Great Britain and British Commonwealth Kangaroos - First Watermark Penny Red - Australia'
Sale No: 5
Lot No: 1
Symbol: */**#
Die I block of 6 (3x2, one tonespot, lower units unmounted) & Die II block of 12 (3x4, no gum) both marginal from the right of the L/H panes, the larger block with telltale staple holes from having been in a 2/- booklet, Cat $560 for mint singles. Ex Arthur Gray.
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Selection of official punctures comprising Large 'OS' mint block of 4, Small 'OS' two singles (no gum) & block of 4 (mint but slightly aged gum) and 'T' used block of 4, plus five with commercial perfins. Most are Ex Arthur Gray.
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Estimate AU$100
Opening AU$ 75.00
Sold...AU$ 80.00
Closed..May-19-2021, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 5
Lot No: 3
Symbol: *O
Paper variations including mint strip of 3 & two blocks of 4, two used stamps with interesting Pre-Printing Paper Folds. Ex Arthur Gray.
(Qty 19) (Image1)
Estimate AU$100
Opening AU$ 75.00
Sold...AU$ 210.00
Closed..May-19-2021, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 5
Lot No: 4
Symbol: *O
Cat No: Collection
Watermark Inverted group comprising Die I mint block of 4 (Ex Arthur Gray) & three used, Die II used x2 & a strip of 3, Cat $1100+.
(Qty 12) (Image1)
Estimate AU$200
Opening AU$ 150.00
Sold...AU$ 260.00
Closed..May-19-2021, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 5
Lot No: 5
Symbol: F
Die IIA with the Watermark Inverted ACSC 4a, well centred, 'RICHMOND/2DE1913/TASMANIA' cds, grossly undercatalogued at $75.
Die II with Dry Ink, very lightly mounted. Ex William Holbeach and Arthur Gray. [A very similar example sold in our Online Auction of 19.2.2021 for $527]
Die II Intense Aniline Red, well centred, Kalgoorlie (WA) cds. Ex Arthur Gray. [This is a rare shade, significantly deeper than ACSC 4D, described as "deep red (aniline)", an example of which is included for comparison]
(Qty 2)
Selection of mint shades from Die I x13 & Die II x7 plus a used "cherry red", examples of Over-Inking & Aniline Ink, etc. Mostly Ex Arthur Gray. [The "cherry red" is not as deep or convincing as the examples offered in our Online Auction of 19.2.2021 & our General Auction of 25.3.2021 that both sold for $1557]
(Qty 34) (Image1)
Estimate AU$500
Opening AU$ 380.00
Sold...AU$ 380.00
Closed..May-19-2021, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 5
Lot No: 9
Symbol: **
DIE I - PLATE A: Marginal block of 4 [L19-20/25-26] punctured Large 'OS', light bend across the upper units, unmounted. A very scarce block from Plate A. Ex Arthur Gray. [Plated from imperfections in the marginal 'jubilee' line]
DIE I - PLATE A: Plated singles identified as [L2] with Tiny Line Break below First 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA', [L21] with Tiny Break above 'I' of 'AUSTRALIA' and a second example on a postal stationery cutout, [L37] White Flaw off SW Coast of WA, [L46] Colour Flaw at Base of R/H Frame, [L55] Line Break below last 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA', [R27] Broken Inner-Frame opposite Cape York, [R51] White Flaw at Base of 'Y' of 'PENNY' and later state with Retouch below the 'Y', some perf faults or creasing but quite presentable.
(Qty 9) (Image1)
Estimate AU$200
Opening AU$ 170.00
Sold...AU$ 290.00
Closed..May-19-2021, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 5
Lot No: 11
Symbol: F
DIE I - PLATE A: [L56] with Island above 'N' of 'ONE', well centred, tied to PPC to NSW by 'ISIS JUNCTION/QUEENSLAND' cds cancel clear of the variety. Rare on cover.
DIE I - PLATE A: [R24] with Scratched Plate from L/H Frame to Coast of Western Australia ACSC 2(A)g, minor tonespots, machine datehead largely clear of the variety, Cat $100.
