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| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 50176 |
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BW 211zb |
 1937–49 George VI 1/4d magenta, mint never hinged bottom-left corner sheet-marginal John Ash imprint block of four, the upper-right stamp showing the celebrated “Cigarette Flaw on Cheek”. Fresh and very fine. A rare and highly distinctive
constant variety, particularly desirable in this positional imprint multiple. BW A$2,750. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 400
Currently (SAN)...GBP 400.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50177 |
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BW 212/216; S.G. 176-178 |
 1937–49 Robes – 5s to £1 complete in mint never hinged lower left corner imprint blocks of four on both chalk-surfaced and thin unsurfaced papers. The chalk-surfaced set bears the JOHN ASH imprint, while the thin unsurfaced paper set
carries the imprint "PRINTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA." Also included is an additional 5s on tinted paper and a 10s on chalk-surfaced paper with the "PRINTED BY AUTHORITY..." imprint. The £1 JOHN ASH block
shows a few minor tone spots, while the £1 thin unsurfaced paper block has a stain at right; otherwise the collection is fresh and very fine. An impressive and highly desirable assembly of imprint multiples. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 300
Currently (SAN)...GBP 300.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50178 |
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BW 225be; S.G. 181a |
 1937-49 1d maroon perf.15x14 in complete coil of 960 stamps with leader, very rare as such (S.G. £8'640 as 480 coil pairs). Property of another vendor. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 600
Currently (SAN)...GBP 600.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50179 |
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BW 226b; S.G. 180 var |
 1937–49 Queen Elizabeth 1d emerald-green, perf. 15 × 14, mint never hinged block of four with the lower pair imperforate, the result of a marked misperforation. Fresh and very fine. A striking and rare perforation variety. BW A$15'000
(listed as "imperforate on three sides" with only one sheet recorded, and probably adjoins the imprint block illustrated on p.107 in the 2024 edition). Unlisted by Stanley Gibbons. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 1,500
Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,500.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50180 |
Proof |
BW 242DP(1)-244DP(1); S.G |
 1947 Anniversary of Newcastle – Sunken Die Proofs
Complete set of three sunken die proofs in the issued colours, with C.B.A. handstamps on reverse and numbered, with this being the set given to Governor-General Sir W. McKell.
Very fine and extremely rare. Only 10 sets were produced, of which two are held in institutional collections. BW A$9,000. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
Currently (SAN)...GBP 2,000.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50181 |
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BW 252z; S.G. 237d |
 1950–52 KGVI 3d grey-green, mint never hinged top-centre "- 1 -" plate block of eight. A couple of minor tone spots, otherwise fresh and very fine. A very rare and impressive positional multiple, highly desirable in this format. BW
A$4,000. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 1,000
Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,000.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50182 |
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BW 255b; S.G. 249 var |
 1951–52 George VI 6½d brown, mint never hinged strip of four showing the variety imperforate between the stamps and the right-hand margin. Fresh and very fine. A scarce and attractive perforation error. BW A$1,500 for mint hinged. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 300
Currently (SAN)...GBP 300.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50183 |
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BW 268za/271zb; S.G. 224a |
 1948–56 Arms – 5s to £2 complete in lower left corner imprint blocks of four, all mint, with the £2 block mint never hinged and displaying the distinctive roller flaw beneath the letter "E". Fresh and very fine. A scarce and attractive
set of high-value imprint multiples, enhanced by the presence of this well-known constant printing variety. BW A$1690. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 200
Currently (SAN)...GBP 200.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50184 |
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BW 268zb/271zf; S.G. 224a |
 1948–56 Arms – 5s to £2 complete in mint never hinged lower left corner blocks of four without imprints. The £2 block is the only one with a mounted margin and it shows the reotuch to the roller flaw, all stamps remaining never hinged.
Fresh and very fine. A scarce and attractive set of high-value positional multiples. BW A$4,125. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 400
Currently (SAN)...GBP 400.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50185 |
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BW 269xc |
 1948–56 Coat of Arms 10s "SPECIMEN": Mint never hinged example showing the striking joined "IM" variety in "SPECIMEN". Fresh and very fine. A very rare specimen printing variety and one of the key constant flaws of the issue.
