1937 Anniversary of the Foundation of New South Wales 2d, mint lower left sheet corner block of twenty with JOHN ASH imprint, only one stamp lightly mounted, the remainder mint never hinged. The block includes the celebr

Lot 50149 | 1937 Anniversary of the Foundation of New South Wales 2d, mint lower left sheet corner block of twenty with JOHN ASH imprint, only one stamp lightly mounted, the remainder mint never hinged. The block includes the celebr

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1937 Anniversary of the Foundation of New South Wales 2d, mint lower left sheet corner block of twenty with JOHN ASH imprint, only one stamp lightly mounted,...
Estimate: 300 - 500 GBP
The Famous Unique Set of UPU Specimens  1937–38 Definitives – 1937 1d, 2d, 3d, 6d and 1s, together with the 1938 4d, each overprinted "SPÉCIMEN" and affixed to original UPU archive pieces prepared for distribution to the

Lot 50150 | The Famous Unique Set of UPU Specimens 1937–38 Definitives – 1937 1d, 2d, 3d, 6d and 1s, together with the 1938 4d, each overprinted "SPÉCIMEN" and affixed to original UPU archive pieces prepared for distribution to the

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The Famous Unique Set of UPU Specimens1937–38 Definitives – 1937 1d, 2d, 3d, 6d and 1s, together with the 1938 4d, each overprinted "SPÉCIMEN" and affixed...
Estimate: 2'000 - 3'000 GBP
1938–41 Queen Elizabeth 1d green, mint nh bottom left corner sheet marginal Ash imprint block of four with the distinctive uniformly large perforation holes

Lot 50151 | 1938–41 Queen Elizabeth 1d green, mint nh bottom left corner sheet marginal Ash imprint block of four with the distinctive uniformly large perforation holes

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1938–41 Queen Elizabeth 1d green, mint nh bottom left corner sheet marginal Ash imprint block of four with the distinctive uniformly large perforation...
Estimate: 400 - 600 GBP
1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom sheet-marginal gutter McCracken imprint block of eight, showing the distinctive cracked plate variety

Lot 50152 | 1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom sheet-marginal gutter McCracken imprint block of eight, showing the distinctive cracked plate variety

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1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom sheet-marginal gutter McCracken imprint block of eight, showing the distinctive cracked plate variety, fresh and...
Estimate: 300 - 400 GBP
1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom-left corner sheet-marginal Authority imprint block of four, showing the distinctive state 1 cracked plate variety

Lot 50153 | 1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom-left corner sheet-marginal Authority imprint block of four, showing the distinctive state 1 cracked plate variety

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1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom-left corner sheet-marginal Authority imprint block of four, showing the distinctive cracked plate variety from...
Estimate: 70 - 100 GBP
1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom-left corner sheet-marginal Authority imprint block of four, showing the cracked plate variety from State I

Lot 50154 | 1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom-left corner sheet-marginal Authority imprint block of four, showing the cracked plate variety from State I

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1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom-left corner sheet-marginal Authority imprint block of four, showing the distinctive cracked plate variety from...
Estimate: 70 - 100 GBP
1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom-left corner sheet-marginal Authority imprint block of four, showing the cracked plate variety from State II

Lot 50155 | 1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom-left corner sheet-marginal Authority imprint block of four, showing the cracked plate variety from State II

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1938–41 George VI 1½d green, mint bottom-left corner sheet-marginal Authority imprint block of four, showing the distinctive cracked plate variety from...
Estimate: 70 - 100 GBP
1938–41 George VI 2d scarlet with the distinctive uniformly large perforation holes in block of four on part cover

Lot 50156 | 1938–41 George VI 2d scarlet with the distinctive uniformly large perforation holes in block of four on part cover

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1938–41 George VI 2d scarlet with the distinctive uniformly large perforation holes in block of four on part 1938 airmail cover (front and half of reverse)....
Estimate: 200 - 300 GBP
1937–49 King George VI 2d scarlet, Die II, perf. 15 × 14, mint never hinged top sheet-marginal interpanneau block of eight, showing the complete Plate No. “4” above the gutter. Fresh and very fine. A rare and impressive

