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QUEENSLAND - THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION

QUEENSLAND THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION

69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET www.spink.com

LONDON

24 OCTOBER 2012

STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

24 OCTOBER 2012

LONDON

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick Penko EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee Johnny Sang COINS UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin CHINA - Mark Li BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Tom Badley USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini CHINA - Mark Li ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley

SALE CALENDAR 2012/2013 STAMPS 22 September 11 October 23 October 23 October 23 October 23 October 24 October 24 October 27 October 8 November 13/14 November 15 November 16/17 November 12 December 13 January 13 January

Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Great Britain Stamps and Postal History Victoria Half Lengths - The John Barwis Collection The “Fordwater” Collections of Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Malta Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part II The Collector’s Series Sale - Latin America Queensland - The Alan Griffiths Collection The Collector’s Series Sale - Europe and Overseas The Collector’s Series Sale Great Britain - The “Fordwater” Collection The Morgan Collection of Australian Commonwealth The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV The Mizuhara Collection of Korean Stamps Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China

Singapore London London London Lugano Lugano London Lugano Hong Kong London London London New York London Hong Kong Hong Kong

12019 12018 12042 12039 SW1003 SW1003 12043 SW1004 12048 12049 12046 12020 141 12021 13008 13009

Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Fine Coins of Hong Kong and China The Collector’s Series Sale

London Hong Kong New York London Hong Kong New York

12026 12048 315 12027 13007 316

Charity Auction of Bank of England Notes World Banknotes The George Kanaan Collection of Banknotes of the Middle East The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part I The David Kirch Collection of Bank of England Notes - Part I The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part II Banknotes of Hong Kong and China The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes

London London London London London Hong Kong New York London London Hong Kong New York London

12037 12023 12047 12035 12034 12048 315 12024 12050 13005 316 13004

Orders, Orders, Orders, Orders,

London London London London

12004 13001 13002 13003

The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Bonds and Share Certificates of Hong Kong and China The Collector’s Series Sale

Hong Kong New York London Hong Kong New York

12048 315 12011 13006 316

The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale

New York New York

An Evening of Exceptional Wines

Hong Kong

COINS 26 September 27 October 12/13 November 4 December 12 January 15/16 January

AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Sandie Maylor Charles Blane Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Rita Ariete María Martínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Attila Gyanyi Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Bobby McBrierty Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK - DALLAS) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Rick Penko Patricia Gardner James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend Finance & Administration Sam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Ed Robinson Auctioneers Stephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley

BANKNOTES 26 September 2/3 October 4 October 9 October 10 October 27 October 12/13 November 6 December 7 December 12 January 15/16 January 9/10/11 April

MEDALS 22 25 25 21

November April July November

Decorations, Decorations, Decorations, Decorations,

Campaign Campaign Campaign Campaign

Medals Medals Medals Medals

& & & &

Militaria Militaria Militaria Militaria

BONDS AND SHARES 27 October 12/13 November 28 November 12 January 15/16 January

AUTOGRAPHS 12/13 November 15/16 January

WINES December

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Amy Yung Dennis Chan Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

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QUEENSLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION

24 October 2012 in London and on

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Extensions Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business; Condition 17 shall thereafter apply accordingly. Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert which will be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spink to the Expert Committee for choice.

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Notes Concerning Descriptions GUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description: mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part or entirely removed. part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hinged unmounted mint original gum as issued unused without gum COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one or two file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return. entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portion entire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contents cover an envelope

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datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint

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October 24, 2012 - LONDON

INTRODUCTION

The first Queensland stamps were purchased in 1960 from a dealer in Waterloo Station whose name was Myers, whom some may remember, and the purchase price was paid off over a few months â&#x20AC;&#x201C; my salary at that time being about ÂŁ500 per year! And so my addiction to the hobby, which was actually contracted many years before, was starting to become a serious problem and in order to avoid some potentially severe withdrawal symptoms and after well over 50 years, the time has come to wean myself off this addiction. The collecting of all philatelic and related matters of this Australian Colony have been all consuming and I have now made the decision to allow others to take up the mantle of collecting the postage stamps and postal history of this territory. I shall continue my research into, and collecting of, the Postal Stationery and Revenue stamps of Queensland which are more recent facets of my collecting interests. Stamp collecting has proved to be a most interesting and rewarding hobby and my Queensland collection has been a springboard to a lifetime of involvement in the hobby. I have competed with my collection at many levels culminating in an International Gold Medal at London 2010 and on the way have judged at all levels, qualifying as a FIP Judge in Melbourne in 1999. It is often said that you only get out of the hobby that which you put in. I became a member of the Royal Philatelic Society London, serving on the Council until this year; I joined the British Society of Australian Philately and am still a Council member having served as Hon. Secretary for many years and lately as President; I served on the executive of the Association of British Philatelic Societies for many years as Secretary and then Chairman of the Congress Committee for which I was honoured to be awarded the Congress Medal in 2005. I was an early recipient of the British Philatelic Association Diploma which really prepared me for the subsequent addiction to a hobby which satisfied both my inquisitional and acquisitional aspirations. And, along the way, I have been privileged to have met and known many of the more knowledgeable and experienced collectors of the last 60 years which has greatly enhanced my appreciation of this hobby.

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QUEENSLAND – THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION

ORDER OF SALE Lots EARLY LETTERS

1001-1004

NEW SOUTH WALES USED IN QUEENSLAND

1005-1041

THE CHALON ISSUES

1042-1110

THE CHALON ISSUES, COVERS

1111-1164

FIRST SIDEFACE ISSUE

1165-1204

1880 SURCHARGE

1205-1209

THE HIGH VALUES

1210-1273

SECOND SIDEFACE ISSUE

1274-1278

THIRD SIDEFACE ISSUE

1279-1287

SECOND AND THIRD SIDEFACE ISSUE COVERS

1288-1297

FOURTH SIDEFACE ISSUE

1298-1311

FIFTH SIDEFACE ISSUE

1312-1323

SIXTH SIDEFACE ISSUE

1324-1331

1897-1908 ISSUE

1332-1372

1897-98 ROULETTED AND PERFORATED 1d.

1373-1378

1899-1906 WIDOW’S WEEDS 1⁄2d.

1379-1388

1900 CHARITY ISSUE

1389-1396

1903-10 NINEPENCE

1397-1403

1907-11 ISSUE

1404-1410

1912 ONE PENNY

1412-1414

COVER AND CANCELLATIONS

1415-1443

TRAVELLING POST OFFICES

1444-1455

RAILWAY, DELIVERY AND TRAMWAY STAMPS

1456-1477

TELEGRAPH STAMPS

1478-1480

LITERATURE

1481-1483

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October 24, 2012 - LONDON Note: All buyers must read the notes concerning requests for Extensions printed on page 2 of this catalogue. The Terms of that notice must be complied with fully under all circumstances.

WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2012 Commencing at 10.00 a.m.

QUEENSLAND THE MORETON BAY DISTRICT Early Letters

1001 1001

1841 (25 Nov.) entire letter from “Brisbane, Moreton Bay” to England, rated “8” and showing, on reverse, Crowned “GENERAL POST OFFICE/SYDNEY” oval datestamp (7.12) overstruck by London “SHIP LETTER” handstamp, and two different London datestamps (22.5 and 23.5); the letter written by a Dr. S. Simpson with notes regarding life in and around Brisbane, and comments on a proposed visit to the Bush “armed with a brace of Pistols & a Broadsword for the native have been very troublesome of late”. The earliest recorded letter from the Moreton Bay District. Photo 5

£4,000-5,000

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QUEENSLAND – THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION The Moreton Bay District, Early Letters - contd. 1002

1845 (22 Apr.) long entire letter from “Cecil Plains, Darling Down” to London, rated “9” (deleted) and “1/4” with Sydney Ship Letter oval datestamp on face, the reverse with Liverpool Ship framed datestamp (22.10) and arrival c.d.s. (23.11); the outer cover with faults though an interesting letter from Sydenham Francis Russell, down on his luck and living on his brothers cattle station. Other portions of the letter mention Governor Gipps, with reference to high taxes, Theodore Hooke, the novelist, and many travails of life

£300-400

1003

1846 (23 Nov.) entire letter from “Brisbane Moreton Bay” to “Melbourne Port Phillip”, rated “1/7” and showing largely legible “PAID AT/BRISBANE”, the reverse with partially legible “BRISBANE/NEW SOUTH WALES” oval datestamp across join, superb Crowned “GENERAL POST OFFICE/SYDNEY” oval datestamp (28.11) and Melbourne oval datestamp (8.12). The earliest recorded date of use of the Paid At Brisbane handstamp. Photo

£1,000-1,200

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October 24, 2012 - LONDON

1004

1848 (28 Mar.) entire letter from “Kangaroo Point, Moreton Bay” to Scotland, prepaid “7” (4d. coastal ship + ship letter 3d.) and “1/-” due, having been carried on the Toulmin Packet Alert, showing framed “PAID AT/BRISBANE”, large part “PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY” Crowned oval datestamp (1.4) and, on reverse, superb “BRISBANE/NEW SOUTH WALES” oval datestamp (28.3), London (6.8) and Hamilton arrival c.d.s. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

Ed Druce Trevor Davis

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QUEENSLAND – THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION

NEW SOUTH WALES USED IN THE MORETON BAY DISTRICT 1005

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A trio of scarce Offices, comprising Barred Numeral “108” of Goode’s Inn on imperf Registered 6d., Barred Numeral “152” of Taroom on Diadem 6d. and Registered 6d. on piece, and Sunburst “201” of Rockhampton on perforated Registered 6d.; a few small faults in places, strikes fair to fine. Photo

£100-120

Brisbane Barred Numeral “95” 1006

1007

1008

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A selection on Sydney View 2d. Plate IV pair [17, no waves-18] and 3d., Laureated no watermark 1d., 2d. (4), watermarked 1d. and Diadem imperf. 1d.; generally fine strikes. Photo

£400-500

A selection on Laureated no watermark 1d. vertical strip of four, [15-45], 2d. Plates I (5) and II (2), watermarked 2d. (2, both on large pieces) and Diadem imperf. 2d. (2, one on large piece) and 6d. (on small piece); generally fine strikes. Photo

£500-600

1856 (Nov.) and 1857 (Jan.) entires ex the same correspondence to Ipswich, each bearing Diadem 2d. with a good strike, despatch and arrival oval and circular datestamps on reverse respectively; the first with heavy filing crease though an attractive pair showing the change-over period from oval to circular datestamps. Photo

£400-500

Brisbane Sunburst “95” 1009

1010

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A selection on Diadem values comprising 1d. (4 with a pair), 2d. (21 with a pair, three strips of three, two singles on large 1857 (Aug.) piece with Registered 6d. showing “REGISTERED/BRISBANE” handstamp and datestamp, and one with watermark inverted and reversed and retouched), 3d. pair, 6d. (4 with a pair) and Registered 6d. (2); fair to fine strikes

£600-800

1857 (25 Apr.) entire to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. with a fine strike, despatch and arrival (26.4) c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

£400-500

Callandoon “74” 1011

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Barred Numeral on Laureated no watermark 1d. pair and 2d. Plate I, and Sunburst on Registered no watermark 6d. and Diadem 1d. pair and 2d.; fair to superb strikes from this rare office. Photo

£250-300

Condamine “151” 1012

1857 (5 Nov.) entire to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. with indistinct Sunburst cancellation, the reverse showing the usual heavily over-inked and dirty despatch datestamp associated with this office, Dalby (10.11) and arrival c.d.s.; also Diadem 2d. (2, one on large piece with part despatch, Dalby and Drayton c.d.s.) with Sunburst cancellations, and a Laureated watermarked 3d. with Barred Numeral which appears to be the very scarce “151” though not guaranteed as such. Photo

£200-250

Dalby “13” 1013

1857 (1 Apr.) double rate entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. vertical pair and Registered 6d. with indistinct Barred Numerals, the reverse with despatch and arrival (4.4) c.d.s.; rare with few recorded ties on cover; also 2d. on piece and Registered 6d., both cancelled by Sunburst “133”. Photo

£600-800

Drayton Barred Numeral “85” 1014

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A selection on Sydney View 3d., Laureated unwatermarked 1d, 2d. Plate I (2) and Diadem 2d. generally fine strikes. Photo

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£200-250

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October 24, 2012 - LONDON

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QUEENSLAND – THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION New South Wales Used in the Moreton Bay District, Drayton Barred Numeral “85” - contd.

1015 1015

1856 (30 June) double rate entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. blue (2) and 6d. greenish grey all clearly cancelled and showing “REGISTERED/DRAYTON.” handstamp at left, the reverse with large part despatch datestamp and small part arrival (?) oval datestamps. Photo

£1,000-1,200

1016

1856 (4 July) entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 1/- red with a fine central cancellation, manuscript “Registered” at left and showing, on reverse, despatch oval datestamp across join, no arrival datestamp. Photo Note: The rate on this item is unclear. There are several known examples of the “6d.” rate which was the interstate rate but which may have been a misunderstood triple rate WWW.SPINK.COM

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£800-1,000

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October 24, 2012 - LONDON 1017

1018 ័

1856 (10 Oct.) entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. blue pair in combination with Registered 6d. vermilion and Prussian blue with light indistinct cancellations, manuscript “Registered” at left, the reverse with partially legible despatch and arrival (11.10) datestamps. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). Photo

£800-1,000

1856 (31 Oct.) triple rate large part front and part back registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. blue block of four and Registered 6d. vermilion and Prussian blue lightly cancelled, manuscript “Registered” at left; a rare franking. A.P.S. Certificate (1981). Photo

£400-500

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Trevor Davis

1019 1019

1856 (27 Nov.) double rate large part entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Laureated watermarked 3d. yellow-green, Registered 6d. vermilion and Prussian blue and Diadem 1d. orange-vermilion, all with very light, slightly oily, strikes, manuscript “Registered” at left and with partially legible arrival oval datestamp on reverse. A rare and colourful franking. Photo

£1,200-1,500

Photos also appear on pages 13 and 17

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QUEENSLAND – THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION New South Wales Used in the Moreton Bay District, Drayton Barred Numeral “85” - contd.

1020 1020

1856 (29 Dec.) triple rate entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. blue block of four and Registered 6d. vermilion and Prussian blue with very light indistinct cancellations, manuscript “Registered” at left, despatch and arrival (30.12) oval datestamps on reverse. R.P.S. Certificate (1973) states that “the block has been removed and washed, replaced and ironed”. Photo

£1,000-1,200

Drayton Sunburst “85” 1021

1022

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A selection of Diadem values comprising 1d. orange-vermilion (3 with a pair), 1d. carmine-vermilion pair, 2d. blue (5, two on pieces, one in combination with 6d. greenish grey) and 6d. olive-grey; generally fine strikes. Photo

£300-400

1858 (1 Feb.) large part double rate entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 1d. carmine-vermilion horizontal and vertical pairs, and Registered 6d. vermilion and Prussian blue each with a good strike, manuscript “127” registration number below, Drayton (1.2) and Ipswich (1.2) c.d.s. on reverse; crease crosses one 1d. value though a rare and unusual franking. Photo

£800-1,000

Note: The post office at Drayton was moved to Toowoomba, a few miles away, on 1 January 1858 Gayndah “86” 1023

1024

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A selection comprising Barred Numeral on Sydney View 3d., Diadem 2d. (on part May 1852 entire letter to Ipswich, defects), 6d., and Sunburst on Diadem 2d., 3d., 6d. and 8d. Photo

£250-300

1859 (17 Apr.) entire registered to “Dalby Darling Down”, bearing Diadem 2d. blue and Registered 6d. orange and indigo with very light and legible Sunburst strikes respectively, manuscript “193” registration number at left, the reverse with despatch and arrival (20.4) c.d.s.; front and back separated, and other defects though a rarity from this office. Photo

£300-400

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October 24, 2012 - LONDON

1008

Ex 1012

1010

1017 Ex 1013

1022

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QUEENSLAND – THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION New South Wales Used in the Moreton Bay District - contd.

1025

Goode’s Inn “108” 1025

1856 (22 May) entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. blue and Registered 6d. vermilion and Prussian blue each cancelled with legible strikes in brownish ink, the reverse with despatch c.d.s. and partially legible oval datestamp (26.5). A very rare and possibly unique cover from this office. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). Photo

£2,000-2,500

Note: Goode’s Inn Burnett was relocated and renamed Nanango when the new Colony was established Ipswich Barred Numeral “87” 1026

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A selection on a range of values comprising Sydney View 2d. Plate III (2), Laureated unwatermarked 1d. vertical pair, 2d. Plate I (3 with a vertical pair) and 6d., Registered 6d. (2) and Laureated watermarked 1d. (3 with a pair), 2d. and Diadem 2d.; largely good to fine strikes. Photo

£400-500

Ipswich Sunburst “87” 1027

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A selection on a range of values comprising Diadem 1d. carmine-vermilion (3 with a pair), 2d. pair and a single (on piece with despatch and arrival c.d.s.), 6d. shades (3), 8d. pale yellow, 1/- brownish red and Registered 6d. (3, one watermarked); generally good to fine strikes

£350-400

Maryborough “96” 1028

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A selection comprising Barred Numeral on Laureated 2d., and Sunburst on Diadem 1d. pair, 2d. pairs (2, one on piece with Registered 6d. and superb c.d.s. of 21 February 1860 during the Provisional period) and singles (3), 6d. (2, one on piece with Registered 6d.) and 1/-; nearly all fine strikes. Photo

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£300-400

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Toowoomba Sunburst “214” 1029

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A small selection comprising Diadem 1d. orange horizontal and vertical pairs, and Registered 6d. shades (3, one torn through); generally fine strikes

£150-200

Warwick Barred Numeral “81” 1030

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A selection on Sydney View 1d. Plate I, [24], Laureated unwatermarked 1d. and 2d. Plate I (2), and Diadem 1d. orange-vermilion (3, with a vertical pair); fine strikes

£200-250

1031

1032

1856 (7 Sept.) double rate entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. blue (5 with a strip of three) each clearly cancelled and showing upright type “REGISTERED/WARWICK” handstamp at left, the reverse with superb despatch c.d.s., Drayton and arrival oval datestamps. A rare and impressive franking with the registration fee paid with Postage stamps as opposed to the use of the Registration stamp. Photo

£1,500-2,000

1856 (14 Sept.) entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. blue (3) and Registered 6d. vermilion and Prussian blue very lightly cancelled, manuscript “Registered” under upright type under-inked “REGISTERED/WARWICK” handstamp, the reverse with Warwick c.d.s., Drayton (15.9) and Ipswich (16.9) oval datestamps. A rare and unusual franking. Photo

£800-1,000

Note: The rate on this item is unclear. There are several known examples of the “6d.” rate which was the interstate rate but which may have been a misunderstood triple rate

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QUEENSLAND – THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION New South Wales Used in the Moreton Bay District, Warwick Barred Numeral “81” - contd.

1033

1034

1857 (8 July) large part entire registered to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. blue and Registered 6d. vermilion and Prussian blue both neatly cancelled, manuscript “399” registration number at left, the reverse with despatch, Drayton (10.7) and arrival (11.7) c.d.s. on reverse; some archival restoration tape at folds. Photo

£500-600

1857 (12 Oct.) large part entire to Ipswich, bearing Diadem 2d. pale blue with a fair legible strike, the reverse with despatch, Drayton (16.10) and arrival (17.10) c.d.s. Photo

£250-300

Warwick Sunburst “81” 1035

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A selection comprising Diadem 1d. scarlet-vermilion (3, two on piece with Registered 6d vermilion and Prussian blue), 1d. orange-vermilion (4 with a vertical pair), 2d., 6d., Registered 6d. shades (3, one on thin paper), and Diadem perf. 12 2d. and 6d. mauve; generally good to fine strikes. Photo

£200-250

The Provisional Period (26.1.1860 - 31.10.1860) Brisbane 1036

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A selection comprising “Q.L.” in concentric ovals on Diadem 6d. (5, one watermarked “8”), Registered 6d. orange and blue and perf. 12 6d. grey-brown (2), and duplex with void concentric ovals on Diadem 1d., 2d. (2) and 6d. (3, one on small piece), four showing small to large portions of the datestamp. Photo

£200-250

Goode’s Inn 1037

1860 (30 Sept.) entire registered to the Surveyor-General, Brisbane, bearing Diadem 6d. olive-grey with traces of a very light cancellation, manuscript “Registration Paid 6d” alongside “REGISTERED/GOODS INN.” handstamp and manuscript “118” registration number, the reverse with fine “GOODES INN” and arrival (2.10, across join) c.d.s. A very rare franking at this time with the registration paid in cash, and illustrating the two spellings of the town name being used concurrently. Photo

£800-1,000

Ipswich 1038

1860 (25 June) envelope to England and 1860 (23 July) envelope to Melbourne, each bearing Diadem 6d. greyish brown cancelled by Sunburst “87” and showing despatch, Brisbane and arrival c.d.s.; the first a little soiled and creased through adhesive

£200-250

Rockhampton 1039

1860 (7 Sept.) envelope, bearing Diadem 2d. twice clearly cancelled and tied by Sunburst “120” and showing two overlapping despatch c.d.s. at left; the envelope very stained and with lower portion of address panel unreadable though this office very rare on cover

£100-120

Toowoomba 1040

1860 (14 July) entire (centre line of address reinstated) registered to Brisbane, bearing Diadem 2d. blue and Registered 6d. orange and indigo each cancelled with Sunburst “214”, manuscript “Registered” and “16” registration number alongside, the reverse with lightly inked despatch c.d.s., Ipswich (15.7) and Brisbane (16.7) c.d.s. A rare office on cover. Photo

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£800-1,000

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1024

1018

1032

1033 1034

1040 1037

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1041

Warwick 1041

1860 (8 Aug.) entire (centre line of address covered) registered to Tenterfield, bearing Diadem 1d. orange-vermilion pair in combination with Registered perf. 12 6d. orange and blue, each lightly cancelled by Sunburst “81” and with fine upright type “REGISTERED/WARWICK.” handstamp alongside manuscript “540” registration number, the reverse with despatch, Maryland (7.8) and arrival (7.8) c.d.s.; horizontal crease crosses adhesives though a most attractive and very rare franking using the perforated Registered 6d. Photo

£2,000-2,500

Note: This was the correct internal rate though was obviously accepted as the correct rate for transmission to the now independent colony of New South Wales

The Chalon Issues 1860 Watermark Large Star, Imperforate 1042

1d. carmine-rose unused, 1d. carmine-rose (2), 2d. blue and 6d. green (2) used; various faults/defects though of good appearance. R.P.S. Certificates (1998) for unused 1d., and 2d. Good space-fillers. S.G. 1-3, £9,150. Photo

£500-600

1860 Watermark Large Star, Clean-Cut Perf. 14-16 1043

1044

刂

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1d. with some gum which may be original, 2d. and 6d. (2, one a slightly dry print), unused. RPSV Certificate (1978) for 1d. states “some small stains on its face”. S.G. 4-6, £4,900. Photo

£500-600

1d. (2), 2d. pair and 6d. (3), used; a couple of small imperfections though generally good to fine. S.G. 4-6, £1,050

£180-200

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1046

————— 1042 —————

——— 1043 ———

1051

Ex 1048

1052

1068

1053

1064

—————————— 1071 ——————————

1069

1075

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QUEENSLAND – THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION The Chalon Issues - contd. 1860-61 Watermark Small Star, Clean-Cut Perf. 14-16 1045

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2d. (2, one very lightly cancelled), 3d. (2), 6d. (2), 1/- (2, one very lightly cancelled) and Registered (6d.); a couple with defects though of good to fine appearance. Also a marginal piece of watermarked paper with sixteen impressions. S.G. 7-11

£100-120

1046

刂

3d. brown, unused with part original gum; scarce. S.G. 8, £600. Photo

£140-180

1047

P ᔛ

Registered (6d.) plate proof in black on wove paper, a block of four and a single; fine

£100-120

Registered (6d.) yellow-olive, unused, and used (2, one clearly cancelled “201”); sound. S.G. 11, £840. Photo

£200-250

1048

1860-61 Watermark Small Star, Clean-Cut Perf. 14 at Somerset House 1049

1d. and 2d. unused, 1d. (4) and 2d. (2) used; generally good to fine. S.G. 12-13, £1,120

£200-250

1860-61 Watermark Small Star, Rough Perf. 14-16 1050

1051

1052

1053

刂អ B

刂+ អ

1054

1d. (6 with two pairs, one marginal, one single with two additional horizontal rows of perfs. towards top), 3d. (2), 6d., 1/- (2) and Registered (6d.) (apparently clean-cut but in a shade much closer to this issue and offered as S.G. 20), unused, 2d. (5, one on 1862 piece and one “imperforate” cancelled by framed “PAID AT/BRISBANE”), 3d., 6d. and 1/(3); a few small imperfections though of generally fine appearance. R.P.S. Certificate (1989) for unused Registered (6d.) as S.G. 11. S.G. 14-20

£300-400

1d. carmine-rose block of nine, unused with traces of gum in the lower row; fine and attractive. S.G. 14, £810+. Photo

£200-250

3d. brown block of twelve (4x3), fresh unused with large part original gum; fine. S.G. 17, £840+. Photo

£250-300

Registered (6d.) orange-yellow block of four, fresh unused with large part original gum; fine. S.G. 20, £340+. Photo

£120-150

Registered (6d.) orange-yellow unused and used (5), one “imperforate” (ex Snowden) and one (defective) with 2d. pair cancelled “74” on piece. Also reprint and a forgery

£80-100

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1055 1862-67 Thick Toned Paper, No Watermark 1055

1056

1057

1058

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1d. plate proof in Indian red on wove paper, taken from the plate supplied to the Colony by Perkins Bacon, a marginal block of twenty (5x4) from the top of the sheet showing guide line in margin and with two stamps in the second horizontal row showing weak framelines at top; reduced pen marks and creases as usual from this sheet. A rare positional multiple of this important proof. Photo

£1,000-1,200

Perf. 13 rough collection on leaves, 76 stamps in a range of shades including unused 1d. (5, one Indian red), 2d. (3), 3d., 6d. (5) and 1/- (and two further examples overprinted “SPECIMEN”), the used include 1d. Indian red (3), 1d. pale Indian red strip of four, 1d. orange-vermilion pairs (2), 2d. pairs (2) and one “imperforate”, 3d. with re-entry, 6d. pair, one “imperforate”, one with guide line and a range of numbered cancellations; fair to fine

£400-500

Perf. 121⁄ 2 -13 rough selection comprising 1d., 2d., 3d. pair, 6d. pair and 1/- unused, 1d. (2), 2d., 3d. (2), 6d. (3) and 1/- (2) used; generally good to fine. S.G. 30-36

£250-300

Perf. 13 clean-cut selection, comprising 1d. and 6d. yellow-green unused with large part original gum, 1d. (2), 2d. (7 with three on two dated pieces and a strip of three) and 6d. (6); also perf. 121⁄ 2 x13 6d. unused and 1/- (2) used, the latter not recorded as being included in the first Government printing; generally good to fine. S.G. 37-42 group

£150-180

1864-65 Watermark Small Star 1059

1060

Perf. 13 selection, comprising 2d. blue (3, one “imperforate”) and 6d. yellow-green (2) unused, 1d. (3, one imperforate), 2d. (4, one “imperforate”) and 6d. (4, one imperforate on the vertical sides); generally good to fine. S.G. 44-49

£180-200

Perf. 121⁄ 2 x13, 1d. orange-vermilion (2, one with part original gum) and 2d. deep blue unused, 1d. horizontal pair and 2d. (2) used; generally fine. S.G. 50, 50a

£140-180

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1061

刂+ អ

Perf. 121⁄ 2 x13, 1d. orange-vermilion block of four, unused with large part original gum, fresh bright colour and a scarce multiple. S.G. 50, £440+. Photo

£250-300

1866 Watermark Script Capitals 1062

Perf. 13 1d. and 2d. unused, 2d. vertical pair with double perfs. at centre unused, 1d. and 2d. (7 with a block of four and a pair) used; generally fine. S.G. 51-52

£150-180

PROVENANCE:

Richard Stevenson 1063

1064

刂+ អ

Perf. 13 1d. and 2d. (2) unused, 1d. (2) and 2d. (3) used, and perf. 121⁄ 2 x13 1d. and 2d. used; good to fine. S.G. 51-52b

£120-150

2d. blue block of four, unused with large part original gum; fine and as scarce multiple. S.G. 52. Photo

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

Richard Stevenson 1065

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1862-69 6d. line through design variety, a selection comprising 1862-67 no watermark, perf. 13 left and right positions, perf 121⁄ 2 x13 left and right positions and indeterminate perf. left and right positions, and 1864-65 watermark Small Star, perf. 13 left position; also 1869 watermark Crown over Q 6d. left position showing traces of the variety confounding the claim by Basset Hull that the variety was removed by cleaning the plate after the 1865 printing, all used; two with a few faults though of generally fine appearance and a scarce group of these illusive and much under-rated stamps

£250-300

1866-67 Lithographed 1066

1067

1068

1069

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刂

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4d. First Transfer unused (2, both with large part original gum) and used (6, two with April/May datestamps); one of the used discoloured to grey though of generally fine appearance. S.G. 53-54

£200-250

4d. First Transfer selection of flaws (6) including “FOURPENCE” in one word, stop after “R”, broken letters and breaks in frame; generally good to fine and a scarce group. S.G. 53-54

£100-120

4d. reddish lilac First Transfer, variety double transfer with some letters of the word “QUEENSLAND” and other portions of the upper part of the design doubled, unused; thinned at top and a little soiled though the first chronicled example of this remarkable stamp which was written-up by A.L. Pemberton in the Jan.-Mar. issue of The Philatelic Journal, and is the stamp used to illustrate the variety in S.G. Part I. A great rarity. S.G. 53b. Photo

£500-600

4d. reddish lilac First Transfer, variety double transfer with some letters of the word “QUEENSLAND” and other portions of the upper part of the design doubled, small part cancellation at left leaving much of the design clear; shallow thins and a little soiled at top though a very presentable example of this very scarce and undercatalogued variety. S.G. 53b. Photo

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

Geoffrey Manton 1070

4d. Second Transfer selection, comprising lilac block of four and a single and grey-lilac (2) overprinted “SPECIMEN” in black and in blue respectively, lilac unused with large part original gum, lilac (5 with a pair showing minor transfer variety, on piece) and grey-lilac (2) used; generally good to fine

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£200-250

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1084 1078

Ex 1073

1080 1078

1061 1081

1090

1091

Ex 1083

1088

1093

1092

1089

————— 1097 —————

1094

1098

1100

1110

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QUEENSLAND – THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION The Chalon Issues, 1866-67 Lithographed - contd.

1071

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4d. Second Transfer, the “Sefi” retouch (R2/8) with dots modified under “PENCE”, two examples in contrasting shades, the first on piece with 1868 (16 Mar.) Brisbane datestamp and accompanied by a letter from Capt. Crawford to Gordon Kaye congratulating him on acquiring “a very fine example of the 4d. retouch, a great rarity and very valuable stamp”, the second in a deep shade with small part cancellation at top; also a third stamp showing doubling of whole of “PENCE”, again with small part cancellation at top; a fine and very rare trio with the first ex Winch and Kaye, and the last ex Ginn and Kaye. S.G. 55/56a. Photo

£300-400

PROVENANCE:

Richard Stevenson for first 1072

1073

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1074

1075

ᔛ

4d. Second Transfer with “FOUR” largely missing (2), one in reddish lilac cancelled with sunburst numeral, the other in grey-lilac and tied to piece by two “QL” in sunburst and Brisbane 1868 datestamp; fine and rare. Photo

£400-500

5/- rose, a block of four and two singles each handstamped “SPECIMEN” diagonally, the block and one single in blue, the other single in black, large part original gum; the block with a few small faults though a scarce group. S.G. 57/58. Photo

£250-300

5/- rose unused (2) and used (3, one on piece with 1/- mauve pair), all with faults though a scarce group which is offered “as is”

£100-120

5/- pale rose vertical pair, variety imperforate between, cancelled by “GPO” in bars in both red and in black; defects though exceptionally rare with only three such pairs believed to exist. S.G. 58a, £3,500. Photo

£500-600

1868-74 Watermark Small Truncated Star 1076

1077

1078

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1079

1080

刂អ B

A selection handstamped “SPECIMEN” diagonally in black or in blue, comprising 1d. (5 with a block of four), 2d. (5 with a block of four), 3d. (5 with a block of four), 6d. (2) and 1/- grey (3), shades, many with large part original gum

£250-300

Imperforate plate proof 2d. Plate II selection, comprising two blocks of four in black showing different combinations of “U” flaw/dots present and not present, and three singles in black, ultramarine and blue; the last with a thin though generally fine

£100-120

Imperforate plate proofs on unwatermarked paper, comprising 3d. brown vertical pair (touched at right and upper stamp defective) and 1/- mauve strip of three with the righthand stamp (corner crease) with pen marks at foot; scarce. Photo

£140-180

Perf. 13 collection neatly mounted and written-up on pages, comprising 1d. (4 with a pair), 2d. Plate I (3), 2d. Plate II (2), 3d. olive-green, 3d. brown (2), 6d. yellow-green, 6d. green and 1/- greenish grey unused or with part gum; 1d. (17 with a block of four and a strip of three), 2d. Plate I (16 with a pair showing “white line” flaw, strips of three and four), 2d. Plate II (3), 3d. olive-green/greenish grey (15 with three pairs and a block of four), 3d. brown (9 with a strip of four and one with re-entry), 6d. (13, one with paper crease and one with vertical line through left surround), 1/- grey (7 with a pair) and 1/mauve (7 with a pair and one on piece); generally good to fine and a most attractive assembly. S.G. 59-73

£300-400

Perf. 13 2d. blue Plate I marginal block of six (2x3) from the right of the sheet, the upper right stamp showing Watermark Small Star similar to that used in 1860-65 and noted by Basset Hull as being found on the last stamps in rows 15 and 19, unused with large part original gum, a fine and most unusual multiple. S.G. 61. Photo

£300-400

PROVENANCE:

Richard Stevenson

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1081

1082

1083

刂

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刂

Perf. 12, 1d. orange-vermilion, fresh unused with large part original gum, marked “stamp # 136” in pencil on reverse; scarce. S.G. 74, £375. Photo

£140-180

Perf. 12 1d. (2), 2d. (2), 3d. brown, 6d. (2) and 1/- (2), used and generally fine. S.G. 74-79 group

£200-250

Perf. 13x12 2d. blue, unused with some gum; stains in places though a presentable example of this very rare stamp. Also three used examples. R.P.S. Certificate (1970). S.G. 81, £1,500+. Photo

£400-500

1868-78 Watermark Crown over Q 1084

Original watermark bit for S.G. Type 5; fine and possibly unique. Photo

£100-120

1085

A sheet of watermarked paper, the watermark set to foot giving 180 impressions and marginal inscriptions on three sides; some creasing though a scarce item

£100-120

Perf. 13 unused selection, comprising 1d. orange-vermilion (2, both with watermark reversed), 1d. rose-red (2, one with watermark reversed), 2d. Plate I with watermark reversed, 3d. (2) and 6d. yellow-green shades (7 with a pair, one with watermark reversed and one a large “imperforate” example), unused or with part to large part original gum. Also 4d. (2) and 6d. overprinted “SPECIMEN”. An attractive group

£300-350

Perf. 13 used collection comprising 1d. orange-vermilion (7 with a block of four), 1d. rose-red (8 with a pair), 2d. Plate I (18 with two blocks of four and a pair), 2d. Plate II (5), 3d. (4, one with horizontal guide line and accompanied with a similar litho 4d. overprinted “SPECIMEN”), 4d. (4), 6d. (13 with two on piece) and 1/- (2), some with watermark inverted or reversed; generally good to fine and an attractive lot

£250-300

Perf. 13 1d. orange-vermilion pair from a proof sheet printed on normal watermarked paper, variety imperforate, part original gum; horizontal crease towards foot, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 83a var. Photo

£250-300

Perf. 13 1d. orange-vermilion pair from a proof sheet printed on normal watermarked paper, variety imperforate, both cancelled with “QL” in Brunswick Star; fine and scarce. S.G. 83a var. Photo

£250-300

Perf. 13 2d. deep blue Plate II block of four, fresh with large part original gum; one pulled perf. at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 87. Photo

£140-180

Perf. 13, 4d. yellow, unused with part original gum, fresh bright colour; tiny inclusion at left. A most attractive example of this rare stamp. S.G. 89, £1,100. Photo

£400-500

Perf. 13, 4d. yellow-buff, unused with some gum; two tiny ink marks on face though of presentable appearance for this rare stamp. S.G. 89 var., £1,100. Photo

£150-200

Perf. 13, 6d. yellow-green unused block of four with part original gum; perfs. severed in places and reinforced, good appearance. S.G. 91, £520+. Photo

£200-250

Perf. 13, 6d. pale apple-green horizontal marginal pair, variety imperforate, just clear to very large margins, fresh without gum. S.G. 92a, £550. Photo

£150-200

Perf. 12 unused selection comprising 1d. orange-vermilion (3), 1d. rose-red/flesh (4 with a pair), 2d. shades (5, one handstamped “SPECIMEN”), 3d. (3), 4d. Second Transfer (a few tiny black specks on face), 6d. (3) and 1/- shades (8, one with double horizontal perfs, at top and at foot), a few with reversed watermark; the 4d. and a couple of the 1/- values not guaranteed, otherwise generally good to fine with some having gum. S.G. 94-109 group

£300-400

1086

1087

1088

1089

1090

1091

1092

1093

1094

1095

刂

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刂

ᔛ

刂+ អ

刂

刂+ អ

刂

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QUEENSLAND – THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION The Chalon Issues, 1868-78 Watermark Crown over Q - contd. 1096

1097

1098

1099

1100

1101

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刂

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刂

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Perf. 12 used collection neatly mounted and written-up on leaves, comprising 1d. (28 with two blocks of four, strips of three and four, and one “imperforate”), 2d. (30 with three blocks of four, a strip of three and four pairs), 3d. (5, two with retouch), 4d. First Transfer (12 with a strip of four, a pair and one with frame break), 4d. Second Transfer (6, two with small “FOUR”, one of which is imperforate at foot), 6d. (15 with a block of four and one on 1876 piece) and 1/- (7), shades throughout, a few with watermark reversed; generally good to fine. S.G. 94-109

£300-350

Perf. 12, 2d. blue, two unused blocks of four in contrasting shades, both with part original gum; one with a horizontal pair creased, the other with one stamp thinned though of good appearance. S.G. 99/100 group. Photo

£150-200

Perf. 12, 4d. yellow First Transfer, fresh unused with part original gum; scarce and attractive. S.G. 102, £850. Photo

£250-300

Perf. 12x13 1d. rose-red, 2d. (2, one miss-perforated horizontally), 4d., and perf. 13x12 1d. orange-vermilion, 2d., 4d. and 1/-, used and generally fine. A rare group with the 1/- value unlisted

£250-300

Perf. 12x13, 2d. blue, unused with some gum (not guaranteed); an attractive example of this rare stamp. S.G. 111, £1,200. Photo

£250-300

Perf. 121⁄ 2 x13 1d. and 2d., and perf. 121⁄ 2 2d. (3), used; one perf. 121⁄ 2 2d. with a corner thin though generally good to fine. S.G. 114, 115, 115b

£200-250

1879 No Watermark 1102

6d. pale emerald-green unused (2) and used (6, two showing different types of “&” from Sanders and Pirie printings), 1/- mauve (4 with a pair, one showing “ON” from Pirie printing, not guaranteed as unused) and used (2); fair to fine. S.G. 116-117

£250-300

Reprinted Proofs 1103 RᔛP

1104 RᔛP

Registered (6d.) selection comprising die proofs in various forms in black (2), yellow, orange, purple and green, a plate proof with suggestions for defacing the plate drawn-in, and defaced plate die proofs in black, orange and green. A fine lot

£300-400

Registered (6d.) die proofs in black, carmine, violet, green and blue on various size pieces of thin wove card

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

Ron Butler 1105 RᔛP

Registered (6d.) die proofs in dull ochre (43x72mm.) and in black (50x73mm.), stampsize examples in bright yellow and carmine, the latter on watermarked paper, and an example on 1906 Herts Philatelic Society invitation card; also a die proof of the head in oval on thin paper (83x96mm.)

£400-500

Reprints 1106 R

1107 R

A collection neatly mounted and written-up on six pages, 71 stamps with a range of multiples and comprising watermark Truncated Star with values to 1/- including a few showing watermark letters and 6d. marginal block of twelve, and watermark Crown over Q group to 1/- with a few blocks of four, some with dot or ring cancellations; generally fine

£150-200

A selection (42) on both Truncated Star and Crown over Q papers, including 1d. (2), 2d., 3d., 6d. (2) and 1/- blocks of four, and singles to 1/-, several (including 3d. with reentry) with ring cancellations

£80-100

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B 1109 R刂 អ

1110 R

Watermark Truncated Star, 1d., 2d., 3d., 6d. and 1/- blocks of six (2x3); fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1987) for each

£80-100

Watermark Small Truncated Star, Perf. 13 2d. blue Plate II 1895 reprint block of fortythree, being four complete horizontal rows, with sheet margins, less five stamps, the lower two rows showing large part watermark “QUEENSLAND” inverted, fresh colour and with large part original gum; a few split perfs. internally though a rare and impressive multiple

£500-600

Watermark Truncated Star, 2d. blue horizontal pair, variety imperforate between, fine mint and scarce. Photo

£100-120

Note: One sheet of the 2d. is known to have had the perforations missing between the fourth and fifth vertical rows, giving twenty examples possible Covers 1111

1861-78 envelopes to England (8) bearing a variety of mainly 6d. values (including S.G. 9) and franked at 6d. (6), 10d. or 1/-, one from Burdekin and one redirected upon arrival in York to Portsea showing circular-framed “1D” handstamp; faults in places though an interesting group

1112

1112 ័

1113

1114

£100-120

1114

1861 (1 Mar.) front and part back from Brisbane addressed locally to The Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, bearing 1860 imperf. 1d. rose-carmine with clear to enormous margins nearly all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, neatly cancelled and tied by “Q.L.” in concentric ovals and with c.d.s. on reverse. A very rare local town rate cover with less than ten such covers recorded. Photo

£1,200-1,500

1861 (19 Mar.) entire letter ex the Coles correspondence from Ipswich to Melbourne, bearing 1860-61 clean-cut perf. 14 to 16 6d. green with indistinct cancellation, the reverse with despatch, Brisbane (20.3) and arrival (26.3) c.d.s. Photo

£300-400

1861 (25 Mar.) entire from Condamine to Brisbane, bearing 1860 imperf. 2d. blue, touched to large margins on two sides, roughly separated at right and at foot, cancelled by “151” and showing, on reverse, despatch, Dalby (26.3), Drayton (27.3) and Brisbane (28.3) c.d.s. An early usage of various “Queensland” c.d.s. at former N.S.W. Post Offices and a rare stamp on cover. R.P.S. Certificate (1993). Photo

£800-1,000

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1861 (8 Oct.) entire from Rockhampton “p Boomerang” to Sydney, bearing 1860 imperf. 6d. green with three very large margins, each showing trace of adjoining stamp, touched at right, cancelled with indistinct “120” and showing, on reverse, despatch and arrival (15.10) c.d.s.; the entire with minor fold faults and the 6d. with light age marks at edges, otherwise sound. A rare stamp on cover. R.P.S. Certificate (1993) states “stamp lifted and replaced” with which we do not concur. Photo

£1,500-2,000

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1117

1118

1862 (30 May) envelope “via Marseilles” (deleted) and replaced with “Via Southampton” to England, bearing 1860-61 clean-cut perf. 14 to 16 6d. green cancelled by superb sunburst “Q.L.” in thick letters, despatch c.d.s. at left, the reverse with Rockhampton (1.6), Brisbane (8.6), and Winchester (22.8) c.d.s.; most attractive. Photo

£300-350

1862 (10 July) envelope ex the Rev. Rumsey correspondence from Ipswich to Brisbane, bearing 1860-61 rough perf. 14-16 2d. blue cancelled “87”, the reverse with despatch and arrival (11.7) c.d.s.; clean and attractive. Photo

£250-300

1862 (29 Aug.) envelope ex the Rev. Rumsey correspondence from Ipswich to Laidley, bearing 1861 rough perf. 14 to 16 1d. rose-carmine neatly cancelled “87” in one corner leaving much of design clear, despatch c.d.s. on reverse; a fine and rare local rate letter. R.P.S. Certificate (1993) states “stamp lifted and replaced” with which we do not concur. Photo

£400-500

Note: The “Town Reserve” of Laidley was only proclaimed on 22 August 1862 and this letter, being within the Moreton District, appears to have been regarded as a “town letter” for letter rating purposes 1119

1863 (18 Apr.) envelope from Ipswich “via Marseilles” to England, bearing 1860-61 clean-cut perf. 14 to 16 6d. green pair with unclear cancellations, Ilminster arrival c.d.s. (12.6) alongside, the reverse with despatch and Brisbane (18.4) c.d.s. An attractive example of the very rare 1/- rate via Marseilles which lasted from 1 August 1862 until 1 August 1863. Few examples are recorded. Photo

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£700-900

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1113 1118

1117

1120 1119

1121

1125

1120

1866 (Feb.) envelope ex the Cadbury correspondence “via Marseilles” to Birmingham, bearing 1862-67 perf. 13 1/- grey lightly cancelled by “Q.L.” in sunburst, the reverse with Queensland Ship Letter code B c.d.s. (16.2) and arrival c.d.s. (12.4); adhesive with small faults on the vertical sides though a scarce stamp on cover. Photo Note: This cover either pays the via Marseilles rate which was 10d. at this time and was therefore 2d. overpaid, or it was a double weight letter that was routed via Southampton 29

£200-250

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1122

1866 (June) envelope ex the Cadbury correspondence “via Marseilles” to Birmingham, bearing 1862-67 perf. 13 2d. blue (2) and 6d. yellow-green each clearly cancelled “Q.L.” in sunburst, London Paid c.d.s. (14.8) at left, the reverse with Queensland Ship Letter (21.6) and Birmingham (19.8) c.d.s. Photo

£150-200

1866 (June) mourning envelope (faults on reverse at seal area) ex the Cadbury correspondence “Via Marseilles” to Birmingham, bearing 1862-67 perf. 13 6d. yellowgreen pair (soiling at top) sharing fine “Q.L.” in sunburst, London Paid c.d.s. (18.8) at left, the reverse with Queensland Ship Letter (21.6) and arrival (19.8) c.d.s.

