Essays & Proofs continued...
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
Estimate in AU$'s |
| 141 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 2d plate proof in black on ungummed unwatermarked wove paper block of 10 [Pos 32-36/47-46] being rejoined blocks of 6
(left-hand) and 4 (right-hand), margins just touching to good with fragments of two adjoining units above, minor plate-burnishing marks.
Grade A (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$800
Currently Opening at...AU$600.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 142 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 2d plate proof in black on ungummed unwatermarked wove paper corner block of 12 [Pos 85-89/109-112] from the lower-left of
the sheet, margins just touching at lower-right to huge.
Grade A (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$1,500
Currently Opening at...AU$1,150.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 143 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 2d Plate I plate proof complete sheet of 120 (12x10) in black on ungummed unwatermarked yellowish wove paper, some
ironed-out wrinkling & creasing doesn't detract from the exceptional facial appearance. Unique: an important & magnificent showpiece. This is the only complete proof sheet of any Australian imperforate stamp: see below. Ex Guy Hutson: sold in 2013
for £2400 (well below what our vendor was prepared to bid).
Apart from its aesthetic appeal, technically this is a highly significant item. Perkins Bacon were master engravers & printers but their plate-making left a lot to be desired. The uneven spacing between the units highlights the inadequacy of that
aspect of their work. We believe the next largest surviving piece is a block of 20. John White had a similar NSW 2d sheet with holes drilled through the eight units to be retouched. However, it was printed 13.9.1860, seven months after the perforated
stamps had been issued. Lord Vestey had two similar Western Australian sheets but they were produced for the 1861 perforated issue.
Grade A/(B) (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$10,000
Currently Opening at...AU$8,000.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 144 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 2d Plate II plate proof in black on ungummed unwatermarked wove paper horizontal pair [Pos 95-96], margins good to large
which is a characxteristic of Plate II, on which the units were more regularly spaced.
Grade A (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$300
Currently Opening at...AU$230.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 145 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 2d Plate II plate proof in deep blue on ungummed unwatermarked thin wove paper, margins just shaved to close, Queen with
Black Eye & Scabs on her Neck.
Grade B (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$250
Currently Opening at...AU$190.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 146 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 3d plate proof in black on ungummed unwatermarked wove paper, margins close to good.
Grade A (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$150
Currently Opening at...AU$115.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 147 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 3d plate proofs on gummed unwatermarked wove paper, three pairs - two marginal - in different shades of green to
blue-green, margins just touching to enormous, a couple of tiny tonespots, all with large-part original gum. (3 pairs)
Grade A/A- (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$1,000
Currently Opening at...AU$750.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 148 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 5d 6d & 8d (minor thin) imperforate plate proof singles in black on unwatermarked wove paper, all with full margins. (3)
Grade A/B (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$400
Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 149 |
P |
 DIADEMS: All-different selection of plate proofs/colour trials on various unwatermarked stocks comprising 5d in violet (1872 South
Kensington Exhibition die proof on India paper), in deep blue, in greenish blue and in blue-green; 6d in black, in green (soiled at the base and thinned), in purple-brown, in grey (apparently with part original gum), and in grey-brown, the last two
in close to issued shades; 8d in chocolate, in purple-brown on Blued Paper, in blue, and in chrome-yellow; and 1/- in bright blue, and in dull pale rose; most are very fine with ample to large margins. A very attractive group, that would be difficult
to replicate.
(15) (Image1) (Image2)
|
Estimate AU$2,500
Currently Opening at...AU$1,900.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 150 |
P |
 DIADEMS: Imperforate plate proof singles on unwatermarked wove paper comprising 5d in deep blue (marginal example with margins just
clear to huge; Pfenninger guarantee handstamp) and 1/- in dull red (margins good to large) each with a Major Pre-Printing Paper Fold. A striking duo. (2)
Grade A (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$400
Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 151 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 5d imperforate plate proofs on unwatermarked wove paper comprising a strip of 3 in deep blue with margins just touching to
large, and a pair in deep green (close to the issued colour, large-part original gum) with margins just clear to large. (2 items)
Grade A/A- (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$500
Currently Opening at...AU$380.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 152 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 5d imperforate plate proof in deep green (close to the issued colour) on unwatermarked wove paper horizontal corner pair
from the upper-left of the sheet, margins good to huge, two small spots of gum-loss in the margins otherwise superb with large-part original gum.
Grade A (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$400
Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 153 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 5d imperforate plate proof in deep blue on unwatermarked wove paper block of 4 with good even margins, Pre-Printing Paper
Fold aross the upper-right unit, ironed-out horizontal crease across the lower pair.
Grade A/(B) (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$400
Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 154 |
P |
 LARGE DIADEMS: 6d die proof in black on India paper (56x60mm) mounted on thin card of the same size, light soiling but the proof
impression is very fine. Rare. A superb example of the engraver's art. Ex 'Alvarado' (where the image shows less soiling): estimated at £4000 but unsold.
Grade B (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$4,000
Currently Opening at...AU$3,000.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 155 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 6d imperforate plate proof pair in black on unwatermarked wove paper, large even margins. Superb.
Grade A+ (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$400
Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 156 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 6d imperforate plate proof block of 4 in black on unwatermarked wove paper, margins good to large. Superb. Ex John White,
Sir Gawaine Baillie (sold for $2095) and 'Alvarado': estimated at £800 but unsold.
Grade A+ (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$1,000
Currently Opening at...AU$750.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 157 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 6d imperforate plate proof corner block of 4 in black on unwatermarked wove paper from the upper-right of the sheet,
margins large to humungous. Superb.
Grade A+ (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$1,250
Currently Opening at...AU$950.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 158 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 8d imperforate plate proof pair in purple-brown on unwatermarked wove paper, margins close to large. Superb.
Grade A+ (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$400
Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 159 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 8d imperforate plate proof in deep blue on unwatermarked wove paper block of 4 with margins good to huge, each unit with a
partly-erased "X" in blue pencil, ironed-out horizontal crease across the lower pair. Ex 'Besancon' (III), where the pencil markings were not mentioned.
Grade A-/(B) (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$400
Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
| 160 |
P |
 DIADEMS: 8d imperforate plate proof in olive-yellow on unwatermarked wove paper block of 4 from the base of the sheet with margins
close to humungous. Superb. Ex 'Besancon' (III), sold with the previous lot.
Grade A+ (Image1)
(Image2)
|
Estimate AU$1,000
Currently Opening at...AU$750.00
Closing..May-20, 08:00 PM |
