1915-35 KGV Issues selection with 4d orange on Old NSW Stock with Obliterating Device in Red x2 (one uprated) or Orange, 5d with Curved Flap Folded to Face ACSC RE12 x2 & RE13, 'FOURPENCE/ HALFPENNY' on 5d x6 (one CTO), 4½d with Text in Violet x4 (one CTO) or in Red, Oval 4½d both sizes, 'FIVE/PENCE' on Oval 4½d 13mm Spacing on small type & 18mm Spacing on both sizes, several No Top to Crown and 'envelpe' varieties, generally fine to very fine, Cat $5000+.  (23) (Image1)

Estimate AU$400

1915 KGV Sideface 4d orange/white Setting 3 with Line through Comma after 'Half-penny' ACSC RE5C, minor peripheral toning, unused, Cat $1000. [Mark Diserio's very fine example sold in 2017 for $455]

Grade B (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

1916 KGV Sideface 4d orange on Remaindered NSW Buff Stock with Obliterating Device on the Flap in Red on Laid Paper as ACSC RE8 with Kangaroo 1d affixed apparently by the Post Office and the Price Amended by Hand with 'Fourpence Half-penny' crossed through & "6d" added, unused. A rare provisional that was absent from Mark Diserio's Collection. 

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

1919 KGV Sideface Provisional Issue 4d orange Essay with Re-Set Text, Underlined 'REGISTERED LETTER' and Admonition at the Base ending '.../SUBJECT TO THE REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS' with 'AND CONDITIONS' crossed-through & "etc" added by Hand ACSC RE9(E)2, a couple of minor bends & small closed spikehole at lower-left, Cat $10,000. Absent from Mark Diserio's Collection. The ACSC states that only two examples are recorded, the other with manuscript "Specimen" across the face. Sold at our auction of 25.3.2021 for $4485.

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$3,000

1920 KGV Sideface New Value 5d brown Essay with pre-1919 Heading & the Distance from the First 'R' of 'REGISTERED' to the Right of the Stamp 113mm ACSC RE10(E)1 endorsed "Specimen/G 1856" on the face, three closed spike-holes at upper-left, under-catalogued at $2000. On the issued envelopes, the heading was moved 4mm to the right so that the red vertical line fell between 'REGISTERED' & 'LETTER'. The ACSC states that examples were sent to the State Postmasters-General but this is believed to be the only surviving example: illustrated in the ACSC at page 316. Absent from Mark Diserio's collection. Sold at our auction of 25.3.2021 for $4010. (Image1)

Estimate AU$2,500

1921 KGV New Design with Flap Folded to the Face 5d brown with Text on the Reverse ending '...the regulations, etc' Inverted Relative to the Face ACSC RE11B(2)c with manuscript amendments "6" over '5½d' & "1" over '½d', unused, Cat $400+ unused; not priced amended. Another rare provisional: sold at our auction of 25.3.2021 for $540. The price was raised to 6d from 1.10.1921 and postmasters were advised to manually amend their stock.

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$250

1923 KGV 'FOURPENCE/HALFPENNY' on 5d brown with Curved Flap & Address Lines at Lower-Left as RE16, the flap misfolded resulting in the Stamp being Printed at an Angle, unused, Cat $300 for normal. This is a technically interesting item. It proves that the surcharge, which is on the same angle as the stamp, was applied to unfolded unissued stock.

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1930 KGV 'FIVE/PENCE' on Sideface 4½d violet with Text in Red ACSC RE 23, unused, Cat $1500. The ACSC states "This is a rare envelope of which only a small quantity were revalued, presumably returns from post offices". [Mark Diserio's superb similar example sold for $1680]

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$400

1930 KGV 'FIVE/PENCE' on Sideface 4½d violet with Text in Red ACSC RE 23, used to Victoria with 'NARROGIN/8JL31/WESTN AUST' cds and scarce red & black/white R label alongside, some light aging marks, Cat $750. The ACSC states "This is a rare envelope of which only a small quantity were revalued, presumably returns from post offices ... Used examples are known from Darwin & Sydney".

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

1937-67  selection with KGVI issues x8 including 'SPECIMEN' Overprint in Red on 1/0½d, and QEII Issues x24 including 1/0½d with Short Last Address Line, Territories formular type, 1959 Overprinted group, 'SPECIMEN' Overprint in Red on 1/0½d, 1/7d on White and 2/5d with Overprint, handstamped 'SPECIMEN' or 'SPECIMEN ONLY' in violet on 1962 2/5d, 1965 2/5d with New Heading & 24c, generally very fine.  (32) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000

1942 KGVI with Flap Folded to the Reverse 5d brown with the Flap at Right ACSC RE 30, minor blemishes, unused, Cat $600. Very scarce & underrated.

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

1942 KGVI with Flap Folded to the Reverse 5d brown with the Flap at Right ACSC RE 30, used with Geelong cds and blue/white R label alongside, Drysdale (Vic) arrival backstamp, Cat $250. Very scarce & underrated.

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1959 QEII Provisionals 2/5d with Eleven Obliterating Lines on the Reverse ACSC RE40B with 'C.T.B.1481' printer's imprint, unused, Cat $400.

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

Autographs 'The 1948 Australian Cricket Team Reunion Dinner' menu with 24 signatures including Don Bradman (twice), Lindsay Hassett, Ray Lindwall, Don Tallon & Bill Brown; plus seating arrangements. Ex Alan Davidson collection. (Image1)

Estimate AU$400

DON BRADMAN: 'A Tribute to the Don' 1908-2001', a very large colour print by Brian Clinton, depicting Bradman playing his classic cover drive on the way to his record-breaking innings of 334 at Headingly in 1930, mounted with career details, signed to the lower border by Don Bradman and the artist, limited edition 53/99, framed & glazed, overall 156x115cm. With framed CoA. Ex Brian Clinton collection.   (2 items) (Image1)

Estimate AU$700

DON BRADMAN: display 'Sir Donald Bradman AC' with signed colour photograph window mounted with colour print by Dave Thomas, framed & glazed, overall 105x85cm, Fine condition. With CoA. (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

Annual Reports Victorian Cricket Association incomplete run 1949-50 to 1992-93 (22); plus mini-bats (3) with one signed by Dennis Lillee, another with 5 signatures, mainly Fine.  (25) (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

Autographed clothing Australia Twenty20 shirt from World Cricket Classic, Bermuda 2006, with 11 signatures including Rod Hogg, Ian Healy, Rick Darling & Ray Bright, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 89x112cm. (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

Autographs 1957-58 Australian tour to South Africa, Shaw Savill Line souvenir with results of the Test matches, and signed by Australian team, with 16 signatures including Ian Craig, Richie Benaud, Alan Davidson & Wally Grout, minor foxing on back cover, but centre page with signatures superb. Scarce - we have never seen this before. Ex Alan Davidson collection. (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

Autographs 1968 Australian tour to England official team sheet with 17 signatures including Bill Lawry (captain), Barry Jarman, Ian Chappell, Alan Connolly & Doug Walters; LP record 'England v Australia, Toasts and Speeches at the 200th Test match Anniversary Dinner'; plus signed action photograph of Alan Connolly. Ex Alan Connolly collection.  (3 items) (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

Badges 9ct gold 'Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust/Life Member' engraved on reverse 'Alan K Davidson AM MBE'; 9ct gold 'Trustee/Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground' engraved on reverse 'Mr AK Davidson MBE'; 'Cricket Australia/50 Years Service'; 'SCG'; 'MCC/Honorary Cricket Member'; plus sterling silver cuff-links 'Tied Test, 40th Anniversary 1960-61 2000-01 Australia versus West Indies', mainly Fine. Ex Alan Davison collection.  (6 items) (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

Badges Melbourne Cricket Club membership badges from 1960-61 to 1990-91; plus 50 Year Member badges (4), beautifully mounted on board, framed & glazed, overall 50x58cm. (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

Carpet Melbourne Cricket Ground carpet piece saved from the demolition of the Member's Pavilion in 2003, size 67x269cm. With CoA. Ex Gary Fenton. (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

Ceramic 'Baggy Green' limited editiion 192/500 in presentation box; plus 1921 Australian Team facsimile autographs, Fine condition.  (2 items) (Image1)

Estimate AU$120

Clothing Surrey sleeveless jumper, with embroidered Surrey logo on left breast; Trousers (5) match-worn group 1960s-80s, and shorts; Boots match-worn group 1950s-70s (8 pairs); also a pair of Niblick golf shoes, mainly Fair condition. Ex Alan Davidson collection.  (15 items) (Image1)

Estimate AU$100