1946-47 opt set ½d to 5/- both thin & thick papers. VF fresh MNH. SG J1-7a cat £330 ACSC J1-8 cat $630. (8). (P)

Estimate AU$350

1946-48 opt ½d orange thin trial opt in red. VF fresh MNH. SG J1(p) footnote cat £325. ACSC J1PP(2) cat $500. Rare geniune example. 1999 RPSL photo cert. (P)

Estimate AU$450

1946-48 opt 1/- green Ash imprint LL cnr blk of 8, inc 'wrong font 6' at UR. VF fresh 3M/5 MNH, inc variety MNH. SG J5/5a cat £490 as singles. ACSC J5z & J5h cat $575. (P)

Estimate AU$600

1946-48 opt ½d orange blk of 6 with 'Aust Army PO 0131 13 NO 47' cds of unknown location on Airmail cover. Proud only notes a 1948 useage & rates it 1000 points. To Australia with b/s 'No 8 Aust Base PO 13 NO 47' cds. SG J1 cat £66 as loose stamps, should be at least double, £132 on cover, plus large premium for the rare pmk. (P)

Estimate AU$200

1949 cover franked opt 3d pr, left stamp with 'B' of BCOF almost totally missing! -tied by 'Aust Unit Postal Stn 497 11 DE 49' cds (Kure), with Hong Kong Shanghai Bank logo on flap, to Australia. SG J3(var). Extremely rare variety & cert can be obtained on request. (P)

Estimate AU$500