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30271

Recess by H. Best and others 1857/69: Chalon 1 d. pale red-brown, imperforate, wmk. '1' inverted, a used horizontal strip of four from a late Government printing (from July 1864), large even margins all round, marginal wmk. lines at left, neatly cancelled by two strikes of the "10" numeral obliterator of Antill Ponds. A superb and scarce multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, 6-9 Oct 1958, ex lot 498.rn Prestige, Melbourne, 10 April 2010, lot 217. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF360.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30272

Chalons 1859/67: 1 d. carmine, imperforate, wmk. '1', a used block of twelve (6 x 2), margins just touched to large margins all round, especially at base, fiscally cancelled by individual strikes of "Colonial Treasury / Tasmania" datestamps (8 April 1868) in black. A most attractive and very scarce large multiple.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 3 Sept 2009, lot 317. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF340.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30273

Chalons. 1857/69: 2 d. yellow-green and 4 d. pale blue, imperforate, wmk. 2' and '4' respectively, margins good to touched, used on small 1858 envelope to Wood Burn, Table Cape, each cancelled by three pen stokes and, at left, manuscript Postmaster's endorsement "Deloraine 21/9/59" of despatch (sic). Reverse with freamed "PRE-PAID" boxed datestamp (Sept 22, 1858) in red. Scarce.rnrnProveance: Collection Michael Blake, Cavendish, Derby, 9 March 2001, lot 168.rn Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1666.rn (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF420.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30274

Chalons 1857/69: 4 d. pale blue, a used example on 1862 entire letter to Campbell Town, endorsed "Civil Commandant, Port Arthur" at lower left and counter-signed by Cammandant Boyd, above circular "PRISONER'S LETTER / â™š / PORT ARTHUR" handstamp superbly applied in brown. The adhesive, shaved to good margins, tied by "69" numeral obliterator with manuscript dated "PORT ARTHUR / POST OFFICE" handstamp "21/9/62" and red "PRE-PAID" transit (Sept 30) also on obverse. A very rare cover. Certs. RPSV (2001)rnrnNote: Regulation 55 for Penal Settlement stated: "He, the prisoner, is not to send or receive letters or packages except through the Commandant".rnrnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London, 22 Sept 1948, lot 198; Collection Harrie Evans, Premier, Melbourne, 4 May 2002, lot 645; Collection John Cress, Leski, Melbourne, 18 Nov 2003, lot 228. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF7,500.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30275

Chalons 1857/69: 2 d. slate-green and 4 d. blue, imperforate, wmk. numerals, fine examples with just shaved to large margins, used on 1863 cover to Melbourne tied by mute obliterator of Melbourne in black and by circular "GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART TOWN / â™š" datestamp in red (Jan 19). Reverse with Melbourne arrival (Jan 22). Two small pinholes at lower left, a fresh and very fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1683. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF1,500.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30276

Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1860/67: 6 d. lilac, imperforate, wmk. '6', a used example with good margins all round, on 1858 cover to Launceston, cancelled by manuscript "46" with "New Town 22-6-58" Postmaster's endorsement at left. Launceston "PRE-PAID" framed arrival on reverse (June 23) in red. A fine and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lewis C. Viney, RL, Geneva, 27 Nov 1980, lot 1746; Collection T.V. Roberts, RL, London, 26 April 1989, lot 2284; Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1204; Collection David MacNamee, Prestige, Melbourne, 7 May 2013, lot 297. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF320.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30277

Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858/67: 1 s. vermilion, imperforate, wmk. '12', two used vertical strips of three, originally used alongside each other, one stamp just touched at right and five with four margins all round, portions of adjoining stamps at base, lightly cancelled by mute Hobart obliterators in black. Most attractive and scarce multiples: a block of six (ex Earl and Sato) being the largest recorded multiple Gi = £ 450+. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF420.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30278

1860/67: 6 d. grey-violet imperforate with Provisional Perforations 1864 2 d. blue, perf. 10 by Walch & Sons of Hobart, used on 1864 cover to Dorchester, Engalnd endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by "52" numeral obliterators and by "POST OFFICE / LAUNCESTON / â™š" datestamp in red (Nov 21) with "Paid / London" arrival cds (Jan 11, 1865) in red alongside. Reverse with Dorchester arrival cds. A rare and charming cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Prof. Enrico Bombieri, Spink, Melbourne, 27-28 March 1999, lot 1245; Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1686. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF1,500.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30279

Chalons 1860/67: Government printing 6 d. reddish-mauve, imperforate, wmk. '6', a used example with clear to enormous margins all round, showing the marginal wmk. at left, cancelled by "52" numeral obliterator of Launceston in black. A fine example of the scarcest of the 6 d. shades Gi = £ 180.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 7 Feb 2014, lot 444. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF100.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30280

Provisional Perforations 1865/71: 2 d. yellow-green, wmk. '2', an unused block of four, perf. 10 all round, by J. Walch & Sons of Hobart under contract from the Post Office, a multiple of excellent colour and appearance, one corner perf. creased not affecting the appearance, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 3'400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1523. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF3,400.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30281

Provisional Perforations 1865: 1 d. carmine, wmk. '1', an unused vertical pair, perforation 10 x 12 x 12 x 12, the lower stamp being perf. 12 all round with small thin, perf. by J. Walch & Sons of Hobart under contract from the Post Office, large part og. A pair of excellent colour and appearance, of great scarcity. Cert. RPSV (2009) - as Gi 78/70.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 5 Sept 2009, lot 321. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF1,900.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30282

Provisional Perforations 1863/71: 4 d. blue perf. 10 and 6 d. slate-violet perf. 12, used examples, perforated by J. Walch & Sons of Hobart under contract from the Post Office, on 1870 cover to Watford, England endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by "73" numeral obliterators of Prosser's Plains. Manuscript "Buckland 5.9.70" Postmaster's endorsement at left and Hobart "PRE-PAID" datestamp of transit in red. The "via Marseilles" route was closed due to the Franco-Prussian War and the cover was struck with framed "INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID / FOR BRINDISI ROUTE / DEFICIENT POSTAGE 3d." applied in black on arrival (Oct 31). Flap faults on reverse but a rare and attractive cover.rnrnNote: Prosser's Plains was officially re-named Buckland in 1884. It appears however that the name was in use much before that date.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 17 Oct 2008, lot 462. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF5,000.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30283

Provisional Perforations 1867: 6 d. grey-violet, wmk. '6', pin-perforation 5½-9½ probably at Longford, a used example with perforations on all four sides, cancelled by "54" numeral obliterator of Longford in black. A very scarce stamp. Cert. RPSV (2010) Gi = £ 650.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 30 April 2011, lot 450. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF420.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30284

Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue Imperforate Plate Proofs (7) with 9 d. example in black on unwatermarked buff paper: 2 d. green, 4 d. in black, 4 d. in blue, 9 d. in ochre, 9 d. in bright violet and 10 d. in dull purple all on Crown CC watermarked paper. A fine and attractive group. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30285

Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue Die Proof for the 4 d. value, printed in blue on glazed white card, minor soiling but fresh appearance and very rare. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF1,200.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30286

Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue Die Proof for the 10 d. value, printed in bright violet (issued in black) on glazed white card, slightest of soiling but attractive and very rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, Harmers NY, London, May 1980, ex lot 194; Prestige, Melbourne, 24 Jan 2004, lot 565. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF1,000.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30287

Sideface 1870/71: 2 d. blue-green, wmk. '2', P.O. perf. 11½, a used example showing variety "Double Print" cancelled by "Tasmania" obliterator in black, leaving the variety clear. Rare. Cert. RPSV (1989) Gi = £ 1'800. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30288

Chalons 1871/91: 6 d. reddish-purple, wmk. '6', perf. 12, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", well centred and of fine colour, tiny surface mark between the pair, usual wrinkle on large part og. Rare Gi = £ 2'750.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Bell, Prestige, Melbourne, 8 May 2013, lot 1546. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF1,300.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30289

Sideface 1870/71: De La Rue imperforate Plate Proof of the 9 d. value on wmk. Crown CC paper, an unused block of twelve (6 x 2), corner marginal from lower right of sheet with serial number "7" in margin, printed in red-violet, unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ron Butler RDP., Spink, London, 22 Sept 2004, lot 1543; Prestige, Melbourne, 22 Feb 2013, lot 1324. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

30290

Sideface 1871/78: 9 d. blue, wmk. TAS, perf. 11½, a used example, variety "Double Print", this being a deliberate saving by the P.O. printer: the original impression was too light thus the sheet was passed through the press again, the second impression being displaced 1 mm. to lower left, lightly cancelled in black. No unused examples are recorded. A fine and rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2007) Gi = £ 3'250.rnrnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 23 Sept 2011, lot 505. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF1,400.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM