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Registration Issue 1860/63: (6 d.) rose-red & Prussian blue, on coarse, yellowish wove paper, Paper manufacturer's lettered wmk. in Roman capitals, perf. 13, a used marginal example from the top of the sheet and imperf. between stamp and margin, 1862 printing, centred to right with central vignette
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Registration Issue 1860/63: (6 d.) rose-red & Prussian blue, yellowish wove paper, wmk. double lined '6', perf. 13, an unused example from the May 1863 printing, of crisp colour, centred to left, slight wrinkle, unused without gum. Scarce Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Registration Issue 1860/63: (6 d.) rose-red & blue, yellowish wove paper, wmk. double lined '6', perf. 13, an unused example from the May 1863 printing, of fine delicate colour, well centred, unused without gum. Scarce Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Registration Issue 1860/63: (6 d.) rose-red & blue, yellowish wove paper, wmk. double lined '6' inverted, perf. 13, an unused example, variety "Blue (Frame) Printed Double", of fine clear colour and impression, unused without gum. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2015). (page)
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Registration Issue 1860/63: (6 d.) rose-red & blue, yellowish wove paper, wmk. double lined '6' inverted, perf. 13, an unused block of nine (3 x 3), of rich colour, well centred for the issue with the vignette shifted sligthly to lower left, sensibly hinged for protection on large part browned og. A
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Diadem Issue, perf. 12 1860/63: 1 d. orange-red, wmk. double lined "1", perf. 12, an unused example of fine colour, well centred, large part browned og. A scarce stamp unused Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Diadem Issue, perf. 12 1860/63: 6 d. fawn, wmk. double lined "6", perf. 12, an unused example of fine colour, well centred with good perforations for this stamp, part og. A rare stamp unused Gi = £ 900. (page)
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Diadem Issue, perf. 12 1860/63: 8 d. orange / orange-yellow, wmk. double lined "8", perf. 12, an unused example of fine colour, well centred with good perforations for this stamp, part og. An extraordinarily rare stamp unused. Cert. BPA (1949) Gi = £ 7'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection G. John Hut
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Diadem Issue, perf. 13 1862/70: 1 d. dull red, wmk. double lined "1", perf. 13, an unused horizontal strip of four, centred to base in a fine rosy shade, large part og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 680+.rnrnProvenance: Collection G. John Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lot 3
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Diadem Issue, perf. 13 1862/70: 6 d. purple, Plate II, wmk. double lined "6", perf. 13, an unused block of four, marginal from top of sheet, centred to right and minor aging, hinged for protection on browned large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 800+. (page)
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Diadem Issue, perf. 13 1862/70: 6 d. purple, Plate II, wmk. double lined "5" error, perf. 13, an unused example of near perfect centering, of fine fresh colour, large part og. An elusive stamp Gi = £ 850. (page)
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Diadem Issue, perf. 13 1862/70: 6 d. purple, Plate II, wmk. double lined "12" error, perf. 13, an unused example centred to right, of fine colour, large part og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 750. (page)
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Diadem Issue, perf. 13 1862/70: 8 d. bright yellow, wmk. double lined "8", perf. 13, an unused block of four of lovely fresh colour, centred to upper right, large part og. A delightful and very rare multiple. Cert. Ceremuga (2013) Gi = £ 2'200+. (page)
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Diadem Issue, perf. 13 1862/70: 1 s. crimson-lake, wmk. double lined "12", perf. 13, an unused block of four in a deep shade, slight age spots, ironed bend and glued / hinged for protection, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 1'500+. (page)
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Courbould Issue 1861/88: Courbould 5 s. deep purple, wmk. "5/-", perf. 10 all round, an unused example of good centering and colour, gum bends on large part og. not affecting the fine ppearance. Scarce Gi = £ 325. (page)
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De La Rue 1862/65: 2 d. pale blue, no wmk., perf. 14, an unused example of superb centering and colour, unmounted og. Scarce so fine Gi = £ 250. (Image
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Diadem, single lined watermark 1864/65: 1 d. pale red, wmk. single lined "1", perf. 13, an unused block of four of fine delicate colour, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 520+. (page)
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Sideface Issue 1871/1902: Sideface 1 d. salmon, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 10 all round, an unused block of four from the 1881 printing of fine delicate colour, top left corner perf. blunted otherwise fine, an extremely scarce multiple, trivial aging, large part og. wiht lower pair unmounted og. Gi
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Sideface Issue 1871/1902: Sideface 2 d. Prussian blue, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 13, an unused horizontal pair, marginal at top, of deep fresh coloiur, large part og. Superb Gi = £ 110+. (page)
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Sideface Issue 1882/97: Sideface 1 d. salmon, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 10, an unused vertical pair in a pale shade, marginal from base of sheet, upper stamp showing dramatic 12 mm. white slash through "N" of NEW to Queen's Crown, of fresh colour, trivial age spot, large part og. A spectacular and
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Sideface Issue 1882/97: Sideface 2 d. pale, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12¾-13, an unused example of fresh bright colour, well centred, large part og. A choice example of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 450. (page)
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Sideface Issue 1882/97: Sideface 3 d. yellow-green, wmk. Crown over NSW inverted, perf. 11, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", of fine fresh colour, part og. A very rare pair. Cert. BPA (2010) Gi = £ 700. (page)
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Sideface Issue 1882/97: Diadem 5 d. blue-green, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate", with ample to large margins all round, of fine fresh colour, superb large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 475. (page)
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Sideface Issue 1882/97: Diadem 8 d. yellow, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 11, an unused horizontal strip of three, marginal from top right corner of the sheet and showing "NEW S" marginal watermark, well centred and of fine colour, large part og. A rare and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 750+. (page)
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Sideface Issue 1882/97: 1 s. black, wmk. Crown over NSW, comb perf. 11 x 12, an unused block of four, of fine centering and colour, upper left stamp with white flaw on Queen's nose (probably from a small piece of paper adhering to the plate), minor blunted perf. at lower left does not detract, fine
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Stamp Duty Overprints 1885/87: Stamp Duty 5 s. lilac & green overprinted POSTAGE in black, wmk. NSW upwards, perf. 12 x 10, an unused example of fine colour and centering, vertical gum bend not affecting the appearance and not mentioned on cert., large part og. A very scarce stamp. Signed Champion.
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Stamp Duty Overprints 1885/87: Stamp Duty 5 s. lilac & green overprinted POSTAGE in black, wmk. NSW upwards, perf. 12 x 10, an unused block of four of brilliant fresh colour, gum wrinkles on full unmounted og. A very rare multiple - the sole such recorded by Chris Ceremuga in unmounted condition. Ce
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Stamp Duty Overprints 1885/87: Stamp Duty 10 s. lilac & claret overprinted POSTAGE in black, wmk. NSW upwards, perf. 12, an unused example of fine colour and centering, somewhat browned large part og. An exceptional example of a very scarce stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2012) Gi = £ 1'700. (page)
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Stamp Duty Overprints 1885/87: Stamp Duty £ 1 lilac & claret overprinted POSTAGE in black, wmk. NSW upwards, perf. 12, an unused example, marginal from right of sheet and imperforate between stamp and margin, of fine rich colour, one or two blunted perfs at left, large part og. An exceptional e
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Stamp Duty Overprints 1885/87: Stamp Duty £ 1 rose-lilac & claret overprinted POSTAGE in blue, wmk. NSW sideways, perf. 12 x 12 and imperforate at left, an unused example of fine colour, large part og. An exceedingly scarce stamp. Cert. RPSV (2008) Gi = £ 10'000. (page)
