1931 registered Merchandise, Patterns & Samples rate, and 1929 to Germany via Domestic airmail service (rare jusqu’a airmail item), generally fine. (3) 4½d Violet Die I BW #120b shades comprising CTO without gum (pulled perf) or with large-part gum; also a deep shade postally used; Cat $525. (3)

$180 $300 $120

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1076 1076

*F

1077

*F

1078

*

ex 1077

1078

‘FIVE PENCE’ on 4½d Violet Die II solo franking on registered letter from Sydney to Darlinghurst, ACSC #125, Cat $200, odd tonespot.

5d Surcharge [1] solo franking registered 1930 Collins St to Mangoplah; [2] combination with 2d on 1½d for 1930 registered double British Empire rate Rundle St to UK, unusual to see both surcharged stamps on a commercial cover 5d on 4½d Surcharge solo franking for airmail to Melbourne tied by 1930 (Nov 10) Perth repeater machine cancel (which also ties etiquette) to commercial cover. Neat and scarce contemporary use of this stamp.

ex 1081

$70 $240 $130

ex 1083

ex 1080 5d Light Orange-Brown selection comprising; [1] solo frankings for 1931 Australian Glass Manufacturers advertising cover registered Bulk Reg Melbourne, 1930 airmailed cover Port Hedland to Perth, and rare 1932 registered parcel-wrapping Deniliquin to Melbourne [1d per 2ozs Merchandise, Patterns & Samples rate x2 + 3d registration]; [2] extraordinary 1932 small box endorsed ‘Watches Only’ registered at Currie, King Island, to Melbourne bearing 5d + 2d [Merchandise rate x4 + 3d registration.] (3) 1080 ** 5d Orange-Brown Die II pair form top of the right pane the right-hand unit with thin words of value BW #126g, unmounted, Cat $275+.

1/4d Greenish Blue as dominant franking in varying compositions for 1/11d ½oz Airmail rate Melbourne to UK, comprising 1081 *F single rate on smaller cover of 21 Apr 1931, and 14 May 1931 larger covers (2) for single rate, registered at South Yarra, and double rate (2nd ½oz was 1/10d), latter with multiple affixing of UK ‘FOUND/OPEN/OR DAMAGED’ label. Attractive trio. (3) AUSTRALIA | KGV - CofA Watermark | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 1082 * Perf ‘VG’ selection with 1d green x20 including Plate 4 imprint block with retouch varieties [VII54 & 60] as well as double ‘VG’ perfins upper pair, an imprint pair and other multiples; 2d scarlet top left corner horiz strip of 4 full selvedge; one each 3d and 4d, four 5d singles. Mostly fine and fresh. (32) AUSTRALIA | KGV - CofA Watermark 1083 *F ½d Orange (shades) selection comprising solo franking on Panania (NSW) PPC, ½d (2) on Education Dept Official cover, ½d x4 (2, one a block) for 2d Letter rate, one of latter from Bareena Vic to Woolfield Qld unclaimed and showing several ‘P.M.G.’S DEPT.1/QLD.’ Relief cancels (25FE35 to 8MR35) and various D.L.O. markings, and combination with 1d + 2d to Gold Coast West Africa, unclaimed marking, generally fine. (5) 1079

*F

ex 1084 1084

*

1085

*F

1086

*F

ex 1085

$200 $100 $600

$100

$240

ex 1086

1d Green (shades) on selected quality covers, mostly of Queensland origin with a good range of slogan and other machineapplied cancellations, likely includes some SMult issues, unchecked for varieties. Fine lot. (100) —- Official selection comprising optd ‘OS’ solo frankings (2) for Printed matter, 1d + 2d for Foreign letter, and remarkable late usage of nine singles for registered mail by Education Dept in 1951 (!), and perf ‘G/NSW’ solo and a strip of three used by Dept of Railways for 3d Printed matter in 1955, and ‘VG’ solo, odd blemish, generally fine. (7) 2d Golden-Scarlet Die III Ovptd ‘OS’ selection comprising solo frankings (2) on Govt House Brisbane cover and scarce Foreign postcard to USA, latter possibly earliest known use on entire (3 Mar 1932 – BW gives issue date as ‘February 1932’), singles (2) on double Letter rate Melbourne local Official cover, and superb combination with 3d perf ‘OS’ (Small Multiple wmk) for registered use Echuca to Rochester, prior to issue of an optd 3d, fine and scarce lot. (4)

