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Lot 228 - 1932 Opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge 5/- green SG 143 complete sheet of 20 (5x4) from Pane D with John Ash Imprint and Retouch over Centre-Left of Bridge ACSC 148ze, somewhat variable but above-average centring, some characteristic minor bends otherwise superb, unmounted, Cat $38,000+ for the imprint block of 6 with variety plus singles x14 (£8500+ for mounted singles). The ultimate item for this iconic Depression Era issue.....Estimate AU$20,000 Currently AU$ 15,000

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abacus auctions Sale - 263

Australia, Australian Colonies & Territories, Pacific Islands and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History & Picture Postcards, Militaria & Medals, Coins & Banknotes, Sporting Memorabilia & Collectables - March 24-27, 2026

This auction offers 3000+ lots with estimates of almost A$2,000,000. In addition to our regular offerings of Australia, Australian Colonies/States & Territories, New Zealand and Pacific Islands, Thursday includes the Graham Hayward collection of Great Britain Stamps & Postal History (400+ lots), and the first offering of his Malaya (80+ lots) along with material from the Dr. William Wells collection of Straits Settlements Overprints.

Australia includes strong sections of Kangaroos, KGV Heads, KGVI Plate Numbers and Decimal errors; the Colonies are highlighted by Classics from New South Wales & South Australia; the Pacific by Papua complete sheets & postal history; also picture postcards, literature, extensive accumulations & collection lots, etc. On Friday we present Coins, Banknotes, General Collectables and Sporting Memorabilia, Cigarette & Trade Cards.

Session Information (local Time):

  • Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 10am: Lots 1 - 770 - The James Halliday collection of South Australia Departmental Overprints
  • Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 10am: Lots 1001 - 1752 - Australia Stamps, Postal Stationery & Postal History
  • Thursday 4 December 2025 at 10am: Lots 1753 - 2607 - Australian Territories & Colonies and Worldwide Stamps & Postal History including Picture Postcards & Philatelic Literature
  • Friday 5 December 2025 at 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 - 646) Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT
Session 2: (Lots 647 - 1351) Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT
Session 3: (Lots 2001 - 2915) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT
Session 4: (Lots 3001 - 3825) Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT

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