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Lot 1443 - 2d scarlet Tete-Beche Pair ACSC 102cb (SG 99ac), well-centred, two tiny paper tabs on the reverse - and evidence of a third - apparently from an Official Substitution in a defective sheet, two tiny gumside imperfections that are utterly inconsequential and that have no impact on the very fine facial appearance, lightly mounted, Cat $225,000 (£200,000). The unique example of the most important Commonwealth of Australia error. BPA Certificate (1981) states 'is genuine' but sensibly does not mentio....Estimate AU$160,000 Sold for AU$ 150,000

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abacus auctions Sale - 262

Australia, Australian Colonies & Territories, Pacific Islands and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History & Picture Postcards, Militaria & Medals, Coins & Banknotes, Sporting Memorabilia & Collectables - December 2-5, 2025

This auction offers 3000+ lots with estimates in excess of A$3,000,000. Tuesday features the exceptional collection of South Australian Departmental Overprints formed by our good friend James Halliday, including over 100 items ex Ferrary that have been off the market for 50+ years. The General Sale from Wednesday features David Adams' collections of the Penny Kangaroo and BCOF Japan overprints as well as Commonwealth of Australia imprints, plate numbers and multiples highlighted by the unique KGV 2d Tete-Beche pair. Thursday starts with Australian Territories including New Guinea 'GRI & 'NWPI' overprints, Australian Colonies, and Rest of the World with strong New Zealand & Pacific Islands. On Friday we present Coins, Banknotes, General Collectables and Sporting Memorabilia with strong offerings of Cigarette & Trade Cards.

Session Information (local Time):

  • Tuesday: 2 December 2025 from 10am Lots 1 - 770 The James Halliday collection of South Australia Departmental Overprints
  • Wednesday: 3 December 2025 from 10am Lots 1001 - 1752 Australia Stamps, Postal Stationery & Postal History
  • Thursday: 4 December 2025 from 10am Lots 1753 - 2607 Australian Territories & Colonies and Worldwide Stamps & Postal History including Picture Postcards & Philatelic Literature
  • Friday: 5 December 2025 from 10am Lots 3001 - 3891 Australia & World Coins & Banknotes, Sporting Memorabilia, Collectables, Cigarette & Trade Cards

Payment by Visa, Mastercard & American Express accepted without any credit card surcharge.

Sale Session Information:

Session 1: (Lots 1 - 770) Monday, December 01, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Monday, December 01, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST
Session 2: (Lots 1001 - 1752) Tuesday, December 02, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Tuesday, December 02, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST
Session 3: (Lots 1753 - 2607) Wednesday, December 03, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Wednesday, December 03, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST
Session 4: (Lots 3001 - 3891) Thursday, December 04, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Thursday, December 04, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST

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