1884-1903 Empire collection mounted in special Japanese PO hard-cover presentation book with illustrations & photos of various aspects of the post. Issues inc 1884 Yin/Yang 5m & 10m, plus unissued 25m, 50m & 100m. 1900-03 Symbol set 2re-2wn. 1902 40th Anniv 3ch imperf (SG cat £325). 1895-98 Flag 25p & 50p. 1903 Falcon set 1ch-2wn. 1902-03 Surch 1ch on 25p. Stamps VF M/UN, book binding partly split & sl aging but still excellent condition. Sc cat US$5600+ = A$8000+. SG cat £3350+ = A$6000+ as stamps alone. Very rare & impressive. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$2,500