£120-150

Note: This cover either pays the via Marseilles rate which was 10d. at this time and was therefore 2d. overpaid, or it was a double weight letter that was routed via Southampton 1123

1124

1125

1126

1127

1128

1129

1130

1131

1866 (10 July) envelope from Ipswich addressed locally, bearing 1862-67 perf. 13 1d. cancelled by superb “87”, despatch c.d.s. on reverse, and 1867 (2 Mar.) printed entire letter from the Brisbane Gas company addressed locally, bearing 1862-67 perf. 121⁄ 2 x13 1d. lightly cancelled “Q.L.” in sunburst, large double-arc despatch c.d.s. on reverse; both with a few small faults though a scarce pair of local town rate letters

£180-200

1867-78 envelopes (4, three long) addressed internally and franked at 2d. or 4d., comprising items from Brisbane, Burdekin, Ipswich and Maryborough (the stamps unusually cancelled by c.d.s.), and 1861 (27 Apr.) envelope from Banana (five months earlier than the opening date recorded by Campbell) to New South Wales bearing 6d. cancelled “24” and with a range of transit c.d.s. on reverse; faults in places though an interesting group

£200-250

1867 (20 Apr.) envelope from Brisbane to England, bearing 1862-67 6d. yellow-green with variety line though design at right neatly cancelled by “QL” duplex (Campbell Type 2 and earlier than recorded by him), Manchester arrival c.d.s. (20.6) on reverse. A rare stamp and believed to be the only recorded example of this variety on cover. Photo

£600-800

1868 (26 Feb.) envelope from Brisbane “via Marseilles” to England, bearing 1867 perf. 13 2d. blue pair and 6d. green cancelled with “QL” duplex, Preston arrival c.d.s. (20.4) on reverse; neat and attractive. Photo

£120-150

1868 (1 Apr.) small “OHMS” envelope from the Survey Office at Brisbane to Maryborough, bearing 1864-65 2d. blue lightly cancelled and tied by “QL” duplex, arrival c.d.s. (4.4) on reverse

£100-120

1868 (16 May) envelope from Brisbane to London, bearing 1867 perf. 13 6d. with “QL” duplex, arrival c.d.s. (21.7) on reverse, 1873 (17 Apr.) envelope from Brisbane “via Brindisi” to London, bearing 1868-74 perf. 13 3d. greenish grey and 6d. yellow-green each with “QL” duplex, arrival c.d.s. (9.6) on reverse, and 1876 front from Springsure to England bearing 1868-78 perf. 13 2d. strip of three very lightly cancelled; faults in places though of reasonable appearance

£100-120

1869 (13 June) envelope from Brisbane “Via Marseilles” to Scotland, bearing 1864-65 6d. yellow-green and 1866 4d. First Transfer showing “FOUR PENCE” virtually as one word, both clearly cancelled by sunburst “QL”, the reverse with despatch, Glasgow (8.8) and Helensburgh (9.8) c.d.s. An attractive franking. Photo

£150-200

1873 (2 Dec.) envelope from Brisbane to Hunter River, New South Wales, bearing 186878 perf. 13 3d. brown indistinctly cancelled and with despatch c.d.s. alongside, Sydney and Branston (7.12) c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope with a few faults though a scarce 3d. rate franking

£60-80

1874 (13 Apr.) envelope from Brisbane “via Brindisi” to England, bearing 1868-74 perf. 13 3d. brown and 6d. yellow-green both cancelled by sunburst “Q.L” and with despatch c.d.s. alongside, Axminster and Colyton c.d.s. (both 24.6) on reverse. An attractive 9d franking. Photo

£100-120

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1131 1135

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1140

1142

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1134

1135

1136

1137

1138

1139

1140

1141

1142

1874 (19 May) envelope from Rockhampton “via Brindisi” to London, bearing 1868-74 perf. 13 3d. olive-green single showing re-entry (R.2/8) and a pair, lightly cancelled by rays and with despatch c.d.s. below, arrival c.d.s. (20.7) at left; the envelope with repaired tears, none of which affect the adhesives, and other faults. The re-entry very rare on cover

£150-200

1874 (14 Dec.) OHMS envelope (222x101mm.) from Laidley to The Commissioner for Railways at Brisbane, bearing 1868-78 perf. 13 1d. orange-vermilion neatly cancelled “32” with despatch c.d.s. alongside, and 1877 (2 May) small envelope to Parliament House, Brisbane bearing 1868-78 perf. 12 1d. rose-red lightly cancelled by “QL” in Brunswick Star with partially inked arrival c.d.s. alongside. An unusual pair on 1d. rate frankings

£100-120

1875 (6 Apr.) envelope from Brisbane “via Sanfrancisco” to England, bearing 1868-78 perf. 13 6d. green cancelled “Q.L” with c.d.s. and large “VIA MELBOURNE” handstamp (of unknown origin) alongside, and 1879 (8 Mar.) envelope from North Pine to England, bearing 1868-78 perf. 12 6d. yellow-green cancelled “158” with c.d.s. at left; an attractive pair

£100-120

1875 (14 Apr.) envelope from Brisbane “Via Torres Straits” to Edinburgh, bearing 186874 perf. 13 3d. brown vertical pair lightly cancelled by sunburst and with despatch c.d.s. alongside, arrival c.d.s. (29.6) on reverse. Attractive. Photo

£100-120

1877 (13 Mar.) envelope (small faults) from Brisbane to Ballarat, Victoria, bearing 186878 perf. 12 2d. blue lightly cancelled and with despatch c.d.s. alongside, the reverse with Melbourne (20.3) and arrival (20.3) c.d.s.

£60-80

1877 (28 Mar.) envelope from Brisbane “via Brindisi” to England, bearing 1868-78 perf. 12 4d. yellow First Transfer (2) both neatly cancelled with sunburst “Q.L” and with despatch c.d.s. alongside, arrival c.d.s. (21.5) on reverse; envelope fractionally truncated at left though a most attractive 8d. rate franking. Photo

£200-250

1878 envelopes (2) to England each franked at 8d., the first from Normanton “via Brindisi” to Leeds with the stamps each cancelled “114”, the second from Brisbane “via Melbourne, Galle and Brindisi” to London; the first 6d. with fault, otherwise fresh and fine. An attractive pair

£100-120

1878 (26 Mar.) envelope from Warwick to England, endorsed “Torres Strait & Brindisi” and bearing 1868-78 perf. 12 2d. blue and 6d. yellow-green both cancelled “81” and with weak despatch c.d.s. and clear London Paid (17.5) c.d.s. alongside, Brisbane c.d.s. (27.3) on reverse; the envelope with tear on reverse and a little creased though an attractive franking

£100-120

1873 (23 Aug.) blue envelope from Rockhampton to Paris, bearing 1868-78 perf. 12 1d. orange-vermilion and 6d. apple-green pair (defective) cancelled by small part oval of bars with despatch c.d.s. alongside, “AUSTRALIE V. BRIND/A. MOD” c.d.s. (31.10) at foot, arrival c.d.s. (1.11) on reverse; a rare 1/1d. rate franking. Photo

£250-300

1879 (3 Oct.) envelope from Brisbane? to The Commissioner of Railways, marked “Tender for Produce Shed at Terminus Brisbane”, bearing 1868-78 perf. 13x12 6d. deep green (S.G. 113) cancelled with unusual indistinct lozenge of dots and with Brisbane c.d.s. at centre; the adhesive with minor perf. faults at left though a rare stamp and exceptionally rare on cover. Photo

£800-1,000

1881 (23 Feb.) envelope from Brisbane “Per Orient Steamer” to London, bearing 1879 no watermark, perf. 12 6d. pale emerald-green cancelled by sunburst “Q.L” and scarce Brisbane “QL” c.d.s., arrival c.d.s. (16.4) on reverse. A scarce stamp on cover. Photo

£100-120

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1143 Registered Mail - New South Wales Combination Period 1143

1860 (9 Nov.) envelope from Rockhampton to The Surveyor General, Brisbane, bearing 1860 clean-cut perf. 14 to 16d. 1d. carmine horizontal pair in combination with New South Wales 1860 perf. 12 Registered 6d., between them sharing a single wavy-line pen stroke, apparently applied because the allocated numeral obliterator was not yet in regular use, showing despatch c.d.s. alongside manuscript “335” at left and with arrival c.d.s. (14.11) on reverse; the right-hand 1d. lifted to reveal watermark, the envelope a little soiled, nevertheless a very rare “combination period” franking which was in use for only some ten weeks. Probably the earliest recorded use of Queensland 1d. stamps. R.P.S. Certificate (1990). Photo

£3,000-4,000

Note: The only New South Wales issue that remained available for use was the Registration stamp which was valid until the replacement Queensland Registered stamp was issued in January 1861 1144

1145 ័

1146

1860 (11 Dec.) entire from Dalby to Brisbane, bearing 1860-61 clean cut perfs. 14 to 16 2d. blue in combination with New South Wales 1860 perf. 12 Registered 6d., both indistinctly cancelled as usual for so many of the covers recorded from Dalby, the reverse with despatch, Drayton and Brisbane c.d.s., the first two still showing N.S.W. at foot, the Queensland type not appearing until January 1861; a few small imperfections though a very scarce “combination period” franking. Photo

£800-1,000

1862(c.)-75(c.) trio of pieces from Goondiwindi Post Office, the first bearing 6d. and “REGISTERED” (6d.) orange-yellow both with light sunbusrt cancellations and additionally cancelled by small “REGISTERED/GOONDIWINDI.” h.s. with a further strike alongside, the second with 2d and “REGISTERED” (6d.) orange-yellow both cancelled “74” with c.d.s. and framed “MISSENT TO BRISBANE” alongside, the third with 2d. pair and 6d. cancelled “74” and with large “REGISTERED/GOONDIWINDI.” handstamp; the second item a little soiled though an interesting trio from this office, originally named Gundiwindi

£100-120

1862 (Sept.) entire from Bungeworgorai to Brisbane, bearing 2d. blue and “REGISTERED” (6d.) olive-yellow both clearly cancelled “23” and showing “REGISTERED/ BUNGEWORGORAI” handstamp alongside manuscript “174/Registered”, the reverse with indistinct despatch c.d.s. and Brisbane (26.9) c.d.s.; repair at lower left corner and a little soiled though an attractive franking from this small office. Photo

£400-500

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1862 (21 Dec.) double rate envelope from Gundiwindi to West Maitland, New South Wales, bearing 1860-61 6d. green pair and “REGISTERED” (6d.) olive-yellow each cancelled “74” with miss-spelt “GUNDAWINDI” c.d.s. and manuscript “Registered No. 492” alongside, the reverse (part flap missing) with despatch, Leyburn, Warwick and Tenterfield c.d.s. Photo

£300-400

Note: The “74” obliterator was originally allocated to Callandoon in New South Wales in January 1860. This was retained when the new replacement office was established at Gundiwindi in 1860 1148

1149 ័

1150 ័

1151

1152

1153

1154 ័

1155

1865 (12 Feb.) blue envelope from Roma to Ipswich, bearing 2d. blue (small defect) and “REGISTERED” (6d.) orange-yellow sharing sunburst “23” alongside manuscript “Registered Letter” and “REGISTERED/ROMA” h.s. (small repair), the reverse (part flap missing) with despatch, Condamine and part Ipswich c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

£250-300

1866 (5 June) front and small part back to Brisbane, bearing 1864-65 1d. orangevermilion vertical pair and “REGISTERED” (6d.) orange-yellow all lightly cancelled by c.d.s. and showing “REGISTERED/RETREAT” handstamp at left, arrival c.d.s. (9.6) on reverse. Attractive and the sole recorded example of this registered handstamp. Photo

£250-300

1867 (6 Sept.) OHMS front (213x93mm.) from Maryborough to Brisbane, bearing 1864-65 “REGISTERED” (6d.) orange-yellow and 1866 litho 4d. grey-lilac (2) all cancelled “96” and with superb large “REGISTERED/MARYBOROUGH” handstamp in red at left, and 1868 (13 Aug.) large piece bearing 1864-65 2d. blue strip of six and “REGISTERED” (6d.) orange-yellow all cancelled “72” and with small “REGISTERED/HELIDON” handstamp

£250-300

1868 (29 Dec.) entire letter from Springfield, Brisbane “via Southampton” to Scotland and redirected to Edinburgh, bearing 6d. yellow-green and “REGISTERED” (6d.) orangeyellow cancelled with manuscript pen stroke and faint “GPO” in barred roller and with faint Brisbane Registered oval datestamp in red alongside; a couple of small imperfections though attractive. Photo

£200-250

1870 (8 July) envelope (flap missing) from Toowoomba to Dublin, bearing 1864 “REGISTERED” (6d.) orange-yellow and 1868-74 2d. blue strip of three all cancelled “214” and with “REGISTERED/TOOWOOMBA” handstamp and London Registered oval datestamp (10.9) below, despatch and Brisbane c.d.s. (Campbell Type 2 in red) on reverse. Also 1872 piece bearing “REGISTERED” (6d.) orange-yellow and 2d. blue sharing barred numeral “152” and tied by superb Taroom c.d.s. with last two figures of year date in smaller type, this piece being the item discovered by George Ginger in 1931 that “tied” the number to Taroom. Photo

£200-250

1872 (5 Apr.) envelope from Brisbane to New South Wales, bearing 1d., 2d. and “REGISTERED” (6d.) orange-yellow lightly cancelled “GPO” in barred roller, recently introduced security lines in red and light Brisbane Registered oval datestamp in red, the reverse with Sydney (8.4), West Maitland (9.4) and Wollombi (11.4) c.d.s.; a couple of trivial imperfections though an attractive three-colour franking. Photo

£250-300

1872 (24 Oct.) large front (264x119mm., folded for display purposes) from Brisbane “via Southampton” to England, bearing 1866 5/- rose (2) and 1868-74 1/- mauve cancelled by “GPO” in barred roller and showing Brisbane and London Registered oval datestamps alongside; one 5/- defective and the front with a couple of faults though a remarkable high value franking with the 5/- rose rarely found paying a genuine postal rate. Photo

£300-400

1874 (8 Feb.) envelope from Sugar Loaf to Shetland, bearing 3d. brown pair each cancelled “169” and 2d. blue (2), paying the registration fee, sharing a double strike of the “REGISTERED/SUGARLOAF” handstamp, unframed despatch, Brisbane (10.2, Campbell Type 2 in red) and London Registered (3.5) datestamps below, the reverse with Aberdeen (4.5) and Lerwick (6.5) c.d.s.; a few small imperfections though the only recorded example of this registered handstamp. Photo

£300-400

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1146 1147

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1157

1158

1159

1160

1875 (12 Mar.) envelope from Gympie “via Melbourne & Brindisi (deleted) Galle” to London, bearing 2d. blue (2) and 6d. yellow-green with indistinct sunburst cancellations, showing “REGISTERED/GYMPIE” in seriffed letters in red, despatch c.d.s., Brisbane Registered Letter Office c.d.s. in red (similar to Campbell Type 2 though without stops and unrecorded by him) and London Registered oval d.s. (31.5); an attractive franking with the registration fee paid with 2d. stamps - the new 4d. stamps not being issued until later in 1875. Photo

£250-300

1875 (25 Sept.) envelope from Brisbane to Wollombi, New South Wales, bearing 2d. blue pair and a single with indistinct cancellations and tied by red crayon lines and light Brisbane Registered Letter Office c.d.s. in red (similar to Campbell Type 2 though without stops and unrecorded by him), the reverse with Sydney (27.9), West Maitland (28.9) and Wollombi (28.9) c.d.s. Photo

£150-200

1876 envelopes (3) to England, two franked at 10d. from Copperfield (4d. + 6d.) and Thorgomindah (2d. (2) + 6d.) with their respective straight-line registration handstamps, the third “Via Brindisi” from Rockhampton franked with 1/- and showing scarce Rockhampton Registered oval datestamp; the first two with small imperfections and the last with addressee expunged though an interesting group

£150-200

1876 (12 Feb.) envelope from Brisbane to Ferguson Falls Post Office, Canada, bearing 4d. yellow and 1/- mauve indistinctly cancelled with Brisbane Registered Letter Office c.d.s. in red (similar to Campbell Type 2 though without stops and unrecorded by him) and London Registered oval d.s. (17.4) alongside, Toronto c.d.s. (8.5) on reverse; the envelope with repaired left corners and other minor imperfections though a scarce franking to an unusual destination and illustrating 8d. postage and double 4d. registration rate. Photo

£200-250

1876 (5 June) envelope from Mackay to Norwood, London, bearing 4d. yellow and 6d. yellow-green each clearly cancelled “33”, showing “REGISTERED/MACKAY” handstamp in red, despatch c.d.s. and two London Registered oval datestamp (21.8), one additionally tying the adhesives, the reverse with Bowen (5.6) and London Registered (21.8) c.d.s.; traces of soiling though most attractive. Also loose 4d. yellow with part “REGISTERED/MACKAY” handstamp. Photo

£400-500

PROVENANCE:

Ron Butler 1161

1162

1163

1164

1876 (5 Dec.) envelope from Brisbane to England, bearing 4d. yellow and 6d. yellowgreen (small faults) with light sunburst cancellations and with the 4d. tied by Brisbane Registered Letter Office c.d.s. in red (similar to Campbell Type 2 though without stops and unrecorded by him) and London Registered oval d.s. (6.2), Bury c.d.s. (6.2) on reverse; attractive. Photo

£200-250

1877 (10 Mar.) envelope (small faults on flap) from Copperfield to England, bearing 4d. yellow (defects) and 6d. yellow-green with very light sunburst cancellations, showing despatch c.d.s., “REGISTERED/COPPERFIELD.” handstamp and London Registered oval d.s. (26.5), all on face, Rockhampton (19.5) and Camborne (28.5) c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

£150-200

1878 (1 June) envelope from Brisbane “via Melbourne” to England, bearing 4d. yellow and 6d. yellow-green (defective) sharing the recently introduced “BRISBANE/REGISTERED” oval datestamp in black and with London Registered oval d.s. (3.8) alongside, Hurstpierpoint arrival c.d.s. (4.8) on reverse; an attractive franking. Photo

£150-200

1878 (26 July) double rate envelope (205x92mm.) from Gympie “Via Melbourne, Galle & Brindisi” to London, bearing 4d. yellow second transfer (2) and 1/- mauve cancelled with sunburst “96” and showing c.d.s. and London Registered oval d.s. (19.9) alongside, superb “REGISTERED/GYMPIE” handstamp in red at lower left corner, Brisbane Registered Letter (26.7) and part London c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope with flap missing and a couple of vertical creases well clear of the adhesives though an attractive franking. Photo

£200-250

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1154

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First Sideface Issue

1165

Essays by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. 1165

P ᔛ E ᔛ

2d. die proof in black on thin card (77x68mm.); fine and very rare. Photo

1166

P ᔛ E ᔛ

2d. imperforate trials (3), comprising brown and blue on white paper and green on buff paper; the last two with faults though of generally fine appearance and an unusual trio. Photo

£800-1,000

£400-500

Essays by William Bell 1167

1168

1169

1170

ᔛ P E ᔛ

ᔛ P ᔛ S E ᔛ

⁄ 2 d. with vertically-lined background and with reversed “Q” in “QUEENSLAND”, in plum on ungummed watermark Crown over Q sideways paper. Photo

£300-400

1 ⁄ 2 d. with vertically-lined background se-tenant with plain background, both with reversed “Q” in “QUEENSLAND”, in orange on ungummed watermark Crown over Q upright paper; defective at top though rare in this form. Photo

£100-120

⁄ 2 d. with plain background and with “Q” in “QUEENSLAND” corrected, a marginal pair in carmine on ungummed watermark Crown over Q upright paper, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” diagonally in blue. Photo

£250-300

⁄ 2 d. with plain background and with “Q” in “QUEENSLAND” corrected, in carmine on ungummed watermark Crown over Q upright paper, lightly handstamped “SPECIMEN” diagonally in blue. Photo

£100-120

Imperforate Colour Trials 1171

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1d. pairs in deep dull blue, yellow and bright ultramarine on thin card, the last two with small faults though a very scarce trio. Photo

