Great Britain and British Commonwealth Australia Commonwealth of Australia
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30936
Symbol: H
Cat No: 30a
Commonwealth of Australia. 1915 Roo 5s grey and yellow, wmk 5, rejoined vertical pair showing variety YELLOW PORTION PRINTED DOUBLE with a lightly inked second impression displaced 8mm downwards clearly detectable on both stamps, used with "CHIEF PARCEL (OFFICE)" cancels, fine and unique multiple with only a few single examples recorded (of which two are in the Royal Collection), ex James B. Williamson (SG £8'000+) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,200.00
Sold...GBP 2,200.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30937
Symbol: CC,C
Cat No: 48
1918-20 1/2d Green mint nh corner marginal strip of three with JBC monogram, some hinge reinforcement in margin, very fine (BW 65A(5)z, A$650)
Provenance: Ex Julian Sterling (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30938
Symbol: CC,J
Cat No: 57
1918-23 1d Violet mint nh T. S. Harrison imprint interpanneau block of eight showing varieties "ferns", "RA of AUSTRALIA joined" and "Kangaroo's tongue out", minor marks on selvedge and small tone patch on gum, very fine (BW 74(6)z, 74(6)r, A$710)
Provenance: Ex Julian Sterling (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30939
Symbol: CC,C,
Cat No: 65b
1918 4d Pale Milky Blue mint block of four, lower right stamp showing "thin FOUR PENCE" variety (late state R12), three stamps incl. variety mint nh, slightly toned gum, very fine (BW 112(2)hb, A$2'075)
Provenance: Ex Julian Sterling (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30942
Symbol: CC,C,
Cat No: 89
1926-30 2d Red-Brown, perf.14, mint hr A. J. Mullett imprint interpanneau block of four, slightly heavy hinge, fine (SG £256+, BW 98Az, A$1'000)
Provenance: Ex Julian Sterling (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30943
Symbol: CC,C,
Cat No: 90
1926-30 3d Dull Ultramarine, perf.14, two mint hr A. J. Mullett imprint interpanneau blocks of four from plates 3 and 4, fine (SG £256+, BW 106z, 106za, A$1'150)
Provenance: Ex Julian Sterling (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30944
Symbol: CC,C,
Cat No: 91
1926-30 4d Yellow-Olive, perf.14, mint lh John Ash imprint interpanneau block of four, left vertical pair with weak/separated perfs vertically, slightly toned gum, fine (SG £240+, BW 115(3)z A$1'200)
Provenance: Ex Julian Sterling (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30945
Symbol: CC,C,
Cat No: 102
1926-30 4d Yellow-Olive, perf.13.5x12.5, two mint lh John Ash imprint interpanneau blocks of four, one from plate 3 and one from plate 4, fine (SG £280+, BW 116(3)z + 116(4)z, A$800)
Provenance: Ex Julian Sterling (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30946
Symbol: CC,C,
Cat No: 103
1926-30 4 1/2d Violet die I, perf.13.5x12.5, mint lh John Ash imprint interpanneau block of four, showing plate varieties "deformed left bottom frame and white flaw from wattle to oval", slightly discoloured gum at top, fine (SG £300+, BW 120Az, A$900)
Provenance: Ex Julian Sterling (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30947
Symbol: CC
Cat No: 104
1926-30 1s4d Turquoise perf.13.5x12.5 mint nh lower left corner pane marginal strip of three with part John Ash imprint, with right stamp showing "thick 1" at right, some minor perf. separation, very fine and fresh (SG £360+, BW 130A + 130n, A$2'175) (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30948
Symbol: CC,J
Cat No: 115a
1929 Airmail 3d mint nh booklet pane of 4, small corner crease at lower right and some light gum bends, fine and fresh (SG £120+, BW 137c, A$800) (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30950
Symbol: CC,J
Cat No: 131
1931-36 Wmk C of A 1s4d turquoise mint nh John Ash imprint interpanneau block of four, very fine and fresh (SG £200+, BW 131Az, A$1'000)
Provenance: Ex Julian Sterling (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30951
Symbol: CC,J
Cat No: 143
1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge 5s mint nh top right corner marginal block of four, showing plate dot in margin at right, couple of tiny spots and minor gum bends mentioned for accuracy, very fine and fresh and a very rare multiple of this popular stamp, especially as a positional block, an exhibition showpiece (SG £1'700+, BW 148+148za, A$7'500)
Provenance: Ex "Besancon" (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30953
Symbol: CC
Cat No: 418a
1968 Weather Watch 20c with ERROR WHITE OMITTED (radio waves) in mint nh left marginal (hinged in margin), very fine and rare with only 20 reported in unused condition, incl. normal for comparison (SG £950) (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
New South Wales
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30742
Symbol: A
Cat No: Collection
