Small group with a few pickings noted '237' in red of Warrenheip, '287' (rated RR) of Sutherland Creek, 'MC/30' (rated R) of Metung with small-part CDS, etc, plus a few New South Wales numerals also. (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

305: '305' of Hartwell (1), largely very fine (the '3' distorted but undoubted) large-part strike on Bell 2d violet. Rated RRRR. PO 11.7.1860; closed 14.5.1883. [10km ESE of GPO] Ex Max Watson; sold for $431.

Grade A A2- (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

307: '307' (original state with side bars) of Growler's Creek, discernible STET strike tying Adapted Design 6d to 1864 cover to London, oval 'GROWLER'S CK/FE18/64/VICTORIA' b/s, Melbourne transit & London arrival of 'AP8/64' in red on the face, soiled & part of the flap missing. Rated RRRR. PO 1.8.1860; renamed Wandiligong 25.1.1875. [Alpine goldmining; 6km SSE of Bright]

Grade C C1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

399: '399' of Reid's Creek, largely fine complete strike on Stamp Statute 1d green. Rated RRRR. PO 1.6.1862; closed 1.12.1894. [Gold Mining; 8km NNE of Beechworth]

Grade A- B1- (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

471: '471' of Mount Greenock (1), light but clearly discernible large-part strike on Naish 2d brown. Rated RRRR. PO 11.4.1864; closed 1.1.1895. [Goldmining; 4km from Talbot]

Grade A B2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

710: '710' Second Type (thick figures) of Glenpark, very fine large-part strike on 1d pink. Rated RRR. Renamed from 4.12.1871; RO circa 1907; PO 15.5.1908; closed 31.10.1962. [Goldmining; 10km NE of Ballarat]

Grade A A2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

761: '761' of Powlett's Hill, largely very fine almost complete strike on Reading 1d brown. Rated RRR. PO 1.11.1871; closed 1.7.1895. [Goldmining; 10km N of Smeaton]

Grade A A2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

839: '839' of Golden Gully (2), very fine almost complete strike on 1d pink. Rated RRR. PO 1.7.1874; closed 9.8.1900; RO 16.7.1918; PO 1.7.1927; closed 7.6.1930. [Goldmining; 2km SE of Golden Square]

Grade A A2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

994: ‘994’ of Hazelwood (1), largely very fine strike on Bell 2d violet. PO 23.5.1877; closed 27.3.1893. Rated RRRR. [Gippsland; 5km SSW of Morwell] At least the equal of Hugh Freeman's example that sold for $298.

Grade A A2- (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

1002: ‘M2’ Second Type ('M' 10mm high) of Kalkee (1), light but clear almost complete strike on 2d violet. Rated RRRRR. PO 9.8.1877; closed 1.7.1895. [19km N of Horsham] Ex Max Watson; sold for $228.

Grade A B2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

1048: '1048' Second Type of Picola, very fine almost complete strike on 2d violet. Rated RRRR. PO 24.8.1878; closed 22.12.1995. [16km NW of Nathalia]

Grade A A2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1124: 'MC/24' of St Kilda West (1) / St Kilda Rly Stn, fine almost complete strike on 2d violet. Rated RRRR. PO circa -.3.1879; renamed 1.10.1886. [6km S of GPO]

Grade A B2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1219: 'MCC/19' of Swanwater South, largely very fine strike on Naish 2d brown on piece. Rated RRR. PO 20.4.1881; closed 1.9.1894. [15km WNW of St Arnaud]

Grade A A2- (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1331: 'MCCC/31' of Boosey (2), largely fine almost complete strike on 1d pink. Rated RRRR. PO 24.4.1901; closed 17.7.1948. Boosey (1) PO 1.8.1882; closed 1.12.1900 used BN '1278'. [12km SE of Cobram]

Grade A A2- (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1390: 'MCCC/90' of Baringhup West (1), largely fine almost complete strike on 2d violet. Rated RRRR. PO 7.1.1884; closed 17.3.1900. [15km W of Maldon]

Grade A B2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$120

1534: 'MD/34' of Blackheath (2), light but obvious virtually complete strike on 1d pink. Rated RRRR. PO 6.7.1900; closed 30.8.1961. [19km E of Dimboola]

Grade A B1- (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

1626: '1626' of Nanneella South (1), clearly discernible almost complete strike on Reading 1d brown. Rated RRRRR. PO 9.4.1888; closed 1.1.1895. [7km E of Shepparton] Ex Max Watson; sold for $719.