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1886/87: 1 d. scarlet and 2 d. deep blue, wmk. NSW, the unused selection with 1 d. scarlet, perf. 10, 1 d. scarlet comb perf 11 x 12, a single example and a horizontal strip of three; 2 d. deep blue perf 10 single and 2 d. deep blue, comb perf. 11 x 12 in a fine block of six (2 x 3) marginal from le
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Centenary Issue 1888 (May 1): Emu 2 d. Prussian blue, wmk. NSW, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from top of sheet with part "(POSTA)GE - TWO" imprint, variety "Imperforate", close to large margins all round, corner bend in margin only, unused withgout gum. An attractive pair Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Centenary Issue 1888 (May 1): Emu 2 d. Prussian blue, wmk. NSW, perf. 11 x 12, an unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet and Imperforate between stamp and margin, showing part imprint "(2d.) per Label. 1s. per Row", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. (page)
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Centenary Issue 1890: Map 5 s. lilac, wmk. "5 / NSW", perf. 11, an unused example in a deep shade, extremely well centred and with good perfs. for the issue, large part og. A scarce stamp so fine Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Centenary Issue 1890: Arthur Philip 20 s. cobalt-blue, wmk. "20 / NSW", perf. 10, an unused example in a deep shade, well centred and with reasonable perfs. for this stamp, large part og. A very scarce stamp Gi = £ 500. (page)
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Centenary Issue 1890: Arthur Philip 20 s. cobalt-blue, wmk. "20 / NSW", perf. 11, an unused example in a clear shade, very well centred and with good perfs. for this stamp, large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 500. (page)
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Centenary Issue 1890: Arthur Philip 20 s. ultramarine, wmk. "20 / NSW", perf. 12, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet with "CP" Monogram, well centred and with good perfs., usual minor gum wrinkles on large part og. Attractive and scarce Gi = £ 450+. (page)
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Centenary Issue 1890: Arthur Philip 20 s. ultramarine, wmk. "20 / NSW", perf. 12, an unused example with tiny thin spot; and 20 s. perf. 12 x 11, an unused example corner marginal from lower right of sheet with "1888" monogram in margin, well centred but with tone spots on top perfs., usual wrinkles
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Stamp Duty Overprinted 1894/1904: Stamp Duty 10 s. mauve & claret overprinted POSTAGE in blue, wmk. second NSW sideways, perf. 10, an unused example, well centred and of rich colour, large part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 600. (page)
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Stamp Duty Overprinted 1894/1904: Stamp Duty 10 s. violet & claret overprinted POSTAGE in blue, wmk. NSW sideways, perf. 12, an unused example, well centred and of rich colour, tiny hinge thin at top, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 325. (page)
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Stamp Duty Overprinted 1894/1904: Stamp Duty 10 s. violet & claret overprinted POSTAGE in blue, perf. 11, unused examples (2), in differing shades of violet, both with minor bends, and 10 s. violet & claret, perf. 12 x 11, fresh colour, part or large part og. Scarce group Gi = £ 1'350. (page)
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Stamp Duty Overprinted 1894/1904: Stamp Duty 10 s. violet & aniline crimson overprinted POSTAGE in blue, wmk. NSW sideways, perf. 12 x 11, unused examples (3) of rich colour with part or large part og. Scarce.rn (page)
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Stamp Duty Overprinted 1894/1904: Stamp Duty 10 s. violet & rosine overprinted POSTAGE in blue, perf. 11, on chalk surfaced paper, an unused example, well centred and of fresh colour, large part og. Fine and scarce Gi = £ 425. (page)
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Stamp Duty Overprinted 1894/1904: Stamp Duty 10 s. violet & rosine overprinted POSTAGE in blue, perf. 12 x 11, on chalk surfaced paper, an unused example, well centred and of fresh colour, large part og. A fine and scarce stamp Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Diamond Jubilee 1897 (June 22-28): Jubilee 1 d. (1 s.) green & brown and 2½ d. (2 s. 6 d.) gold, carmine and blue, the set of two values, each overprinted "Specimen" in red, large part og. Scarce and fine set Gi = £ 300. (page)
