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½d Green Single Wmk Comb Perf ACSC 63 (SG 20) - Electro 2 continued...

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½d green with Cracked Electro from 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA' through Oval in front of King's Face to '2' in Left Value Tablet (Late State) [Pos 2R47] ACSC 63(2)q (SG 20 unlisted variety; not the 20e crack), Launceston '-4MAR16' machine cancel largely clear of the variety, Cat $1900. The crack now extends downwards through the '2' in the left value tablet, as also occurred on another unit on this Electro [Pos 2R35]. The ACSC states that "these two Cracked Electro varieties ... were probably responsible for the replacement of Electro 2".

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Estimate AU$600

SOLD for AU$460.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d emerald with Cracked Electro from 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA' through Oval in front of King's Face to '2' in Left Value Tablet (Late State) [Pos 2R47] ACSC 63(2)q (SG 20 unlisted variety; not the 20e crack) being the left-hand unit in a horizontal pair, well-centred, 'FRANKFORD/MR29/16/ TASMANIA' cds well clear of the variety, Cat $1900+. The crack now extends downwards through the '2' in the left value tablet, as also occurred on another unit on this Electro [Pos 2R35].

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Estimate AU$800

SOLD for AU$700.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d emerald with Cracked Electro from 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA' through Oval in front of King's Face to '2' in Left Value Tablet (Late State) [Pos 2R47] ACSC 63(2)q (SG 20 unlisted variety; not the 20e crack) being the lower unit in a vertical pair tied by 'BUTE/24MA1915/STH AUSTALIA' cds well clear of the variety to Shierlaw front, the upper unit with unlisted variety Notch in Lower Frame below Right Value Tablet, Cat $1900+ for used (unpriced on cover). The crack now extends downwards through the '2' in the left value tablet, as also occurred on another unit on this Electro [Pos 2R35].

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Estimate AU$800

SOLD for AU$600.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green with unlisted variety Broken Shading Lines right of Right Value Tablet and additionally with Cracked Electro from Kangaroo's Toes to Oval above 'P' of 'POSTAGE' [Pos 2L44] being the right-hand unit in a horizontal pair, neat 'MANLY/17JA16/NSW' cds just clear of the variety. Dix & Rowntree (1995) list the Broken Shading Lines variety, but not the Cracked Electro. This apparently developed around the same time as the two Cracked Electros listed in the ACSC (Cat $1900 each) which "developed during the first half of 1916 and were probably responsible for the replacement of Electro 2".

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Estimate AU$400

SOLD for AU$600.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green 'JBC' Monogram lower left corner pair ACSC 63(2)z in a marginal block of 6 (3x2), a couple of tiny marks on the reverse, a small hinge remainder in the upper left-hand margin otherwise unmounted, Cat $1300+ for a mounted monogram pair and four unmounted singles.

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Estimate AU$300

SOLD for AU$230.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green 'JBC' Monogram lower-left corner pair ACSC 63(2)z in a block of 24 (6x4) with gutter at right, including minor varieties Notches in Left Frame [Pos 2L37] and Broken Top Frame above Right Wattles [Pos 2L39], centring variable, a couple of very light bends mostly in the margin but slightly affecting the lower-left unit, a small hinge thin in the upper left-hand margin otherwise unmounted, Cat $1580+ for a mounted monogram pair and 22 unmounted singles.

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Estimate AU$400

SOLD for AU$340.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green marginal block of 6 (3x2) from the upper-left of the sheet with large-part 'JBC' Monogram in the upper margin as ACSC 63(2)z but with the monogram above 2L2 as a result of mis-guillotining, the upper-left unit with White Flaw to Left of Left Wattles [Pos 2L1] & the lower-left unit with Vertical Gash in Kangaroo's Tail [Pos 2L7], centring variable, minor perf reinforcing, five units unmounted, Cat $1250+ for a normal monogram pair. A 'CA' Monogram Above single CTO sold in our auction of 29.11.2008 for $833.

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Estimate AU$800

SOLD for AU$600.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green 'JBC' Monogram single ACSC 63(2)za, light but discernible 'TAMWORTH/7FE16/ NSW' cds, ironed-out horizontal crease through the base of the monogram & a tiny repaired tear below, Cat $425+ for mounted (unpriced used). Used monograms are very scarce and should be worth a substantial premium.

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Estimate AU$150

SOLD for AU$135.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green 'CA' Monogram right corner pair ACSC 63(2)zb in a marginal block of 4, small perf reinforcement in the lower margin, a little light gum aging, three units including the monogram with small hinge remainders, the lower-right unit unmounted, Cat $1250+ for a mounted pair.

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Estimate AU$300

SOLD for AU$230.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green 'CA' Monogram right corner pair ACSC 63(2)zb in a block of 54 (6x9 with gutter margin at left being the entire right pane except for the top row) including White Spot over 'P' of 'PENNY' [Pos 2R8], White Marks in Left Value Tablet [Pos 2R26], Gash in Emu's Tail [Pos 2R30], White Flaws under 'HALF' [Pos 2R36] and Top Frame Broken over Right Wattles [Pos 2R56] plus White Flaws in Oval above 'P' of 'POSTAGE' [Pos 2R35] which appears to be a very early state of the later Cracked Electro in that position, most units are quite well-centred, some central vertical & horizontal perf splitting, a few minor marks on the reverse of a couple of units otherwise very fine unmounted, Cat $2400+ for a mounted monogram pair, the five varieties mounted (not counting the Cracked Electro Early State which would add $4000) and 47 unmounted singles.