Lot 50157 | 1937–49 King George VI 2d scarlet, Die II, perf. 15 × 14, mint never hinged top sheet-marginal interpanneau block of eight, showing the complete Plate No. “4” above the gutter. Fresh and very fine. A rare and impressive

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1937–49 King George VI 2d scarlet, Die II, perf. 15 × 14, mint never hinged top sheet-marginal interpanneau block of eight, showing the complete Plate...
Estimate: 400 - 600 GBP
1938–41 George VI 2d scarlet, mint and mint nh bottom left corner sheet marginal Ash imprint block of four, with the distinctive uniformly large perforation holes

Lot 50158 | 1938–41 George VI 2d scarlet, mint and mint nh bottom left corner sheet marginal Ash imprint block of four, with the distinctive uniformly large perforation holes

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1938–41 George VI 2d scarlet, mint and mint nh bottom left corner sheet marginal Ash imprint block of four, with the distinctive uniformly large perforation...
Estimate: 300 - 400 GBP
1938–41 George VI 2d scarlet on thin paper in bottom sheet marginal gutter Ash imprint block of eight

Lot 50159 | 1938–41 George VI 2d scarlet on thin paper in bottom sheet marginal gutter Ash imprint block of eight

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1938–41 George VI 2d scarlet, mint and mint nh bottom sheet marginal gutter Ash imprint block of eight, with the distinctive thin paper, fresh and very...
Estimate: 300 - 500 GBP
1937–41 George VI 3d blue, Die I, mint never hinged bottom sheet marginal block of six, one showing the distinctive “Bottom Frame Thinned under ‘AU’” constant plate flaw, very fine. A scarce and prominent variety of the

Lot 50160 | 1937–41 George VI 3d blue, Die I, mint never hinged bottom sheet marginal block of six, one showing the distinctive “Bottom Frame Thinned under ‘AU’” constant plate flaw, very fine. A scarce and prominent variety of the

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1937–41 George VI 3d blue, Die I, mint never hinged bottom sheet marginal block of six, one showing the distinctive “Bottom Frame Thinned under ‘AU’” constant...
Estimate: 90 - 120 GBP
1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die I, mint never hinged block of four divided by interpanneau margin and showing the John Ash imprint, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly desirable imprint multiple, hinge in the gutter

Lot 50161 | 1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die I, mint never hinged block of four divided by interpanneau margin and showing the John Ash imprint, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly desirable imprint multiple, hinge in the gutter

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1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die I, mint never hinged block of four divided by interpanneau margin and showing the John Ash imprint, fresh and very fine....
Estimate: 400 - 500 GBP
1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die I, mint block of four divided by interpanneau margin and showing the John Ash imprint, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly desirable imprint multiple, particularly attractive in this d

Lot 50162 | 1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die I, mint block of four divided by interpanneau margin and showing the John Ash imprint, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly desirable imprint multiple, particularly attractive in this d

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1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die I, unused block of four divided by interpanneau margin and showing the John Ash imprint, fresh and very fine. A scarce and...
Estimate: 100 - 200 GBP
1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die II, chalk-surfaced paper, mint never hinged bottom-left corner sheet-marginal John Ash imprint block of four, showing the “Vertical Hairline through ‘L’ of ‘AUSTRALIA’” variety, fresh and v

Lot 50163 | 1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die II, chalk-surfaced paper, mint never hinged bottom-left corner sheet-marginal John Ash imprint block of four, showing the “Vertical Hairline through ‘L’ of ‘AUSTRALIA’” variety, fresh and v

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1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die II, chalk-surfaced paper, mint never hinged (hinge in margin only) bottom-left corner sheet-marginal John Ash imprint block...
Estimate: 70 - 100 GBP
1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die II, unsurfaced paper, mint never hinged bottom-left corner sheet-marginal John Ash imprint block of four, fresh and very fine. A scarce and attractive positional imprint multiple. BW 194zb,

Lot 50164 | 1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die II, unsurfaced paper, mint never hinged bottom-left corner sheet-marginal John Ash imprint block of four, fresh and very fine. A scarce and attractive positional imprint multiple. BW 194zb,

