Beer Duty: 1890s QV 6d red & green (value unshaded) for 2 Gallons. VF F/C, typical sl imperfections 'Simpson Johnston & Co Broken Hill 2 SEP 96' h/s Bft 12. Very rare. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$400

Betting Tax: 1920 ½d green & 1d red cut-outs, plus 1d full Ticket from GJ Bartholomew. Also Qld 3d cut-out. Mixed condition. (4). (Image1)

Estimate AU$50

Stamp Duties: 1865 3d - £45 colourless embossed die proofs on 'A Cowan & Sons' wmk paper, 121 diff values with 'Specimen' & frame printed in blue, 65x85mm. F-VF UN as made, mostly very fresh. Elsmore cat $150ea = $18,150! An amazing collection & wonderful opportunity for the serious collector. (121 proofs). (Image1)

Estimate AU$5,000

Stamp Duty: 1865 Colourless embossed 1/7 Proof on A Cowan & Sons wmk paper, 130x210mm, with printed 'Specimen' & frame in blue. VF UN as made. Very rare. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

Stamp Duty: 1865 Colourless embossed 4/8 Proof on A Cowan & Sons wmk paper, 130x210mm, with printed 'Specimen' & frame in blue. VF UN as made. Very rare. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

Stamp Duty: 1865 Colourless embossed £1.2/- Proof on A Cowan & Sons wmk paper, 130x210mm, with printed 'Specimen' & frame in blue. VF UN as made. Very rare. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

Stamp Duty: 1865 Colourless embossed £15.10/- Proof on A Cowan & Sons wmk paper, 130x210mm, with printed 'Specimen' & frame in blue. F-VF UN as made. Very rare. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

Stamp Duty: 1865 Colourless embossed 'ONE HALF PERCENT' Proof on Cowan & Sons wmk paper, 130x210mm, with printed 'Specimen' & frame in blue. UN as made, some edge flts. Elsmore cat $800. Extremely rare non-value type. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

Stamp Duty: 1865 Colourless embossed 'PAID IN FULL' Proof on Cowan & Sons wmk paper, 130x210mm with printed 'Specimen' & frame in blue. VF UN as made. Elsmore cat $800. Extremely rare non-value type. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 8d lilac & brown-red imperf DIE PROOF on glazed card 92x60mm. VF UN as made, sl marks in margin. Bft 19(p). Extremely rare. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 7/- lilac & pale carmine imperf DIE PROOF on glazed card 92 x 61mm. VF UN as made, huge margins. Extremely rare & attractive. Bft 28(p). (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

Stamp Duty: 1966 Numeral 15c green & blue IMPERF sheet of 100 with imprint Pfr 'VCN Blight, Government Printer'. F-VF MNH, margins & a few stamps sl tones. Bft 230(var). Extremely rare with only 1 other imperf sheet known. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$500