New South Wales. 1850 Alfred Clayton 'One Penny Black' Essay, composite photo-lithographic facsimile of the original essay which is in the Tapling collection in the British Library, comprising reproductions of three 1d. Essays which are mounted on paper and endorsed in pencil 'Clayton' and '4', attractive, colourful and very rare, one of three recorded sets (Image)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 950.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30743
Symbol: A
Cat No: Collection
1850 Alfred Clayton 'One Penny Black' Essay, composite photo-lithographic facsimile of the original essays which are in the Tapling collection in the British Library, comprising reproductions of three 1d. Essays all a little toned, attractive, colourful and very rare, one of three recorded sets (Image)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30744
Symbol: A
Cat No: Collection
1850 Alfred Clayton 'Sydney View' Essays, composite photo-lithographic facsimile of the original essay which is in the Tapling collection in the British Library, comprising reproductions of the 1d and 3d essays which are mounted on paper and endorsed 'The form and colour are approved, but the execution is very far from satisfactory and must be greatly improved before the contract can be sanctioned', attractive, colourful and very rare (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,400.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30745
Symbol: A
Cat No: Collection
1850 Alfred Clayton 'Sydney View' Essays, composite photo-lithographic facsimile of the original 3d essay which is in the Tapling collection in the British Library, fine and rare (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30746
Symbol: A
1850 Alfred Clayton 'Sydney View' Essays 1d pale red on stout paper, pair with close to good margins, slightly soiled otherwise fine (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 460.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30747
Symbol: A
1850 Alfred Clayton 'Sydney View' Essays 1d pale red on stout paper, pair with close to good margins, vertical crease otherwise fine (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30748
Symbol: P
1850 3d Deep Myrtle-Green plate proof on thin card, touched to three large margins, fine and rare (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30749
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 2
1850 1d Carmine on soft yellowish paper, plate I, fine impression, position 12, unused without gum, just touched to clear margins, fine and very rare unused (SG £17'000) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 4,800.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4800
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30750
Symbol: C,DCE
Cat No: 3
1850 1d Reddish-Rose on soft yellowish paper, plate I, clear sharp early impression, position 1, unused with dried up original gum, just clear to good all round, a minute black mark on the extreme lower right hand corner and clear of the design, fine appearance, extremely rare (SG £16'000)
Expertise: Cert. Peter Holcombe (1993) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 5,500.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30751
Symbol: C,DCE
Cat No: 4
1850 1d Brown-Red on soft yellowish paper, unused with part original gum, four good even margins, thinned, very fine appearance and very rare (SG £17'000)
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1946) (Image)
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 7,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30752
Symbol: C,DCE
Cat No: 5
1850 1d Pale Red on hard bluish paper, plate I, worn impression, position 21, unused with part original gum, very close to good margins, very fine and a very rare exhibition item, one of the five unused examples recorded (SG £15'000)
Expertise: Cert. Sismondo (2005) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,400.00
Sold...GBP 5,500.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30753
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 5
1850 1d Pale Red on hard bluish paper, plate I, worn impression, unused without gum, good to large even margins, pressed vertical crease and small repaired puncture, neither affecting the fine appearance, a very rare exhibition item (SG £15'000)
Expertise: Cert. Ceremuga (2005), David Brandon (2006) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30754
Symbol: C,DCE
Cat No: 7
1850 1d Vermilion on hard yellowish paper, plate II, clear impression, position 20, unused with small part original gum, close to clear margins, fine and very rare unused (SG £14'000)
Expertise: Cert. BPA (1979) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 4,800.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4800
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30755
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 8
1850 1d Dull Carmine on hard toned white or yellowish paper, plate II, vivid colour and clear impression, unused with large part original gum, four clear even margins, very fine and a wonderful example of this very rare unused stamp (SG £14'000)
Expertise: Cert. RPSV (1982) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 5,500.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30756
