Single-Line Perf 1d carmine-red Die II BW #70(1)f (SG 21a), Gladstone Oct 1914 cds, Cat $5250 (£3250). Scott Starling Certificate (2017) states "...a fine example of a very rare variety line perforated".
Smooth Paper 1d Intense Red (Aniline) extreme shade of the G17½ shade group ACSC #71H, from the discovery block of 4, unmounted. An extremely rare shade variant. Simon Dunkerley Certificate (2006).
1d reddish pink (G15) Semi-Surfaced Smooth Paper ACSC 71F, block of 4 being two rejoined horizontal pairs with hinge remainders, well centred, one short perf, Cat $500+.
1d orange-red (G24½) Smooth Paper 'RA' Joined in pair ACSC 71P(4)j position [7/59-60], toned perf on the normal unit, very lightly mounted, Cat $750. Michael Drury Certificate (2003).
1d carmine Smooth Paper L/R corner block of 12 (4x3) with 'JBC' Monogram 3mm below Marginal Line with White Spot in L/R Corner and Run 'N' of 'ONE' Second State ACSC 71(4)zh, crease in right margin, the monogram block of 6 is unmounted, Cat $1250+.
Smooth Paper 1d reddish pink block of 4 being two Die I-II pairs ACSC #71F(1)ia [Pos II/49-50,55-60], lower units unmounted, Cat $2400+. Scott Starling Certificate (2016) states "a fine and fresh example of a very rare unit".
1d scarlet Smooth Paper 'CNE PENNY' ACSC 71G(4)q, Hobart cds of 21AU16, Cat $1500. [There are various states of the 'CNE' flaw, of which this is quite early. The critical identifying feature is tiny red specks in the U/R and L/L corners, both of which are present on this stamp]
Smooth Paper 1d damson punctured 'OS' ACSC 71Kbb, Cat $1250, Scott Starling Certificate (2019) states "a good example of a very rare shade in mint condition".
Smooth Paper 1d rose-carmine with Inverted Watermark & punctured 'OS' ACSC #71La & bb. Scott Starling Certificate (2016) states "severely displaced so that each corner shows one-quarter of the watermark".
Smooth Paper 1d carmine-red Harrison One Line Imprint pair from plate 3 ACSC #71Y(3)zf, Cat $1500 (as a block of 4), Scott Starling Certificate (2014).
Rough Paper 1d lilac-rose Die II punctured 'OS' ACSC #72KA(1)ib, Cat $1000. Scott Starling Certificate (2019) states "a fine example of a very rare shade variety combination".
1d rosine Rough Paper punctured 'OS' block of 12 (6x2) with Plate 1 'JBC' Monogram (without the R/H margin) including four Die II units - two submerged - ACSC 72I(1)zb, well centred, some hinge-reinforcing, a few units including one of the Die IIs with Erect Spur are unmounted, Cat $7,000+
Rough Paper 1d deep plum Die II ACSC #72L(1)i horizontal pair, Sherwood cds of 23JL18, Cat $2000+, Scott Starling Certificate (2018) states "...fine examples of a very rare & deep shade/variety combination".
1½d brown Cracked Electro through Top of Left Value Tablet (Pos 7R48) ACSC #85(7)l, Cracked Electro through Base of Left Value Tablet (Pos 9L29 3rd state) #85(9)h, Scratched Electro under Right Value Shield (Pos 10R60) and Cracked Electro through Kangaroo (Pos 12R22 state 2). Cat $1500+. (4)
Sale No: 2
Lot No: 63
Symbol: F
Cat No: 85(U)q (C216A)
1½d brown with unlocated Cracked Electro from Left Frame & Value Tablet through Oval Band and to Right of 'THREE' ACSC #85(U)q (C216A), cancelled clear of the crack, Cat $750.
1½d red Substituted Cliché with Deformed Right Frame [Pos R40] ACSC #89(15)ib, rounded corner at L/L; Cracked Electro Kangaroo and Oval early state #89(15)f; Cracked Electro from Kangaroo's Body through King's Neck and then into the Emu's Feet #89(17)r; Cracked Electro through Kangaroo's Tail #89(17)u; and White Flaws at Right and into Right Side of Crown #89(18)k.
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Cooke Plates 4d pale ultramarine with Cracked Electro State II ('False Ear') ACSC #112(2)ma, Melbourne slogan cancel largely clear of the variety, Cat $2000.