DIE I - PLATE A: [R24] with Scratched Plate from L/H Frame to Coast of Western Australia ACSC 2(A)g, light cds cancel largely clear of the variety, Cat $100.
DIE I - PLATE A: Marginal block of 12 (4x3) from the base of the sheet [R43-46/49-52/55-58], Unit 51 with Shading Break to L/R of 'Y' of 'PENNY' ACSC 2(A)h & Unit 58 with Small White Flaw below First 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA', well centred, some tonespots of varying strength. A very scarce positional block. (Image1)
Estimate AU$200
Opening AU$ 150.00
Sold...AU$ 150.00
Closed..May-19-2021, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 5
Lot No: 15
Symbol: F
DIE I - PLATE A: [R48] with Island in the Coral Sea, 'FOOTSCRAY/VIC' cds cancel clear of the variety. [Although not mentioned by AB&P, there appears to also be a significant Plate Scratch from the 'S' of 'AUSTRALIA' through the 'O' of 'POSTAGE' to the Northern Territory]
DIE I - PLATE B: [L1] with 'ROSTAGE' for 'POSTAGE' ACSC 2(B)d two singles, in a pair, and on a grotty PPC to Germany, Cat $120++.
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Estimate AU$60
Opening AU$ 46.00
Sold...AU$ 46.00
Closed..May-19-2021, 18:00:00 EST
Sold For 46
Sale No: 5
Lot No: 17
Symbol: **
DIE I - PLATE B: [L1] with 'ROSTAGE' for 'POSTAGE' ACSC 2(B)d U/L corner single, characteristic rough perfs, unmounted, Cat $175+ for mounted.
DIE I - PLATE B: [L1] with 'ROSTAGE' for 'POSTAGE' ACSC 2(B)d being the first unit in a block of 4 with watermark lines at top & left proving it is from the U/L corner position, lightly mounted, Cat $235+. Ex Arthur Gray.
DIE I - PLATE B: [L1] with 'ROSTAGE' for 'POSTAGE' ACSC 2(B)d being the first unit in a block of 30 & [L24] with White Scratch in the Bight, extensive aging/toning, Cat $720++. Ex Arthur Gray.
DIE I - PLATE B: [L31-36/37-42] block of 12 (6x2) with margins at sides, from an early printing before development of the '1' Flaw W of Tasmania on Unit [40], overall aging/toning, Cat $480+. A scarce block. Ex Arthur Gray.
DIE I - PLATE B: [L39] with Major Plate Crack at U/L in horizontal pair with [L40] '1' Flaw to W of Tasmania ACSC 2(B)f, the first unit with badly pulled perf at top, toning, 'COONAMBLE/NSW' cds clear of the varieties. The crack is not listed in the ACSC or in AB&P.
DIE I - PLATE B: [L39] with Retouch to Major Plate Crack at U/L, well centred, light machine cancel clear of the variety. Neither the crack nor the retouch is listed in the ACSC or in AB&P.
DIE I - PLATE B: [L40] with '1' Flaw W of Tasmania the three states listed by AB&P 1) with the upper portion of the '1'; 2) with the '1' well-defined; and 3) with a 'foot' at L/L of the '1'; a few minor faults. A very scarce trio. [The ACSC illustrations are for States 1 & 3]
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DIE I - PLATE B: [L40] with '1' Flaw W of Tasmania the second state with '1' well defined being the second unit in a horizontal pair, well centred, light 'WARRAGUL/VIC' cds clear of the variety.
DIE I - PLATE B: [L40] with '1' Flaw W of Tasmania the second state with '1' well defined being the third unit in a block of 4 [L34-35/40-41], 'BALMAIN/NSW' cds well clear of the variety.
DIE I - PLATE B: [L54] with Retouch to Major Plate Crack from East Coast of NSW to the R/H Frame, very well centred, pulled perf at L/R, light 'PORT KEMBLA/NSW' cds clear of the variety. Neither the crack nor the retouch is listed in the ACSC.