£400-500

PROVENANCE:

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ᔛ P

1d. in dull blue, three slightly varying shades with one cancelled in an upper corner; one with a shallow thin, otherwise fine

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1167

1168

1170

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1180

1174 —————————— Ex 1181 ——————————

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ᔛ P អ B

1d. dull reddish brown complete sheet of 120 with [48] showing “QOEENSLAND” variety, printed label affixed at foot and inscribed “Proposed new 1d. Postage Stamp Printed from Electrotypes made by William Knight, Government Engraver, Lithographic Office, Treasury”; a few light fox marks in places and with a few faults in margins. A highly important and almost certainly unique contemporary proof sheet

£3,500-4,000

PROVENANCE:

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ᔛ P អ B

1d. reddish brown Die I marginal block of twelve, [67-70/77-80/87-90]; the left vertical row creased though of fine appearance. Photo

£1,200-1,500

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1176

1177

ᔛ P

ᔛ P+ អ

ᔛ P អ B

1d. reddish brown Die I strip of three, two singles (one cancelled in one upper corner) and Die II, 2d. blue Die I (2), 4d. yellow (6 with a block of four) and 6d. green (4 with a pair); a couple with small faults though generally fine

£400-500

1d. reddish brown Die I, 2d. blue Die I, 4d. yellow and 6d. yellow-green matrix blocks of four; one 4d. touched at foot, otherwise fine. Photo

£400-500

2d. blue complete sheet of 120 with [46] showing “QUEENSBAND” variety and [116] showing “PENGE” variety; divided into blocks of seventy and fifty and with a few examples defective, sellotape affixed to edges on reverse. A highly important and almost certainly unique contemporary proof sheet

£3,500-4,000

PROVENANCE:

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P+ ᔛ អ

2d. blue block of four, the lower right stamp showing “QUEENSBAND” variety; the upper pair with shallow thinning, otherwise fine. Photo

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

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ᔛ P អ B

6d. yellow-green block of fifty, being the complete lower five rows of the sheet with [83] showing the beginning of damage to second “E” of “QUEENSLAND”; a few light rust marks in places though generally of fine appearance. A rare and almost certainly unique contemporary proof block. Photo

£1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE:

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ᔛ P+ អ

1d. coral pink block of four, [18-19/28-29], with each horizontal pair showing Dies I and II se-tenant, marked in pencil on reverse “.. approved/Novr 24.1880”; scarce with few such proofs on unwatermarked paper recorded. Photo

£300-400

PROVENANCE:

Col. Harrie Evans Sir Gawaine Baillie Imperforate Plate Proofs on Crown over Q Type II Paper 1181

1182

ᔛ P

1d. reddisb brown Die I (2), 2d. blue Die II, 4d. yellow Die II, 6d. yellow-green pair, 6d. green (5 with a marginal block of four, each horizontal pair with a pen stroke) and 1/- mauve (4), some with gum; one 6d. and three 1/- values touched or cut-into though a scarce group. Photo

£250-300

1d. reddish brown, 6d. yellow-green pair and 6d. green pair, all cancelled by blue crayon strokes; also perforated 1/- pair similarly cancelled which is almost certainly an issued stamp. An unusual group. Photo

£150-200

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Specimen Stamps 1183

1184

1185

S ᔛ

ᔛ S

1d. reddish brown Dies I and II, each with manuscript “Specimen” in violet, the Die I showing clear break in left-frame, traces of gum; Die II a little soiled, otherwise sound. An unusual pair. Photo

£150-200

1d. (5 with a block of four, one Die II), 2d. Die I (6 with a block of four) and Die II, 4d. (6 with a block of four) and 6d. (6 with a block of four) each handstamped with sansserif “SPECIMEN” in black or violet; 1d. scarlet Die I (2), 2d. Dies I (2) and II, 4d. (2), 6d. (6 with a block of four) and 1/- (6 with a block of four) each overprinted with seriffed “SPECIMEN”; generally fine and an attractive collection

£400-500

1d., 2d. (3), 4d. (3) and 6d. (6 with a block of four) each handstamped with sans-serif “SPECIMEN” in black or violet; 1d. scarlet, 2d., 4d. (2), 6d. (2) and 1/- (4) each overprinted with seriffed “SPECIMEN”; good to fine

£200-250

Cancelled Stamps 1186

1187

ᔛ C

4d. yellow pair and 6d. green, all imperforate with each handstamped “CANCELLED” and with blue crayon marks; the 6d. thinned. Scarce. Photo

£120-150

1/- violet (3) with manuscript “Cancelled” in black or magenta (2); the first with a crease, otherwise sound and an unusual trio. Photo

£120-150

Issued Stamps 1188

ᔛ

Watermark Crown over Q Type I, 1d. Die I (4), 2d. (6 with one unused, a block of four and one with variety “PENGE”), 4d. (2), and no watermark with lilac burelé band on back 1d. (2) and 2d. (2, one with variety “PENGE”, thinned). R.P.S. Certificate for first variety. S.G. 128-133 group, £1,500

£400-500

PROVENANCE:

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1190

1191

1192

ᔛ

刂+ អ

ᔛ

1193

Watermark Crown over Q Type I, 1d. Die I (6, two unused), 1d. Die II, 2d. Die I (10 with varieties “PENGE” (defective), “QUEENSBAND” and “QU” joined), and no watermark and with burelé band on reverse, 1d. Die I (2), Die II pair (blue crayon marks) and 2d. Die I (4 with a pair); fair to fine. S.G. 128-133 group

£150-200

Watermark Crown over Q Type I, 1d. reddish brown Die II horizontal pair, variety imperforate between, indistinct sunburst cancellations; creased and the left-hand stamp torn at foot though a presentable example of this very rare variety. R.P.S. Certificate (1987). S.G. 128ab. Photo

£600-800

Watermark Crown over Q Type II, 2d. grey-blue Die I and Die II blocks of four, unused with large part original gum; scarce and attractive. S.G. 138, 138c, £540+

£200-250

Watermark Crown over Q Type II, 2d. bright blue Die I horizontal pair, variety imperforate between and imperforate at left, indistinct cancellations; defective at lower right corner and other minor imperfections though a presentable example of this very rare variety. S.G. 139c, unpriced used. Photo

£500-600

The balance of the collection in two stockbooks with a few unused, blocks, other blocks that have been skilfully cleaned, 1d. “yellow”, varieties including 1d. and 2d. “QOEENSLAND”, “QU” joined on 4d. and 6d. values, burelé band on back on 1d. (15, including “QOEENSLAND” fiscally used though very rare) and 2d. (10); condition mixed though a useful lot for the specialist with viewing recommended

£400-500

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1206

Ex 1205 1209

1192

1214

1216

1223

1218

1219

1224

1220

1208

1221

Ex 1210

1222

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1195

1196

1197

1879-83 selection from a variety of Offices (mainly not Brisbane) bearing values to 6d., comprising items addressed internally (6 at 1d., 2d. or 4d.), to other States (4, all at 2d.) and to England (10, seven at 6d., three at 8d. and one at 9d.); faults though an interesting group

£300-400

1879 (19 May) envelope “Via Brisbane” to Oxford and redirected to Chelmsford, bearing 2d. blue in combination with Chalon 6d. yellow-green cancelled with light “QL” in sunburst and additionally by Oxford c.d.s. (14.7), despatch c.d.s. alongside; the earliest recorded date of use of this value, the first to be issued. Photo

£200-250

1879 (4 Aug.) “OHMS” envelope from Brisbane addressed locally to The Chief Commissioner at the Railway Department, bearing 1d. reddish brown lightly cancelled “GPO” in oval of bars (Campbell Type 7, scarce and the ERD) and with despatch c.d.s. (Type 7(b), ERD) alongside; pinholes at left though a scarce local drop letter rate cover and the earliest recorded date of use of the 1d. value. Photo

£200-250

1879 (8 Dec.) blue envelope (250x105mm., folded) from Bowen to England, bearing 1d. dull orange (7, one with “QOEENSLAND” variety –– corner fault) all lightly cancelled “63” and with Bowen c.d.s. below, arrival c.d.s. on reverse; a scarce franking of the shortlived 7d. rate to the U.K. Photo

£600-800

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1198

1199

1880 (12 Jan.) envelope from Cambooya “Via Melbourne & Brindisi” to Dublin, bearing 2d. blue in combination with Chalon 6d. yellow-green lightly cancelled “120” and with despatch c.d.s. alongside, London datestamps, T.P.O. (12.1), Brisbane (13.1) and H&K Packet (5.3) c.d.s. on reverse, and 1882 (22 Aug.) envelope from Brisbane “Via San Francisco” to London bearing 2d. and 6d. with “QL” duplex and illustrating the use of the Sideface 6d. after the Chalon values had been used up; a couple of small faults though an attractive pair. Photo

£200-250

1882 (23 Aug.) envelope from Brisbane “via Melbourne & Suez” to England, bearing 1d. (2), 2d. (2) and 6d. (2) cancelled with sunburst “QL” and c.d.s., Oundle arrival c.d.s. (9.10) on reverse; a couple of small imperfections though an attractive double rate franking. Photo

£150-200

Registered Mail 1200

1201

1880 (3 Aug.) blue envelope (22x96mm, neatly folded for display purposes) from Isisford to Sydney, bearing 2d. blue pair and a single twice neatly cancelled by barred numeral “114” with c.d.s. below, superb “REGISTERED/ISISFORD.” handstamp at lower left, the reverse with Rockhampton (9.8) and Sydney (16.8) c.d.s.; fine and attractive. Photo

£200-250

1882 (23 Aug.) envelope from Clermont to London, bearing 4d. orange-yellow pair unusually cancelled with circular datestamps, possibly as a numeral obliterator was not available, and showing “REGISTERED/CLERMONT” handstamp at left partially overcancelled by Plymouth Registered oval d.s. (2.11), the reverse (flap missing) with Rockhampton (6.8) and London (3.11) c.d.s.; a most attractive cover sent via the Long Sea Route and unusually routed through Plymouth. Photo

£200-250

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1163

1164

1197

1195 1196

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1202

1882 (25 Oct.) envelope from Normanton “via Torres Straits” to London, bearing 4d. orange-yellow and 6d. green most unusually cancelled by “REGISTERED/NORMANTON.” in red and by London Registered oval d.s. (27.12), despatch c.d.s. at foot; an early example of the new registration handstamp being used as a cancellation, and the only example recorded struck in red. Most attractive. Photo

£350-400

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1883 (18 Aug.) envelope from Charters Towers “via Torres Straits & Brindisi” to London, bearing 4d. yellow (2) and 1882-91 2d. blue and 6d. green cancelled “165” with “REGISTERED/CHARTERS TOWERS” handstamp alongside, despatch and London Registered (1.10) datestamps at foot, the reverse with Townsville (18.8) and London Registered (1.10) datestamps; a most attractive double rate franking. Photo

£350-400

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1883 (21 Sept.) envelope from Rishton to a gunmakers in Lynsday, Canada, bearing 2d. blue (3) and 4d. yellow (2) cancelled by sunburst “119” with c.d.s. below and “REGISTERED/RISHTON” handstamp alongside, the reverse with Charters Towers, Townsville, Liverpool, New York and Buffalo datestamps. A most attractive franking illustrating the double registration fee applied to mail to Canada via London, and the cover proving the tie of “119” to Rishton. Photo

£250-300

1880 Surcharge Specimen Stamps 1205

1206

ᔛ S+ អ

ᔛ S

1 ⁄ 2 d. on 1d. reddish brown block of four (one Die II) and singles (2), each handstamped with sans-serif “SPECIMEN”, inverted on the block of four and partially double on one single; fine and a scarce group. Photo

£300-400

⁄ 2 d. on 1d. reddish brown Die II, variety “QOEENSLAND” and overprinted with sans-serif “SPECIMEN”, unused with part gum. Very rare. R.P.S. Certificate (59,606) not present. Photo

£300-400

Issued Stamps 1

⁄ 2 d. on 1d. reddish brown Die I selection, comprising unused (3), used (2, one defective), a block of four with pen-cancellations and two with likely faked postal cancellations; fair to fine

1207

1208

1209

刂

⁄ 2 d. on 1d. reddish brown vertical pair comprising Dies I and II se-tenant, unused with traces of gum; sound. Scarce. S.G. 151, 151a, £950+. Photo

£200-250

⁄ 2 d. on 1d. reddish brown Die II, variety “QOEENSLAND”, fresh unused with part gum. Fine and very rare. S.G. 151ab, £1,600. Photo

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£200-250

£500-600

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Ex 1198

1200

1202

1201

1204

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The High Values 1210

A selection of ancillary items, comprising a die proof of the head in green on white paper (17x21mm.) affixed to card, Bourne head Transvaal Revenue £5 imperforate proof in brown on thin card and issued Falkland Islands 1d. and Transvaal 6d. Photo for £5

£250-300

Die Proofs

1212 1211 1211

1212

ᔛ P

Master proof with blank value tablets, in black on thick card (39x46mm.); fractional toning and trace of a crease at right. Very rare. Photo

£3,000-4,000

Master proof with blank value tablets, stamp-size in black on wove paper, the printer’s day book file copy with pen stroke in magenta ink and crayon cross in red at lower left; unique. Photo

£1,500-2,000

1213

1215

1217

1213

P ᔛ

2/-, stamp-size in black on card; superb. Photo

£2,000-2,500

1214

P ᔛ

2/-, stamp-size in black on wove paper, the printer’s day book file copy with pen stroke in magenta ink and crayon cross in red at lower left; unique. Photo

£1,000-1,200

1215

P ᔛ

5/-, stamp-size in black on card; fine. Photo

£1,500-1,800

1216

P ᔛ

5/-, stamp-size in black on wove paper, the printer’s day book file copy with pen stroke in magenta ink and crayon cross in red at lower left; unique. Photo

£1,000-1,200

10/-, stamp-size in black on card; small corner crease at lower right, otherwise superb. Photo

£1,500-1,800

£1, stamp-size in black on wove paper, the printer’s day book file copy with pen stroke in magenta ink and crayon cross in red at lower left; unique. Photo

£1,000-1,200

1217

1218

P ᔛ

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Imperforate Plate Proofs on Card 1219

ᔛ P

2/- in orange. Photo

£200-250

1220

ᔛ P

2/6d. in brown. Photo

£200-250

1221

ᔛ P

5/- in indigo. Photo

£200-250

1222

ᔛ P

10/- in green; small faults. Photo

£100-120

1223

ᔛ P

£1 in orange, a strip of three. A rare multiple. Photo

£600-800

1224

ᔛ P

£1 in orange. Photo

£200-250

Imperforate Plate Proofs on Wove Paper 1225

1226

1227

P ᔛ

2/- pair in indigo and singles in orange, slate and yellow-green; the pair a little stained, the singles all with thins at top. Photo

£400-500

2/- in orange, yellow-green and deep blue, each marked “Essay” vertically in violet ink; all with thins, the last defective. Photo

£200-250

2/- in orange from the foot of the sheet with part imprint, marked “Essay” vertically in violet ink; small imperfections at right. Rare. Photo

£150-200

Note: It appears that the imprints were burnished off before the issued stamp print runs commenced

Imperforate Plate Proof on Card, Overprinted “SPECIMEN” 1228

ᔛ P ᔛ S

10/- in green, overprinted “SPECIMEN.” in red; thinned and with minor creases though rare. Photo

£180-200

Imperforate Printer’s Samples on Card, Perforated “SPECIMEN” 1229

P ᔛ S ᔛ

2/6d. in brown, affixed to piece of card with part Bradbury Wilkinson imprint. Photo

£250-300

1230

P ᔛ S ᔛ

5/- in deep blue. Photo

£200-250

1231

P ᔛ S ᔛ

10/- in green, affixed to piece of card. Photo

£200-250

1232

P ᔛ S ᔛ

£1 in orange. Photo

£200-250

Imperforate Colour Trials on Unwatermarked Paper 1233

ᔛ P

2/- (4) in ultramarine, vermilion, rose and brown, and 2/6d. in deep green, the issued colours of the 2/- to £1 set of five; minor thins at top though an outstanding set. Photo

£1,200-1,500

Note: Bassett Hull states that this was the only colour in which the 2/6d. was printed, and that there was no 2/- in this colour 1234

ᔛ P

2/- in vermilion, marginal with portion of adjoining stamp margin sharing large part imprint, marked “Colour approved for 2/6”, 2/- in brown marked “app’d for 10/-” and 2/6d. in deep green marked “Colour approved for 20/-”, the first and last with pen crosses at centre; all with thins though a rare trio. Photo Photos appear on pages 43 and 51 49

£700-800

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Imperforate Colour Trials on Thin Watermarked Paper 1235

ᔛ P

2/- ultramarine pair with large part gum and 5/- rose with part manuscript mark towards top; one 2/- with a surface fault and the 5/- soiled though a rare trio. Photo

£200-250

Perforated Colour Trials on Thick Watermarked Paper 1236

ᔛ P

£1 in plum, large part gum; trace of thinning. Most attractive. Photo

1237

ᔛ P

£1 in plum horizontal pair sharing part Brisbane c.d.s. Fine and very rare. Accompanied by a 1914 letter from W.H. Robinson, the Brisbane dealer, to Montgomerie Hamilton in Sydney, commenting on this colour trials and the fact Rev. Mursell had seem them and confirmed them genuine colour trials, and that cancelled examples had been postmarked by the G.P.O. to prevent them being used. A possibly unique multiple. Photo

£300-400

£800-1,000

Issued Stamp Specimens 1238

1239

1240

ᔛ S

Thin paper 2/-, 2/6d. (2), 5/-, 10/- (2) and £1 each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (one 5/diagonally and one 10/- vertically), 2/6d., 5/-, 10/- and £1 similarly handstamped in blue, and £1 similarly handstamped in violet, gum in places; some a little soiled, otherwise sound

£200-250

Thick paper 2/- block of four and a single, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” in violet, and a further single similarly handstamped in blue, large part gum; both singles with small imperfections, the block fine. Photo

£150-200

Thin paper £1 deep green and thick paper 10/- brown, both marginal from the left of the sheet and handstamped “SPECIMEN.” in red; fine and scarce. Photo

£250-300

Issued Stamps 1882-83 Thin Paper 1241

2/- (6), 2/6d. (10 with a pair, one marginal), 5/- (5), 10/- (7, one imperforate) and £1 (7, one the re-entry and two with recut lower right corner), a very few unused, the others largely cleaned and/or with forged cancellations; an interesting group

£100-120

1886 Thick Paper 1242

1243

1244

刂+ អ

A small collection (24), the mint comprising 2/-, 2/6d. (3 with a corner pair), 5/- (5 with a marginal block of four), 10/- (2, one marginal) and £1 (2, one regummed), the used (11) with all values represented, largely fiscal or cleaned

£300-400

A collection comprising 2/6d and 5/- mint, the remainder (53) nearly all cancelled-toorder or with fiscal cancellation or forged postmarks and including 2/6d. block of four with “R” in oval cancellations, 10/- pair and a strip of five (one with flaw on “D”), and £1 pairs (2), strips of four (one with re-entry) and five (cancelled with “GPO” in bars and with one showing recut lower right corner) and blocks of four (3)

£400-500

5/- rose and 10/- brown blocks of four with large part original gum; the 10/- block a little thinned at top though of fine appearance. S.G. 159, 160, £608+

£150-200

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1232 1231

1229

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1236

1237

Ex 1239 51

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1245 1245

ᔛអ B

£1 deep green complete sheet of thirty (5x6), Row 1/2 with re-entry and Row 6/4 with retouch, all cancelled “GPO” in oblong of bars and affixed to piece; some perfs. severed in places though rare with few complete sheets recorded, this thought to have been cancelled for bulk parcels; apparently found in the collection of the late F.F. O’Dwyer, one time cashier at the Brisbane G.P.O. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,000-1,200

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October 24, 2012 - LONDON 1895 Thin Paper 1246

1247

刂+ អ

A selection comprising 2/6d. (7, one unused and a cancelled-to-order block of four), 5/(3, one unused), 10/- (3, one unused and one cancelled-to-order) and £1 (11, two apparently unused, a block of four and a single cancelled with “GPO” in oblong of bars and four with minor varieties), a few dubious cancellations; fair to fine

£200-250

£1 deep green lower right corner block of four, Row 6/4 with retouch to lower right corner, fresh with large part original gum; trace of creasing at left, otherwise fine. A rare positional multiple. S.G. 165, 165b, £1,750+. Photo

£800-1,000

1903 Thin Paper, Perf. 1212⁄ , 13 1248

1249

刂

2/6d. vermilion mint and used (6 with a rejoined block of four with Registered Townsville 1906 c.d.s.); good to fine. S.G. 270

£100-120

£1 deep green, [5], unused with large part original gum; small thin at top though of very fine appearance. A rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1969). S.G. 271, £1,900. Photo

£600-700

Note: These stamps were apparently never issued for use. One sheet mint and one sheet cancelled-to-order, were released 1250

1251

刂

ᔛ

£1 deep green, [2] with re-entry, fresh unused without gum. Very rare. S.G. 271a, £4,000. Photo

£500-600

£1 deep green, [4], fine cancelled-to-order in one corner; one short perf. at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. 271. Photo

£200-250

1905 Litho, Thin Paper, Perf. 1212⁄ , 13 1252

1253

刂

ᔛ

£1 deep green, unused with large part original gum; fine and scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (1959). S.G. 272, £1,000. Photo

£250-300

£1 deep green (2), one [29] with retouch, indistinct c.d.s.; sound. S.G. 272, 272b, £545. Photo

£180-200

1906 Litho, Thin Paper, Perf. 12 1254

1255

1256

ᔛ+ អ

ᔛ

5/- rose and £1 deep green unused with large part original gum, 5/- (2, one apparently postally used, the other cancelled-to-order) and £1 (2, one with Telegraph c.d.s., the other cancelled-to-order); the c.t.o. £1 creased, otherwise sound. S.G. 273, 274

£200-250

5/- rose block of four, neatly cancelled-to-order with central Brisbane 1907 c.d.s.. S.G. 273, £340+. Photo

£140-180

£1 deep green selection showing plateable characteristics, comprising a pair, [16-17] with [17] showing dot in margin, a strip of three, [16-18] with [18] showing damaged “AN”, and two singles, both [18] with one showing damaged “AN” and the other with it absent, illustrating that this flaw is not constant, the first with Mackay c.d.s., the others with Telegraph Branch Counter c.d.s. An interesting group

