1853 1d Blue used, intermediate impression, thin hard white paper, good to very large margins, “42” numeral of Macqurie River (rated RR by Avery), very fine to superb (Image)

1853 4d Orange, plate 1, state 2, clear margins, CANCELLED IN VICTORIA with oval “V” numeral, faults incl. thins and corner crease, very scarce and an unusual usage (Image)

1853 4d Bright Red-Orange pl.2 earliest impression, with clear “72” numeral of NORFOLK ISLAND, cut into at right and re-backed at lower left, a very presentable example of a very rare cancellation (rated RR by Avery) from an office that was only in practical use for around 8 months, a rarity for the postmark connoisseur (Image)

1853 4d Brownish-Orange plate 2 earliest impression showing DOUBLE IMPRESSION WITH ONE ALBINO with about a 1/2mm downward shift of the albino impression, close to good margins, neat “59” numeral of Launceston, fine and most unusual variety, cert. Purves (1975) stating it as the result of a “kissing” in the printing operation (Image)

1853 4d Bright Red-Orange, plate 2, earliest impression, fine to good margins, with “59” numeral of Launceston, very fine (Image)

1853 4d Bright Red-Orange, plate 2, earliest impression, fine margins, with “64” numeral of Hobart, very fine (Image)

1853 4d Orange used, plate 2, earliest impression, showing a light “kiss-print” of the inscription, clear margins, cancelled by “59” numeral of Launceston, fine (Image)

1853 4d Yellowish Orange used, plate 2, intermediate impression, showing a distinct “kiss-print” of the inscription, clear margins, cancelled by “59” numeral of Launceston, fine, cert. Holcombe (1995) (Image)

1855 1d reprinted die proof in black on card, 42x50mm, without “VAN DIEMEN’S LAND” inscription, ex Dale-Lichtenstein; plus “Chalon Head” reprinted die proof in black, 25x41mm, and background proof, 115x47mm, very fine (Image)

1855 2d Deep Green used strip of four, close to good margins, indistinct numeral cancels, vertical crease affecting 2nd stamp and small yellow stain at top, otherwise fine and fresh An extremely rare multiple and the second largest known Provenance: Caspary, Burrus, Earl (1980, lot 2107 CHF21’000) (Image)

1855 2d Deep Green used, very close to good margins, with SOUTH AUSTRALIA “36” numeral, light traces of a Tasmania cancel, very fine and unusual (Image)

Largest Known Multiple 1856-57 1d Pale Brick Red used strip of four with “60” numerals of Launceston, cut into at left and right and partially at top, two corner creases, fine appearance (Image)

Unique 2d Suburban Franking 1864 (Jul 7) Envelope sent locally within 5 miles of Hobart with 1857-69 2d slate green, touched at top right, tied by dumb barred cancel and red “PRE-PAID” cds, very fine and thought to be unique (Image)

1858 6d Die proof in black on India paper cut to shape and affixed on card, 39x43mm, very fine and rare (Image)

1860-67 6d Lilac on star wmk paper in block of six with margins all around, this paper was prepared for use but not issued and shows the usual faults (incl. pinhole on lower right stamp) after the sheet was discovered in the back of a safe drawer, see note after SG18 (SG £4’500+) (Image)

1858 (Apr 7) Envelope from Hobart to Melbourne with 1860-67 6d grey-violet, touched at top and left, tied by dumb barred oval, with despatch cds below, redirected on arrival by Victoria with pair of 1857 2d pale lilacs, cut into at top, reverse with Ship Letter Free, Melbourne and Geelong ds, some staining affecting franking, still a rare Australian States combination (Image)