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Australian Kangaroo and Map Series continued...

SMALL MULTIPLE WATERMARK ISSUE continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
761 S 49xb image#49xb, 10/- Grey and pale pink, "SPECIMEN" type C1 variant overprint, a scarce example of this type, distinguished by the deformed "C" and damaged "S" in the overprint, only one position [25] on the forme of thirty has this variety, well centered, strong fresh colors, o.g., minor h.r., extremely fine (A$1,750). (Image) Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
762 S 49xc image#49xc, 10/- Grey and pink, "SPECIMEN" type C1a variant overprint, the overprint type distinguished by only a deformed "C", quite well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine (for hinged A$650). (Image) Est. 300-400

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
763 S 49xd image#49xd, 10/- Grey and pale pink, "SPECIMEN" type C overprint, shaved "P", choice mint example of this variety, well centered, o.g., l.h., very fine (A$650). (Image) Est. 300-400

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
764 ogbl 49z image#49z, 10/- Grey and pale pink, a very rare bottom margin John Ash imprint block of four, characteristic centering for this imprint, fresh colors, o.g., single minor h.r. at top portion of gutter between the stamps and one in the bottom sheet selvage, the stamps themselves n.h., top left stamp with single stray ink stroke not at all obtrusive, bottom left stamp with a few nibbed perforations at left, still very fine; an elusive imprint block that is almost never seen offered at auction, in fact the massive holding of kangaroos assembled by Sir Gawaine Baille (Sotheby's, July 2005) only had imprint pairs of this value, and even the Col. Evans, Nelson or Pope collections of Kangaroos (all Prestige Philately sales) did not have an imprint block (A$7,500). (Image) Est. 4,000-5,000

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
765 og 57 image#57, £2 Grey and rose crimson, an incredibly well centered mint example, with large perfectly balanced margins all around, deep rich colors on bright paper, o.g. relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine gem (A$4,250). (Image) Est. 1,500-2,000

SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction
766 og 57 image#57, £2 Grey and rose crimson, pristine mint single, especially strong colors on bright paper, well centered, o.g., l.h., choice very fine (A$4,250). (Image) Est. 1,500-2,000

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
767 O 57 image#57, £2 Grey and rose crimson, a lovely used example in a condition far superior to most, strong rich colors, very light and unobtrusive c.d.s. cancel, very fine (A$750). (Image) Est. 400-500

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
768 S 57x image#57x, £2 Grey and rose crimson, "SPECIMEN" type D overprint, brilliantly fresh, deep colors, o.g., n.h., very fine (A$700). (Image) Est. 300-400

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
769 ogbl 57z image#57, £2 Grey and rose crimson, a stunning bottom margin John Ash imprint block of four, marvelously bright and crisp, deep luxuriant colors, well centered, o.g., top left stamp with minor h.r., top right stamp and entire lower unit n..h., very fine and choice.This incredibly handsome imprint block is of the greatest rarity. In fact, only three imprint blocks are recorded, one of which is in the R.T.P. Chapman collection, which is now part of the Australia Post archival collection. This block, and one other, are the only two in private hands.One of the premier imprint rarities of the Australian Commonwealth, and yet another incredible highlight of the Gray Collection (A$75,000). (Image) Est. 50,000-75,000

SOLD for $95,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
SMALL MULTIPLE WATERMARK "O.S." OFFICIALS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
770 nhbl 22(OS)ia image#22(OS)ia, 6p Chestnut, overprinted "OS", top right corner margin block of four, positions 4R5-6/11-12, with top right stamp [4R6] showing the "retouched frame over 'L' of 'AUSTRALIA'" variety, quite fresh, o.g., stamps n.h. (hinged in sheet selvage, very fine (for hinged variety and three n.h. singles A$370+). (Image) Est. 200-300

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction
771 ogbl 22(OS)z image#22(OS)z, 6p Chestnut, overprinted "OS", bottom margin John Ash imprint block of four from Plate 3 (upper), "N" over "N", with position 3L54 showing "white hairline from value circle to map" variety, marvelously well centered for this, rich color, o.g., l.h. on top pair, lower unit n.h., very fine and choice (A$750). (Image) Est. 400-500

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
772 nhbl 22(OS)z image#22(OS)z, 6p Chestnut, overprinted "OS", bottom margin John Ash imprint block of four from Plate 3 (upper), "N" over "N", with position 3L54 showing "white hairline from value circle to map" variety, rich color, o.g., n.h., top left stamp with faint toned area on gum, fine-very fine (for hinged A$750). (Image) Est. 300-400

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction
773 ogbl 22(OS)za image#22(OS)za, 6p Chestnut, overprinted "OS", bottom margin John Ash imprint block of four from Plate 4 (lower), "N" over "A", particularly well centered, rich color, top pair l.h., lower unit n.h., very fine and quite choice (A$750). (Image) Est. 400-500

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
774 nh 28b image#28b, 9p Violet, small "OS", select mint single, especially well centered, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; seldom seen in such premium condition (A$250). (Image) Est. 150-200

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction
775 nhbl 34b image#34b, 1/- Emerald, small "OS", premium quality mint block of four, exceptionally well centered, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., very fine-extremely fine; quite scarce as a multiple and particularly so this choice (A$300+). (Image) Est. 200-300

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction
776 nh 39b image#39b, 2/- Maroon, small "OS", well centered, deep rich color on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice (A$500). (Image) Est. 300-400

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
777 Obl 39bw image#39bw, 2/- Maroon, small "OS", select block of four with central G.P.O. Melbourne c.t.o. postmark, well centered, o.g., top pair minor h.r., bottom pair n.h., very fine; scarce as a block (for four singles A$160+). (Image) Est. 100-150

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction
778 nh 45ba image#45ba, 5/- Grey and yellow orange, small "OS", flawless centering, radiant colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a pristine gem (A$900). (Image) Est. 500-750

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
779 O 49b image#49b, 10/- Grey and pale pink, small "OS", an enormously rare used example which, in all likelihood, is the only known used example, exceptionally well centered, neat light strike of a Registered/Brisbane" c.d.s. postmark, single nibbed perforation at bottom left mentioned for strict accuracy only, very fine; we expect that the ASCS statement "at present no genuine used examples have been seen" will be deleted from the next edition (A$4,000). (Image) Est. 3,000-4,000

SOLD for $13,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
780 O 57b image#57, £2 Grey and rose crimson, small "OS", used, incredibly well centered within large margins, strong rich colors on bright paper, very light and unobtrusive postmark, extremely fine; an immensely rare stamp which, to our knowledge, is one of only two known, the other being a mint example, which was sold as part of the Kevin Nelson Collection (Premier Philately, May 2002) and realized A$11,500, plus the 12% buyer's premium (A$10,000). (Image) Est. 7,500-10,000

SOLD for $23,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

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