£150-200

1907-10 Litho, Perf. 1212⁄ , 13 1257

1258

刂

ᔛ

2/6d. vermilion (2, both marginal), 2/6d. dull orange, 5/- rose, 5/- deep rose, 10/blackish brown (two shades), £1 bluish green and £1 deep bluish green, unused with part to large part original gum; a couple of trivial imperfections, otherwise fine. S.G. 309-12 group

£300-400

2/6d. vermilion (2), 2/6d. dull orange (3), 5/- rose, 5/- deep rose, 10/- blackish brown (3, shades), £1 bluish green and £1 deep bluish green, used; one 5/- and £1 poor, the others generally good to fine. S.G. 309-12 group

£200-250

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2/6d. vermilion and 5/- rose used with Sapphire and Southport c.d.s. respectively, 5/and part 2/6d. cancelled with bars on small part label to Sydney with Cairns c.d.s. below and Kidston despatch c.d.s. on reverse; 1911 issue 2/6d. reddish orange and 5/carmine-red with Kidston and Mareeba c.d.s. respectively, 2/6d. and 5/- cancelled by Kidston c.d.s. in violet on part label to Sydney with part arrival c.d.s. at foot; a few small faults though an unusual group of commercial usages

£150-200

1260

刂

£1 bluish green, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 312, £325. Photo

£120-150

1261

刂

£1 bluish green, [2] with re-entry, large part original gum; trace of a horizontal bend at top. Scarce. S.G. 312a, £750. Photo

£200-250

£1 deep bluish green, [2] with re-entry, part original gum; two tiny light fox marks on gum, otherwise fine. Scarce. S.G. 312ca, £1,100. Photo

£250-300

1262

刂

1911 Litho, Perf. 1212⁄ , 13 on Thinner White Paper 1263

1264

1265

1266

刂

ᔛ

刂

ᔛ

2/6d. reddish orange, 5/- carmine-red and 10/- sepia, unused with large part original gum; the 10/- with a few light tone marks at foot, otherwise sound. S.G. 309b, 310b, 311a, £795

£200-250

2/6d. reddish orange with Kidston 1912 c.d.s. and 5/- carmine-red with indistinct 1912 c.d.s.; sound examples of these scarce stamps. S.G. 309b, 310b

£150-200

£1 deep yellowish green, unused with part original gum; traces of creasing, otherwise sound. Scarce. S.G. 312d, £1,700. Photo

£600-700

£1 deep yellowish green lower left corner example, neatly cancelled-to-order with complete Brisbane 1911 (29 Dec.) c.d.s.; superb. S.G. 312d, £1,100. Photo

£500-600

Perforated “OS” 1267

1268

1269

1270

刂

刂អ B

1886 2/6d. and 5/- mint, 5/- and 10/- used; 1895 thin paper 2/6d. used (two shades), 1903 2/6d. (4, two with “OS” inverted) and 1906 5/- used, punctured with either eleven holes or twelve holes; 10/- with a thin otherwise sound

£150-200

1907-12 2/6d., 5/- (perforations inverted and reversed), 10/- and £1, fresh mint and from the Post Office Archive sales, and 2/6d. used; fine

£200-250

1907 5/- rose upper left corner block of six (3x2), the lower row with perforations inverted and reversed, fresh mint with the stamps remaining unmounted. Fine and scarce. ACSC Q58, $1,500+. Photo

£300-400

1911 2/6d. reddish orange marginal block of six from the foot of the sheet, the lower row with perforations inverted and reversed, fresh mint with the lower row remaining unmounted. ACSC Q555, $1,200+. Photo

£250-300

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£800-1,000

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1255 1250

1247

1251

1252

——— 1253 ———

1266

1260

1261

1262

1269

1265

1270

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1273

1885 (11 Apr.) envelope from Stanhope “via Whttingham” to Broke, New South Wales, bearing Sideface 2d. blue (3), paying the correct rate of 6d., twice cancelled with sunburst “163” and 5/- rose at left, lightly cancelled and showing part of registration handstamp which clearly does not appear under the stamp, despatch c.d.s. additionally tying two of the 2d. values, the reverse with four N.S.W. transit c.d.s. including T.P.O. North; a contrived use of a high value stamp to obtain a “postally” used example. Sold on it’s merits. Photo

£50-100

1908 (8 Sept.) envelope registered from the Paying Officer, Post & Telegraph Dept., Brisbane to Germany, bearing 1907-11 2/6d. vermilion (marginal) clearly cancelled “R” in oval in blue and showing c.d.s. in the same ink alongside and with black registration label at left; the envelope with a couple of vertical creases well clear of the adhesive. A very scarce stamp used on cover. Photo

£150-200

Second Sideface Issue, S.G. 166-178

1275 1274

Die Proofs 1274

1275

P ᔛ

2d. in black with uncleared borders, on surfaced card (60x91mm.) marked “engraved by W. Ridgeway” at top; a few insignificant light fox marks, otherwise fine. A very rare and important proof. Photo

£3,000-4,000

2d. in light blue on wove paper (109x71mm.); a few minor imperfections though a very rare and important proof. Photo

£2,500-3,000

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1273

1308 Ex 1294

1309

1310

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1277

1278

ᔛ

刂

Collection neatly mounted and written-up on leaves, including a selection handstamped “SPECIMEN”, a selection of mint and cleaned multiples showing the various mould types, a few used blocks of four, 2d. plate proof pair on gummed paper, 1/- block of six and perf. 91⁄ 2 x12 1d. (3 with a pair) and 1/- unused, 1d., 2d. on piece and 1/- used; fair to fine. A fine lot for the specialist to expand upon

£400-500

4d. yellow imperforate with large margins all round, cancelled, neatly cancelled “46?” in oval of bars; sound. B.P.A. Certificate (1980). S.G. 169c var. Photo

£100-120

Perf. 91⁄ 2 x12 2d. blue unused pair, large part gum; one a little soiled, otherwise sound. A rare multiple of this scarce perforation variety. S.G. 177, £1,000. Photo

£250-300

Third Sideface Issue, S.G. 179-183 Imperforate Plate Proofs 1279

1280

1281

ᔛ P+ អ

P+ ᔛ អ

P ᔛ

1d. vermilion red imperforate plate proof block of four on ungummed paper; the lower pair just touched at foot and upper left stamp with small flaw on chin. Scarce. Photo

£200-250

2d. blue imperforate plate proof block of four on gummed watermarked paper; light traces of foxing, otherwise fine. Photo

£250-300

2/- brown imperforate plate proof pairs on watermarked paper (3, one vertical, shades), the horizontal pairs gummed, the vertical pair (light crease) ungummed. An attractive group. Photo

£300-400

Perforated Colour Trials on Gummed Watermarked Paper 1282

P+ ᔛ អ

2/- deep brown-purple block of four, fine. Photo

£500-600

1283

P ᔛ

2/- deep brown-purple, marginal from the foot of the sheet; fine. Photo

£120-150

1284

P ᔛ

2/- dull grey-green, fine. Photo

£120-150

1285

P ᔛ

2/- dull grey-green, fine. Photo

£120-150

Issued Stamps 1286

1287

ᔛអ B

Collection including 2d. imperforate plate proof, 2d. perforated plate proofs (3 with a pair each handstamped “CANCELLED”, all three with crayon marks), 2/- handstamped “CANCELLED” and handstamped “SPECIMEN”; mint selection with 1d. marginal block of four, 2d. block of four with one showing oval white flaw and 2/- corner block of four; the used with 2d. block of six showing adjoining moulds, 2d. oval white flaws and other types and 2/- (4), and perf. 91⁄ 2 x12 2d. (2); fair to fine

£300-400

2d. blue perf. 91⁄ 2 x12 block of six, generally lightly cancelled with Brisbane “QL” 1888 duplex; one with a thin and a few other small imperfections. A rare multiple. S.G. 183. Photo

£200-250

Second and Third Sideface Issue Covers 1288

A selection (12), comprising rates of 1d. (2) and 2d. (3) inland, 21⁄ 2 d., 3d. (October 1891) and 6d. (4) to U.K. and 9d. to Switzerland; also 1894 envelope from Brisbane addressed locally bearing 2d. and 1/- bisects, and pieces bearing 2d. and 4d. bisects; condition rather mixed though an interesting group

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£200-250

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1278

1279

1284

1285

1280

1283

————— 1281 —————

1282

1302

1306

1287

—— 1303 —— 59

1299

1314

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1290

1883-94 selection of four 1d. rate usages, comprising 1883 OHMS envelope from Townsville to The Commissioner of Railways at Brisbane and apparently taxed 2d., possibly because it exceeded weight, 1889 OHMS envelope from Brisbane addressed locally with framed “NOT KNOWN BY/LETTER CARRIERS” and “NOT CALLED FOR” handstamps, 1893 top piece of “The Courier” to London with adhesive cancelled by “GPO” in bars, and 1890 envelope from Brisbane addressed locally with adhesive cancelled by “GPO” in oval of bars; condition a little mixed

£100-120

1884 (2 Feb.) envelope from Aramac to London, bearing perf. 91⁄ 2 x12 2d. blue and perf. 12 4d. yellow lightly cancelled “198” and with despatch c.d.s. alongside; the envelope and adhesives with a few faults though the perf. 91⁄ 2 x12 2d. very rare on cover. Photo

£100-120

Registered Mail 1291

1292

1293

1294

1295

1296

1297

1883 (11 Oct.) parcel label from Mackay to England bearing 1d. vertical pairs (2) and 6d. (2), and 1884 (7 Nov.) envelope from Mackay to London bearing 2d. (2) and 6d., both with all stamps cancelled by “REGISTERED/MACKAY” handstamp and with despatch c.d.s. and London Registered oval datestamp; small imperfections though an unusual pair. Also 1898 (10 Oct.) envelope (209x93mm.) to Brisbane, bearing 1d. and 2d. (2) cancelled “33” and by the newly introduced “R” in oval handstamp

£180-200

1885 (7 May) envelope (opened-out) from Greenmount to Toowoomba, bearing 2d. blue (3) cancelled “291” in bars and showing despatch and “REGISTERED/GREENMOUNT” handstamp alongside, the reverse with superb “T.P.O. S&WR/1/DOWN” c.d.s. without gang number (Campbell Type 1 No. 2a(a)) and Toowoomba c.d.s.; attractive

£80-100

1886 (27 Oct.) and 1888 (16 June) envelopes to England each bearing 4d. yellow and 1/- mauve, the first from Brisbane with the stamps cancelled by Registered Letter c.d.s. and with Officially Sealed label at upper left corner, the second from Mackay “Via Brindisi” with the stamps cancelled “33” and showing “REGISTERED/MACKAY” handstamp and despatch c.d.s. alongside; the first a little stained though an attractive pair

£180-200

1891 (24 Jan.) Winch Bros. envelope from Port Douglas to England, bearing 1d. pairs (2) and 21⁄ 2 d. all cancelled “256” in bars and with despatch c.d.s., “REGISTERED/PORT DOUGLAS” handstamp (another on reverse) and London Registered oval d.s. (9.3) below; most attractive and a rare franking at the 21⁄ 2 d. letter rate and 4d. registration fee between January and October 1891. Also 1891 (Aug.) double rate piece bearing 1d., 2d. and 6d. cancelled with new Brisbane Registered c.d.s. Photo

£150-200

1891 (15 Oct.) envelope (light stains) from Toowoomba to The Secretary of the Railway Commissioners at Brisbane, bearing 21⁄ 2 d. pair cancelled with new oval-framed “R” handstamp, contrary to regulations, and with despatch c.d.s. alongside, and 1892 (12 Oct.) Winch Bros. envelope from Rockhampton to England, bearing 21⁄ 2 d. only (no registration fee paid in stamps) cancelled by “473” duplex and with “R” in oval handstamp and London Registered oval d.s. (21.11) alongside, unusual in being accepted as being an item of registered mail in London though without any penalty surcharge. A most interesting pair

£120-150

1893-94 envelopes (5) all to Brisbane and franked at 5d. (2d. postage, 3d. registration), comprising items from Emerald, Landsborough, Springsure, Stanwell and Yandina, all with appropriate registration handstamps, that for Landsborough cancelling the stamps (3d. in postage on reverse with sunburst “141”), the cover from Springsure with sunburst and registration handstamp in deep red; a couple with stains though an attractive group

£200-250

1893 envelope from Cunnamulla to Brisbane bearing 1d. and 2d. (2) cancelled by registered handstamp with c.d.s. below, 1894 (May) envelope from Coochin Creek bearing 1d. and 2d. (2) cancelled with “R” in oval and with manuscript “Coochin Ck” at left, 1896 (5 June) large envelope from Fortitude Valley to Capri bearing 21⁄ 2 d. and 4d. pair cancelled by registered handstamp with a further strike and c.d.s. below, 1897 (27 Feb.) envelope from One Mile Creek to Italy bearing 1/- cancelled “201” and with registration handstamp and c.d.s. alongside, and 1899 front from Brisbane to New Zealand bearing 1d. (5) cancelled “R” in oval; faults in places though an interesting group

£100-120

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1298 Essay 1298

ᔛ E

21⁄ 2 d. with value tablets at top, stamp-size in pale grey-blue on wove paper; a few small thins though of good appearance and very rare. Photo

£800-1,000

Proofs 1299

ᔛ P

⁄ 2 d. se-tenant with 2d. in blue-green with the 2d. value plate extensively defaced, on wove paper roughly perforated on two sides; some thins and other faults. A most unusual proof item. Photo

£100-120

Note: The Bernie Manning collection contained a similar pair though with the 2d. value defaced in a different style Issued Stamps 1300

1301

1302

1303

1304

刂អ B

刂+ អ

1890-94 collection neatly mounted and written-up on pages, largely mint and including 1 ⁄ 2 d. imperforate plate proof, several blocks of four or larger and one with partial offset, 1d. blocks of four (6, two used), six (both used), eight and twenty, and several “pointed bust” flaws, 2d. “FWO” variety mint and used (3, one in block of four and one in pair), 21⁄ 2 d. mint (4) and used (2) blocks of four, and a pair in a rose shade described as a colour trial, 3d. mint block of twelve, mint (3) and used blocks of four, and three handstamped “CANCELLED”, 4d. mint block of ten, mint (5) and used blocks of four, three handstamped “SPECIMEN” or “CANCELLED”, 6d. mint blocks of four (3) and eighteen, and a pair handstamped “CANCELLED”, and 2/- mint (14 with a marginal block of ten) and used (8 with a block of four); generally good to fine. S.G. 184-198

£500-600

1890-94 1⁄ 2 d. blocks of four (2), eighteen, twenty-four (2) and thirty-six, 2d. retouched plate “complete sheet” of one hundred (some stamps separated or replaced) and block of sixty from the foot of the sheet, 1895 thick paper 1d. complete sheet of one hundred, and unwatermarked, thin paper 2d. sheet of one hundred, numbered “4”, divided in to various size multiples; generally good to fine and useful blocks for plating. Cat. £3,600+

£350-400

1890-94 1d. vermilion-red marginal block of four, variety imperforate, large part original gum; natural wrinkle at right. S.G. 187a, £550+. Photo

£200-250

1890-94 1d. vermilion-red mint and used horizontal pairs, both variety imperforate, the first fine with large part original gum, the latter (horizontal crease at foot) each cancelled “G.P.O.” in oval of bars. S.G. 187a, £575. Photo

£180-200

1895 collection of the provisional papers neatly mounted and written-up, including Thick paper 1d. mint blocks of four (one including “broken bust” flaw) and a pair handstamped “CANCELLED”, 2d. mint blocks of four (3) and twelve (one with “FWO” flaw) and 1/- mint (8 with a corner block of four and a pair); Unwatermarked with burelé band, 1d. mint blocks of four (2), six (one with “PE” of “PENNY” omitted and with double perfs. at left) and eighteen, and Thin paper 2d. mint (10 with two blocks of four, one with “earring” flaw”) and used (scarce); generally good to fine. S.G. 202-207

£400-500

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1305

1306

刂

ᔛ

1895 unwatermarked paper with blue burelé band on reverse, 1d. vermilion-red upper left corner strip of three with double perfs. between left-hand stamp and margin, the centre stamp with variety “PE” of “penny” omitted; fine mint. S.G. 206b, £250+. Photo Note: According to “The Australian Philatelist”, March 1895, page 105, after a few sheets the fault was discovered and corrected 1895 thin paper 2d. (retouched plate), indistinct sunburst cancellation fractionally puncturing paper. A rare stamp used and much undercatalogued. S.G. 207, £150. Photo

£150-200

£100-120

Covers 1307

1308

1309

1310

1891-98 selection of envelopes from Brisbane to England franked with 21⁄ 2 d. carmine (8, one from Parliament House), 3d. and 5d., and 1893 envelope (faults) from Beaudesert to Scotland and redirected to Edinburgh bearing 1d. bisected diagonally and 2d. cancelled “430” - R.P.S. Certificate (1961) states “unauthorised bisect”

£140-180

1895 (24 Oct.) envelope (flap missing) from Parliament House to The Government Printing Office, Brisbane, bearing 1d. vermilion-red horizontal pair, variety imperforate, neatly cancelled “369” in oval of bars and with despatch c.d.s. alongside, arrival c.d.s. (24.10) on reverse. Photo

£150-200

1895 (18 Nov.) envelope from Clifton to Brisbane, bearing 1890-94 1d. vermilion-red horizontal pair, variety imperforate, neatly cancelled “121 in oval of bars and with part despatch c.d.s. at left, T.P.O. (18.11) and arrival c.d.s. (19.11) on reverse; envelope with vertical crease at centre, well clear of the pair. A rare apparent commercial use of this variety. S.G. 187a. Photo

£200-250

1899 (18 Apr.) envelope from Toowong to South Brisbane, bearing 1895 unwatermarked paper with burelé band on reverse, 1d. red-orange lightly cancelled “204” in oval of bars and with despatch c.d.s. at left, arrival c.d.s. (18.4) on reverse; believed to be the only recorded example of this stamp paying the one penny rate. S.G. 206c. Photo

£150-200

Registered Mail 1311

1893 (7 Aug.) large triple rate envelope from Townsville to England, bearing 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. pair, 21⁄ 2 d. pair and 3d. all cancelled with “R” in oval and showing despatch c.d.s. and London Registered hooded d.s. (21.9) below, 1896 (22 Jan.) envelope from Brisbane to Canada bearing 1⁄ 2 d. and 5d. (double registration no longer charged) cancelled by “R” in oval and with c.d.s. below, 1896 (Aug.) envelope from Georgetown to London bearing 1 ⁄ 2 d., 1d. (3) and 2d. cancelled “156” and with “REGISTERED/GEORGETOWN” handstamp and at left, and 1898 envelope from Bundaberg to India bearing 1⁄ 2 d. and 5d. cancelled by “148” duplex

£120-150

Fifth Sideface Issue with White Background, S.G. 208-228 Proofs 1312

1313

ᔛ P

ᔛ C

⁄ 2 d. plate proof in green on highly surfaced unwatermarked wove paper, a vertical strip of six; horizontal crease towards foot, otherwise fine, and a marginal single, vertical crease

£250-300

1 ⁄ 2 d. perforated plate proofs in deep green, comprising watermark Crown over Q pair, thick paper, watermark Crown over Q single and no watermark with blue burelé band pair, each handstamped “CANCELLED” with the single also having small part circle in one corner, a further stamp without the handstamp but showing small part circle in two corners and with blue crayon stroke, and 21⁄ 2 d. rose handstamped “CANCELLED”

£150-200

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1305

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1315

1335

1333

—————————— 1346 ——————————

1350

1336

1334

1349

1351 63

1341

1353

1377

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1314

1315

1316

ᔛ P+ អ

ᔛ P

2d. blue plate proof block of four on unwatermarked wove paper; trace of thinning, otherwise fine. Photo

£200-250

21⁄ 2 d. (3) and 5d. in a master matrix block of four in lilac on surfaced wove paper; shallow thins at top though a very rare proof. Photo

£500-600

21⁄ 2 d. imperforate pairs on Crown over Q watermarked paper in rose-pink (marginal) and carmine. Photo

£150-200

Colour Trials 1317

1318

P ᔛ

P+ ᔛ អ

21⁄ 2 d. on Crown over Q gummed watermarked paper, eleven examples in lilac (3, shades), brown (two shades), blue-green, maroon (3), slate-blue and grey-violet, and 5d. on thick unwatermarked paper in brown and blue; generally fine. (13)

£200-250

5d. on thick unwatermarked paper, blocks of four in grey-brown (3), slate-violet, deep blue, yellow, bistre and brown-purple (2); fine

£800-1,000

Issued Stamps 1319

1320

刂អ B

A collection neatly mounted and written-up on pages, largely mint with a good range of multiples and plate flaws, etc.; including perf. 121⁄ 2 , 13 1⁄ 2 d. (2) showing portion of the face doubled (not the listed variety though nevertheless very rare as such with only these two examples found by the owner in over 50 years), 2d block of four, 21⁄ 2 d. blocks of four (2) and twelve, and 5d. blocks of four (2) and ten, perf. 12 1⁄ 2 d. corner block of four with sheet number “8”; thick paper perf. 12 1⁄ 2 d. mint block of four; no watermark with burelé band 1⁄ 2 d. blocks of four (2), six (two without band) and thirty; generally fine and an attractive collection

£400-500

Watermark Crown over Q, 1⁄ 2 d. blocks of twenty-six, thirty, forty-eight and sixty, 1d. blocks of ten and thirty-six, thick paper perf. 121⁄ 2 , 13 1⁄ 2 d. blocks of fifty and one hundred, no watermark with burelé band on reverse 1⁄ 2 d. block of thirty, ninety-six, and thin paper 1 ⁄ 2 d. (54, in various size multiples); faults in places though generally good to fine. Cat. £2,400+

£150-200

Postcard 1321

1896 (31 Jan.) plain postcard from Brisbane to Sandgate, bearing 1d. orange-red cancelled by “QUEENSLAND” duplex and with arrival c.d.s. (31.1) at foot; a very early example of a postage stamp paying the postcard rate, and the only recorded example of this issue paying the 1d. rate. Photo