$160 $300

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ex 1088

ex 1087 1087

*F

1088

*F

3d Blue Die II (shades) selection on four leaves etc comprising solo frankings (6) including scarcer Late Fee letter, Newspaper rate and perf ‘W/A’ on ‘AR’ card, some attractive advertising covers and airmail rates domestically, and to UK and Germany, perf ‘W/A’ unclaimed registered cover, etc, generally fine. (11) 4d Olive (shades) selection on five leaves comprising solo frankings (4), including scarce Merchandise, Patterns & Samples rate x4, 1935 Hobart to Melbourne [rare 1d Printed matter + 3d Airmail fee], and perf ‘VG’ registered cover, pair and multiple of four, and combinations with 1d (2, these from same correspondence showing dramatic shade differences in 4d) or 3d for registration, generally fine. (9)

ex 1089 1089

*F

1090

*

$300

$200

ex 1090

5d Brown (shades) selection comprising Plates 2 (4) and 3 (6), one perf ‘W/A’ for each Plate, includes some attractive advertising covers, scarce Plate 2 solos for 1932 ‘BOOKS ONLY’ label on parcel-wrapping fragment [1d per 6ozs Newspapers rate x5] and airmail cover Cloncurry to Brisbane bearing scarce QANTAS black on red etiquette, three items with ‘unclaimed’ markings, etc, generally fine (10) —- (shades) solo frankings on 1934-35 on three Perth to Carnarvon airmail covers with ‘PER AERIAL MAIL.’ private handstamp of The Union Bank of Australia unusually in blue, red or violet. (3)

$300 $80

1091

ex 1095 *F

ex 1096

5d Brown Ovptd ‘OS’ paler Bluish opt, tied by Registered Perth cds to 1934 (21 Aug) Official registered cover locally addressed at Perth. Fine and late usage. [BW states “Discontinued February 1933”.]

AUSTRALIA | Other Pre-Decimals | Collections and Miscellaneous Groupings 1092 **/* 1937 1d QM and 2d KGVI Die I MUH (ex noted) in quantity with 1d x55 plus 1938 Die II incl block of 4 with 2 units hinged plus Die II coil strip of 3 uniformly large holes ACSC #182bh, and 2d x96. Total cat $450+. (158) 1093 ** 1953-60 Coil Perf Blocks of 4 with ½d roo, 1d Princess, 2d brown, 2d green QE, 3d green QEII, 3d blue-green QEII & 5d blue QEII, Retail $140. (7 blks) 1094 ** 1953-65 Commem Issues including 1953 Coronation (19 sets), Tasmania (4 sets plus 2/- x19), 1954 Royal Visit (14 sets), Cobb (8 sets), 1954-55 Olympics 2/- blue (26), 2/- green (24), 1958 QANTAS 2/- (14), 5½d Memorial pairs (12), 1962 Games (5 sets), 1963 Cable 2/d (11), 1965 ANZAC (6 sets plus 2/3d x14), 2/3d ICY (4). (287) 1095 ** 1959-66 Flowers 1/6d (2), 2/- (56), 2/3d Cream (15), 2/3d white (51), 2/5d (58), 3/- (18), many in blocks . Retail approx $800.

(200) 1096 ** 1964-65 Birds 6d (397), 9d (143), 1/6d (145), 2/- (32), 2/5d cream (20), white (33), 2/6d (31), 3/- (17), in singles, multiples or sheets. Retail $1,200+. (680+)

1091

$440 $100 $60 $160 $230 $160

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1098

1097

1099

AUSTRALIA | Other Pre-Decimals 1097 ** 1928 3d Kookaburra Miniature Sheet ACSC #133MS, from the right side of the sheet. Small marginal perf separation, very fresh, retail c$275.

1098 ** —- from the right hand side of sheet, imperceptible spot on reverse. ACSC #133, Cat $.

1099 * —- ACSC #133MS, from middle of the sheet, Some foxing and hinge rems in the margins. Fresh appearance.

ex 1101 1100

*

1101

*

1102

*

ex 1102

1103

*

1104

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ex 1102

1929-38 3d Airmail selection of solo frankings comprising [1] Type A early usage (23 MY 29) to New Zealand, and to the unusual destinations of Lebanon or Ethiopia; [2] Type B to US or Bavaria; generally fine. (5) 1929-38 3d Airmail Type A rare domestic solo frankings comprising [1] 1931 airmail Brisbane-Melbourne [3d paid airmail service only, 2d Letter rate unpaid]; [2] 1937 (Dec 8) airmail Hobart-Melbourne for 2d Letter rate (airmail service applied from Tasmania) + 1d late fee [The 3d surcharge for airmail from Tasmania was abolished in October 1937]; fine condition. (2) —- selection of jusqu’a or full airmail service items to UK, comprising [1] 1929 (early) and 1933 double airmail surcharge covers accelerated via East-West domestic service; [2] 1931 attractive franking for 1/11d second experimental airmail (apparently commercial); [3] 1937 scarce 9d postcard rate; [4] 1938 sesqui commemorative envelope at 5d ‘all-up’ rate; generally fine. Nice group. (5)