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Estimate AU$600

SOLD for AU$900.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d emerald 'CA' Monogram single ACSC 63(2)zc CTO with large-part 'MELBO[URNE]' cds, well-centred, hinge remainder & perf reinfocing, Cat $425 for mounted (unpriced CTO).

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Estimate AU$150

SOLD for AU$360.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green block of 6 (3x2) from the upper right corner of the sheet with part 'CA' Monogram in the upper margin as ACSC 63(2)zb but with the monogram above 2R5 as a result of mis-guillotining, the upper-left unit with White Dot in Upper Right Frame (before No Top to Crown) [Pos 2R4], quite well-centred, hinge remainders in the margins only, perf reinforcing between the lower-right unit & margin, the other five units including the monogram pair unmounted, Cat $1250+ for a normal monogram pair mounted. An Electro 2 'CA' Monogram Above single CTO sold in our auction of 29.11.2008 for $833.

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Estimate AU$800

SOLD for AU$600.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

PUNCTURED 'OS': ½d emerald 'JBC' Monogram single ACSC 63(2)za with 'OS' puncture also in the lower margin, the monogram slightly trimmed at base, lightly mounted, Cat $425 for unpunctured. The ACSC does not list monograms punctured 'OS'; the punctured 'OS' items listed in the ACSC are priced at 2-3 times the unpunctured stamps.

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Estimate AU$150

SOLD for AU$150.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d Green Single Wmk Comb Perf ACSC 63 (SG 20) - Electro 3

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EARLIEST RECORDED DATE: ½d green with Coloured Flaw on Kangaroo's Belly [Pos 3L37] ACSC 63(3)m being the left-hand unit in a horizontal pair, the right-hand unit with White Spot on Emu's Right Leg [Pos 3L38], light but clear 'WINDSOR/25NO15/NSW' cds largely clear of the varieties, Cat $400+ for the listed variety plus a premium for the unlisted variety (the earliest date not priced). The ACSC states (p34) that "One printing was made in October 1915 comprising 49,200 sheets of 120 (ie. 24,600 each of Electros 2 and 3). Stamps from this electro (including varieties) are approximately ten times scarcer than those from Electros 1 and 2 ... The earliest known date for a stamp from Electro 3 is 25 November 1915".

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Estimate AU$500

SOLD for AU$380.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green with White Flaw on Kangaroo's Legs [Pos 3L5] ACSC 63(3)d being the upper-left unit in a block of 4, the lower-right unit with Thickened Shading Left of Crown [Pos 3L12], well-centred, a small band of gum 'sun-tanning' at the base of the lower units only, lightly mounted, Cat $750+ for the listed variety only plus a premium for the unlisted variety and two identified Electro 3 units.

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Estimate AU$300

SOLD for AU$1,150.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green with White Flaw on Kangaroo's Legs [Pos 3L5] ACSC 63(3)d, well-centred, slightly untidy Tasmania '11SE16' cds largely clear of the variety, Cat $400.

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Estimate AU$150

SOLD for AU$115.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green with Notch in Right Frame opposite Emu's Feet [Pos 3L16] ACSC 63(3)e being the upper unit in a vertical pair, the lower unit with Oval Colour Spot in Third Wattle at Left [Pos 3L22] plus Kangaroo 3d olive all tied by 'WOOMBYE/24AP16/QUEENSLAND' cds largely clear of the varieties, to cover to Brisbane with red & black/white R label alongside, small edge faults at top not affecting the stamps & light aging marks, Cat $400+ for the listed variety used only (unpriced on cover) plus premiums for the unlisted variety and on-cover usage. The rate was 1d domestic letter plus 3d registration fee. Identified Electro 3 stamps are very scarce on cover.

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Estimate AU$250

SOLD for AU$190.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green with White Vertical Scratches above Emu's Back [Pos 3L18] ACSC 63(3)f being the lower unit in a vertical pair, the upper unit with Thickened Shading Left of Crown [Pos 3L12], a couple of short perfs at upper-left, untidy NSW '25OC16' cds largely clear of the varieties, Cat $400+ for the listed variety only, plus a premium for the unlisted variety.

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Estimate AU$200

SOLD for AU$150.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green with White Vertical Scratches above Emu's Back [Pos 3L18] ACSC 63(3)f being the right-hand unit in a horizontal pair, the left-hand unit with Crown First Pearl at Right Enlarged [Pos 3L17], very well-centred, light 'MARENGO/-5AU16/NSW' cds cancels largely clear of the varieties, Cat $400+ for the listed variety only, plus a premium for the unlisted variety.

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Estimate AU$200

SOLD for AU$525.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM

½d green with Line Through Upper Loop of 'S' of 'AUSTRALIA' [Pos 3L20] ACSC 63(3)h being the right-hand unit in a horizontal pair, 'LIDCO[MBE]/NSW' cds clear of the variety, Cat $400+.

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Estimate AU$150

SOLD for AU$380.00
Closing..Sep-18, 08:00 PM