Ireland continued... Collections continued... Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening 46428 O,,   1936-1970 An attractive assembly of odds and ends housed in four ring binders, including Irish Free State Hospitals Sweepstake Tickets, Railway Letters Stamps, Parcel Tickets, Parcel Post labels, Censored Labels, Post Office Forms, Post Office Labels, a wonderful assembly, an excellent basis for study (100's) (Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Ireland Collection] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 200 Currently (SAN)...GBP 200.00 Closing..Dec-08, 10:00 AM 46429   Literature, The Military Postal History of Ireland by H.-J. Kumpf, hardbound 2008 de--luxe version, brand-new quality (Image 1) Estimate. GBP 60 Currently (SAN)...GBP 60.00 Closing..Dec-08, 10:00 AM 46430   Literature, The Military Postal History of Ireland by H.-J. Kumpf, sofbound 2008 version, FAI-publication No. 27, brand-new quality (Image 1) Estimate. GBP 40 Currently (SAN)...GBP 40.00 Closing..Dec-08, 10:00 AM Australia Commonwealth of Australia » 1901-12 Commonwealth E Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening 50000 BW E1A 1903 Vaughan Essay – 1d King Edward VII 1d photographic essay depicting King Edward VII in a three-quarter face portrait, printed in blue on thick paper with perforations. A distinctive Vaughan essay from the formative period of Australian Commonwealth stamp design. A couple of small tone spots, otherwise fine. Exceptionally rare, with provenance ex Ray and Arthur Gray. BW A$4,000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia BW E1A] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 2,000 Currently (SAN)...GBP 2,000.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50001 BW E10D 1903 Vaughan Essay – 5s King Edward VII, Queensland Design 5s photographic essay depicting King Edward VII in a three-quarter face portrait, with an allegorical figure and "STATE OF QUEENSLAND" at foot, printed in black on thin card with perforations. A striking Vaughan essay produced during the development of Australian Commonwealth stamp designs. Some small tone spots, otherwise fine. Exceptionally rare, with provenance ex Arthur Gray. BW A$4,000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia BW E10D] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 2,000 Currently (SAN)...GBP 2,000.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50002 BW E12B 1903 Vaughan Essay – £1 King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra £1 photographic essay depicting King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, printed in brown-olive on thin card with hand-cut perforations. A striking essay by Vaughan, produced during the development of the Australian Commonwealth stamp designs. Very fine and exceptionally rare, with only one to three examples of each Vaughan essay recorded. BW A$5,000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia BW E12B] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 1,500 Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,500.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50003 BW E23 1903 Ames Essay – 5d South Australia 5d photographic essay featuring the Australian Coat of Arms with "SOUTH AUSTRALIA" inscribed at foot, produced on glazed photographic paper and saw-tooth rouletted 14. Very fine and of exceptional rarity, with only two examples recorded. Provenance: ex Field, Kilfoyle, Abramovich and Arthur Gray. BW A$3,000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia BW E23] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 2,000 Currently (SAN)...GBP 2,000.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50004 BW E51, E52 "L.V.H." Wombat Essays Pair of original essays depicting a Wombat, comprising a 2d design (72 × 88 mm) executed in red ink on paper, and a 3d design (57 × 68 mm) executed in black ink on card. Both are finely drawn, each signed "L.V.H." at the foot. Very fine and attractive artist's essays of considerable appeal. BW A$5,000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia BW E51, E52] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 1,200 Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,200.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50005 BW E100 1911 R. H. Irwin, Western Australia – ½d Queen Mary Essay ½d photographic essay depicting Queen Mary, printed in black on green surface-coloured glazed photographic paper. Produced by R. H. Irwin of Western Australia, this is a distinctive essay from the early Commonwealth design competition. Very fine and unique, being the only recorded example. Provenance: ex Arthur Gray. BW A$2,000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia BW E100] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 1,000 Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,000.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50006 BW E107 1911 Grant, Wonthaggi, Victoria – 1d King George V Essay 1d letterpress essay depicting King George V, printed in black on wove paper and affixed to card. Produced by Grant of Wonthaggi, Victoria, this is a distinctive essay from the early Commonwealth stamp design competition. Very fine and unique, being the only recorded example. Provenance: ex Arthur Gray. BW A$2,000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia BW E107] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 1,000 Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,000.