8½c Queen Victoria Proof from the Trade Sample Sheet, in Violet, on wove paper, with large margins, tiny mark on Queen's cheek, still very fine. Rsv. $80. (Image)

Est $ 100

1860 8½c Green Queen Victoria, a mint never hinged complete sheet of 100, with full original (slightly yellowed) gum. The sheet has most of its selvedge, missing only a tiny piece at top right, and trimmed down top and bottom. Top right stamp has a tear, some of the selvedge at top has gum on the front as is often seen on these sheets, and there is a bit of separation at top and right, still overall very fine and a nice looking sheet. Catalogue value is for 12 plate blocks of four, plus 52 singles. (Image)

Unitrade $ 10,200

1860 1c to 12½c Queen Victoria Mint Group, with 1c (x13), 2c (x19), 5c (x7), 8½c (x9), 10c (x3) and 12½c (x1). We note many shades and papers, mostly mint hinged, with some having no gum, overall fine or better. (Image)

Scott $ 3,650