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1937–49 George VI 3d blue, Die II, unsurfaced paper, mint never hinged bottom-left corner sheet-marginal John Ash imprint block of four, fresh and very...
Estimate: 90 - 120 GBP
1941–51 George VI 3d dark brown in thin paper, mint and mint never hinged interpanneau block of eight showing the Authority imprint, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly desirable positional multiple, particularly at

Lot 50165 | 1941–51 George VI 3d dark brown in thin paper, mint and mint never hinged interpanneau block of eight showing the Authority imprint, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly desirable positional multiple, particularly at

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1941–51 George VI 3d dark brown in thin paper, mint and mint never hinged interpanneau block of eight showing the Authority imprint, fresh and very fine....
Estimate: 300 - 400 GBP
1937–49 4d Koala with “Retouch to Four Lines of Shading to Right of ‘IA’ of ‘AUSTRALIA’” variety, used

Lot 50166 | 1937–49 4d Koala with “Retouch to Four Lines of Shading to Right of ‘IA’ of ‘AUSTRALIA’” variety, used

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1937–49 4d Koala, used single with perfin, showing the distinctive “Retouch to Four Lines of Shading to Right of ‘IA’ of ‘AUSTRALIA’” variety, fine and...
Estimate: 120 - 150 GBP
1937–49 4d Koala with “Colour flaw below left of 1st "A" in AUSTRALIA” variety, used

Lot 50167 | 1937–49 4d Koala with “Colour flaw below left of 1st "A" in AUSTRALIA” variety, used

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1937–49 4d Koala, used single showing the distinctive “Colour flaw below left of 1st "A" in AUSTRALIA” variety, fine and scarce. A prominent and desirable...
Estimate: 120 - 150 GBP
1937–49 4d Koala, used single showing the distinctive “retouch to four lines below first A of AUSTRALIA” variety, fine and scarce. A prominent and desirable constant plate variety of the KGVI definitive issue. BW 199ja,

Lot 50168 | 1937–49 4d Koala, used single showing the distinctive “retouch to four lines below first A of AUSTRALIA” variety, fine and scarce. A prominent and desirable constant plate variety of the KGVI definitive issue. BW 199ja,

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1937–49 4d Koala, used single showing the distinctive “retouch to four lines below first A of AUSTRALIA” variety, fine and scarce. A prominent and desirable...
Estimate: 120 - 150 GBP
1937–49 4d Koala with “crack through top of last A of AUSTRALIA” variety, used

Lot 50169 | 1937–49 4d Koala with “crack through top of last A of AUSTRALIA” variety, used

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1937–49 4d Koala, used single showing the distinctive “crack through top of last A of AUSTRALIA” variety, short perfs., scarce. A prominent and desirable...
Estimate: 120 - 150 GBP
1937–49 6d Kookaburra, mint never hinged interpanneau block of eight without imprint, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly desirable no-imprint multiple, particularly attractive in this distinctive interpanneau forma

Lot 50170 | 1937–49 6d Kookaburra, mint never hinged interpanneau block of eight without imprint, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly desirable no-imprint multiple, particularly attractive in this distinctive interpanneau forma

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1937–49 6d Kookaburra, mint never hinged interpanneau block of eight without imprint, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly desirable no-imprint multiple,...
Estimate: 100 - 150 GBP
1937–49 Kookaburra 6d red-brown, perf. 15 × 14, mint never hinged top left corner marginal block of nine, with the lower right stamp showing the celebrated "Top Hat" flaw. A couple of small tone spots, otherwise fresh an

Lot 50171 | 1937–49 Kookaburra 6d red-brown, perf. 15 × 14, mint never hinged top left corner marginal block of nine, with the lower right stamp showing the celebrated "Top Hat" flaw. A couple of small tone spots, otherwise fresh an

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1937–49 Kookaburra 6d red-brown, perf. 15 × 14, mint never hinged top-left corner marginal block of nine, the lower-right stamp showing the celebrated...
Estimate: 500 - 700 GBP
1937–49 1s Lyrebird, a fine group of John Ash imprint multiples, comprising mint never hinged bottom sheet-marginal imprint block of four with 38mm imprint, similar block of eight with 42mm imprint, together with two bot

Lot 50172 | 1937–49 1s Lyrebird, a fine group of John Ash imprint multiples, comprising mint never hinged bottom sheet-marginal imprint block of four with 38mm imprint, similar block of eight with 42mm imprint, together with two bot

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1937–49 1s Lyrebird, a fine group of John Ash imprint multiples, comprising mint never hinged bottom sheet-marginal imprint block of four with 38mm imprint,...
Estimate: 300 - 400 GBP
1937–49 1s Lyrebird, mint left marginal imperforate pair, with clear to good margins all round, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly attractive imperforate error, particularly desirable with the sheet margin intact.