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Diamond Jubilee, New Designs 1897/99: 1 d. rose-carmine, Die II, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12, an unused block of four, marginal from base of sheet with part imprint, partially perforated on left vertical pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically" on the upper and lower horizontal pairs and "Im
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Courbould Reissue 1897/99: 5 s. reddish-purple, wmk. "5/-", perf. 11, an unused block of four, marginal from top of sheet, well centred, fresh and fine, unmounted og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 200+. (page)
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Courbould Reissue 1897/99: 5 s. reddish-purple, wmk. "5/-", perf. 11, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from right of sheet, varietyy "Imperforate between Vertically", well centred, natural paper crease at top otherwise fresh and very fine, browned large part og. Only one sheet believed to exist t
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Colour Changes 1897/99: 6 d. emerald-green and 6 d. orange-yellow (shades), wmk. Crown over NSW, the unused selection with 6 d. emerald perf. 11 x 12 (two), 6 d. emerald perf. 12, and a rare corner marginal "1888" imprint example overprinted "Specimen" in black; 6 d. orange-yellow perf. 11 x 12 in a
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Chalked Surfaced Paper 1899 (Oct): 1 d. carmine, Die II on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, comb perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of four from top left of sheet showing "POSTAG(E)" imprint in top margin, misperforated and leaving the left hand vertical pair with variety "Imperforate between
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Chalked Surfaced Paper 1899 (Oct): 2 d. cobalt-blue on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused block of four, variety "Imperforate", marginal at right with good margins all round, fresh and very fine appearance, wrinkles on large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 600+. (page)
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Chalked Surfaced Paper 1899 (Oct): Cook 4 d. red-brown on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused horizontal pair, sheet marginal at left, variety "Imperforate", large even margins all round, fresh and very fine, typically browned part og. Scarce Gi = £ 600. (page)
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Chalked Surfaced Paper 1899 (Oct): 6 d. deep orange on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate", narrow even margins all round, fine, age spot on typically browned large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 600. (page)
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Chalked Surfaced Paper 1899 (Oct): NINE PENCE on 10 d. (deep) dull brown on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12 x 11½, a well centred unused example, variety "Surcharge Double", fresh and fine, large part og., and 9 d. on 10 d. dull brown, variety "Albino Surcharge", fresh and fine,
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Chalked Surfaced Paper 1899 (Oct): Roo 1 s. purple-brown on chalk surfaced paper, wmk. Crown over NSW, an unused block of four, sheet marginal at right with imprint "1s. per Label. 6s., per", variety "Imperforate", large margins all round, fresh and fine, large part og. Rare. Signed Tommy Allen Gi =
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Chalk Surfaced paper 1902/03: 2 d. cobalt-blue, wmk. narrow Crown over NSW, an unused block of six (3 x 2), variety "Imperforate" with good margins all round and portion of perforated interpanneau margin at left, of fresh colour, minor wrinkles on fine large part og. A rare multiple Gi = £ 1'20
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Chalk Surfaced paper 1905/10: Lyrebird 2 s. 6 d. blue-green, wmk. Crown over A, comb perf. 11, an unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet with full selvedge, variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin" (Brusden Whie N67b), fresh and very fine appearance, tiny age spot next to hinge rem
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Arthur Philip, new watermark 1905 (Dec): Arthur Philip 20 s. cobalt-blue, wmk. Crown over A in circle, perf. 11, an unused example, well centred and of fine fresh colour, large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Arthur Philip, new watermark 1905 (Dec): Arthur Philip 20 s. cobalt-blue, wmk. Crown over A in circle, perf. 12, an unused example, marginal from top of sheet, variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin", of fine fresh colour, well centred, trivial aging on lower right perfs. on reverse of no sig