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1929 3d Airmail (Oct 25) use of Hartley’s Sport Store envelope (265x115mm), from Melbourne to Germany inscribed ‘Please Reply/by TRANS-AUSTRALIAN/AIR MAIL’, bearing 3d Airmail x3 + KGV 1½d + 1½d WA Centenary pair, minor blemishes. Very scarce early jusqu’a item accelerated via domestic airmail service [1/1½d rate = foreign letter 3d for 1st oz + 1½d for 2nd oz + 3d Airmail surcharge x3] 1929-38 3d Airmail Booklet Plate Type A very scarce usage selection, comprising [1] rare 1936 solo franking to Finland (portion of stapled selvedge attached); [2] 1934 3d + KGV 2d domestic airmail service Aberdeen (squared-circle) to Carnarvon; [3] 1932 3d x2 + 2d Bridge from Railton to UK double domestic airmail surcharge; [4] 1934 3d + Vic Centenary 3d and 2d double domestic airmail underpaid 1d for foreign letter, fine strike of scarce rectangular ‘INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID LETTER’ handstamp on reverse; odd blemish, generally fine. (4)

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1930 3d Sturt plus KGV ½d and 1½d on 1930 (Aug 20) from a Japanese resident of Broome to Perth, underpaid for the double airmail surcharge with ‘T’ handstamp and ‘6d’ in manuscript applied. Most attractive.

—- Nice trio where 3d pays domestic airmail surcharge, comprising combinations with [1] 1½d Sturt or KGV 1½d during 4½d combined rate period, the latter with scarce QANTAS red and white etiquette; [2] with 2d on 1½d Surcharge on an Great Southern Mills advertising cover (bicoloured sack of flour illustration on reverse) in the 5d rate period; fine condition. Scarce group. (3)

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1931 Kingsford Smith Overprinted ‘OS’ 2d & 3d BW #141-42(OS), well centred, fresh MUH, Cat $800.

—- 2d & 3d set BW #141-142 (OS), key 3d value very well centred, MLH, retail $475. RPSV certificate (2013) for the 3d. (2) —- 3d (faults) commercially used on piece from OHMS cover. Very rare only 28,000 printed (less than 5/- Bridge).

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1931 6d Violet Kingsford Smith usage selection for domestic airmail from Perth to livestock stations in the north comprising [1] rare upper-right corner solo paying single rate (5d + 1d Late fee) with superb backstamp strike of rare MUNDABULLANGANA/21JUN31/WESTERNAUSTRALIA’ cds; [2] pairs (2) in combination with KGV ½d pair or KGV 1d paying triple rate (4d double Letter + 9d airmail surcharge); fine condition. Desirable trio. (3) 1931 6d Airmail 40 mint examples, a few have slight gum discolouration, nevertheless a very presentable gathering.

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1931 6d Brown Airmail usage selection for domestic airmail comprising [1] rare solo for single rate (5d + 1d late fee); [2] marginal single uprating 2d Envelope for double rate (2d letter rate + 6d airmail surcharge); [3] in combination with 2d Vic Centenary for double rate and [4] with KGV 2d and 5d for triple rate (4d letter rate + 9d airmail surcharge); odd small fault, generally fine.

—- overseas airmail usage selection comprising [1] 1934 neat combination with 1/- Lyrebird for 1/6d rate to UK; [2] curious 1938 2/- franking to UK with 6d x3 and 3d Airmail x2 (one is torn), which could have flown at 1½d ‘all-up’ rate (informative rectangular marking to that effect on reverse); [3] 1935 combination with 1/- Lyrebird and 3d Macarthur (cover creased) for 1/9d rate to Germany. (3)

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1934 3d Macarthur solo franking selection comprising curious late (1944) use on ‘AR’ card from Boolaroo to Tax Office Sydney, foreign letter rate to US (addressed to actor John Boles) and a fashioned envelope endorsed ‘Cards Only’ to Philippines. (3) 1935 1/- Anzac John Ash imprint block of 4 ACSC #165zb, one unit with closed pin or staple holes, all with very light per favour cds cancellation.