Lot 50173 | 1937–49 1s Lyrebird, mint left marginal imperforate pair, with clear to good margins all round, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly attractive imperforate error, particularly desirable with the sheet margin intact.

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1937–49 1s Lyrebird, mint left marginal imperforate pair, with clear to good margins all round, fresh and very fine. A scarce and highly attractive imperforate...
Estimate: 150 - 200 GBP
1937–49 1s Lyrebird, mint never hinged lower marginal block of four showing a dramatic printing flaw with the inscription "ONE SHILLING" partially omitted as a result of missing print. Fresh and very fine. An exceptional

Lot 50174 | 1937–49 1s Lyrebird, mint never hinged lower marginal block of four showing a dramatic printing flaw with the inscription "ONE SHILLING" partially omitted as a result of missing print. Fresh and very fine. An exceptional

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1937–49 1s Lyrebird perf.15x14, mint never hinged lower marginal block of four showing a dramatic printing flaw with the inscription "ONE SHILLING" partially...
Estimate: 300 - 500 GBP
1948–56 1s Lyrebird, showing the spectacular “Green Mist” retouch, characterised by extensive re-engraving of the background lines to the left of the lyrebird. Used with “M.R.” handstamp, very fine. One of the great cons

Lot 50175 | 1948–56 1s Lyrebird, showing the spectacular “Green Mist” retouch, characterised by extensive re-engraving of the background lines to the left of the lyrebird. Used with “M.R.” handstamp, very fine. One of the great cons

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1948–56 1s Lyrebird, showing the spectacular “Green Mist” retouch, characterised by extensive re-engraving of the background lines to the left of the lyrebird....
Estimate: 800 - 1'200 GBP
1937–49 George VI 1/4d magenta, mint never hinged bottom-left corner sheet-marginal John Ash imprint block of four, the upper-right stamp showing the celebrated “Cigarette Flaw on Cheek”. Fresh and very fine. A rare and

Lot 50176 | 1937–49 George VI 1/4d magenta, mint never hinged bottom-left corner sheet-marginal John Ash imprint block of four, the upper-right stamp showing the celebrated “Cigarette Flaw on Cheek”. Fresh and very fine. A rare and

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1937–49 George VI 1/4d magenta, mint never hinged bottom-left corner sheet-marginal John Ash imprint block of four, the upper-right stamp showing the celebrated...
Estimate: 400 - 500 GBP
1937–49 Robes – 5s to £1 complete in mint never hinged lower left corner imprint blocks of four on both chalk-surfaced and thin unsurfaced papers. The chalk-surfaced set bears the JOHN ASH imprint, while the thin unsurfa

Lot 50177 | 1937–49 Robes – 5s to £1 complete in mint never hinged lower left corner imprint blocks of four on both chalk-surfaced and thin unsurfaced papers. The chalk-surfaced set bears the JOHN ASH imprint, while the thin unsurfa

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1937–49 Robes – 5s to £1 complete in mint never hinged lower left corner imprint blocks of four on both chalk-surfaced and thin unsurfaced papers. The...
Estimate: 300 - 500 GBP
1937-49 1d maroon perf.15x14 in complete coil of 960 stamps with leader

Lot 50178 | 1937-49 1d maroon perf.15x14 in complete coil of 960 stamps with leader

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1937-49 1d maroon perf.15x14 in complete coil of 960 stamps with leader, very rare as such (S.G. £8'640 as 480 coil pairs). Property of another vendor.
Estimate: 600 - 1'000 GBP
1937–49 Queen Elizabeth 1d emerald-green, perf. 15 × 14, mint never hinged block of four with the lower pair imperforate