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Official 1879: Diadem 3 d. dull green, wmk. double lined "6", perf. 13, a used example overprinted "OS" in black, lightly cancelled in black. Unknown unused, a superb example of a very scarce stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2019) Gi = £ 600. (page)
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Official 1879/85: 1 d. salmon, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 13, an unused block of four of good colour, perfs. slightly blunted at base, first stamp variety "O" of "OS" turned sideways, unused without gum - a scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 220+. (page)
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Official 1879 (Dec): 3 d. dull green, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 13, a used example overprinted "OS" in red, shifted to left, cancelled by manuscript pen stroke and part Sydney cds. A very scarce stamp. Ceremuga "Only known in used condition". Cert. Ceremuga (2019) Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Official 1879/85: NINEPENCE on 10 d. deep red-brown, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 10, an unused example overprinted "OS" in black, centred to left, good perforations all round for this stamp, large part og. A very rare stamp, Ceremuga states "probably just one pane printed". Cert. Ceremuga (2011) Gi =
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Official 1879/85: 9 d. on 10 d. deep red-brown, wmk. Crown over NSW, perf. 12, from the 1895 special printing to make up collector sets, a used example overprinted "OS" in black, good perforations all round, lightly cancelled by part cto NSW ovals obliterator in black. A very rare stamp: just 50 sta
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Official 1880/88: 5 s. reddish purple, wmk. "5/-", perf. 12 x 10, an unused example overprinted "OS" in black (12 mm. spacing), from the 1886 issue, well centred, one or two blunted perforations, large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 800. (page)
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Official 1880/88: 5 s. rose-lilac, wmk. "5/-", perf. 12 x 10, an unused example overprinted "OS" in black (12 mm. spacing), from the 1886 issue, well centred, blunted corner perforation, part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 475.rnrnProvenance: Collection G. John Hutson, Spink, London, 19 Feb 2013, lo
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Official 1888 (May 31): 10 d. lilac, wmk. single lined "10", perf. compound 10 and 11, an unused horizontal pair overprinted "OS" in black, marginal from base of sheet showing part SOUTH watermark, of fine fresh colour, large part og. A rare and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 850+.rnrnProvenan
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Official 1882/85: 1 d. scarlet, wmk. Crown over NSW, comb perf. 11 x 12, an unused corner marginal block of four, overprinted "OS" in black, from lower right of sheet showing "R" circular monogram in margin, variety "Partial Double Overprint" especially noticeable on the lower pair, fresh and very f
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Official 1882/85: 3 d. yellow-green, wmk. Crown over NSW inverted, perf. 10, an unused block of four overprinted "OS" in black, variety watermark shifted and major variety "Overprint Double, One Albino" on each, large part og. with one stamp unmounted og. A very rare and most unusual multiple. Cert.
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Official 1882/85: 3 d. yellow-green, wmk. Crown over NSW inverted, perf. 12 x 11, an unused example with "OS" overprint applied in red (7 mm. spacing in "OS"), centred to top. Probably a Trial or unissued printing (Ceremuga), fresh and fine, large part og. Just one pane believed to exist. Cert. Cere
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Official 1882/85: 8 d. yellow, wmk. Crown over NSW inverted, an unused example overprinted "OS" (11 mm. spacing) in black, a huge example seemingly variety "Imperforate" with huge margins all round and large portion of adjoining stamp at left, from the lower right corner of the sheet with marginal l
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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 large example off centre to left, imperforate at top, cancelled by part ovals
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Official 1882/85: 1 s. black, wmk. Crown over NSW, variety compound perf. 10 with comb perf. 10 x 11, being perf. 11 x 10 x 11 x 12 (with P.O. correction perf. 10 at right), used with NSW ovals cancellation in black. An unusual stamp, the first Chirs Ceremuga has encountered. Cert. Ceremuga (2016).