DIE I - PLATE C: [L37-38] horizontal pair with Fishing Line from 'L' of 'AUSTRALIA' and Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria ACSC 2(C)f & g, very lightly mounted, Cat $120+.
DIE I - PLATE C: [L37-39] horizontal strip of 3 with Fishing Line from 'L' of 'AUSTRALIA' and Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria ACSC 2(C)f & g, very well centred, lightly mounted & the central unit is unmounted, Cat $120++.
DIE I - PLATE C: [L42] with Small Break at 9 O'Clock in the Value Circle & Long Right Foot on '1' ACSC 2(C)h being the third unit in a gutter block of 4 [L36-R31/L42-R37], lightly mounted & the lower units - including the variety - are unmounted, Cat $150++.
DIE I - PLATE C: [L42] with Small Break at 9 O'Clock in the Value Circle & Long Right Foot on '1' ACSC 2(C)h Advanced State with Wider Break & Defective '1' being the second unit in a pair [L41-42], characteristic irregular perfs, lightly mounted. Unlisted in the ACSC.
DIE II - PLATE D: [L31] with Islands above 'AUS' of 'AUSTRALIA' ACSC 3(D)e, well centred, tied to grotty cover by Melbourne machine cancel, Cat $100++. Rare franking.
DIE II - PLATE E: [L25] with Island SW of Tasmania (Two Tasmanias) ACSC 3(E)d being the third unit in a marginal block of 4 from the left of the sheet [L19-20/25-26], well centred, lightly mounted, Cat $800+. A rare positional block. Ex Arthur Gray.
DIE II - PLATE E: [L25] with Island SW of Tasmania (Two Tasmanias) ACSC 3(E)d First State, well centred, Melbourne machine cancel well clear of the variety, Cat $400.
DIE II - PLATE E: [L25] with Island SW of Tasmania (Two Tasmanias) ACSC 3(E)d Advanced State with Larger Island but before appearance of the Break in the Frame below 'E' of 'PENNY', light numeral cancel clear of the variety, Cat $400.
DIE II - PLATE E: [L55] with White Flaw before 'P' of 'POSTAGE' ACSC 3(E)f Second State also with Small Indent on Inner Frame below 'NE' of 'PENNY' being the third unit in a block of 4 [49-50/55-56], well centred, minor tonespots, the lower units - including the variety - are unmounted. Ex Arthur Gray.
DIE II - PLATE E: [L55] with White Flaw before 'P' of 'POSTAGE' ACSC 3(E)f; Second State also with Small Indent on Inner Frame below 'NE' of 'PENNY'; and Third State with Enlarged Indent (short perfs at base). Scarce trio.
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DIE II - PLATE E: [R47] with Island Half-Way between Value Circle & Tasmania being the first unit in a block of 4 [R47-48/53-54], a little aged, unmounted, Cat $260++.
DIE II - PLATE E: [R47] with Island Half-Way between Value Circle & Tasmania Advanced State now also with White Plume from 1 O'Clock on Value Circle, Tasmanian cds well clear of the variety. [This is a more advanced state than AB&P's Third State which identifies the break in the value circle but not the plume]
DIE II - PLATE E: [R49] with Cracked Electro below 'AU' of 'AUSTRALIA' ACSC 3(E)i Intermediate State with Heavier Shading above the Crack but without the Inner Frame Break as illustrated by AB&P, light 'BACCHUS MARSH/VIC' cds largely clear of the affected area, Cat $400. Very scarce.
DIE II - PLATE F: [L26] with Dented Frame above First 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA' being the central unit in a horizontal strip of 3 [L25-27], well centred, the variety is mounted the other units are unmounted, Cat $160+. Ex Arthur Gray.
DIE II - PLATE F: [R19/25] marginal vertical pair from the left of the R/H pane with both units affected by Diagonal Band of Heavy Shading from 40% up the L/H Frame of [19] to the Base of [25] ACSC 3(F)j, [25] is unmounted, Cat $500++. Extremely rare & underrated. Ex Arthur Gray. [It is telling that the ACSC doesn't even mention the variety on [19], nor that the heavy shading is contiguous across both units. See also Lot 64]
