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Lot Description |
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| 626 |
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 Lake Lefroy Goldfield 1897: Cycle Mail 6 d. rose-pink on greenish paper, line perf. 11¾-12,
an unused example of fresh colour, typical centering for the issue, unused without gum, with tiny thin from previous hinge. The service was suppressed in June 1897. A fine example of a rare stamp - just 40 examples are recorded. Cert. Ceremuga
(2009). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF2,600.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 721 |
 |
 1854: Recess by Perkins Bacon, 1 d. value, an unused Plate Proof block of four printed in
black on medium wove unwatermarked paper, large margins all round, marginal from base of sheet. A fine and attractive multiple. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF1,800.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 722 |
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 1857/58: Swan 2 d. brown-black on red, imperforate, an unused example with large margins on
all four sides and very rare thus, small portion of adjoining stamp at right, unused without gum. Minor internal horizontal bend mentioned for full accuracy and not detracting from the appearance of a very rare stamp Gi = £ 9'500. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF2,000.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 723 |
 |
 1861: Swan 4 d. vermilion, wmk. Swan, intermediate perf. 14-16, an unused example of
excellent colour and good perforations all round, unused without gum. A rare stamp Gi = £ 1'900. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 724 |
 |
 1902: ½ d. brown stationery card up-rated with 1 d. rosine tied by faint but scarce KOJUNUP
cds, addressed to a Catholic Father at Centocow, Griqualand East, endorsed "via Cape Town, Natal, South Africa", redirected to the Priest at "Maria Telgte P.O., New Amalfi E.G.L." with two strikes of "IXOPO / NATAL" cds's (June 4), "Dronk Vlei" cds
of the following day and New Amalfi" cds (July 5). A most unusual usage. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF100.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM |
| 20466 |
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 1843 (June 19): Entire letter from Perth to Leighlinbridge, Carlow, Ireland endorsed "per
Janet", struck with "? / GENERAL / POST OFFICE / PERTH" handstamp in black with faint oval 'Ship Letter' handstamp in red at right. Rated '8d.' in manuscript due for Ship Letter fee on arrival (Nov 29) and backstamped SHIP LETTER in London with
Leighlin Bridge arrival cds (Dec 1) in black. A scarce entire.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 24 May 2008, lot 322. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF750.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20467 |
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 1846: Cover endorsed "Free" to the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. P. Broun in Perth, struck
with superb framed manuscript dated "? / POST OFFICE / 11-3-46 / GUILDFORD" handstamp in brown. Reverse with manuscript notation "Cannot liquidate Govt. debt by supplying wheat". Peter Nicholas Broun (Brown) was the original Colonial Secretary of
Western Australia, he arrived in June 1829 on the "Parmelia" and bought land at Upper Swan near Guildford naming his estate Bassendean. Illustrated in "Western Australia, The Stamps & Postal History" edited by Hamilton & Pope on page 191. A rare and
most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Cecil Walkely, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Nov 2010, lot 13. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF1,200.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20468 |
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 1852 (Feb 27): Cover from Blythe Bros. in Mauritius to Thos. N. Yule, Acting Colonial
Secretary of Western Australia in Perth, with "? / MAURITIUS / GPO" datestamp (Feb 27) of despatch with "Ship Letter" in black and red manuscript '4d.' at upper left. Missent to London with "SHIP LETTER / ? / LONDON" cds (June 3) in red and Perth,
Scotland arrival cds (June 4) in black at right. Manuscript "Not for Perth, Scotland" and "Supposed for Western Australia", struck with somewhat surprisingly rare two line "MISSENT / TO ENGLAND" in red with '8d.' manuscript charge deleted. A
wonderful and rare cover of great charm.rnNote: For further information on Thomas Yule's life and career, I recommend an outstanding article by Rica Erickson, 1971, 'T. N. Yule, Esq.: a gentleman of misfortune', from Early Days, Volume 7, Part 3:
7-25, 1971 which can be found on the internet.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 17 Aug 2012, lot 518. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20469 |
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 Recess by Perkins Bacon 1854 (Aug 1): Swan 1 d. black, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, a
used example with large margins all round and showing large portion of adjoining stamp at left, neatly cancelled by Perth mute obliterator in black. Scarce and very attractive Gi = £ 350. (Image 1)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20470 |
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 Recess by Perkins Bacon 1854 (Aug 1): Swan 1 d. black, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, a
used horizontal pair with large even margins all round, lightly cancelled by two strikes of the Perth mute obliterator in black. A choice and scarce pair. Signed Calves Gi = £ 700+.rnProvenance: Collection 'Fremantle', Prestige, Melbourne, 11
