Small multiple wmk perf 14, 4½d violet study (52) with shades (12), pale to deep (min ACSC cat $140). Perf OS (2) cat $180. ACSC listed varieties (14 diff, cat $700) inc 'break in top frame' (2 diff), 'crack UL cnr', 'white flaw on left numeral' & 'break in left frame'. Unlisted plate flaws (6 diff) & unplated varieties (10) & 8 assorted stamps. Generally F-VF U, total ACSC around $1360. (52)

Estimate AU$400

1d Red/Violet/Green pane 5 collection neatly written up on leaves with 1d violet upper marginal blk of 12 MNH (6x2) with both ACSC listed left frame varieties (pos 1&7), ACSC 76(3)d/e cat $440. 1d green no wmk & SM wmk perf 13½x12½ UL cnr blks of 4 MNH again with the left frame notches. ACSC 79(3)d, $280 & 81(3)d $150, plus perf 14 wmk INV UL cnr blk cat double ($300) for varieties with wmk error. 1d Red LM wmk frame notch varieties (2) with pos 1 & pos 7, 8 all FU, cat $330. 1d violet left marginal blk of 24 mostly fresh MNH with 'damaged right rame' (pos 30) & 'break in left frame' (pos 31), ACSC 76(3)gh cat $600. 1d LM wmk right gutter blk of 4 MNH with 'damaged right frame (pos 30) cat $250. 1d green left marginal blk of 16 MNH with 'left frame break' (pos 31) & 'broken crown top' varieties (pos 38), ACSC 77(3)h/I cat $300. 1d green LL cnr blk of 30 MNH with 4 diff listed varieties (ACSC 79(3)h, I, j, k cat $1500), plus similar blk MNH SM wmk perf 13½x12½ ($760). 1d red blk of 16 MNH with 'broken crown top' (pos 38) total cat $500. 1d carmine-rose LM wmk blk of 4 (pos 41-42/47-48) VFM ($160). 1d scarlet-aniline rough paper (G60) blk of 12 MNH with 'broken crown top' & 'scratch behind roo' varieties (ACSC 72A(4)I, j cat $2000 & finally 1d green imprint blks (7 diff) mixed MNH/MLH (ACSC $1265). Also good variety of plated unlisted flaws. Wonderful collection with some beautiful exhibition quality pieces. Total ACSC cat $11,000+ (334) (P)

Estimate AU$4,000

1d Green LM wmk variety collection with 'notched NE cnr' (pos V/59) lower marginal blk of 10 with imprint fragment (ACSC cat $500), 'tilted crown top' left gutter blk of 4 (cat $180). Pane 7 LL cnr blk of 8 with Jubilee lines at base. Unpositional blk of 6 with extra frame line at UR. Plus single stamp with 'neck flaw' ($150). All fresh MNH. Total ACSC cat $1130. (29)

Estimate AU$350

KGV: 1d Red Die III (dull spot on gum) & 2d orange perf OS (2) (regummed). Large Mult wmk set of 5 ½d-1½d, CofA wmk 3d & 1/4. F-VF fresh MNH. SG cat £252 for M, should be at least double, £304 MNH. ACSC cat $1082. (10) (P)

Estimate AU$200

Near comp Mint collection on older Seven Seas pages with single wmk set ½d to 1/4 inc 1d red Dies II, III, 4d lemon, blue, 4½d & 5d. LM wmk set of 5. SM Wmk perf 14 ½d to 1/4 & perf 13½x12½ (ex 4½d Die II) inc 1d green Die II (VFM) 3d Blue Die I, 4½d & 5d CofA wmk to 1/4, OS opt set. Generally VFM, fresh & clean. Retail $3300 (71) (P)

Estimate AU$1,200