1876 Wmk Crown SA (Close) (Gibbons Type 13) proof impression of a complete sheet of wmked gummed paper, comprising four panes of panes of 60 (6x10), with sheet value & number '2d298438' at upper-left and lower-left, sheet edge wmk 'SOUTH AUSTRALIA POSTAGE' in right margin, with scrolling in left margin; some paper separations along paper folds and defective lower-right corner. Rare survivor in any condition. (Image1)

Estimate AU$400

1890 Stamp Design Competition hand-painted stamp-size unadopted essay in India ink with Chinese white highlights for 5d stamp on thin card (31x36mm) showing QV portrait & Lyrebird endorsed 'FINIS CORONAT OPUS' beneath, being the nom-de-plume of artist Maximilian Tannenberg who worked for the printers Troedel & Co in Melbourne; the Chinese white of 'E P' of 'FIVE PENCE' is somewhat abraded, otherwise in splendid condition. Another of Tannenberg's designs was adopted for the 1894-1906 series as the issued stamp. Majestic essay (Image1)

Estimate AU$500