£100-150

Registered Mail 1322

1323

1895 (15 Aug.) envelope from Gympie to London, bearing 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 2d. pair all cancelled by the newly introduced “REGISTERED/GYMPIE” c.d.s. with c.d.s. and London Registered oval d.s. (24.9) below; an attractive three-colour franking using the only three values of the “Cameo” issue available at this time. Photo

£100-120

1895 (27 Nov.) envelope from Parliament House addressed locally, bearing 1⁄ 2 d. on “beer duty” paper (8) neatly cancelled “369” in bars and showing “REGISTERED/PARLIAMENT HOUSE” handstamp followed by manuscript “13”, and with c.d.s. below, arrival c.d.s. (27.11) on reverse. Photo

£150-200

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1322

1323 1355

Ex 1329

1330

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ᔛ P

6d. imperforate proof in yellow-green in an unfinished design with only small triangles in the lower spandrels, on unwatermarked wove paper cut to show a portion of the 1895 “TWO PENCE” value tablet at top, suggesting that the 6d. was derived from the 2d.; slight thinning at top though very scarce. ACSC Q42(DP)B, $3,000. Photo

£300-400

Issued Stamps 1325

1326

刂អ B

1d. vermilion small collection, comprising mint (40) with three blocks of four (one in a deep shade) and an upper right corner block of fifteen showing many flaws, and used (18) with a block of four and one with reversed watermark; also a single on unwatermarked paper and possibly of proof status

£200-250

1d. vermilion complete sheet of one hundred numbered “113” and a block of fifty-four from the foot of the sheet numbered “111”; fine mint. S.G. 229, £2,310+

£300-350

1327 1327

ᔛ

6d. yellow-green with bust lines at lower left touching oval, cancelled with part Brisbane Parcel Post Branch; defective at lower left corner though a presentable example of this very rare and celebrated stamp, of which only about fifteen examples are recorded. ACSC Q42, $35,000; S.G. 230, £16,000. Photo

£2,500-3,000

Covers 1328

1329

A selection of envelopes (7) bearing, between them, thirteen examples, four in combination with other stamps, five from Brisbane, the other two from Clifton and Golden Valley, destinations include Denmark, New Zealand and U.S.A.; generally good to fine

£100-120

1897 (27 Feb.) printed matter “Returns Only” letter from Brisbane addressed locally, the stamp cancelled by octagonal datestamp and with arrival c.d.s. (27.2) on reverse; a very rare example of the printed matter rate within Brisbane. Also 1896 (27 Oct.) front (some damage) with a 1d. paying the town rate within Rockhampton. These two items represent the only two items of mail found by the owner bearing this 1d. value used alone. Photo

£600-800

Note: None of these stamps are recorded paying the postcard rate Registered Mail 1330

1897 (2 July) double rate envelope (209x96mm.) from Mitchell to England, bearing 1d. block of eight (2x4) with each pair cancelled by superb sunburst “80” and with “REGISTERED/MITCHELL.” handstamp alongside, despatch c.d.s. and London Registered d.s. (9.8) below, Brisbane Registered c.d.s. (4.7) on reverse; a few small imperfections though the largest recorded used block and single franking of this stamp. Photo PROVENANCE:

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£200-250

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1897 (July) envelope (a little soiled) from Dalby to Finland bearing 1d. in combination with 1882-91 4d. and 1885-96 1⁄ 2 d. with light barred numerals and with c.d.s. at foot, the reverse with six transit datestamps, and 1897 (Oct.) envelope from Brisbane to Germany bearing 1d. (2) with 1885-96 21⁄ 2 d. and 5d. all cancelled by “R” in oval handstamps and with c.d.s. alongside; an unusual pair

£100-120

1897-1908 Figures In All Four Corners Die Proofs 1332

1333

1334

1335

P ᔛ

P+ ᔛ អ

P ᔛ

1d. vermilion and 2d. blue, imperforate on unwatermarked paper, both with “corner” margins on two sides suggesting that these come from “mould” blocks. Scarce. 1d. unlisted in ACSC, 2d. Q16(PP)1, $750. Photo

£150-200

3d. complete “mould” of four impressions, in brown on thin unwatermarked paper; minor grease marks at top, otherwise fine. Rare. ACSC Q24(DP)1A, $4,000. Photo

£800-1,000

4d. Die II complete “mould” of four impressions, in orange-yellow on thin unwatermarked paper; minor grease marks at top, otherwise fine. Rare. ACSC Q28(DP)1B though listed as Die I, $4,000. Photo

£800-1,000

1/- in mauve on wove paper; small faults in places. Rare. ACSC Q47(DP)1, $3,000. Photo

£250-300

Note: This proof is not printed on the same paper as the plate proofs which is slightly smoother. Also the corner example of the plate proof in the 1/- sheet which follows shows an “edge” to the design which is not present on this proof . The ACSC catalogue refers to it being possibly cut from a quadruple die 1336

P ᔛ

2/- in brownish maroon; faults towards top. Rare. ACSC Q50(DP)1, $3,000. Photo

£250-300

Imperforate Plate Proofs 1337

ᔛ P អ B

1/- complete sheet of sixty (10x6) in lilac on unwatermarked wove paper; some light staining towards top and a couple of thins in margins, nevertheless a very rare and almost certainly unique multiple. ACSC Q47(PP)1, $24,000

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

Ron Butler Colour Trials 1338

1339

1340

1341

ᔛ P

ᔛ P អ B

ᔛ P

21⁄ 2 d. with figures in lower corner only and on bluish-grey granite paper, imperforate in brown, reddish lilac and pale reddish brown (pair, one thinned and creased), and perforated in carmine; all with thins though an unusual group which are now recognised as being trials prepared for the 1897 21⁄ 2 d. with figures of value in four corners. ACSC Q23(PP) 1/2

£200-250

21⁄ 2 d. with figures in four corners and prepared as trials for the 2/- value, an all different selection (12) on white gummed Crown over Q paper (upright or inverted) and four (including a rejoined pair) in different colours on blue-grey paper; also pairs in blue-green and in rose, each handstamped “CANCELLED”. ACSC Q50(PP)1, $2,400+

£500-600

4d. yellow block of eight, 5d. purple-brown marginal block of six and 1/- mauve block of six with double perfs. at left, all on gummed watermarked paper; three 1/- values with faults though generally fine. These trials are difficult to distinguish from issued stamps are offered here “as is”

£250-300

2/- in pale yellow-green on gummed watermarked paper; small thin, otherwise fine. ACSC (Q50(PP)2, $300. Photo

£80-100

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1342 Unissued Ninepence Trials 1342

ᔛ P

Imperforate in pale red on ungummed watermarked paper; traces of soiling though very rare with nearly all known examples of this proof being pen-cancelled. ACSC Q43(E)1A, $2,500. Photo

£400-500

Note: In response to the demand for a 9d. value detail modifications were made to an electrotype group of the 2d. value with new numerals and in-fill design drawn in the four corners

—————————— 1343 —————————— Perforated 121⁄ 2 , 13 on watermarked paper, in myrtle-green, maroon, yellow and brown-purple (double perfs. at left); a few small fox marks though a very rare group. ACSC Q43(E)1B, $10,000. Photo

1343

£2,000-2,500

1344 1344

P ᔛ

Perforated 13 on gummed watermarked paper, a marginal pair in myrtle-green with horizontal pen mark in red crossing both stamps; minor soiling at top, otherwise fine. Rare. ACSC Q43(E)1B, $5,000. Photo

£1,200-1,500

Specimen and Cancelled Overprints 1345

1346

ᔛ S ᔛ C

ᔛ S

1d. (two shades), 2d., 21⁄ 2 d. (two shades), 3d. (2, one imperforate), 6d., 1/- and 2/- each handstamped “CANCELLED”, the perforated 3d. additionally handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 1d. handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 1d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d., 3d., 5d., 6d., 1/- and 2/- each with Official “SPECIMEN” overprint in black (1d.) or red; also perforated 1d. on unwatermarked paper, three examples with horizontal penstrokes. One 21⁄ 2 d. defective though generally fine and an attractive group

£200-250

21⁄ 2 d. on white, 3d., 4d. and 2/-, each handstamped “ULTRAMAR” in blue; minor imperfections as usual with these stamps. A scarce group. Photo

£200-250

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ᔛ

1d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d. on blue, 3d., 4d., 5d., 6d., 1/-, 2/- and 1899 1⁄ 2 d. all neatly cancelled-toorder with small part Brisbane c.d.s.; fine

£60-80

Note: Upon the establishment of the Federation in 1901 examples of all current stamps were cancelled-to-order and distributed as a set to all members of the new Government Issued Stamps 1348

1349

1350

A collection neatly mounted and written-up on pages, the mint including a range of blocks of four to 1/- (4, one in bright mauve) and 2/-, some larger blocks to 2/-, the used with some multiples, 2d. selection of flaws, scratches, deformed letters and five with “blotchy” printing, and a range of covers (17) bearing values to 6d.; a few faults in places though generally good to fine and a useful basis upon which to expand 刂

刂+ អ

£600-800

⁄ 2 d. Perf. 12 on the Hughes and Kimber Type C line machine, unused without gum; minor soiling in one corner, otherwise sound. Very rare. S.G. 231a, unpriced unused. Photo

£150-200

1d. perf. 12x91⁄ 2 marginal block of four, imperforate between left-hand pair and margin, the upper marginal stamp showing two “staple” holes similar to those appearing in booklets at this time, unused without gum; a couple of light stains though of good appearance and a scarce block of this unofficial perforation. See note after S.G. 254, £440+; ACSC Q9, $1,200. Photo

£250-300

Note: This block is mentioned in the ACSC under Q9 1351

ᔛ+ អ

1352

1353

刂

1d. perf. 12x91⁄ 2 block of four sharing 1906 Kilkivan c.d.s.; perfs. partially trimmed off on the vertical sides. A most unusual used multiple of this unofficial perforation. ACSC Q9, $800. Photo

£300-400

2d. “cracked plate” variety, pale blue mint and used in pair with normal, deep blue mint, used contained in a strip of five and a block of six, and a further example on 1904 envelope from Bundaberg to Tasmania; a couple of small imperfections though a generally fine and scarce group. S.G. 234a, 235a

£250-300

2d. blue perf. 12, fresh with large part original gum; fine. A very rare and much undercatalogued stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (2003). S.G. 234b, £1,000. Photo

£800-1,000

Covers 1354

A selection of four 1d. rate items, comprising 1897 (Oct.) printed matter envelope from Kilkivan Junction to U.S.A. (an early use of the stamp), 1899 envelope containing “Statement Only” from Brisbane to Ipswich, and two postcard rates with 1899 from Brisbane to Sydney and 1900 from Toowong to Gympie; a scarce quartet

£80-100

Registered Mail 1355

1356

1898 (Mar.) envelope from an unknown office to New York, bearing 1d. (2, one bisected diagonally) and 2d. (2) all cancelled “R” in oval, showing U.S. registration number handstamps and, on reverse, Brisbane, San Francisco and New York registered datestamps. A rare and most unusual unauthorised use of a bisect which has been accepted without surcharge. Photo

£150-200

1899-1903 selection of covers from Brisbane (4), Toowoomba and Warwick all franked at the 3d. U.P.U. registration fee and all with adhesives cancelled “R” in oval, two to Tasmania with one containing Tattersall’s consultation tickets, and one to Canada

£100-120

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1358

1359

1360

1361

1362

1363

1364

1365

1366

1367

1901-08 envelopes to Tasmania (5) or U.S.A. (3) from Barcaldine, Dunwich, Hebel, Molloy, Springsure (2, single and double rates) and Thorgomindah (2, single and double rates, one with c.d.s. spelt “THARGOMINDAH” in error), all showing registered handstamps with two cancelling the stamps, one of the Springsure handstamps without “REGISTERED” at foot and struck in black. An interesting group

£200-250

1901-07 envelopes (55) to Hobart, mostly franked at 5d. and showing an all different range of the Registered handstamps from Adavale to Yuleba with some cancelling the adhesives; the usual spike holes though a generally attractive lot and a useful basis upon which to expand with these handstamps

£600-700

1901-06 envelopes (9) to Tasmania all franked at the 3d. U.P.U. registration fee and showing Registered c.d.s. for Bundaberg (1904 and the earliest recorded date of use), Charters Towers (2), Maryborough (2), Rockhampton (2) and Townsville (2); spike holes though an attractive group

£180-200

1901-03 (3, spiked) to Tasmania franked at 5d. and cancelled at N.S.W. Border Post Offices, one from Hungerford bearing 1d. (5) cancelled “365” with manuscript registration mark and backstamped by N.S.W. post office c.d.s., and two from Mungindi, one with the stamps cancelled “327”, showing “REGISTERED/MUNGINDI” handstamp and with N.S.W. backstamp, the other (1903) with adhesives cancelled “52” and with N.S.W. backstamp. Also 1904 non-registered envelope from Mungindi bearing Queensland 2d. cancelled “52” and with N.S.W. c.d.s. alongside. An interesting group

£100-120

1901 (11 Mar.) envelope from Mount Morgan to Tasmania bearing 1d. and 2d. (2) cancelled “394” with “REGISTERED/MOUNT MORGAN” handstamp and c.d.s. below, fine “MOUNT MORGAN/QUEENSLAND” oval datestamp in red alongside the adhesives; unusual. Photo

£100-120

1902 (1 Mar.) envelope, originally posted and registered at a receiving office, “Queens Beach” in manuscript at left, from Townsville (11.3) to Tasmania, bearing 1d. and 2d. pair cancelled “R” in oval and with Registered c.d.s. at foot, showing superb “RECEIVED TORN/TOWNSVILLE” and with Officially Sealed labels on face and reverse, Tattersall’s “No Cash 22.3.01” in green crayon on face and Hobart c.d.s. on reverse. A rare and most unusual item, and the sole recorded example of the Received Torn handstamp. Photo

£150-200

1902 (6 Sept.) double rate large part wrapper from Brisbane to England, marked “Registered Commercial Papers.” and bearing 5d. brown cancelled “R” in oval with Registered c.d.s. alongside; a couple of creases though a most unusual registration of commercial papers

£100-120

1904 trio of envelopes to Hobart showing anonymous handstamps, each franked at 5d. and comprising one from Miles with unframed “REGISTERED” handstamp at left, one from Richmond (Downs) with unframed “R” handstamp and one from St. George with framed “REGISTERED” handstamp. A rare trio

£180-200

1904 (Mar. and Sept.) envelopes from Gladstone to Tasmania, each franked at 5d. with the stamps cancelled by “POST OFFICE GLADSTONE/QUEENSLAND” oval datestamp and with “REGISTERED/GLADSTONE” below (one previously struck “PAID AT” in error), all applied in violet

£100-120

1904 (13 Sept.) envelope from Parson’s Point to Hobart, bearing 1d. and 2d. (2) cancelled by crossed strikes of the “PARSON’S POINT” handstamp in violet and with a further strike at left preceded by manuscript “Register 286”, Gladstone transit c.d.s. (13.9) at foot, two different T.P.O. c.d.s. and Hobart (20.9) c.d.s. on reverse; attractive and a previously unrecorded use of this handstamp on registered mail. Photo

£150-200

1905 (28 Oct.) envelope (no flap and one corner damaged) from Girofia to Hobart franked at 2d., compulsorily registered as “Supposed to contain value”, showing manuscript “Defic postage 2d./Fine 2d/Reg. fee 3d.” in red ink and with original charge of “3D” altered to “7D” (demonstrating that no fine was payable on unpaid registration), and 1907 (1 July) envelope from Mitchell to Hobart, similarly treated and bearing Postage Due 3d., lightly tied by c.d.s., technically incorrect as the registration fee is for a service and not part of the postage rate. An most unusual and possibly unique pair

£150-200

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1361

1374

1366

1403

1402

1414

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1369

1370

1371

1372

1906 (15 Oct.) envelope (opened-out) from Chincilla to Tattersall’s at Hobart under a pseudonym after mail to then was declared unlawful by the 1902 Federal Act, franked at 5d. and with “REGISTERED/CINCHILLA” handstamp at lower left, showing framed “D.L.O. RECORD” handstamp on face and Dead Letter Office c.d.s. (19.10) on reverse, both in violet. Most unusual

£80-100

1908 (21 Nov.) envelope from Fortitude Valley to Germany, bearing 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 2d. (2) cancelled by “REGISTERED/FORTITUDE VALLEY” handstamp or c.d.s. and with black registration label at left, arrival c.d.s. (26.12) on reverse; horizontal crease though most attractive and the earliest recorded example of a registration label used in Queensland

£150-200

1909-11 envelopes to Austria, Germany (2), New Zealand and U.S.A. (2) at single or double rates, and with black registration labels of Brisbane, George St. Brisbane, Hatton Vale, Ipswich and Townsville (defective though with the town name handstamped rather than printed). An attractive group

£200-250

1910 (30 Apr.) envelope from Mount Darry to Toowoomba showing manuscript “70 Mt. Darry” at left and bearing 2d. (2) sharing Toowoomba Registered c.d.s. in blue (rare), an unusual use of the registration service on a local “drop letter”, and 1911 double rate envelope (222x102mm.) from Brisbane to England, bearing 1d. and 2d. (2) with c.d.s. in blue

£80-100

1911-12 envelopes to a variety of destinations and bearing red registration labels of Brisbane (3, one bearing N.S.W. values), Cardwell, Mossman, Nambour (to Cape of Good Hope with stamps from three States cancelled by “REGISTERED/NAMBOUR” handstamp) and Texas

£200-250

1897-98 Rouletted and Perforated 1d. 1373

1374

1375

1376

1377

刂អ B

1378 ័

A collection on leaves, largely mint and comprising roulette in black block of four, roulette in plain upper left corner strip of three each handstamped “CANCELLED”, blocks of four (2, one from corner of sheet number “405” showing base of two stamps failing to print), a corner pair, and a single showing paper join, roulette in black and plain block of four, plain roulette and perf. blocks of twenty-five (2) and four (2, one from corner of sheet “476” showing base of two stamps failing to print), roulette in black and perf. block of four; the used include plain roulette and perf. block of four and black roulette and perf. (scarce); generally fine and an attractive group of these interesting stamps

£500-600

Roulette in black tied by Brisbane “GPO” duplex on 1910 (19 June) locally addressed envelope to Mary St.; a rare usage of this stamp on commercial town rate mail. S.G. 256. Photo

£100-120

Roulette in plain, two complete sheets of 100 with sheet numbers “143” and “455”, both folded at centre horizontally, the latter separated and with a few stamps damaged in separation, and roulette in plain and perf. 121⁄ 2 , 13, two complete sheets of 100 with sheet numbers “157” and “259”. S.G. 257, 259, £4,600+

£600-800

Roulette in black and plain, and perf. 121⁄ 2 , 13, a marginal block of twelve (4x3) with part original gum; several stamps severed or partially severed and re-inforced. One of the largest multiples recorded of this combination. S.G. 261, £1,080+. Photo

£300-350

Roulette in black and plain, and perf. 121⁄ 2 , 13, a block of six (3x2) with large part original gum; fine and scarce. S.G. 261, £540+. Photo

£200-250

Roulette in black and plain, and perf. 121⁄ 2 , 13, a block of four each cancelled by Brisbane octagonal-framed 1905 datestamps and tied on small piece; a little soiling in places though a very scarce used multiple. S.G. 261, £380+. Photo

£150-200

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1382

1384

1386

——— 1385 ———

1390

—————————— 1391 ——————————

1400

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1401

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1899-1906 Widow’s Weeds 12⁄ d.

1379 Essay Die Proofs Incorporating “1837-1897” Dates 1379

ᔛ P អ E ᔛ B

A proof block of six in black on surfaced paper (95x87mm.), marked “Proof”, “9/10/97” and “ARMcK” (the artist A.R. McKellar) in pencil at foot. A very rare and important essay proof block. Photo

£2,000-2,500

1380 1380

ᔛ P+ អ E ᔛ

A proof block of four in blue-green on surfaced wove paper (67x86mm.), positions 2-3/5-6 from the sheet of six as offered in the previous lot, marked “9/10/97”, “Proof” and “ARMcK” in pencil at foot. A rare essay proof block. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,000-1,200

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Essay Perforated Proofs Incorporating “1837-1897” Dates 1381

1382

1383

P អ ᔛ E ᔛ B

P+ ᔛ អ E ᔛ

ᔛ P E ᔛ

A miniature sheet of eight (4x2) in blue-green with wide sheet margins showing broad, roughly formed, “Jubilee” surrounds, perf. 12 on soft wove paper; a couple of small imperfections though a very rare and important showpiece. Photo

£2,500-3,000

A block of four in dull red on soft wove paper; shallow thinning and traces of light stains at top though of fine appearance and a rare multiple. Photo

£800-1,000

Singles in black, blue-green and violet on blue; all thinned to varying degrees though a scarce trio. Photo

£200-250

Essay Perforated Proofs with Date Ovals Blank 1384

ᔛ P E ᔛ

A single on gummed unwatermarked paper; a couple of thins at centre; very scarce. ACSC Q1(PP)1, $500. Photo

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£140-180

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1386

ᔛ P

Two singles in slightly varying shades; one a little thinned though of fine appearance. ACSC Q1(PP)2, $500. Photo

£200-250

A horizontal pair each cancelled with barred numeral “580” of George Street; thinned though of fine appearance. Photo

£300-400

Note: The ACSC catalogue mentions this pair under Q1, Note 2 PROVENANCE:

Col. Harrie Evans Sir Gawaine Baillie Specimen and Cancelled Stamps 1387

S ᔛ ᔛ C

A horizontal pair sharing “CANCELLED” handstamp, a single handstamped “CANCELLED” twice, both inverted, and two singles overprinted “SPECIMEN” in carmine; good to fine

£120-150

Issued Stamps A collection neatly mounted and written-up on pages, including perf. 121⁄ 2 , 13 range of mint blocks to forty and a complete sheet of one hundred, numbered “1”, divided in to seven blocks of various size, perf. 12 mint blocks of four (2), a single and used (3 with a pair), perf. 13 mint block of four and perforated “os” used block of four and a single; also a selection of usages on envelopes (2) and postcards (8, one to South Russia in 1906). Generally good to fine and a useful basis upon which to expand this interesting stamp

1388

£300-400

1900 Charity Issue

1389 Essays 1389

ᔛ E

Essay designs based on drawings by F.J. Elliot, the Government lithographic artist, comprising 1d. and 2d. (2) proofs of zinc-etched masters on a single piece of wove paper (192x79mm.); a little light staining in places though an exceptionally rare item. Photo

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£3,000-4,000

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1391

ᔛ P

1d. and 2d. designs in lilac, proofed se-tenant on a single piece of thick surfaced paper; the 2d. with a tear at left though a very rare proof pair. Photo

£800-1,000

1d. and 2d. in violet, each on thick surfaced wove paper; both thinned though of fine appearance and very rare. Photo

£800-1,000

——————————————— Ex 1392 ———————————————

1d. Imperforate Colour Trials on Watermarked Paper 1392

1393

ᔛ P+ អ

ᔛ P

Eight different examples in shades of green (3), blue (2), violet (2) and red, all in block of four. A fine and colourful group. Photo

£3,000-4,000

Eight different examples in shades of blue (3), lilac (2), violet, deep green and rose; two with light creases, otherwise fine. Photo

£800-1,000

Issued Stamps 1394

1d. and 2d. mint, 1d. with broken frame flaw at upper left, unused without gum, and 2d. used with Maryborough “QL” duplex (thinned at top). S.G. 264a, 264b

£200-250

Covers 1395

1396

1d. and 2d. both cancelled by Brisbane “QL” duplex on 1900 (25 Sept.) envelopes addressed locally; fine

£200-250

1d. cancelled “96” in bars and tied on envelope (no year date) to Dalby showing part arrival c.d.s. at top; 1d. and 2d., together with Sideface 1d., all cancelled “R” in oval on 1901 large piece showing Brisbane c.d.s.; both items a little soiled, otherwise sound. Cat. £395+

£100-120

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1903-10 Commonwealth Ninepence 1397

1398

A one frame exhibit collection neatly mounted and written-up on sixteen pages, the introductory page includes two 1901 Commonwealth medals, pages 2 and 3 with stamps arranged to show paper, perforations and plates, thereafter the collection proceeds to show a range of the various printings with mint pairs blocks of four or six, some showing the two types of “QUEENSLAND” se-tenant, used blocks of four, watermarks upright and inverted, and a few perforated “OS”; generally good to fine and a most attractive lot

£500-600

An accumulation on pages and stockcards, mint (35) and used (90 with several blocks and a few perforated “OS”) with some sorted but much not; mixed condition though worthy of careful examination

£100-120

1399

刂

1910 watermark Crown over A, perf. 11, 9d. brown and blue, Type B, a marginal example from the top of the sheet with watermark inverted, fresh mint; small thinning on face of margin, otherwise fine. A great rarity with only a handful of mint examples recorded and much undercatalogued. R.P.S. Certificate (2003). ACSC Q45, $10,000. S.G. 285a, £4,500. Photo

£4,000-5,000

Note: ACSC states only three of these stamps mint can be confirmed, one of which is in the Royal Philatelic Collection. PROVENANCE:

William Frazer 1400

ᔛ

1910 watermark Crown over A, perf. 11, 9d. brown and blue, Type B, watermark upright, neatly cancelled by part Toowong c.d.s.; sound. Scarce. ACSC Q45, $1,500. S.G. 285, £600. Photo

£180-200

Note: The ACSC states “There may be as many as 12 used examples, with two in the Royal Philatelic Collection” 1401

ᔛ

1910 watermark Crown over A, perf. 11, 9d. brown and blue, Type B, watermark inverted and perforated “OS”, neatly cancelled by two part Brisbane Registered c.d.s. in blue; a couple of small imperfections at foot, otherwise fine and scarce. ACSC Q45, $1,500. Photo

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£300-400

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1403

1908 (8 Sept.) envelope from Brisbane to Germany, bearing 9d. perf. 12x121⁄ 2 Type B (marginal) in combination with 1907-11 1⁄ 2 d. and 3d. all cancelled “R” in oval in blue and with black registration label tied by c.d.s. in the same ink; a scarce stamp on cover. Photo

£150-200

1911 (4 Dec.) quadruple rate envelope (small faults) from Brisbane to St. Louis, U.S.A., bearing 9d. perf. 12x121⁄ 2 Type B in combination with 4d. grey-black Die I both neatly cancelled by Registered c.d.s. in blue, registration label at left and U.S. “REGISTERED” and St. Louis Duty Free handstamps below, arrival c.d.s. (9.1) on reverse. Few examples of this value are recorded on cover, most used examples being used for telegraph purposes. Photo

£200-250

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A largely mint collection, the mint comprising 1⁄ 2 d. (2, one perforated “OS”), 2d. 1906 head, 2d. 1908 head (3), 3d. (6), 4d. yellow Die I, 4d. grey-black Die I (3) and Die II, 5d., 6d., 1/- (4) and 2/- (2) blocks of four, 1⁄ 2 d. blocks of ten (2) with flaws, 5d. blocks of six and twelve, 6d. corner block of six and 1/- corner block of twelve, and a few used to 2/- with nine covers including 1⁄ 2 d. on 1911 newspaper wrapper from Innisfail to Ingham. Generally fresh and fine, and a most attractive lot. S.G. 286-300, £2,300+

£700-900

1d. vermilion block of four, variety imperforate, the lower left stamp with frame flaw at lower right, unused with large part original gum; the upper pair with light bend and a tiny split in top margin, otherwise sound. ACSC Q11b, $1,200; S.G. 288a, £750+. Photo

£200-250

1d. vermilion block of four, variety imperforate, large part original gum; some creasing and small defect between upper pair. ACSC Q11b, $1,200; S.G. 288a, £750+. Photo

£120-150

1d. vermilion lower right corner block of four with sheet number “129”, variety imperforate between stamps and margin at right; fine mint. Very scarce. ACSC Q11ba, $800. Photo

£250-300

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1410

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A selection of mint multiples comprising 1⁄ 2 d. corner block of eight (2x4) from the foot of the sheet, 1d., 2d., 3d., 4d. Die I, 5d. and 6d. corner or marginal (4d.) blocks of nine, 4d. Die II vertical marginal strip of three, 1/- block of six (2x3) and a lower left corner vertical strip of three (flaw on R.12/9), all showing the perforation combinations; generally fresh and fine, the blocks of nine with ink notations regarding the perforations marked in the margins. S.G. 301-308, £2,400+

£1,200-1,500

A mint selection including 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. (2), 2d., 3d., 4d. Die II, 5d. (2) and 6d. vertical strip of three, 4d. Die I corner block of six, 6d. corner block of four and a marginal block of twelve (4x3), and a selection of singles to 1/- (2); also a few used to 6d. Generally fine. Cat. £1,800+

£600-700

4d. grey-black block of thirty (10x3) from the top of the sheet with full sheet margins, the right-hand block of six being Die II, fresh mint; perfs. between second and third horizontal rows largely severed and with some perf. re-inforcement at left and right sides. A rare multiple. S.G. 305, 305a, £2,340+

£700-800

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£250-300

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1d. vermilion neatly cancelled with large part Woodford June 1911 c.d.s.; a couple of short perfs. at top, otherwise fine. ACSC Q15, $1,500; S.G. 313, £700. Photo

£250-300

1d. vermilion neatly cancelled by part Maryborough c.d.s.; fine. ACSC Q15, $1,500; S.G. 313, £700. Photo

£300-350

1d. vermilion with a most irregular row of perfs. at top, cancelled and tied by Maryborough “QL” duplex on 1911 (26 June) picture postcard to Horton; adhesive a little toned. The sole recorded example used on cover. ACSC Q15, $3,000; S.G. 313. Photo

£500-600

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Covers and Cancellations Bulk Postage 1415

1907 London Theatre Company advertising postcard to Hamilton showing a fine strike of the rare “BRISBANE/PAID/1D/QUEENSLAND” oval datestamp; also 1897-1908 4d. yellow pair with large part 1905 strike without the value present

£80-100

Incoming Mail 1416

1854 (Jan.) envelope from Leighlinbridge, Ireland to Sydney and redirected to “Brisbane Moreton Bay”, bearing 1841 2d. strip of four (cut-into) each cancelled “300”, 1874 envelope from Gravesend “via Brindisi” to Ipswich bearing 3d. and 6d. sharing duplex, and 1890 envelope from Clapham to Toowoomba bearing 4d. green and brown with c.d.s.

£150-200

Late Fee 1417

1865 (12 Apr.) envelope ex the Honeyman correspondence from Brisbane “via Marseilles” to Scotland, franked at 1/4d. (10d. rate via Marseilles plus 6d. late fee) with 1862-67 perf. 13 2d. blue (2) and 6d. bright yellow-green pair (perfs. trimmed off at base) cancelled with “QL” in sunburst, the reverse with Queensland Ship Letter, Glasgow and Helensburgh (6.7) c.d.s.; a few faults in places though an unusual cover. Photo

£120-150

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A range on loose Sideface adhesives, 28 items including items from Boolboonda, Bullyard, Goondoon, Gordons Lane, Kolan South, Mira, Moorland, Mount Larcom, Mullet Creek, Targinnie Goldfield, Wolca and a few others on unknown origin. An unusual group with very scarce offices included, some ex T.V. Roberts

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£300-400

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1421

1867 (12 Aug.) envelope from Beenleigh to Ipswich, bearing 2d. blue cancelled “Beenleigh/Aug 12th”, the reverse with Brisbane (13.8) and arrival (13.8) c.d.s., and 1867 (20 Oct.) envelope from the same correspondence, the adhesive cancelled with sunburst “95”, the reverse with manuscript “Beenleigh Octr 20th. 1867” in the same hand as the previous cover; the first with a few faults though an unusual pair. Also 1889 large part envelope to the Railway Station Office bearing Sideface 2d. cancelled with sunburst “95” and with Beenleigh c.d.s. alongside. Photo PROVENANCE: T.V. Roberts for first 1902 (7 May) envelope from San Jose to England, bearing Sideface 1d. vermilion (3) twice cancelled “San Jose 7/5/02” and showing, on reverse, Rockhampton (8.5), Brisbane (11.5) and West Hartlepool (16.6) c.d.s.; fine and scarce. Photo PROVENANCE: T.V. Roberts 1909 (Mar.) envelope from Walterhall to England, bearing Sideface 2d. cancelled “Walterhall” and with Mount Morgan c.d.s. (15.3) alongside, the reverse with Rockhampton (15.3) and Manchester (26.4) c.d.s.; scarce. Photo

£200-250

£150-200

£100-120

Maritime Mail 1422

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1868-74 1d. (2) sharing large part chamfer-cornered “(LO)OSE SHIP LETTER” handstamp, 1868-78 1d. pair sharing oval-framed “LOOSE/SHIP/LETTER” handstamp, 1896 envelope (faults) from Brisbane to England bearing 1⁄ 2 d. (5) and with oval-framed “LOOSE/SHIP/LETTER” handstamp alongside, and 1903 envelopes (2, faults) to Tasmania each franked at 3d., one with the adhesives cancelled by “LOOSE/SHIP/LETTER” handstamp, the other with the adhesives cancelled at Sydney and double oval-framed “LOOSE SHIP/LETTER” handstamp

£100-120

1889 (20 Dec.) envelope from Mackay “p Messageries Maritimes Via Melbourne” to Mauritius, bearing 1882 perf. 12 6d. green neatly cancelled “33” with despatch c.d.s. and superb octagonal-framed “AUSTRALIE/PAQ. FR. NO 3” datestamp in red alongside, the reverse with Brisbane (23.12) and arrival (22.1) c.d.s.; clean and highly attractive. Also 1903 card from France to Queensland with “LIGNE T/PAQ. FR. NO 6” c.d.s. and 1905 card from Brisbane to France showing “LIGNE N/PAQ. FR. NO 8” octagonal-framed d.s.. Photo for first

£200-250

Military Mail 1424

1888 (20 Oct.) sailors envelope “From J.E. Young, S.G.T., H.M.S. Swinger Australia” to England, countersigned by the Commanding Officer and bearing 1d. orange cancelled by London c.d.s. in transit and with “1.B./1D” charge mark below, Boston arrival c.d.s. (20.12) on reverse; the stamp excised and replaced though a scarce 1d. soldiers rate from Queensland. Photo

£120-150

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1426

1863-1912 collection of covers and cards which, as yet, have not been mounted and written-up, sixty-five items to a variety of destinations and including 1863 and 1870 covers bearing Chalon 2d. values and showing manuscript “3d” and “4d”, a selection of “DEFICIENT POSTAGE” handstamps, a range of the large seriffed and small sans-seriffed “T” handstamps for values to 30c., mail to Italy and U.S.A. bearing Postage Dues applied on arrival, postage due handstamps of other countries, a small group of incoming mail, and a selection of loose Postage Due values (1d. blocks of four and forty-two, 2d. block of twenty-eight and 6d. block of six) cancelled in Queensland. Condition rather mixed in places though an interesting lot

£400-500

1864-1911 collection of covers and cards neatly mounted and written-up on pages, thirty-five items including manuscript “2” for redirection (2), framed “INSUFFICIENTLY/ PREPAID” handstamp, various “DEFICIENT POSTAGE/FINE” handstamps (two on mail from the U.K.), a selection of the large seriffed and small sans-seriffed “T” handstamps, ovalframed “T” and “TAX” handstamps, and a few bearing Postage Due values of Australia, France and U.S.A.; generally fine and an attractive collection

£600-800

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1870 (19 Oct.) envelope from Ipswich “via Marseilles” to England, bearing 2d. blue pair and 6d. yellow-green all neatly cancelled by sunburst “87” and additionally tied by a fine strike of the “INSUFFICIENTLY PAID/FOR BRINDISI ROUTE/DEFICIENT POSTAGE/d3” framed handstamp, the reverse with despatch, Brisbane and Taunton (26.12) c.d.s.; clean and most attractive. Photo

£1,200-1,500

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1890-1901 unstamped envelopes (5, mostly large) with two Returned Unclaimed Letter types to the Supreme Court, one with the “R” handstamp applied over rare “AR” handstamp applied in error, two from the Post and Telegraph Dept. to Sydney, and one from the Money Order Office to Brisbane. Also 1901 envelope from the Post and Telegraph Dept. to Suva, Fiji, the registration handstamp deleted and showing Brisbane duplex alongside arrival c.d.s.; a few small faults though an unusual group

£100-120

1901-03 Accounts Branch, Post & Telegraph Dept., Brisbane envelopes (7, all 226240x100-115mm.) to England (4), France, U.S.A. or internal and bearing a variety of values with frankings of 51⁄ 2 d., 6d., 7d., 11d., 1/-, 2/- and 4/-, and 1902 envelope from The Police Magistrate at Bundaberg to Brisbane franked at 9d.; some adhesives defective though an interesting group

£150-200

1908 (29 Aug.) Supreme Court envelopes (2, both 228x98mm.) both from George St., one franked at 5d. to Cawarral and re-registered to Bondoola with both George St. and Cawarral registration handstamps, marked “Mine closed & Co. Defunct”, and with boxed D.L.O. handstamp at foot, various datestamps on reverse, the other bearing O.S. 4d. yellow Die II with two strikes of the registration handstamp; a couple of faults though an unusual pair with both double use of registration handstamps and O.S. stamps on registered mail being scarce

£120-150

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1868 (2 Oct.) envelope from Charleville “Via Marseilles” to Preston, bearing 1868-74 perf. 13 2d. pale blue Plate I strip of four and a single lightly cancelled by sunburst “53” with c.d.s. alongside, Brisbane and arrival (28.12) c.d.s. on reverse; envelope with stain at foot though most unusual; also loose 2d. values cancelled “53” and “138”, and 1897 damaged envelope from Blackall to Rockhampton bearing Sideface 2d. cancelled by sunburst “38” with c.d.s. alongside. Photo for first

£150-200

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1900 (1 Sept.) envelope (overall toning) “From Priv. N Frazer Qland Imp Bushmen” to Brisbane, bearing G.B. 1d. lilac cancelled by Army P.O. 54 c.d.s. and showing, on reverse, T.P.O. (19.10) and Brisbane (20.10) c.d.s. Photo

£100-120

1901-02 cards written to Miss Grace Dickson in Brisbane, comprising 1901 (19 Mar.) V.R.I. 1d. card cancelled by Field P.O. c.d.s. (apparently at Charlestown at this time) and redirected on arrival to Sandgate, 1901 (Aug.) O.R.C. 1d. reply half card endorsed “Col. Parratts Column/Vredesport O.R. Col.” an 1902 (17 Feb.) O.F.S. V.R.I. 1⁄ 2 d. card, both uncancelled and sent under separate cover by Lt. T.C. Neilsen of the 6th. Queensland Imperial Bushmens Contingent

£120-150

1901 (27 Aug.) envelope, with Johannesburg Hospital imprint on flap, probably used by a member of the 1st. Queensland Mounted Infantry while wounded, to Brisbane, bearing Transvaal V.R.I. 21⁄ 2 d. (dot after “R” largely omitted) with c.d.s. and showing Passed Press Censor oval cachet alongside, the reverse with arrival c.d.s. (30.9)

£80-100

1901 (2 Sept.) O.H.M.S. mourning envelope from Colesburg, Cape to Brisbane, initialled by the Commandant of “No 11 Area” and bearing 21⁄ 2 d. cancelled by squaredcircle and with triangular-framed censor cachet alongside, arrival c.d.s. (3.10) on reverse

£80-100

1901 (8 Nov.) “On Active Service” envelope from the unofficial Australian Headquarters Newcastle, Natal to Brisbane, bearing 1d. with c.d.s. and showing, on reverse, “T” handstamp, part Durban (9.11), T.P.O. and Brisbane (8.12) c.d.s.

£80-100

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1897 OHMS Post and Telegraph Department envelope, (complete with Avis De Réception form) registered to Ohio, U.S.A., showing manuscript “AR”, “R” in oval, “REGISTERED/THURSDAY ISLAND” and Thursday Island c.d.s., all on face, together with part Officially Sealed label, the reverse with two further labels, manuscript “Opened in/error for an/official letter for/this Bch./11-3-97”, Brisbane (11.3) and San Francisco (9.4) Registered c.d.s., the form also showing a good strike of the despatch office c.d.s.; the envelope with part missing across the top and sympathetically restored. A remarkable item from this island. Photo

£300-400

1902 front to London bearing 21⁄ 2 d. cancelled “148” and with c.d.s. alongside, 1905 postcards to Bangkok and New Zealand, both bearing 1d. cancelled “336” and with c.d.s., the former also with Hong Kong, Singapore and arrival c.d.s., 1906 postcards to Sydney and 1907 postcard to London each bearing 1d. cancelled by c.d.s.

£100-120

1904 (12 Sept.) envelope (226x103mm.) registered to Tasmania, bearing 1897-1908 1d. (5) and 2d. all cancelled by “R” in oval and showing superb despatch c.d.s. at foot, the reverse with Brisbane (18.9) and Hobart (23.9) c.d.s.; the envelope with a couple of small faults though a rare and impressive double interstate franking. Photo

£200-250

1910 (16 Mar.) envelope registered to Austria, bearing 1907-11 5/- rose cancelled “336” in oval of bars with despatch c.d.s. alongside and “R” in oval handstamp at foot, the reverse with Brisbane (23.3) and Vienna (29.4) c.d.s.; a few small edge faults though a rare stamp on cover, particularly from this island. Photo

£250-300

Too Late 1441

1877 (25 Sept.) envelope of unknown origin “Via Marseilles & Galle” to England, bearing 2d. blue strip of three lightly cancelled with indistinct c.d.s. (month slugs inverted) and superb “TOO LATE” handstamp alongside, the reverse with Brisbane (26.9) and Birmingham (14.12) c.d.s., scarce. Also 1898 envelope to U.S.A. and 1906 postcard to N.S.W. showing different “TOO LATE” handstamps, and 1910 postcard from Yandina to Gympie with fine “LATE FEE” handstamp. Photo

£180-200

Unclaimed Mail 1442

1877 (21 June) OHMS envelope from Brisbane to Leyburn, bearing 1d. red (2) and showing manuscript “Unclaimed” alongside a superb strike of the rare “ADVERTISED/MY 31 78/UNCLAIMED” unframed handstamp in red, Dead Letter Office c.d.s. (20.5.78) in red on reverse; 1889 OHMS envelope (front and back separated) with “UNCLAIMED AT/MELBOURNE” h.s., 1890 envelope from Brisbane to Eidsvold showing superb “UNCLAIMED/EIDSVOLD” handstamp, 1895 Brisbane 1d. town letter rate envelope showing framed “NOT KNOWN BY/LETTER CARRIERS”, oval-framed “UNCLAIMED/ BRISBANE” datestamp and Dead Letter Office c.d.s., 1899 envelope (faults) from Tasmania, complete with Tattersall’s advertising details, to Golden Gate showing “UNCLAIMED/GOLDEN GATE” h.s. alongside c.d.s. and with Dead Letter Office c.d.s. in purple and Tasmanian Dead Letter Office oval d.s. in blue, and 1904 German 5pf. postcard to Rockhampton and redirected without success, showing Unclaimed Rockhampton c.d.s. (unlisted by Campbell), “NOT KNOWN BY/LETTER CARRIERS”, “RETOUR” and other handstamps. An interesting group

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£200-250

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Wreck Mail 1443

1894 (20 Oct.) “Australian Association for the Advancement of Science.” printed envelope from South Brisbane to Port Chalmers, New Zealand, bearing Sideface 2d. blue (tear at top) cancelled “215” in bars with c.d.s. alongside and showing, at foot, a superb strike of the “Saved from wreck of the/WAIRARAPA” handstamp in blue, Auckland c.d.s. (3.11) and four other transit c.d.s. on reverse; surely one of the finest covers recovered from this wreck. Also 18 October damaged envelope similarly franked and handstamped, and with Auckland c.d.s. for 10 November. Photo

£600-800

Travelling Post Offices Cairns Railway 1444

1910 (12 Dec.) envelope to Tasmania, bearing 1907-11 1d. cancelled by a fine strike of the “T.P.O. CAIRNS RLY/DOWN” c.d.s. and further strikes on two pieces bearing 1d. values and a loose 6d. Photo

£120-150

Central Railway 1445

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1893 (22 Apr.) envelope registered to Brisbane, bearing Sideface 1d. and 2d. pair each cancelled “114” in bars and showing “REGISTERED/T.P.O. NO 2 CENTRAL” handstamp alongside with “T.P.O NO 2 CENTRAL/QUEENSLAND” c.d.s. (Campbell C1 with only one example recorded by him), arrival c.d.s. (26.4) on reverse; some creases/splits and other imperfections though very rare and of good appearance. Photo

£150-200

1905 postcard from Waterstown to London bearing 2d. cancelled by unframed “T.P.O. NO. 1 CENTRAL RWAY” c.d.s. without direction indicator, and 1909 envelope from Muttaburra to Sydney showing, on reverse, similar c.d.s. for “DOWN”; also a selection of loose/pieces (9) including one 2d. with part unframed “GUARD/(CENTRAL RAILWAY)” c.d.s.