Grade A B2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

1628: '1628' of South Purrumbete, clearly discernible almost complete strike on 4d red. Rated RRRR. PO 20.2.1888; closed 31.10.1970. [14km SE of Camperdown]

Grade A B2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1687: '1687' of largely fine complete strike on 1d pink 'tied' to largely fine strike of the very scarce 'KINNEYPANIEL [SOUTH]/VIC' (date plugs inverted and/or missing), a few blemishes including adhesion on address side. Rated RRRR. PO 1.6.1889; RO 15.8.1917; PO 1.7.1927; TO 15.9.1944; closed 19.8.1952. [8km ENE of Korong Vale]

Grade C B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

1798: '1798' Second Type (thin figures) of McKenzie Creek, largely very fine almost complete strike on 2d violet (minor aging marks mostly on adhering paper). Rated RRRR. PO 17.10.1890; RO circa 1924; PO 1.7.1927; closed 31.8.1976. [10km S of Horsham]

Grade A- A2- (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

1872: '1872' of Kanimakatka/Kinimakatka, fine almost complete strike on Reading 1d brown pair (one with a small surface abrasion clear of the strike). Rated RRR. PO 4.9.1891; renamed circa 1896; RO 31.1.1908; PO 1.7.1927; closed 18.4.1977. [Wimmera; 13km SW of Nhill]. A somewhat better example sold in our sale of 19.5.2018 for $264.

Grade A- B2 (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1894: '1894' First Type (thinner figures 7mm tall; serif on '4') of Hodgkinson, largely very fine almost complete strike on 2d violet. Rated RRRR. PO 10.2.1892; closed 1.9.1916. [Gippsland; 4km NE of Welshpool]

Grade A- A2- (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

Selection of above-average strikes of First Type numerals on Queen-on-Throne 2d comprising '51' of Horsham, '57' of Kyneton & '73' of Sandridge/Port Melbourne, R-rated '54' of Kilmore, '78' of St Kilda, '94' of St Arnaud & '100' of Carisbrook, '3' of Castlemaine, '4' of Sandhurst, '6' (reversed) of Port Fairy, '7' of Creswick, '8' of Portland, '9' of Beechworth, '11' of Williamstown, '12' of Port Albert, '13' of Apsley, '14' of Avoca, '16' of Ballan, '23' of Buninyong, '25' of Hepburn, '26' of Camperdown, '28' of Casterton, '33' of Dandenong, '45' of Glenorchy, '47' of Harrow, '60' of Maldon (superb), '62' of Meredith, '64' of Mount Blackwood (superb), '70' of Queenscliff, '71' of Richmond, '75' of Shelford, '76' of Smythesdale, '87' of Longwood & '93' of Ararat, the majority on horizontal pairs with many complete strikes, the stamps with varying margins & condition but all are presentable. All rated RR but many scarcer on imperfs. Quite a number of these are ex Hugh Freeman and illustrated in his book. An opportunity to 'kick-start' a collection of very fine classic postmarks. (Image1)

Estimate AU$500

22: '22' Type 1 of Brunswick, largely very fine complete strike on Queen-on-Throne 2d horizontal pair 'FL-GM' Stone A Pane 2 Pos [31-32], margins good to large. Rated RR. PO 1.1.1854. Ex Hugh Freeman and illustrated by him at p30. [5km N of GPO]    

Grade A A1- (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

29: '29' Type 1 of Cavendish, two largely very fine virtually complete strikes on Queen-on-Throne 2d singles 'XA' & 'SW' Stone D Pane 2 Pos [18 & 47], reunited as they were affixed to the envelope, margins good to large, the 'SW' unit with a small corner fault. Rated RR. PO 1.4.1853. [Western District; 25km N of Hamilton]. Ex Hugh Freeman and illustrated by him at p33.

Grade A/A- A1- (Image1)

Estimate AU$100