1935 Silver Jubilee 2/- violet, ACSC #168, Cat $400, scarce solo franking on registered cover from Elizabeth St to England.

1936 1/- SA Centenary usage selection on overseas airmail covers in combination with 2d and 3d from the same set or with other contemporary issues, comprising 1/6d rate to UK (5), two of these being taxed items, one a set on FDC underpaid 1d and bearing GB 2d due, the other underpaid and taxed 3/-; also on a 1/9d jusqu’a cover to Denmark; generally fine. A scarce and attractive group. (6)

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1938-41 1d Green QE Die II Coil Sheet Ash Imprint block of 4 with uniformly large holes ACSC #182zo, lower units MUH, Cat $3,000 (as mounted). Rare. RSPofV Certificate (2013).

1938-41 2d Red KGVI Die II Coil Sheet block of 4 with uniformly large holes ACSC #188bk, gum crease and a few mild tonespots, Cat $1,250. RSPofV Certificate (2013).

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1938-41 2d Red KGVI Die II Plate No 4 top marginal interpanneau block of 8 (one hole perf extension), ACSC #188zc+. Usual gutter fold, light single hinge in selvedge, very fresh and very scarce, Cat $2,000 (in 2006).

1937-41 3d Blue KGVI Die II Thick Paper top right corner block of 8, small faults in margin only. Retail $480.

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1937-60 6d Kookaburra Wmk CofA Perf 14¾x14 No imprint corner blocks of 4 (2, one MUH, the other MH/MUH).

1937-39 1/- Lyrebird Perf 13½x14 from Sheet B, left marginal single with top portion of perforation guide mark, ACSC #208bb (cat $800 as strip of 3).

1942-51 3½d Blue KGVI thin paper ACSC #231a (issued 1951), o/c high NE corner marginal block of 4. Selvedge gum with light pencil notation and crease not affecting any of the stamps, very fresh, min Cat $300.

1951 3d Scarlet KGVI booklet sheet of 144 comprising 3 panes of 48 (16 x3), with horizontal gutter margin between, minor perf separation. ACSC #251c.

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—- Booklet sheet issue, 53 panes of 6 in part sheets or blocks. (318) 1948-53 1/3d Hereford Bull variety thin paper in fresh imprint block of 4 ACSC #260a&z, three units MUH, cat $285 as single stamps.

1949 10/- Arms solo franking tied by Melbourne cds to 1955 (20 Jul) commercial cover to USA. [2/- ½oz airmail rate x5.]

1949-50 Arms Overprinted SPECIMEN set BW #269x-271x, MVLH, Cat $145. (3) —- 10/- to £2 BW #269x-271x, fresh MUH, Cat $225. (3)

1950-64 £2 Green Arms with ‘SPEOIMEN’ flaw, ACSC #271xb, Cat $2,000. Very rare, thought to have only occurred in the first of the six printings.

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1953-57 3/6d Booklet with 3½d red QEII no wmk, waxed interleaving (stitched). Not catalogued by BW, but catalogued by Pfeffer #B58T, Cat $297.

1954-55 Olympic Games Publicity 2/- green on Colonial Sugar Refining Co (crest on flap) on printed airmail envelope to Sweden. Scare origin/destination.

1957-59 QEII Definitives 4d claret booklet pane of 6 plus 3½d Xmas on airmail cover to England (overpaid by ½d). Rare.

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1959-64 Flowers 14 sets including 8 in blocks of 4. (84) 1962 Commonwealth Games 100 sets in glassines and priced to sell at $525 1962-65 Commem Sets including 1962 Perth Games (14 sets), 1963 Royal Visit (14 sets), Cable 2/3d (18), 1964 Airmail (4 sets), 1965 ANZAC (9 sets), ICY 2/3d (24). (130+) 1963-65 QEII 5d Green Booklet Stamps 18 units imperf at left, 3 units imperf at right and 38 pairs, including 2 blocks of 9, one imperf at left and one imperf at right. High retail.

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1963-66 Navigators complete with original set of 6 MUH, 10/- and £1 white paper lightest of hinge trace ACSC #404-9. Very well centred and fresh, local retail $250. (8) —- set of 8 (both papers). All cds.

—- £2 King, horizontal pair, CTO with gum.

1963-66 Birds [1] 9 sets, mostly in blocks of 4, the 2/- & 2/6d with listed ACSC varieties; PLUS 22 sets with both 2/5d values.

Retail $620.

1964 Air Mail Anniversary 50 sets, 1965 ANZAC 64 sets. Ex-dealer’s stock, all in glassines and priced to sell at approx $600.

(292)

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