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50007 , BW E118Da E.T. Luke, Beaconsfield, Victoria – 1d Essay Block 1d imperforate se-tenant block of four, printed on wove paper in bright blue, comprising four different essay designs by E.T. Luke of Beaconsfield, Victoria. A remarkable composite essay block, beautifully preserved. Very fine and exceptionally rare, with only one to three examples recorded in the various colours outside the Australian Postal Archives. BW A$5,000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia BW E118Da] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 3,000 Currently (SAN)...GBP 3,000.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM Commonwealth of Australia » Kangaroo Issues Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening 50008 S.G. 1/14 1913–14 ½d to 10s Mint Short Set ½d to 10s mint short set of 14, with the ½d and 3d in pairs, including an additional top marginal 5s. The 2s shows minor gum toning, otherwise the set is fine to very fine. An attractive and well-preserved assembly of the early Kangaroo issues. S.G. £2,952. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia 1/14] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 400 Currently (SAN)...GBP 400.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50009 S.G. 2a; BW 2ab 1913–14 1d Red (Die I) – Watermark Sideways 1d red (Die I), mint never hinged, lower marginal example with the watermark sideways variety (crown pointing to left as viewed from the front), additionally showing the "AU" of the marginal watermark on the stamp. Exceptionally fresh and well-centred. Very fine. S.G. £1,600. BW A$3,750. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia 2a; BW 2ab] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 400 Currently (SAN)...GBP 400.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50010 S.G. 9; B.W. 17(2)z 1913–14 6d Ultramarine – "CA" Monogram Strip 6d ultramarine, mint lower left corner strip of three incorporating the "CA" monogram. A highly desirable and rare positional multiple from the first Kangaroo issue. Very fine. BW A$10,000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia 9; B.W. 17(2)z] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 2,000 Currently (SAN)...GBP 2,000.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50011 O S.G. 9b/9w; B.W. 17(1)j, 1913–14 6d Ultramarine – Retouched "E" & Inverted Watermark 6d ultramarine showing the Retouched "E" variety together with the watermark inverted. Neatly used with a clear circular date stamp well clear of the variety, leaving the flaw fully visible. Very fine. S.G. £1,000 or BW A$1,500 for the Retouched "E" variety only. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia 9b/9w; B.W. 17(1)j] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 200 Currently (SAN)...GBP 200.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50012 S.G. 9b; BW 17(1)ja 1913–14 6d Ultramarine – Die IIA (Substituted Cliché) and Die II Pair 6d ultramarine mint lightly hinged pair, comprising the scarce Die IIA (substituted cliché) se-tenant with Die II. A highly desirable positional combination illustrating the substituted cliché. Very fine and exceptionally fresh. S.G. £6,500+; BW A$12,500+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia 9b; BW 17(1)ja] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 1,500 Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,500.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50013 S.G. 16; BW 55 1913–14 £2 Black & Rose (Die II) £2 black and rose (Die II), mint with light hinge mark, exceptionally fresh with only the slightest trace of a gum bend. A fine example of this high-value Kangaroo issue. S.G. £7,500. BW A$12,500. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia 16; BW 55] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 1,500 Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,500.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50014 S.G. 24-30 1915 2d to 5s set of seven, mint with hinge remnants throughout except the 2½d which is mint never hinged plus mint part o.g. 6d bright blue shade (S.G. £450). The 2s has tiny thin spots and the 5s shows slightly bumped perforations at the top; the balance is fine to very fine. A scarce and attractive high-value set. S.G. £2,600. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia 24-30] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 300 Currently (SAN)...GBP 300.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50015 S.G. 24; BW 6(1)z 1915 wmk type 5 2d grey die I in mint n.h. "no monogram" lower left corner marginal strip of three, hinged in the margin only, with left stamp showing "retouched left frame and shading N.W. of map" very faint diagonal gum bend on left stamp and slightly yellowish gum. BW A$7,500 for hinged. Property of another vendor. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia 24; BW 6(1)z] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 1,000 Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,000.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM 50016 S.G. 26 var; BW 18b 1915 6d ultramarine with double perforations, in mint never hinged top left corner marginal single, the margin clearly illustrating the striking double perforation. The stamp is mint never hinged, with only the faintest trace of a diagonal bend mentioned for accuracy. Fresh and very fine. A rare and spectacular perforation variety, particularly desirable as a positional marginal example. BW A$4,000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Australia 26 var; BW 18b] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Estimate. GBP 500 Currently (SAN)...GBP 300.00 Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM Previous Page, Next Page or Return to Table of Contents

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