BW A$10,000. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
Currently (SAN)...GBP 2,000.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50186 |
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BW 269xd |
 1948–56 Coat of Arms 10s "SPECIMEN": Mint never hinged example showing the spectacular "O" for "C" variety in "SPECIMEN". Fresh and very fine. Accompanied by a Ceremuga Certificate (2004), which states that the error occurred only in
position 19 and is "extremely rare." A major Australian specimen rarity. BW A$10,000. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
Currently (SAN)...GBP 2,000.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50187 |
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BW 271xd; S.G. 224d var |
 1948–56 £2 deep green with SPECIMEN overprint in the rare 3mm high lettering (the normal overprint measures 2.5mm), mint never hinged. Exceptionally fresh and very fine. A major Australian Commonwealth rarity, with only 15 examples
believed to exist. Accompanied by a British Society of Australian Philately certificate (1992). BW A$15,000. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
Currently (SAN)...GBP 2,000.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50188 |
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S.G. 224a-224d var |
 1948–56 Coat of Arms group comprising the "SPECIMEN" set of three, 5s mint vertical pair displaying the re-entry in the scrollwork at base, 5s mint on thin paper and block of four with printer's imprint (looks to be normal paper). A fine
to very fine specialist group. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 150
Currently (SAN)...GBP 150.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50189 |
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 Collection, 1927–52: Exceptionally comprehensive and highly specialised mint collection, featuring an outstanding range of imprint blocks, plate varieties, retouches and re-entries throughout. Highlights include the 1935 Silver Jubilee 2s
with the retouch beneath "AU", in a mint corner marginal vertical pair (mounted in the margin only); 1936 Submarine plate blocks with plate numbers "1" (both values) and "4" on the 2d; 1937–49 Definitives, including numerous imprint blocks from the
various printers including Ash, Authority and McCraken, coil stamps including the scarce ½d yellow-orange shade in a mint marginal vertical pair, coil testing labels, inverted watermarks, retouches including "Foggy Hills", plus "White Face",
re-entries, corner and gutter imprint blocks, and many other specialist items. Also includes the 1941 2½d on 2d with the celebrated "Medal Flaw", mint (S.G. £450). A magnificent specialised assembly, offering tremendous depth and an ideal foundation
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Estimate. GBP 2,000
Currently (SAN)...GBP 2,000.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
Commonwealth of Australia » Queen Elizabeth II Com
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 50190 |
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S.G. 290 var; BW 332E(1) |
 1956 Melbourne Olympics – Unissued 3½d Carmine-Red
3½d carmine-red, unissued, mint never hinged. Superbly fresh and very rare. S.G. £4,500; BW A$12,500.
Note: The 3½d value was never issued owing to an increase in the postage rate. Although 27 million stamps had been printed, virtually the entire stock was destroyed, with only a small quantity retained by the Post Office. Just 40 examples were
released to collectors through official sales in 1986–87. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 1,500
Currently (SAN)...GBP 1,500.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50191 |
Proof |
S.G. 316 var |
 1959–64 6d Numbat Die Proof in the issued colour, printed on sunken card mounting, the reverse handstamped "C.B.A. NOTE PRINTING BRANCH" with manuscript date, initial and numbered 19 (originally given to the Postmaster General C. W.
Davidson). Fresh and very fine. An exceptionally rare official die proof, with only 11 examples printed. BW A$2,500. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 600
Currently (SAN)...GBP 600.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50192 |
Proof |
S.G. 325 var |
 1959–64 2s5d Banksia Die Proof in a sunken card frame, the reverse with violet "C.B.A. NOTE PRINTING BRANCH" handstamp and manuscript date, initial and numbered 43 (originally given to W.L. Russell of the Stamp Advisory Committee). Traces
of sellotape around the edge on the reverse, otherwise fine. Only 10 die proofs produced. BW A$2,500. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 600
Currently (SAN)...GBP 600.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50193 |
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S.G. 381b; BW 435cb |
 1965 Christmas 5d with blue omitted variety, mint never hinged. Fresh and very fine. A rare and highly desirable missing-colour error in outstanding condition. S.G. £1,000. BW A$1,750. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 200
Currently (SAN)...GBP 200.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50194 |
Proof |
S.G. 386c var |
 1966–73 QEII Definitives 5c: Die proof in the issued dark blue, printed in a sunken frame. A superb and exceptionally rare proof, the only recorded example in private hands. An outstanding exhibition item of the highest calibre. BW
A$3,000.
Provenance: Arthur Gray. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 800
Currently (SAN)...GBP 800.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
| 50195 |
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S.G. 388a var; BW 477b |
 1966–73 QEII Definitives 7c: Variety imperforate at left, in a mint never hinged left marginal pair with the adjoining normal stamp for comparison. A scarce and attractive perforation error in fresh, very fine condition. BW A$1,500. (Image 1)
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Estimate. GBP 300
Currently (SAN)...GBP 300.00
Closing..Dec-09, 02:00 AM |
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