July 2008, lot 542. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20471 |
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 1854: Swan 1 d. black, a vertical pair, margins clear to fine, used on 1857 cover from
Fremantle to Perth tied by mute obliterators in black with manuscript date "21/9/57" at lower left and fine oval framed "POST OFFICE / ? / FREMANTLE / WESTERN AUSTRALIA" in black above. A very rare and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection
Cecil Walkely, Prestige, Melbourne, 27 Nov 2010, lot 74.rn (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF3,200.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20472 |
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 Lithographed 1854 (Aug 1): Swan 4 d. blue, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, a used example
with clear to large margins all round, showing "Spear in Swan's breast" variety, lightly cancelled in black Gi = £ 250.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 11 May 2012, lot 755. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF180.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20473 |
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 Lithographed 1854 (Aug 1): Swan 4 d. pale blue, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, a
horizontal used strip of three with good to large margins all round, the right hand stamp showing variety "Tilted Border" (four positions, 124, 129, 134 and 139 from Row 7), each cancelled by "14" numeral obliterator of Albany in red-brown. A superb
and most attractive multiple. BPA (2007) Gi = £rnProvenance: Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 19 May 2015, lot 97. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF2,200.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20474 |
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 Lithographed by Horace Samson 1855 (Oct): Swan 1 s. pale brown, wmk. Swan sideways,
rouletted 7½-14 at base and partially at left, a used example with clear to large margins on the other sides, boldly cancelled by near complete strike of "? / REGISTERED." in blue. A famous stamp - illustrated in the Robson Lowe Encyclopædia on page
277. Rare and spectacular. Cert. Holcombe (1998) Gi = £ 1'100.rnProvenance: Collection 'Freemantle', Prestige, Melbourne, 11 July 2008, lot 561. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF1,000.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20475 |
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 Lithographed by Hillman 1857/59: Swan 6 d. golden-bronze, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, a
used example with large margins all round for this stamp, cancelled by mute obliterator in black. Fresh and fine, a very scarce stamp. Signed Joe Saatchi. Cert. RPSV (2008) Gi = £ 2'500.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers,
London, 6-9 Oct 1958, lot 552. Sold as 'black-bronze'; Collection 'Fremantle', Prestige, Melbourne, 11 July 2008, lot 572. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF1,800.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20476 |
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 Lithographed by Hillman 1857/59: Swan 6 d. black-bronze, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, a
used example with ample to good margins all round, neatly cancelled by crisp "8" numeral obliterator of Fremantle in black and by part transit in red at top right. A choice example of a very scarce stamp Gi = £ 650.rnProvenance: Prestige,
Melbourne, 15 Aug 2014, lot 623. (Image 1)
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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20477 |
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 Lithographed by Hillman 1857/59: Swan 6 d. grey-black, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, a
used example with ample to large margins all round for this stamp, tied to small piece by near complete strike of "8" numeral obliterator of Fremantle in black. Charming and scarce. Cert. Rendon AIEP (1989) Gi = £ 600.rnProvenance: Prestige,
Melbourne, 18 Nov 2006, lot 694. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF280.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20478 |
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 Lithographed by Hillman 1857/59: Swan 2 d. brown-black on red, wmk. Swan sideways, rouletted
7½-14, a used example of this most elusive stamp, neatly cancelled by "1" numeral obliterator of Perth in black. A rare and most elusive stamp. Signed Bernichon. Cert. RPSL (1946) Gi = £ 2'000.rnProvenance: Collection John H. Sinton (1946);
Prestige, Melbourne, 29 March 2008, lot 525; Prestige, Melbourne, 2 Oct 2010, lot 367. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF1,500.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20479 |
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 1860: Perkins Bacon Die Proof for the 2 d. value, engraved in black on India paper affixed
to card (54 x 48 mm.), fresh and fine, very rare.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London, 18 July 1951, lot 376; Harmers, London, 1-3 May 1984, lot 1742; Collection Lord Vestey, Spink, London, 19 May 2015, lot 224. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF3,500.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
| 20480 |
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 1860/61: Swan 6 d. sage-green, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, a fine used example with
close to good margins all round, cancelled by "6" numeral obliterator of Albany Gi = £ 400.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 23 Sept 2011, lot 880. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF220.00
Closing..Jun-04, 11:59 PM |
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