Lot 50179 | 1937–49 Queen Elizabeth 1d emerald-green, perf. 15 × 14, mint never hinged block of four with the lower pair imperforate

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1937–49 Queen Elizabeth 1d emerald-green, perf. 15 × 14, mint never hinged block of four with the lower pair imperforate, the result of a marked misperforation....
Estimate: 1'500 - 2'000 GBP
1947 Anniversary of Newcastle – Sunken Die Proofs complete set of three sunken die proofs in the issued colours

Lot 50180 | 1947 Anniversary of Newcastle – Sunken Die Proofs complete set of three sunken die proofs in the issued colours

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1947 Anniversary of Newcastle – Sunken Die ProofsComplete set of three sunken die proofs in the issued colours, with C.B.A. handstamps on reverse and numbered,...
Estimate: 2'000 - 3'000 GBP
1950–52 KGVI 3d grey-green, mint never hinged top-centre "- 1 -" plate block of eight. A couple of minor tone spots, otherwise fresh and very fine. A very rare and impressive positional multiple, highly desirable in this

Lot 50181 | 1950–52 KGVI 3d grey-green, mint never hinged top-centre "- 1 -" plate block of eight. A couple of minor tone spots, otherwise fresh and very fine. A very rare and impressive positional multiple, highly desirable in this

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1950–52 KGVI 3d grey-green, mint never hinged top-centre "- 1 -" plate block of eight. A couple of minor tone spots, otherwise fresh and very fine. A very...
Estimate: 1'000 - 1'500 GBP
1951–52 George VI 6½d brown, mint never hinged strip of four showing the variety imperforate between the stamps and the right-hand margin. Fresh and very fine. A scarce and attractive perforation error.

Lot 50182 | 1951–52 George VI 6½d brown, mint never hinged strip of four showing the variety imperforate between the stamps and the right-hand margin. Fresh and very fine. A scarce and attractive perforation error.

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1951–52 George VI 6½d brown, mint never hinged strip of four showing the variety imperforate between the stamps and the right-hand margin. Fresh and very...
Estimate: 300 - 400 GBP
1948–56 Arms – 5s to £2 complete in lower left corner imprint blocks of four, all mint, with the £2 block mint never hinged and displaying the distinctive roller flaw beneath the letter "E". Fresh and very fine. A scarce

Lot 50183 | 1948–56 Arms – 5s to £2 complete in lower left corner imprint blocks of four, all mint, with the £2 block mint never hinged and displaying the distinctive roller flaw beneath the letter "E". Fresh and very fine. A scarce

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1948–56 Arms – 5s to £2 complete in lower left corner imprint blocks of four, all mint, with the £2 block mint never hinged and displaying the distinctive...
Estimate: 200 - 300 GBP
1948–56 Arms – 5s to £2 complete in mint never hinged lower left corner blocks of four without imprints. The £2 block is the only one with a mounted margin, all stamps remaining never hinged. Fresh and very fine. A scarc

Lot 50184 | 1948–56 Arms – 5s to £2 complete in mint never hinged lower left corner blocks of four without imprints. The £2 block is the only one with a mounted margin, all stamps remaining never hinged. Fresh and very fine. A scarc

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1948–56 Arms – 5s to £2 complete in mint never hinged lower left corner blocks of four without imprints. The £2 block is the only one with a mounted margin...
Estimate: 400 - 600 GBP
1948–56 Coat of Arms 10s "SPECIMEN": Mint never hinged example showing the striking joined "IM" variety in "SPECIMEN". Fresh and very fine. A very rare specimen printing variety and one of the key constant flaws of the i

Lot 50185 | 1948–56 Coat of Arms 10s "SPECIMEN": Mint never hinged example showing the striking joined "IM" variety in "SPECIMEN". Fresh and very fine. A very rare specimen printing variety and one of the key constant flaws of the i

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1948–56 Coat of Arms 10s "SPECIMEN": Mint never hinged example showing the striking joined "IM" variety in "SPECIMEN". Fresh and very fine. A very rare...
Estimate: 2'000 - 3'000 GBP
1948–56 Coat of Arms 10s "SPECIMEN": Mint never hinged example showing the spectacular "O" for "C" variety in "SPECIMEN". Fresh and very fine. Accompanied by a Ceremuga Certificate (2004), which states that the error occ

