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Official 1882/85: 8 d. yellow, wmk. Crown over NSW inverted and shifted, perf. 10, a used example overprinted "OS" (11 mm. spacing) in black, a large example off centre to top, variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin" with huge margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, showing further variety "Additional "O" Overprint" applied somewhat weakly at right in margin. Lightly cancelled and very fine. Cert. Ceremuga (2016).rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1882/85: 8 d. yellow, wmk. Crown over NSW inverted and shifted showing marginal lines, perf. 10, a used example from the 1895 special printing to make up collector sets, overprinted "OS" (11 mm. spacing) in red, a fine example, cancelled by part NSW ovals obliterator at upper right. A rare stamp with just 50 examples possible. Cert. Ceremuga (2010). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF220.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1882/85: The unused Officials collection, wmk. second Crown over NSW, with perforation, wmk. and shade varieties throughout, an outstanding range (many items ex Hutson) incl. 1 d. red (23) incl. two blocks of four and a "Specimen", 2 d. blue (22) incl. two blocks of four and a block of six, 3 d. green (73) incl. ten blocks of four, 4 d. red-brown (17) incl. a block of four, Diadem 5 d. dull green (26) incl. two blocks of four, 6 d. lilac (43) incl. five blocks of four and a block of nine and a "Specimen", Diadem 8 d. yellow (26) incl. three blocks of four and 1 s. black (16) incl. two blocks of four and a "Specimen" and 1886 1 d. scarlet pair. Condition generally fair to very fine with some on Hutson pages Gi = £ 5'000+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22)

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SOLD for CHF2,300.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1890: Stamp Duty 10 s. mauve & claret, perf. 12 optd. POSTAGE in blue and "OS" (Type 1) in black, a used example, slight closed tear at top not greatly affecting the appearance, cancelled by Sydney / NSW in black. An excewllent space-filler for this rare stamp. Cert. RPSV (2020) Gi = £ 3'750. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1889 (April 30): Stamp Duty 10 s. lilac & claret, wmk. NSW reading down, perf. 12, an unused example centred to base, overprinted POSTAGE in blue and "OS" in black (7 mm. spacing), small thin spot and one or two slightly blunted perfs. but very fine for this rarity with deep rich colour and large part og. An exceedingly rare stamp. Cert. Dunkerley (2008) Gi = £ 7'500.rnrn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF2,000.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1887 (Jan): Stamp Duty 10 s. lilac & claret, wmk. NSW reading up, perf. 12, an unused example centred to left, overprinted POSTAGE in black and "OS" in black (7 mm. spacing), further overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black, produced for Presentation sets, horizontal wrinkles at base on large part og. Just nine examples are recorded os the originally issued stamp. Scarce. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1888/90: Cook 4 d. purple-brown, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 11 x 12, an unused block of eighteen (6 x 3) from base of sheet with all three imprints and part sheet requisition number at lower right corner, fresh colour, stamps mostly unmounted og. A charming multiple Gi = £ 230+. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF140.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Officials 1888/90: Unused Officials collection on leaves with shades, perforation varieties and flaws, with 1 d. lilac (38) including three monogram or dated blocks of four, 2 d. blue (58) incl. corner blocks of eight (2) with monogram, marginal block of ten and a marginal block of twelve with all three marginal imprints, 4 d. brown (51) incl. blocks of four (4, one from lower left corner), marginal block of ten, 6 d. carmine (33) with blocks of four (3) and a charming block of twelve showing all three marginal imprints, 8 d. lilac (19) incl. two blocks of four (one ex Hutson with wide spacing and broken "O" in "OS), 1 s. maroon (24) incl. four blocks of four and a block of six (three are corner blocks), together with the overprinted "Specimen" set of six, generalöly fine, a delightful lot (81 items) Gi = £ 2'750+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14)

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SOLD for CHF1,300.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1890 (Jan 9): Map 5 s. deep purple, wmk. 5/-, perf. 12, a used example overprinted "OS" in red (13½ mm. spacing), special printing prepared for Presentation sets, with good colour and perfs lightly cancelled by cto NSW oval in black. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2009). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1890 (Feb 15): Map 5 s. mauve, wmk. 5 / NSW, perf. 10, an unused example overprinted "OS" in black, well centred and of fine colour, large part og. Signed Brun Gi = £ 425. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1891 (March): Captain Philip 20 s. cobalt-blue, wmk. 20 / NSW, perf. 10, overprinted "OS" in black, a used example of excellent deep colour and centering, ex 1895 collector's presentation set, lightly cancelled by oval cto NSW in black. Slightly aged but of fine appearance. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 1'100. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1890/91: Map 5 s. lilac and Captain Philip 20 s. cobalt-blue, perf. 10, overprinted "OS", the set of two values overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black, with in addition, two further 20 s. values in cobalt-blue (shades) showing differing types of the "SPECIMEN" overprint in black, one upper case and the other lower case, the two paler shades with browned large part og. Minor age spot imperfections but a scarce group. (Image 1)

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Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1891 (Jan): 7½ d. on 6 d. brown, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 10, an unused example overprinted "OS" in black (7 mm. spacing), showing variety "O" of "OS" sideways (position R47). Perforation imperfection at top left and small thin but only 6'000 stamps overprinted and thus only 50 examples of this variety are possible. Cert. Ceremuga (2013). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Official 1891/92: The unused collection of Officials with perforation, shade and small flaws including 2½ d. ultramarine (30) including "GPO" imprint block of four and a Monogram block of six, scarce ½ d. on 1 d. grey (19) incl. single with "Halfpenny" with missing "H" and second "n" variety, and blocks of four (2) and of eight; 7½ d. on 6 d. brown (7) incl. a block of four, 12½ d. on 1 s. red (10) incl. two blocks of four (one with broken "O" variety), and the set of four values optd. "Specimen"; 1892 ½ d. grey (53) incl. block of eight with Monogram, three blocks of twelve with GPO imprint or Monogram (2) etc. Many items ex Hutson, generally fresh and fine (50 items) Gi = £ 2'750+.

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SOLD for CHF500.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Postage Dues 1891/97: The unused Postage Due collection on leaves with ½ d. green (5), 1 d. (3), 2 d. (3), 3 d. (2), 4 d. (3), 6 d. (2), 8 d. (3), 5 s. (2), 10 s. (2, both perf. 12 x 10), 20 s. perf 12 and 20 s. perf. 12 x 10; therefore two complete 'sets' of one of each value plus additions, generally fair to fine but with typical imperfections as usual with this issue, a fine collection with careful viewing recommended (27 items) Gi = £ 4'000+.

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SOLD for CHF1,900.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

Stamp Duty 1868/1901: Stamp Duty bicoloured issue, various perfs., as detailed on album page, the remarkable set from 4 d. violet & ultramarine through to the ubiquitous £ 1 violet & claret, a total of 24 values, all overprinted "Specimen" in black, generally fresh colours, one or two with short perfs. or clogged perforations, all with part to large part og. A remarkably beautiful and most elusive set. (Image 1)

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SOLD for CHF600.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

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1845, Embossed lettersheet, sent to George Small, Sydney, with "6'O'Clock" handstamp in black and "Free" Crown datestamp 20 November 1845, turned inside out and returned to the 'Australian Assurance Office', very scarce; these embossed lettersheets are recognised as the worlds first postage stamp, dating back to 1838/1855, the worlds first adhesive postage stamp being the GB 1 d. black.rnrnReference: "First Postage Stamp - the New South Wales Embossed Lettersheet", by Brian Peace, London Philatelist, May 2019. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF700.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

405

1851, 1 d. carmine, plate II, positions 7 and 12, vertical pair, horizontal laid paper, variety "No Tree on Hill", used on cover, from Windsor to Sydney, dated 24 October 1851, chamfered corners but four margins, tied by "3" numeral in black, to reverse the "Windsor" datestamp and "New South Wales" dated 25 October 1851, letter headed up "South Creek"; certificate states genuine "stamp lifted and replaced", small opening tear top, uncreased, very fine and rare usage of the plate II laid paper, only four covers known on laid paper, this being the only example with a variety. Cert. Ceremuga (2023).rnRemarks: The other three covers franked with plate II, laid paper, although without variety, are:rn1) 1 d. pair (June 1851) Sydney to Warialda. Ex. Magnificent, V. P. Manwood, España and John S. White.rn2) 1 d. strip of three (12 May 1851), Sydney to Scotland. Ex. V. P. Manwood.rn3) 1 d. single (1851) locally used Sydney. Ex.George Boucher. rnrnProvenance: Ex. Dr W. R. D. Wiggins Collection, Robson Lowe, Zurich, 26 November 1981, lot 1718 (photo plate B). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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SOLD for CHF3,800.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

406

1850: 3 d. yellow-green on soft yellowish wove paper, a fine used example with large margins on three sides, close but clear at base, used 1850 second sheet of entire letter from Sydney to Campbell Town, Tasmania endorsed "Single", tied by mute obliterator in black. Oval "PAID SHIP LETTER / â™š / SYDNEY" in red at left (May 29) and manuscript "5d." due to pay. The cover with closed repairable tear at base and reverse with Launceston cds (July 11) in black. A scarce and attractive cover. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF300.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

407

1854/59: Diadem 6 d. fawn, a used horizontal pair with large margins all round, tied to 1859 mourning envelope from Sydney to Hobart, Tasmania lightly cancelled in black and further tied by framed "SHIP LETTER INWARDS FREE" datestamp in red (Jan 2, 1860). Dspatch cds of Sydney on reverse (Dec 23, 1859) in black. Cover counter-signed at lower left by William Denison, Governor of New South Wales between 1855 and 1861 and prior to that Governor of Tasmania. A charming and scarce cover in superb quality. Cert. BPA (1994). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF220.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM