1871-78 Litho printing 4d orange-yellow, complete "IMPERFORATE PROOF SHEET OF TWELVE" (3x4) on ungummed medium wove paper from transfer "4" (15 Feb 1878 printing); centre column with ironed vertical crease (causing small split in position 11) and still of superb appearance with lovely fresh colour. A stunning exhibition item of great rarity (possibly unique in private hands) which differs from the other proofs of this issue in being on the paper used for the issued stamps. Ex Mann (Harmer Rooke 17 Jan 1934) and illustrated in the Borromeo and Freeland books. SG 18 var (Image)

1871-78 Litho printing 1s deep green, perf 15, complete sheet of twelve (3x4), showing the barest trace of the "crossed lines on hill variety (position 9), after retouching. From the 21 Nov 1878 printing (167 sheets). Extensive hinge remnants on reverse with part/large part og but fine and intact. A rare and most attractive item, illustrated in the Borromeo and Freeland books. SG 21 (Image)

1871-78 Litho printing, 1d vermilion-red, perf 11½, complete sheet of twelve (3x4) from transfer '19' (15 Feb 1878 printing), unmounted og (mounted in margin) with lovely fresh colour (one stamp minor gum disturbance). A rare sheet from this perforation. SG 22 (Image)