Lot 50186 | 1948–56 Coat of Arms 10s "SPECIMEN": Mint never hinged example showing the spectacular "O" for "C" variety in "SPECIMEN". Fresh and very fine. Accompanied by a Ceremuga Certificate (2004), which states that the error occ

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1948–56 Coat of Arms 10s "SPECIMEN": Mint never hinged example showing the spectacular "O" for "C" variety in "SPECIMEN". Fresh and very fine. Accompanied...
Estimate: 2'000 - 3'000 GBP
1948–56 £2 deep green with SPECIMEN overprint in the rare 3mm high lettering (the normal overprint measures 2.5mm), mint never hinged. Exceptionally fresh and very fine. A major Australian Commonwealth rarity, with only

Lot 50187 | 1948–56 £2 deep green with SPECIMEN overprint in the rare 3mm high lettering (the normal overprint measures 2.5mm), mint never hinged. Exceptionally fresh and very fine. A major Australian Commonwealth rarity, with only

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1948–56 £2 deep green with SPECIMEN overprint in the rare 3mm high lettering (the normal overprint measures 2.5mm), mint never hinged. Exceptionally fresh...
Estimate: 2'000 - 3'000 GBP
1948–56 Coat of Arms: group comprising the "SPECIMEN" set of three, together with two additional 10s SPECIMEN varieties: one showing the joined "IM", and another with the striking "O" for "C" in "SPECIMEN". T

Lot 50188 | 1948–56 Coat of Arms: group comprising the "SPECIMEN" set of three, together with two additional 10s SPECIMEN varieties: one showing the joined "IM", and another with the striking "O" for "C" in "SPECIMEN". T

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1948–56 Coat of Arms group comprising the "SPECIMEN" set of three, 5s mint vertical pair displaying the re-entry in the scrollwork at base, 5s mint on...
Estimate: 150 - 200 GBP
Collection, 1927–52: Exceptionally comprehensive and highly specialised mint collection, featuring an outstanding range of imprint blocks, plate varieties, retouches and re-entries throughout. Highlights include the 1935

Lot 50189 | Collection, 1927–52: Exceptionally comprehensive and highly specialised mint collection, featuring an outstanding range of imprint blocks, plate varieties, retouches and re-entries throughout. Highlights include the 1935

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Collection, 1927–52: Exceptionally comprehensive and highly specialised mint collection, featuring an outstanding range of imprint blocks, plate varieties,...
Estimate: 2'000 - 3'000 GBP
1956 Melbourne Olympics – Unissued 3½d Carmine-Red  3½d carmine-red, unissued, mint never hinged. Superbly fresh and very rare. S.G. £4,500; BW A$10,000.  Note: The 3½d value was never issued owing to an increase in the

Lot 50190 | 1956 Melbourne Olympics – Unissued 3½d Carmine-Red 3½d carmine-red, unissued, mint never hinged. Superbly fresh and very rare. S.G. £4,500; BW A$10,000. Note: The 3½d value was never issued owing to an increase in the

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1956 Melbourne Olympics – Unissued 3½d Carmine-Red3½d carmine-red, unissued, mint never hinged. Superbly fresh and very rare. S.G. £4,500; BW A$12,500.Note:...
Estimate: 1'500 - 2'000 GBP
1959–64 6d Numbat Die Proof in the issued colour, printed on sunken card mounting, the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. NOTE PRINTING BRANCH" with manuscript date and initial. Fresh and very fine. An exceptionally rare offici

Lot 50191 | 1959–64 6d Numbat Die Proof in the issued colour, printed on sunken card mounting, the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. NOTE PRINTING BRANCH" with manuscript date and initial. Fresh and very fine. An exceptionally rare offici

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1959–64 6d Numbat Die Proof in the issued colour, printed on sunken card mounting, the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. NOTE PRINTING BRANCH" with manuscript...
Estimate: 600 - 800 GBP
1959–64 2s5d Banksia Die Proof in a sunken card frame, the reverse with violet "C.B.A. NOTE PRINTING BRANCH" handstamp and manuscript date and initial. Traces of sellotape around the edge on the reverse, otherwise fine.

Lot 50192 | 1959–64 2s5d Banksia Die Proof in a sunken card frame, the reverse with violet "C.B.A. NOTE PRINTING BRANCH" handstamp and manuscript date and initial. Traces of sellotape around the edge on the reverse, otherwise fine.

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1959–64 2s5d Banksia Die Proof in a sunken card frame, the reverse with violet "C.B.A. NOTE PRINTING BRANCH" handstamp and manuscript date, initial and...
Estimate: 600 - 800 GBP
1965 Christmas 5d with blue omitted variety, mint never hinged. Fresh and very fine. A rare and highly desirable missing-colour error in outstanding condition. S.G. £1,000.

Lot 50193 | 1965 Christmas 5d with blue omitted variety, mint never hinged. Fresh and very fine. A rare and highly desirable missing-colour error in outstanding condition. S.G. £1,000.

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1965 Christmas 5d with blue omitted variety, mint never hinged. Fresh and very fine. A rare and highly desirable missing-colour error in outstanding condition....
Estimate: 200 - 300 GBP
1971–73 QEII Definitives 5c: Die proof in the issued dark blue, printed in a sunken frame. A superb and exceptionally rare proof, the only recorded example in private hands. An outstanding exhibition item of the highest

Lot 50194 | 1971–73 QEII Definitives 5c: Die proof in the issued dark blue, printed in a sunken frame. A superb and exceptionally rare proof, the only recorded example in private hands. An outstanding exhibition item of the highest

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1966–73 QEII Definitives 5c: Die proof in the issued dark blue, printed in a sunken frame. A superb and exceptionally rare proof, the only recorded example...
Estimate: 800 - 1'000 GBP
1966–73 QEII Definitives 7c: Variety imperforate at left, in a mint never hinged left marginal pair with the adjoining normal stamp for comparison. A scarce and attractive perforation error in fresh, very fine condition.

Lot 50195 | 1966–73 QEII Definitives 7c: Variety imperforate at left, in a mint never hinged left marginal pair with the adjoining normal stamp for comparison. A scarce and attractive perforation error in fresh, very fine condition.

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1966–73 QEII Definitives 7c: Variety imperforate at left, in a mint never hinged left marginal pair with the adjoining normal stamp for comparison. A scarce...
Estimate: 300 - 400 GBP
1966 Anniversary of Dirk Hartog's Landing 4c with the red (sphere) omitted error, the error appearing on the lower stamp of a mint never hinged vertical strip of four, illustrating the progressive loss of the red sphere,

Lot 50196 | 1966 Anniversary of Dirk Hartog's Landing 4c with the red (sphere) omitted error, the error appearing on the lower stamp of a mint never hinged vertical strip of four, illustrating the progressive loss of the red sphere,

Australia » Commonwealth of Australia » Queen Elizabeth II Commemoratives and Definitives
1966 Anniversary of Dirk Hartog's Landing 4c with the red (sphere) omitted error, the error appearing on the lower stamp of a mint never hinged vertical...
Estimate: 1'500 - 2'000 GBP
1968 World Weather Watch 20c with the white (radio waves) omitted error, mint never hinged. Fresh and very fine. A rare and highly desirable missing-colour variety in exceptional condition. S.G. £950.

Lot 50197 | 1968 World Weather Watch 20c with the white (radio waves) omitted error, mint never hinged. Fresh and very fine. A rare and highly desirable missing-colour variety in exceptional condition. S.G. £950.

Australia » Commonwealth of Australia » Queen Elizabeth II Commemoratives and Definitives
1968 World Weather Watch 20c with the white (radio waves) omitted error, mint never hinged. Fresh and very fine. A rare and highly desirable missing-colour...
Estimate: 200 - 300 GBP
1968 World Weather Watch 20c with the orange-brown (triangle) omitted error, neatly used

Lot 50198 | 1968 World Weather Watch 20c with the orange-brown (triangle) omitted error, neatly used

Australia » Commonwealth of Australia » Queen Elizabeth II Commemoratives and Definitives
1968 World Weather Watch 20c with the orange-brown (triangle) omitted error, neatly used. Fresh and very fine. A rare and highly desirable missing-colour...
Estimate: 500 - 700 GBP

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