2d red & 3d blue blocks of 4, CTO with the larger 'GPO/MELBOURNE' cds, Cat $340++ as singles. Rare multiples. (Qty 2 blocks)

Grade A C1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

2d red & 3d blue each with 'GPO MELBOURNE/4MY31/ 2 ' cds being the First Day of Issue, Cat $925 for postally used. Rare: no first day covers have been recorded. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2001) states "the only such set I have recorded". (2)

Grade A B2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000

2d red & 3d blue ACSC 141(OS) & 142(OS) slightly overlapping on piece tied by 1931 Canberra machine cancel, Cat $725 as postally used. Rare commercial usage. RPSofV Certificate (2011). [In our opinion, the catalogue value is very low. Postally used, these are extremely scarce stamps]

Grade A B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$750

2d red & 3d blue John Ash Imprint pairs ACSC 141(OS)zh & 142(OS)zc, lightly mounted, Cat $10,000 as blocks of 4. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2000). (2 pairs)

Grade A B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$2,000

TWO PENCE: 2d red U/L corner block of 4 with Plate Number '5' ACSC #141(OS)zd, natural gum-bend affects the upper units, unmounted, Cat $3500+ (mounted). Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2006) states "Extremely rare".

Grade A/A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,400

TWO PENCE: 2d red U/L corner pair with Plate Number '5' ACSC #141(OS)zd, CTO with small 'GPO/MELBOURNE' cds, full unmounted o.g., Cat $3500 for a mint block of 4. Rare CTO multiple.

Grade A C1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$600

TWO PENCE: 2d red U/L corner block of 4 with Plate Number '6' ACSC #141(OS)ze, the third unit is creased, first & third units are unmounted, Cat $3500+ (mounted). Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2006) states "Extremely rare".

Grade A/B (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000

TWO PENCE: 2d red U/L corner single with Plate Number '7', unmounted, Cat $325++.

Grade A C1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$250

TWO PENCE: 2d red U/L corner block of 4 with Plate Number '7' ACSC #141(OS)zf, unmounted, Cat $3500+ (mounted). Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2006) states "Exremely rare".

Grade A B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$2,000

TWO PENCE: 2d red U/L corner block of 4 with Plate Number '8' ACSC #141(OS)zg, light natural gum-bend affects the left-hand units, unmounted, Cat $3500+ (mounted).

Grade A/A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,400

THREE PENCE: 3d blue U/L corner block of 4 with Plate Number '1' ACSC #142(OS)z, unmounted, Cat $6000+ (mounted).

Grade A B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$3,000

THREE PENCE: 3d blue single with Plate Number '1' ACSC #142(OS)z, CTO with small 'GPO/MELBOURNE' cds, Cat $6000 for a mint block of 4. Rare.

Grade A C1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$750

THREE PENCE: 3d blue U/L corner single with Plate Number '2' ACSC #142(OS)za, unmounted, Cat $6000 for a mounted block of 4. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2004) states "Exremely rare".

Grade A B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,500

THREE PENCE: 3d blue U/L corner block of 4 with Plate Number '2' ACSC #142(OS)za, unmounted, Cat $6000+ (mounted). RPSofV Certificate (2009).

Grade A C1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$2,500

POSTAL HISTORY: 1931 May 13) House of Representatives cover (crest on the flap) to Queensland with extremely rare franking of 2d red (one pulled perf) & 3d blue (small closed tear) ACSC 141(OS) & 142(OS) tied by 'CANBERRA/ FCT' machine cancel, Cat $4000 on cover [The letter rate was 2d per ounce + 3d airmail supplement per ½oz]

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$2,500

POSTAL HISTORY: 1931 (June 10) House of Representatives cover (crest on the flap) to Sydney with extremely rare solo franking of 3d blue (small closed tear) ACSC 142(OS) tied by 'PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA/FCT' cds & overstruck with 'CANBERRA/FCT' machine cancel, light vertical fold & minor blemishes, Cat $2500 on cover.

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,250