£80-100

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A selection of loose adhesives/pieces (9) including Chalon 1d. pair with two clear large part “G.N. RAILWAY/1/QUEENSLAND” c.d.s. and Sideface 1d. (2) with part strikes numbered “1” and “2”, 1903 and 1904 envelopes, the first bearing 2d. cancelled “573” with GN1 “T.P.O. NO. 2 NORTHERN RY/DOWN” c.d.s., the second from Winton with similar c.d.s. on reverse, and 1913 1d. card, uprated with Kangaroo 1⁄ 2 d., to Austria cancelled by light GN2 “T.P.O. NO. 2 N.R.” c.d.s.

£100-120

North Coast Railway 1448

1905 (22 Nov.) envelope (two spike holes) from Bingera Plantation to Tasmania, bearing 2d. blue cancelled by “BINGERA PLANTATION/QUEENSLAND” fancy oval-framed handstamp in blue with date written in pencil, and by “T.P.O.NO.1.N.C. R’WAY/DOWN” unframed c.d.s. with a further strike and Hobart arrival c.d.s. (27.11) on reverse. Scarce. Photo

£150-200

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Collection mounted and written-up on leaves with covers/cards comprising Types NC1 (6 with examples of Nos. 1, 2 and 3, one registered from Longreach), NC2a and NC2b (4 with Nos. 3 Up and Down, and No. 4), and loose adhesives/pieces (9); generally fine

£250-300

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A collection neatly mounted and written-up on thirty-two pages, arranged by Campbell Types and presented in an album with slipcase, comprising covers/cards (34) with SW1a (Up and Down, the former the latest recorded date of use), SW1b (4 with early and late registered items from Hendon and Murphys Creek), SW1c (2), SW2a (7, one registered), SW2b (3), SW2c (5, one the earliest recorded date of use, 22 May 1892 showing “LATE FEE” handstamp, one registered and one incoming from New Zealand), SW3a (registered from Taroom), SW3b (Up and Down, the latter being the only recorded example), SW4a (2), SW4b, SW4c (2), SW4d (2), 1904 envelope from Cambooya bearing 2d. pair cancelled with Railway number “62”, and a with a range of loose adhesives/pieces (42) including rare oval-framed cartouche “S&W.R.L” numbers “1” (2) and “2” (2) on Chalon 1d. (2) and 2d. values. Generally fine and an attractive collection

£800-1,000

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1876 (27 Oct.) envelope from Brisbane “Via Melbourne & Brindisi” to Ireland, bearing 2d. blue horizontal strip of four cancelled by “QL” in sunburst and tied by despatch c.d.s., and showing a fine strike of the “S&W.R.L/3” handstamp, the reverse with H&K Packet c.d.s. (17.12). The only recorded example of this cartouche handstamp recorded on cover. Photo

£800-1,000

1884 (3 Apr.) envelope (lower right corner torn away) registered to Tasmania, bearing Sideface 2d. blue (2) cancelled by unframed “T.P.O. S&WR/2 DOWN/Q.L” c.d.s. and a good inverted strike of the “REGISTERED/T.P.O. NO 2” handstamp below, and 1896 large OHMS envelope registered from The Hospital For The Insane at Toowoomba to Ipswich, bearing 1d. and 2d. (3) cancelled “396” in bars and showing unnumbered “T.P.O./A/QUEENSLAND” c.d.s.

£100-120

1904 envelope registered via Toowoomba to Hobart, bearing 1d. (6, 5d. postage plus 1d. late fee) all cancelled by “T.P.O. S&WR/2DOWN” c.d.s. with a further strike at left, Toowoomba (15.10) and Hobart (20.10) c.d.s. on reverse, and 1905 envelope registered to Hobart bearing 5d. (5) all cancelled “234” in oval of bars and showing “T.P.O. NO 4 S&WR” c.d.s. at left; also a piece bearing 1d. and 2d. (2) cancelled by “REGISTERED/TPO NO 2 CENTRAL” handstamp

£100-120

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1905-07 large envelopes (3) registered from Bethania to Hobart franked at 5d. (2) or 9d., two with the “BETHANIA” registration handstamp, two with the stamps cancelled “409” and one with the stamps additionally cancelled by railway “156” obliterator, and 1907 envelope (220x97mm.) registered from Mungallala to Hobart bearing 1d. and 2d. (2), showing manuscript “64 Mungallala”, posted direct on to the train with the stamps cancelled “551” and showing “T.P.O. NO5 S&W/DOWN/QUEENSLAND” c.d.s. Also North Coast 1902 quintuple rate envelope (225x100m.) envelope registered from Nambour to Brisbane, franked at 1/1d. with the stamps cancelled “465”, showing “REGISTERED/NAMBOUR.” handstamp, c.d.s. and with doubled “T.P.O. NO 2 N.C RWAY” c.d.s. on reverse; small faults in places though an unusual group

£100-120

The balance of the collection comprising envelopes/cards (21, one registered and two in Commonwealth period) with various types, largely applied as cancellations; also a selection of loose adhesives/pieces with a range of part and large part strikes. Condition of the covers rather mixed though an interesting group

£250-300

Railway Stamps First Series, 1872 1456

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1/- imperforate plate proof in blue on card, horizontal pen stroke in magenta and initialled “G.W” at centre; traces of light marks at left, otherwise fine. Photo

£200-250

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£150-200

1458

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2/- imperforate plate proof in black on wove paper, horizontal pen stroke in magenta; small split at top, otherwise sound. Photo

£180-200

2/- imperforate plate proof in rose on wove paper, partially stuck on card, horizontal pen stroke at centre; traces of thinning, otherwise sound. Photo

£140-180 £150-200

1459

P ᔛ

1460

刂

2/- rose, perf. 13, unused; trace of soiling, otherwise sound. Photo

1461

刂

2/- rose, perf. 13, value reduced to “One” and weight at foot altered to 3lb. in manuscript; perfs. trimmed off on three sides and with some soiling though an exceptionally rare manuscript provisional. Photo

£80-100

Second Series, 1880-85 1462

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1880 1/- black, perf. 10 on unwatermarked paper, boxed “CANCELLED/MARYBOROUGH”, “QUEENSLAND/GOVT RAILYS” perfins and dated “3/3/90” in manuscript; defects though very rare

£100-120

Third Series, 1892-96 1463

1464

1465

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First Issue on unwatermarked paper, 1d. (6, one with “NEWSPAPEPS” variety and and one with Southern and Western oval handstamp), 3d. (5), 6d. (5) and 1/- (2), used; generally good to fine

£80-100

Second Issue on Crown over Q watermarked paper, 1d. (2, one vertical), 3d. and 1/pairs, all handstamped “CANCELLED” (inverted on one 1d. and vertical on one 1/-), most with Specimen 19mm. circle, 1d., 3d., 6d. and 1/- horizontal pairs (one 1d. with “NEWSPAPEPS” variety) each cancelled by Specimen 19mm. circle; generally fine

£150-200

Second Issue on Crown over Q watermarked paper, 1d. red (7), 1d. vermilion (7 one with Southern & Western oval handstamp). 3d. sepia (5), 3d. red-brown (6 with a pair, one apparently unused and one with cork cancellation), 6d. (9, one with “MIRANI” handstamp) and 1/- (16 with a block of twelve each cancelled “120” in violet and two pairs, one apparently unused); generally sound

£100-120

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Fourth Series, 1901-14 1466

1467

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First Issue, no watermark, 3d. and 1/- each handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 1d., 3d., 6d. and and Second Issue, watermarked Crown over Q, 2/6d. and 5/- presentation stamps with corner-ring cancellations

£100-120

A collection spread over the three issues and comprising 1⁄ 2 d. (3, two mint, scarce), 1d. (13), 3d. (14), 6d. (19 with two pairs), 1/- (16 with two pairs), 2/6d. (3) and 5/- (3); also 3d. and 6d. on part “BOOKED PARCEL” pink label to Ipswich and three values with perfins. Generally good to fine and an interesting group

£150-200

Fifth Series, 1915-27 1468

1469

P ᔛ

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First Issue selection of imperforate proofs in issued colours on thin thin wove paper, comprising 1d., 3d., 5d. (two pairs, one with pen stroke), 6d. (two shades), 1/-, 2/6d. block of four and 5/- block of four; fine and a scarce group

£350-400

A used selection (30) comprising First issue, watermark Locomotive, 1d., 2/6d. and 5/(private user), Second Issue, perforated 91⁄ 2 -11 1d. (2), 3d. (2) and 6d., rouletted 1d., 3d. (unused), 5d., 1/- and 2/6d. (5 with a block of four), 1d., 3d. and 6d. on luggage tag, 1d. and 3d., and 6d. pair on two Parcel Way Bills from Toowoomba, Private Users 3d., 5d., 1/- (2) and Station numbers 6d. and 1/-; fair to fine and an interesting group

£180-200

Sixth Series, 1927-66 1470

1471

1472

1473

1474

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First Issue reprinted proofs, comprising 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. (2), 3d., 5d., 6d. (2), 7d., 10d., 1/-, 2/(2), 2/6d., 5/- and 10/- (2), the 2/- and 10/- values printed on other side without value, ten with grid-lines on both sides; generally fine and an unusual group

£100-120

First Issue, rouletted 9 and perf. 13, 1⁄ 2 d. (2), 1d. (10 with a strip of three), 3d. (6), 5d. (6), 6d. (9 with a block of four), 7d., 10d., 1/- (7), 2/- (3), 2/6d. (4) and 5/- (2); 1d., 3d. and 10d. (5) used on large parcel wrapper from the Government Printer to the manager of the Ravenshoe Newsagency, Private Users 1d. (2), 3d. (2), 5d., 6d. and 1/(3), and Third Issue 1/- and 10/- (mint); a few with faults though an interesting group

£150-200

First Issue, rouletted 9, 1d., 3d., 5d., 6d., 7d., 10d., 2/6d., 5/- and Third Issue 1/-, 2/and 10/-, all in upper right corner blocks of four, all Dalby except 3d. which is Howard, fresh and fine unmounted mint

£150-200

Third Issue with sans-serif letters, 1/-, 2/-, 2/6d. pair and 10/- imperforate plate proofs on wove paper, all printed on both sides and with grid-lines, and 1⁄ 2 d. proof in violet, prepared for Golden Casket office but never issued. Photo for last

£180-200

The balance of the collection in a stockbook, nearly all used and comprising Third Series (77), Fourth Series (100 with values to 5/-), Fifth Series (32) and Decimal values (9); a few with defects though generally sound

£100-120

Parcel Delivery Stamps 1475

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1910 (c.) Bryce Ltd., rouletted 7, 3d. orange-red cancelled with blue crayon strokes; minor creasing though in good condition for this label. Photo

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£80-100

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Tramways 1476

1477

刂

Beaudesert Tramway 1906 (c.) 1d. emerald-green with indistinct cancellation and 4d. carmine mint; trivial imperfections though a scarce pair. Photo

£100-120

Cairns-Mulgrave Tramway, 1900 (c.) rouletted 7 2d., 3d., 6d. and 1/- set of four, each with auditing number on face, fresh unused. Scarce. Photo

£100-120

Telegraph Service 1478

1479

1480

188? 1/- brown die proof in brown on wove paper, perf. 12 1/- brown cancelled with small part circle from c. 1895 U.P.U. distribution sets, and two “imperforate” examples (one with faked cancellation) cut from forms. Photo for first

£200-250

188? 1/- brown form, perf. 13 at left edge; vertical crease at centre though very scarce with few survivors

£80-100

Undated blue-green “ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH, QUEENSLAND” envelope cancelled with Crowned “ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH/No...../TOOWONG” oval handstamp, three pairs of Sideface values with part to large part strikes of three different oval handstamps, and 1905 telegraph form for a message from Perth and cancelled with Toowoomba Telegraph Office c.d.s. in violet. An unusual group

£100-120

Literature 1481

An accumulation in two cartons, c. forty books and monographs from all States and including Vindim’s Philatelic Monthly, Vols. 1-7 bound in five volumes, Federal Australian Philatelist Vols. I and II in one volume, Smith and Hinton’s 1854 map of Sydney; Queensland Postal History and Queensland Cancellations by Campbell; South Australia by Napier and Smith, Long Stamps by Purves and Departmental Stamps by Butler; Tasmania by Tinsley; Victoria works by Purves (7), Western Australia Stamps and Postal History by WASG, and a range of auction catalogues (30). Also a few works of Transatlantic Mail and Prince Edward Island. A useful range

£200-250

New South Wales 1482

The Postage Stamps of New South Wales by Basset Hull, soft bound in two volumes with plates in a folder, and The Stamps of New South Wales by Hutson

£100-120

Victoria 1483

Victoria The Half-Length Portraits by Charles Lathrop Pack, The Half Lengths of Victoria by J.R.W. Purves, and The Stamps of Victoria by Geoff Kellow; fine

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£100-120

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Since Spink Live was launched on the 11th of July 2006, thousands of our clients have taken advantage of this revolutionary bidding platform. The system enables you to bid, watch and listen to our auctions online in real time. Another feature to Spink Live is the option to leave proxy bids and let the system bid on your behalf for you. We now have a new version of Spink Live available to download that is compatible with Macintosh Computers. To register for Spink Live today please follow these steps: Step 1: Download and install Adobe Air from: http://get.adobe.com/air/ Step 2: Click on the Register and Download button at www.spink.com and choose your saleroom location on the right hand side Step 3: Download and install Spink Live Step 4: Register on the website Step 5: Use your Client ID and Password to log on to the website or into Spink Live Already registered clients can use their old username and password to log into the new version of Spink Live. Once the program is launched you will notice the â&#x20AC;&#x153;View Onlyâ&#x20AC;? option on the log in screen. This feature allows you to watch the auction live without bidding. Every auction catalogue is presented on Spink Live for viewing. To access the catalogues please click on the View Catalogues & Bid button on www.spink.com. In addition to this, clients can leave proxy bids by clicking on the lot image in the Spink Live online catalogue. A new window will open and a submit proxy bid button will be available at the top of the page. Then simply click on this button and log in with your Client ID and password to submit your bids. If you have any additional questions about using this tried and trusted bidding service please contact us today at concierge@spink.com.

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I request Spink, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below. I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price payable will be the sum of the final bid and a premium as a percentage of the final bid (together with any VAT chargeable). The Rate of Premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each lot. All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions for Buyers printed in the catalogue. I also understand that Spink provides the service of executing bids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink will not be held responsible for failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids are received for the same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink will take precedence. Please note that you will not be notified if there are higher written bids received. If you require such notification then this is available on bids made via Spink live bidding service.

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DATE

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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN STERLING Lot Number (in numerical order)

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BIDDING INCREMENTS Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 £100 to £300 £300 to £600 £600 to £1,000

by £5 by £10 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. by £50

£1,000 to £3,000 £3,000 to £6,000 £6,000 to £20,000 £20,000 and up

by £100 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. by £500 Auctioneer’s discretion

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VAT is chargeable on the hammer and the premium of daggered (†) and (Ω) lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the hammer and 20% on the premium). VAT on Margin Scheme lots is payable at 20% on the premium only.

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PRIVATE TREATY SALES

Penny Black, Plate 1b. Mint Block of 18. Sold through Private Treaty by Spink.

If you are interested in selling your entire collection or single rare items, contact our specialists today for more information on the advantage of Private Treaty Sales Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4000 Fax: +44 (0)20 7563 4066 Email: info@spink.com 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET WWW.SPINK.COM

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SPINK “ON THE GO” TECHNOLOGY

Spink are pleased to provide our clients with What you can expect from the Spink app: exciting mobile technology which allows you to Download auction catalogues straight to your take Spink with you no matter where on the globe device, which are then viewable while online or you may be. The Spink iPhone/iPad application, offline. which is available free of charge from the iTunes Search all available lots in sales. store, is simple to download! Once installed the View lots individually and zoom in on important programme will download the latest auction item details. catalogue instantly upon opening the application! Share images, lots or entire auction catalogues We do hope you ﬁnd these tools useful! Should you with friends via email, Twitter or Facebook. have any further questions or suggestions on how Email the Spink Concierge directly from your we can improve our technology in an effort to assist device to leave bids or receive a quick reply to any our clients, please contact Berdia Qamarauli, Head query you may have. of IT at Spink on bqamarauli@spink.com.

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THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGNIFYING GLASS

The design for this magnifying glass is inspired by the ‘S’ of Spink. Made in hallmarked sterling silver and ﬁtted with a high-quality glass. Housed in a suede lined, luxurious leather sleeve. An ideal gift or acquisition for any discerning collector. Available in three sizes, prices start at £475. To purchase or for further details please contact Ian Copson Spink, 69 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET telephone: 020 7563 4093 or 020 7563 4092 icopson@spink.com

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully. 1

DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme

means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;

Buyer’s Premium

means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;

Certificate of Authenticity

means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;

Expert Committee

means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;

Forgery

means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

Hammer Price

means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;

Lot

means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue;

Reserve

the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;

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means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink Group

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VAT

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VAT Symbols

means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1

All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.

2.2

The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly. 3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.

BEFORE THE SALE 3.1

3.2

Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Terms and Conditions.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose. 3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. 3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot.

3.3

3.4

Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description. Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of

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3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery. 3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot. 3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted. 4

AT THE SALE 4.1

Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.

4.2

Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.

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Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.

4.4

Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.

4.5

On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.

4.6

Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7

Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank Plc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.

4.8

Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

4.9

Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 by £5 £100 to £300 by £10 £300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. £600 to £1,000 by £50 £1,000 to £3,000 by £100 £3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. £6,000 to £20,000 by £500 £20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue. 4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal. 4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again. Spink Uni (07/11) (20)

4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller. 4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement. 4.14 Return of Lot Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If there are any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may then request that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out in clause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of the corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received by us in the same condition that it was in at the auction date. AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1 Buyer’s Premium In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot. 5.2 Value Added Tax Other than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) (see VAT Symbols for details), VAT is payable on the Buyer’s Premium and on the Hammer Price, if the Lot has been marked with a sign to that effect in the catalogue (see VAT Symbols for details). 5.3 VAT Refunds General 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from the Shipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made. 5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum. 5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked ‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50 and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed. VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU 5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You must certify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country and that the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3 months of the date of sale. 5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may be possible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 to HM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section, Londonderry. VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU 5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT element included within the Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. 5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold (g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refunded where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer. 5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an Import VAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Where required, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specific form of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on the export of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibility in respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain such certificate.

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Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required. 5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement. 5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltd and sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied. Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made by the card holder in person whilst on our premises. 5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party. 5.5 Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers. 5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. 5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk. 5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism. 5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment. 5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue. 5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs. 5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned. 5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.4

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5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property. Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you; 5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids. 5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or 5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit. 5.11 Failure to collect Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us. 5.12 Export Licence 5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise you in relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibility in respect of any export will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences. 5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may be required to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiver document stating that a licence will be applied for. 5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within two or three weeks but delays can occur. 5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment. 5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on your behalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursements and out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, together with any relevant VAT. 5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required. 5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and

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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims. 5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest. 5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. 5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction. 6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. 7 COPYRIGHT 7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. 7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent. 8 VAT You shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that of the Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues. Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseen cost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you will reimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred. 9 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch. 10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses. 10.2 Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 10.3 Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors. 10.4 Waiver 10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy. 10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law. Spink Uni (07/11) (20)

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction 10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales. 10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges Prices for books (items sent by this method are not covered by insurance) Weight

Rest of the World

Up to 1kg

£8 for any weight

£12

£15

Up to 2kg

£8 for any weight

£18

£25

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging Invoice Value

Rest of the World

Up to £1,500

£10

£15

£20

Above £1,501

£20

£30

£40

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges. Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price. 2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to VAT–registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’ Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules for recovering input tax.

ii.

Zero-Rated Lots Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT in the United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. In these circumstances no VAT element will be included within the Buyer’s Premium.

iii.

Daggered Lots Lots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv.

Starred and Omega Lots Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% on the Hammer Price and 20% on the Buyer’s Premium which is shown as inclusive of VAT. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lots bear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation into the EU.

Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer.

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Imported Lots Lots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium because they have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.

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Singapore London London London Lugano Lugano London Lugano Hong Kong London London London New York London Hong Kong Hong Kong

12019 12018 12042 12039 SW1003 SW1003 12043 SW1004 12048 12049 12046 12020 141 12021 13008 13009

London Hong Kong New York London Hong Kong New York

12026 12048 315 12027 13007 316

London London London London London Hong Kong New York London London Hong Kong New York London

12037 12023 12047 12035 12034 12048 315 12024 12050 13005 316 13004

Orders, Orders, Orders, Orders,

London London London London

12004 13001 13002 13003

The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Bonds and Share Certificates of Hong Kong and China The Collector’s Series Sale

Hong Kong New York London Hong Kong New York

12048 315 12011 13006 316

The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale

New York New York

An Evening of Exceptional Wines

Hong Kong

COINS 26 September 27 October 12/13 November 4 December 12 January 15/16 January

BANKNOTES 26 September 2/3 October 4 October 9 October 10 October 27 October 12/13 November 6 December 7 December 12 January 15/16 January 9/10/11 April

MEDALS 22 25 25 21

November April July November

Decorations, Decorations, Decorations, Decorations,

Campaign Campaign Campaign Campaign

Medals Medals Medals Medals

& & & &

Militaria Militaria Militaria Militaria

BONDS AND SHARES 27 October 12/13 November 28 November 12 January 15/16 January

AUTOGRAPHS 12/13 November 15/16 January

WINES December

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Amy Yung Dennis Chan Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

315 316

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QUEENSLAND - THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION

QUEENSLAND THE ALAN GRIFFITHS COLLECTION

69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET www.spink.com

LONDON

24 OCTOBER 2012

STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

24 OCTOBER 2012

LONDON