1920 Wharf at Avarua 1d black & carmine-red, no wmk, error centre INVERTED. VF fresh MNH, bottom marginal, pristine never hinged original gum. SG 71 footnote cat £850 for M, should be at least double, £1700 MNH. Only 1 sheet printed & certificate can be obtained on request. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,500

Mint Collection 1893-1954 inc 1893-1900 Queen & Bird to 10d perf 12x11½. 1896-1900 Queen & Bird set to 1/- inc shades. 1899 Surch One Half Penny on 1d. 1900 Bird ½d blk no wmk 1902 Queen & Bird to 6d & 1913-19 set to 1/ plus shades. 1919 opt KGV set to 1/-. 1920 Pictorial set to 1/-. 1921-23 opt NZ QV Postal Fiscal set to £1 (SG cat £275). 1926 opt NZ KGV Admiral 2/- 1931-32 opt NZ Arms 2/6-£1. 1932 Pictorial set to 1/- no wmk, plus 1933-36 set to 1/- single wmk. 1936 opt NZ KGV Admiral 2/- & 3/-. 1936 opt NZ Arms 2/6-£1. 1938 KGVI Pictorial 1/, 2/- & 3/- 1943-54 opt NZ Arms set to £5 (£550). 1944-46 Pictorial set to 3/-. 1949-61 Pictorial set to 3/-. All diff inc shades. Most VF M/MNH. SG cat £2000+ = A$3600+. (130). (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$900