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Official 1889 (April 30): Stamp Duty 10 s. lilac & claret, wmk. NSW reading up, perf. 12, an unused example centred to left, overprinted POSTAGE in blue and "OS" in black (7 mm. spacing), of good rich colour and large part og. Minor horizontal crease does not affect the appearance of this rarity wit
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Official 1887/90: £ 1 violet & claret, wmk. NSW reading down, perf. 11, a used example with POSTAGE overprint in black and second "OS" overprint (7 mm. spacing) in black, produced for 1895 presentation sets and cancelled to order by oval "GPO" in black. A fine and rare stamp with just 50 possib
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Official 1890 (Jan 9): Map 5 s. deep purple, wmk. 5/-, perf. 10, an unused example overprinted "OS" in red (12 mm. spacing), well centred and with good perfs. for the issue, large part og. An exceptional example of a very rare stamp, only 100 were printed thus and most were used. Cert. Ceremuga (202
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Official 1890 (Feb 15): Map 5 s. dull lilac, wmk. 5 / NSW, perf. 12, an unused example overprinted "OS" in black, variety "S" deformed, of superb centering and colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 800+. (page)
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Official 1890 (Feb 15): Map 5 s. dull lilac, wmk. 5 / NSW, perf. 12, an unused example overprinted "OS" in black, heavy overprint, fine and fresh, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 800. (page)
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Official 1891 (March): Captain Philip 20 s. cobalt-blue, wmk. 20 / NSW, perf. 10, overprinted "OS" in black, a used example of excellent colour and centering, ex 1895 collector's presentation set, lightly cancelled by oval cto NSW in black. Superb and scarce Gi = £ 1'100. (page)
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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 "Second Reversed Impression of Overprint", with clear off-set from the sheet stored above, unused without gum. An unusual variety. Cert. Ceremuga (201
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1860: Chalon 1 d. carmine-rose, wmk. Large Star, an unused example with enormous margins for this stamp, of fine colour, unused without gum. A magnificent stamp of superb appearance. A gem. Cert. Ceremuga (2010) Gi = £ 6'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Philip Ferrary de l
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1860: Chalon 6 d. green, wmk. Large Star, an unused example with three large margins and outer frameline just touched at lower right, small portion of adjoining frameline at top, of fine rich colour, unused without gum. A great rarity unused. Cert. Ceremuga (2012) Gi = £
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1860: Chalon 2 d. blue, wmk. Large Star, clean cut perf. 14½-15½, an unused example of fine colour and well centred for the issue, one perforation professionally repaired at lower right corner, unused without gum. Cert. Ceremuga (2016) Gi = £ 1'600. (page)
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1860/61: Chalon 3 d. brown, wmk. Small Star, clean cut perf. 14-16, an unused example, well centred and of fine colour, part og. A most attractive stamp Gi = £ 900. (page)
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1860/61: Chalon Registered 6 d. olive-yellow, wmk. Small Star, clean cut perf. 14-16, an unused example of fine appearance in a deep shade, tiny wrinkle from hinge remnant, unused without gum. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1989) Gi = £ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alan Griffiths
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1861: Chalon 1 d. carmine-rose, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, an unused selection of three items with two choice single examples and a horizontal pair with sheet margin at left, all of superb appearance and shades from pale rose to rich carmine, one single example with
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1861: Chalon 3 d. brown, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, an unused block of four of fresh colour and centering, superb large part og. A charming muultiple Gi = £ 340+. (page)
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1861: Chalon 6 d. deep green, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, an unused example of good colour, centred to upper left, unused without gum Gi = £ 650. (page)
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Printed by Thomas Ham 1862/67: Thomas Ham, locally printed Plate Proofs imperforate on unwatermarked white wove paper, 2 d. in pale almost milky blue, 2 d. black in a sheet marginal block of four, 3 d. in pale brown and 1 s. in violet. Small faults but an attractive group.rn (page)
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1861: Chalon Registered 6 d. orange-yellow, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, an unused horizontal strip of three, well centred and of fine appearance, superb and fresh, large part og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 360+. (page)
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Printed by Thomas Ham 1862/67: Chalon 1 d. Indian red, no wmk. on thick toned paper, rough perf. 13, an unused example of the initial 1862 printing, unused without gum; matched with fine February 1863 1 d. orange-vermilion, large part og. The Indian red is an extremely scarce stamp, seldom found so