Symbol: C,DCE
Cat No: 9
1850 1d Crimson-Lake on hard greyish or bluish paper, plate II, clear impression, unused with part original gum, clear to good margins mostly all round, very fine and an attractive example of this rare unused stamp (SG £14'000)
Expertise: David Brandon (2006) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 13,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 13000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30757
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 9
1850 1d Crimson-Lake on hard greyish or bluish paper, plate II, clear impression, position 12, unused without gum, just touched to good margins mostly all round, very fine and an attractive example of this rare unused stamp (SG £14'000)
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1963), David Brandon (2005) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 3,200.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30758
Symbol: H
Cat No: 9
1850 1d Dull Carmine pl.2 pos.18-19 pair showing a striking double impression, with very good to large margins, single neat "88" numeral, very fine to a superb showpiece 185.002.002: New South Wales. 1850-51 Sydney Views. 1d value (Image)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30759
Symbol: C
Cat No: 11
LARGEST KNOWN UNUSED MULTIPLE IN PRIVATE HANDS
1850 1d Dull carmine on hard greyish paper, plate II, re-engraved with clouds, unused large part original gum, vertical pair, position 5/10, just cut into at top right otherwise fine to good margins, toned hum, tiny corner crease at lower left, extremely rare multiple and and exhibition showpiece (SG £28'000+)
Provenance: Rod Perry
Expertise: Cert. RPSV (1978) (Image)
Opening GBP 4,000.00
Sold...GBP 8,500.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 8500
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30760
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 11
1850 1d Dull Carmine on hard greyish or bluish paper, plate I re-engraved with clouds, clear impression, position 21, unused without gum, bottom sheet marginal single with close to large margins on the other sides, pressed vertical crease at left, superb appearance, a very fine and an exceptional example of the very rare unused stamp (SG £14'000)
Provenance: Col. Green, Dale Lichtenstein, May 1990
Expertise: Cert. BPA (1990) (Image)
Opening GBP 3,000.00
Sold...GBP 5,500.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30761
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 11
1850 1d Dull Carmine on hard greyish or bluish paper, plate II, blurred impression, unused without gum, large even margins all round, pressed vertical crease, superb appearance, a very fine and an exceptional example of this very rare unused stamp (SG £14'000)
Expertise: Cert. David Brandon (2003) (Image)
Opening GBP 3,000.00
Sold...GBP 3,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30762
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 11
1850 1d Dull Carmine on hard greyish or bluish paper, plate I re-engraved with clouds, clear impression, position 13, unused without gum, close to clear margins, very fine and a wonderful example of this very rare unused stamp (SG £14'000)
Provenance: G.H. Boucher, April 1972
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1937), David Brandon (2005) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 6,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30763
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 11
1850 1d Dull Carmine on hard greyish or bluish paper, plate II, clear impression, position 18, unused without small part gum, close to good margins, very fine and a wonderful example of this very rare unused stamp (SG £14'000)
Expertise: Cert. David Brandon (2006) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 4,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30764
Symbol: G
Cat No: 11
1850 1d Dull Carmine on hard greyish or bluish paper, plate II, used on fragment, close to large even margins all round, showing DOUBLE PRINT variety, very fine, an unusual and scarce error (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30765
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 12
1850 1d Brownish Red on hard greyish or bluish paper, plate II, good colour and clear impression, position 18, unused with large part original gum, four clear even margins, very fine and a wonderful example of this very rare unused stamp (SG £14'000)
Provenance: Ferrary
Expertise: Cert. David Brandon (2004) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 15,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 15000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30766
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 13
1850 1d Dull Carmine on laid paper, plate II, blurred impression, position 19, unused without gum, large even margins on three sides and close at the bottom, very fine appearance, a very fine and an exceptional example of this very rare unused stamp (SG £19'000)
Expertise: Cert. Ceremuga (2000) (Image)
Opening GBP 4,000.00
Sold...GBP 20,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 20000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30767
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 15
1850 2d Greyish Blue, plate I, early impression, position 5, unused without gum, good margins to large margins, tear at bottom and repaired tear at right, nevertheless of superb appearance, a very rare unused single (SG £21'000)
Provenance: Charles Lathrop Pack, April 1945; Dale Lichtenstein, May 1990
Expertise: Cert. BPA (1990) (Image)
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 5,500.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30768
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 16
1850 2d Deep Blue, plate I, clear sharp early impression, unused without gum, good even margins all round, very fine appearance, extremely rare shade and upriced in Stanley Gibbons (SG £21'000 for normal shade)
Provenance: Ferrary
Expertise: Cert. Bloch (1977) (Image)
Opening GBP 3,000.00
Sold...GBP 22,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 22000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30769
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 18
1850 2d Dull Blue, plate I, later impression, unused without gum, good to very large margins showing guidelines on two sides, paper split on reverse and faint trace of thin, very fine appearance and rare unused example (SG £11'000)
Expertise: Cert. Ceremuga (2005), David Brandon (2006) (Image)
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 3,600.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3600
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30770
Symbol: H
Cat No: 18
1850 2d Dull Blue pl.1 late impression pair, with good to huge margins, neat "48" numeral of Tarcutta, very fine to superb showpiece, ex Slade and Manwood 185.002.004: New South Wales. 1850-51 Sydney Views. 2d value (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30771
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 23
1850 2d Grey-Blue, plate II, early impression, position 2, unused without gum, four good even margins, small repair top left, fine appearance, very rare (SG £17'000)
Expertise: Cert. Ceremuga (2005), David Brandon (2006) (Image)
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 8,500.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 8500
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30772
Symbol: C,DCE
Cat No: 24
1850 2d Bright Blue, plate II, clear impression, unused with large part original gum, close to very large margins, with guide line on the top margin, a very fine and an attractive example of this very rare stamp (SG £17'000)
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1989) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,400.00
Sold...GBP 8,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30773
Symbol: H
Cat No: 27
1850 2d Prussian Blue pl.2 first retouch pos.21, with large to huge margins, neat "66" numeral, very fine (SG £325+)
Provenance: Ex Wiggins 185.002.004: New South Wales. 1850-51 Sydney Views. 2d value (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30774
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 32
1851 2d Prussian Blue on hard bluish grey wove paper, plate IV, clear sharp impression, position 13, unused, good to large even margins, tiny light mark at the top, very fine appearance, a very rare exhibition item (SG £13'000)
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1967), David Brandon (2004) (Image)
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 7,500.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30775
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 33c
1851 2d Bright Blue on hard bluish grey wove paper, plate IV, clear sharp impression, position 10, unused without gum, good to very large margins, with guide line on the bottom margin, showing "No clouds" plate variety, two thin spots, a very fine and an attractive example of this very rare error unused (SG £13'000 as normal, unpriced for the error unused)
Expertise: Cert. RPS (1980) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 11,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30776
Symbol: C,DCE
Cat No: 36
1851 2d Ultramarine on hard greyish wove paper, plate V, clear impression, position 11, unused with large part original gum, good to large margins, a very fine and an attractive example of this very rare stamp (SG £13'000)
Expertise: Cert. David Brandon (2004) (Image)
Opening GBP 2,400.00
Sold...GBP 13,000.00
Closed..Jun-30-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 13000
Sale No: 2004
Lot No: 30777
Symbol: DCE
Cat No: 36
1851 2d Ultramarine on stout yellowish vertically laid paper, plate IV, worn impression, position 8, unused without gum, good to large margins, slight soiling and light tone mark on reverse, a very fine and an attractive example of this very rare stamp (SG £14'000)
Expertise: Cert. David Brandon (2006) (Image)
