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| 3224 |
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 1850: 2 d. Prussian blue, on hard greyish wove paper, plate II, position 1, showing the "fan
with shading outside" and "i of crevit omitted" varieties, unused, without gum, four large even margins, worn impression, deep shade, a lovely stamp. Cert. B.P.A. (1985). Gi = £ 15'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF23,000.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM |
| 3225 |
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 1850: 2 d. pale ultramarine on hard greyish wove paper, plate III, position 12, showing the
"double lines on bale" variety, unused, without gum, exceptionally-centered within four balanced margins, intermediate impression, a choice example of this rare unused stamp. Cert Ceremuga (2012). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF10,500.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM |
| 3226 |
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 1850: 2 d. ultramarine, Plate III (position 2), a fine example with large margins all round
and showing the outer frame lines at top and at left, used on 1850 cover from Sydney to Maitland tied by obliterator handstamp in black. Reverse with fine circular "SYDNEY / ? / NEW SOUTH WALES" despatch datestamp (Oct 16) and fair only "MAITLAND / ?
/ NEW S. WALES" arrival both in black. Unrecorded in the Ben Palmer census. A fine and attractive cover. Signed Pfenninger.rnrnProvenance: Abacus, Melbourne, 30-31 Aug 2020, lot 1375. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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| 3227 |
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 1851: 2 d. ultramarine, worn impression, Plate III (positions 1/13) a vertical pair with
huge margins all round and showing complete marginal rule at left, overlapped by 1850 1 d. reddish-rose on yellowish paper, Plate I, with good margins all round and imperceptibly touched at lower right, used on 1851 cover to New Scone, nr. Perth,
Scotland tied by barred "48" numeral obliterators of Tarcutta and by circular "SHIP LETTER / ? / SYDNEY" datestamp in red (July 18). Reverse with Crowned oval "TARCUTTA" datestamp (July 14) and "GUNDAGI" datestamp (July 15) and Sydney cds (July 18)
in black; London cds in red (Nov 29) and Perth cds (Nov 30) where charged "8d." due in manuscript for an incoming Ship Letter. Palmer cover census #198. A magnificent and most attractive cover. Signed Forster.rnrnProvenance: Collection "V.P.
Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4208; collection "Carrington", Millennium, Sydney, 7 Nov 2012, lot 229.rnrn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF5,000.00
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| 3228 |
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 1851 (Jan): 2 d. ultramarine, Plate IV (position 12) showing "Unshaded Hill" variety, a fine
example of good colour with good to large margins all round and showing marginal line complete at top and at left, used on 1851 O.H.M.S. cover from the Colonial Secretary's Office to Raymond Terrace, tied by barred obliterator in black with
manuscript date "25 January 1851" at base. Reverse with circular "SYDNEY / ? / NEW SOUTH WALES" despatch datestamp (Jan 27) and oval "RAYMOND TERRACE / ? / NEW S. WALES" arrival (Jan 28) in black. The second earliest usage of the 2 d. Plate IV in the
Palmer cover census (#53). Most attractive and scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection Geo. Boucher, RL, London, 19 April 1972, lot 745; RL, London, 26-27 Oct 1982, lot 264; SG, Melbourne, 25 May 1994, lot 674; Millennium, Sydney, 21 Oct 2009; DF, Geneva,
Dec 2011, lot 40419; Abacus, Melbourne, 30-31 Aug 2020, lot 1376.rnrn (Image 1) (Image 2)
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| 3229 |
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 1851: 2 d. Prussian blue on hard bluish-grey wove paper, Plate IV (position 10), a used
example with large margins on three sides, imperceptibly touched at lower right and showing vertical rule at left, on 1851 cover from Newcastle to Merriwa tied by "55" numeral obliterator in black. Oval framed "NEWCASTLE / ? / NEW S. WALES" datestamp
(March 3) at left and reverse with "MAITLAND / ? / NEW S. WALES" oval datestamp (March 4) in black. Palmer cover census #84. An attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Carrington", Millennium, Sydney, 7 Nov 2012, lot 240. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF400.00
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| 3230 |
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 1850: 2 d. Prussian blue on thick vertically laid paper, plate IV, position 7, unused,
without gum, four mostly large margins, close but clear at left, worn impression, upper left corner crease and trace of light paper toning, otherwise a fine example of this scarce stamp. Cert Ceremuga (2012) Gi = £ 15'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF2,500.00
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| 3231 |
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 1851: 2 d. ultramarine, on hard greyish wove paper, plate 5, position 2, unused, without
gum, four large margins all around, intermediate impression with pleasing colour, trivial tone spot at top of little importance only mentioned for strict accuracy, a rare stamp of lovely quality. Cert BPA (2017), RPSL (2017) Gi = £
18'000.rnProvenances: Victor Frankenstein, DF, 26-27 May 2000; 'Carrington', Millenium Auctions, Sale 54, 7 November 2012, lot 259. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF6,500.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM |
| 3232 |
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 1851 (April): 2 d. ultramarine, on hard greyish wove paper, Plate V (position 19), a large
margined used example with part vertical rule at right, on 1851 small entire letter from Parramatta to Sydney, tied by "2" barred numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with "PARRAMATTA / ? / NEW S. WALES" oval despatch datestamp (Aug 23) in black and
Sydney arrival (Aug 25). Palmer cover census #240. File folds away from the very fine adhesive, a scarce entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmers, New York, 6-8 and 13-15 Dec 1944, lot 1089; collection Alfred Lichtenstein &
Louise Boyd Dale, Harmers, London, 14 May 1990, lot 61; collection "Besançon", Corinphila sale 221, Nov 2017, lot 6046.rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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| 3233 |
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 1851: 2 d. dull ultramarine, on wove paper, plate V, position 16, unused, without gum,
well-centered within large balanced margins, light tone spots at upper right, the stamp appears to have been cleaned slightly and the gum has been removed since issuance of certificate, a rare stamp with tremendous visual appeal. Cert Ceremuga (2000)
Gi = £ 18'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF16,000.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM |
| 3234 |
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 1850: 3 d. emerald-green on soft yellowish wove paper, position 25, unused, without gum,
three large margins, just into at foot, intermediate impression with bright colour, trace of stain at upper right of little importance, an extremely scarce stamp. Cert Ceremuga (2012) Gi = £ 15'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF23,000.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM |
| 3235 |
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 1850: 3 d. yellow-green on thick greyish/bluish wove paper consistent with the later 1852
printings, position 7, unused without gum, four large margins, slightly blurred intermediate impression, horizontal crease, a scarce stamp of fine appearance. Cert Ceremuga (2012) Gi = £ 18'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF3,800.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM |
| 3236 |
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 1850: 3 d. yellow-green on soft yellowish wove paper, a used example with good margins all
round, used on 1851 registered cover from Sydney to Manila, Phillipines endorsed "Per Rio Packet Registered"; boldly tied by Sydney obliterator in black with two line "Registered / Sydney." in red alongside. Handstruck "1" (real) due marking at right
and reverse with superb circular "SYDNEY / ? / NEW SOUTH WALES" datestamp in black (Nov 17) and "MANILA / ISLs FILIPs." arrival cds (10 Jan 1852) in blue. Palmer cover census #282. The 3 d. paying the Ship rate - the registration fee was paid in
cash. Slight closed tear in front panel not affecting the appearance of a very rare cover with just six Sydney View registered covers recorded, just three with the registration charge paid in cash. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 3 May
1998, lot 13; DF, Geneva, April 2007, lot 31101; Prestige, Melbourne, 11 May 2012, lot 427. (Image
1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF1,200.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM |
| 3237 |
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 1850: 3 d. yellow-green on soft yellowish paper (position 22, no lower left ray in upper
left corner ornament), a superb example of fine impression and vivid colour with large even margins all round, used on 1852 second sheet of entire letter to London endorsed "p.s Senator" in manuscript, tied by fine strike of barred obliterator in
black. Reverse with circular "SHIP LETTER / ? / SYDNEY" datestamp (May 18) in black with London arrival cds (Oct 1) in red and charged "8d." in manuscript for an incoming Ship Letter. Palmer cover census #61. Very modern contents: "the cost of
property in Sydney is rising...". File folds well away from the delightful adhesive, a superb cover. Signed W. Balasse.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, London, 6-9 Oct 1958, lot 121; collection Raymond Wilson, Harmers, London,
20-21 My 1968, lot 264; RL, London, 19 April 1977, lot 65; Balasse, London, 3 Dec 1980, lot 555; collection "Espana", 3 Dec 1984, lot 2382; collection "Carrington", 7 Nov 20112, lot 287. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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| 3238 |
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 1850: 3 d. yellow-green on soft yellowish wove paper (position 19) with "No Whip" variety, a
used example of resonant colour with large margins all round paying Ship Letter charge, on 1852 cover from Sydney to Launceston via Hobart endorsed "pr. Water Lilly", tied by light strike of barred obliterator in black. Circular "SHIP LETTER / ? /
SYDNEY" datestamp at left (April 17) in red. Reverse with framed "SHIP LETTER" (May 7) in black and LAUNCESTON arrival cds (May 8) in black, where charged "5d." due in manuscript for an incoming Ship Letter. Central file fold. A fine and most
attractive cover. rnrnProvenance: Collection Slade Slade, Harmers, London, 3-4 April 1979, lot 251; collection "Carrington", Millennium, Sydney, 7 Nov 2012, lot 286. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF750.00
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| 3239 |
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 1850: 3 d. yellow-green on thick grey wove paper (position 14), a fine example with large
even margins all round with Laureated 1851 2 d. ultramarine, good to large even margins all round, on 1852 entire letter from Singleton to Bristol endorsed "Paid", tied by "66" barred obliterators of Singleton in black. Circular "SHIP LETTER / ? /
SYDNEY" despatch cds in red (April 22) at left and reverse with oval "SINGLETON / ? / NEW S. WALES" despatch datestamps (April 15) in black, London cds in red (Aug 21) and Bristol arrival in blue, where charged "8d." for an incoming Ship Letter.
Palmer cover census #43. A fine mixed issue franking paying the 2 d. inland rate and 3 d. Ship rate.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. W.R.D. Wiggins, RL, London, 6-7 April 1982, lot 327; collection Baetgen, RL, London, 9 March 1994, lot 2665, collection
"Carrington", Millennium, Sydney, 7 Nov 2012, lot 309. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF3,000.00
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| 3240 |
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 1850: 3 d. yellow-green on stout hard yellowish grey wove paper (positions 11-12-13-14), a
horizontal strip of four with large even margins all round and of resonant colour with position 22 showing missing lower right ray in NW corner ornament, used on the famous 1852 entire letter from Tarcutta to Albury at six times the internal rate of
2 d. (the letter mentions enclosures), tied by crisp strikes of the "48" numeral obliterator in black. Reverse with oval "TARCUTTA / ? / NEW S. WALES" despatch datestamp (May 7) and fair Albury arrival of the following day. Ironed vertical file fold
touches third stamp but a truly delightful entire, just two Sydney View 3 d. covers known with a strip of four, this being undoubtedly the finest.rnProvenance: Adelaide National Philatelic Exhibtion catalogue 1955, page 18; Philately from Australia,
Dec 1958, page 112; Sydney National Philatelic Exhibition catalogue, 1959, page 17; collection Robson Lowe, shown in Melbourne National Philatelic Exhibition catalogue, 1963, page 44; Philately from Australia, Dec 1967, page 86; Collection Dr. W.R.D.
Wiggins, Robson Lowe, Zurich, 26 Nov 1981, lot 1733; Robson Lowe, London, 4 May 1983, lot 61; collection "V.P. Manwood", Siegel, New York, 8 Nov 1995, lot 4312; collection "Carrington", Millennium, Sydney, 7 Nov 2012, lot 298. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF15,000.00
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| 3241 |
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 1850: 3 d. bright yellow-green (positions 16-17 / 21-22), the magnificent block of four on
hard thick bluish grey wove paper, with good mostly even margins all round, with position 22 showing 'missing lower left ray in NW corner ornament'; used on 1851 printed Official envelope from the Colonial Secretary's Office in Sydney to the
Comptroller General of Convicts in Van Diemen's Land to pay the quadruple Ship Letter rate, endorsed "Pr. Shamrock, via Launceston"; tied by three strikes of the Sydney barred obliterator in black. Circular "PAID SHIP LETTER / ? / SYDNEY" despatch in
red (Feb 1) and Crowned "Free" in red applied on arrival with Launceston arrival cds on reverse (Feb 10) in black. Palmer cover census #63 - just two blocks of the 3 d. on cover are known, file folds well away from the wonderful block, a stunning
cover of great importance to both Worldwide classic and Australian Philately, without doubt one of the most important covers in New South Wales Postal History and of impeccable provenance. Cert. RPSL (1962).rnProvenance: "Stamp Collecting", 2 March
1918, page 306; Australian Stamp Journal, May 1918, page 121; Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmers, New York, 6-8 and 13-15 Dec 1944, lot 1104; collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, London, 6-9 Oct 1958, lot 130; collection Sir Andrew Clark,
Harmers, London, 29-30 Jan 1962, lot 137; collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 6-8 Dec 1967, lot lot 320; collection V. Frankenstein, DF, London, 26-27 May 2000, lot 10740; collection "Carrington", Millennium, Sydney, 7 Nov 2012, lot 299. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)
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| 3242 |
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 1850: 3 d. emerald-green on hard greyish/bluish paper, position 18, showing the "no whip"
variety, unused without gum, well-centered amidst good to large margins, intermediate impression and of good colour, a rare variety, potentially the sole example extant, fine. Cert Ceremuga (2014) Gi = unpriced. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF26,000.00
Closing..Jun-03, 11:59 PM |
| 3243 |
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 1851/52: 1 d. vermilion on thick yellowish paper, unwatermarked, four ample to large
margins, fresh colour, thinned and rebacked, lower left corner crease, yet a rare unused example, this particular shade and paper combination unlisted in Gibbons, fine appearance. Cert Ceremuga (2016). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF300.00
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