1860-83 QV basic set ½d to 5/-, the 2/- & 5/- opt SPECIMEN diag italic m/s. Scarce type applied by DLR. 1d, 4d, 6d & 1/- are wmk pineapple & ½d, 2d, 3d, 2/- & 5/- wmk crown CC. Mostly F-VF M, 3d flts, top 2 in excellent condition. SG ex 1-15 cat £1482++ as normals. Ex Belgium PO archive collection of UPU distribution 'specimens'. Extremely rare set showing the distribution of m/s DLR specimen opts as UPU specimens which means they would merit SG listing. Certificate can be obtained on request. (9) (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$2,000

1905-11 QV 1/- black on green, variety '$ for S in Shilling'. Superb fresh MLH appearance (expertly regummed). SG 53b cat £1400. Important & very rare variety. 2010 RPSL photo cert. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000

1916 WAR STAMP opt KGV 3d purple on lemon, error opt type 20 INVERTED. VF fresh MNH. SG 72aa cat £325 for M, should be at least double, £650 MNH. Copy of 2005 BPA photo cert for blk it came from. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

1916 WAR STAMP opt KGV 3d purple on lemon, LL cnr blk of 4 with plate no.1, error opt type 20 INVERTED. VF fresh MNH, crease in margin. SG 72aa cat £1300 for M, should be at least double, £2600 MNH, plus extra for plate blk. 2005 BPA photo cert. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000

1921 Abolition of Slavery 6d red & dull blue-green, opt SPECIMEN, wmk script, unissued. VF fresh M. SG 91s cat £850 (normal cat £38,000). Rare. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000

1923 Child Welfare set ½d+½d to 2½d+½d, opt SPECIMEN. VFM. SG 107a-cs cat £140. (3) (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$150

1948 KGVI Silver Wedding set 1½d & £1. VFU. SG 143-144 cat £75. (2). (Image1)

Estimate AU$60

1948 KGVI Silver Wedding set 1½d & £1 on Registered Airmail cover tied by 'Myrtle Bank JA 19 49' cds. To USA. VF. SG 143-4 cat £75 as loose stamps alone. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$200