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Printed by Thomas Ham 1862/67: Chalon 2 d. blue on thick paper, no wmk., rough perf. 13, an unused vertical pair, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", of fine colour and appearance but for small stain on upper stamp with gum soaking through to the obverse and slight thins, nevertheless one of
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Lithographed by Thomas Ham, Brisbane 1866/67: Chalon lithographed on thick paper 4 d. reddish lilac and 4 d, grey-lilac, no wmk. perf. 13, First Transfer (both with large part og.) and 4 d. lilac-grey, Second Transfer, with 4 d. lilac-grey overprinted SPECIMEN diagonally in black, a fine unused matc
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1868/74: Chalon unused collection on leaves, wmk. Small truncated Star, perf. 13, with shades, 1 d. vermilion (6) incl. a pair and a SPECIMEN example, 2 d. blue, Plate I, singles (3) and a horizontal pair, 2 d. bright blue overprinted SPECIMEN with a single and a horizontal pair and 2 d. dark blue,
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1868/74: Chalon 2 d. pale blue, Plate I, wmk. Small truncated Star, perf. 13, an unused block of six (3 x 2), centred to right and of fine colour, some splitting and hinged for protection, typical ragged perforations, large part og. An attractive multiple Gi = £ 480+. (page)
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1868/78: 1 d. orange-vermilion, wmk. Crown & Q, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate", good margins all round, of lovely colour, large part og. Rare and most attractive Gi = £ 800. (page)
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1868/78: Chalon 1 s. mauve, wmk. Crown & Q, perf. 13, an unused example of fine centering and lovely rich colour, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 400. (Im
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1868/78: 2 d. bright blue, Plate II, wmk. Crown & Q, perf. 12, an unused block of nine of fine fresh colour, of delightful appearance, unused without gum. A charming multiple Gi = £ 630+. (page)
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Chalons 1880: Chalons 5 s. yellow-ochre, lithographed, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12, an unused example of fine centering and resonant colour, large part og. A very scarce stamp so fine Gi = £ 550. (page)
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1880: Chalon lithographed 20 s. rose, wmk. Crown & Q, rough perf. 12, an unused example, well centred full margins on three sides framing the adhesive, fresh colour, large part og. A truly wonderful example of a very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2004) Gi = £ 2'500. (page)
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Sideface Issues 1879/81: Sideface 1 d. reddish-brown, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12, Die II, type 4, an unused example of frich colour, variety "QOEENSLAND", fresh and fine appearance, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 600. (page)
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Sideface Issues 1879/81: Sideface 1 d. reddish-brown, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12, an unused block of four of fresh colour, centred to left, upper stamps Die II (types 3+4), lower pair Die I (types 1+2), fine and scarce, large part og. Gi = £ 400+. (page)
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Sideface Issues 1879/81: Sideface 1 d. dull orange, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12, an unused block of ten (5 x 2), well centred and of fresh colour, first stamp Die II (type 2), second-fifth stamps Die I (types 1-2-12); lower row with first stamp Die II (type 1) and second-fifth stamps Die I (types 3-
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1880: Sideface "Half-penny" in black on 1 d. dull orange, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12, Die II, an unused example (type 2), variety "QOEENSLAND", fresh and fine, large part og. A very rare stamp Gi = £ 2'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alan Griffiths, Spink, London, 24 Oct 2012, lot 1209. (page)
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Recess High Values 1886 (Nov 10): £ 1 deep green, wmk. Crown on Q, perf. 12 on thick paper, an unused example of fine colour, position 2 showing the re-entry on frameline below "1" in the lower right Duty plate, off centre but therefore showing the re-entry to better effect, part og. A rare sta
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Recess High Values 1895: £ 1 deep green, wmk. Crown over Q sideways, perf. 12 on thick paper, an unused example of fine colour, position 2 showing the re-entry on frameline below "1" in the lower right Duty plate, well centred, typically cracked large part og. A fine and rare stamp Gi = £
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Sideface Issues 1882/91: Sideface 4 d. pale yellow, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12, an unused example, variety "PENGE for PENCE", (Row 9, stamp 1), fresh and fine appearance, slight aging on reverse of large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 325. (page)
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Sideface Issues 1882/91: Sideface 2 d. blue, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 9½ x 12, an unused horizontal pair from the 1884 printing, fresh colour and fine, large part og. Rare and most elusive, especially as a multiple. Cert. RPSV (2013) Gi = £ 1'100+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alan Griffiths, Spin
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Sideface Issues 1895: Sideface 1 d. vermilion-red, no wmk., perf. 12½-13, blue burelage on reverse, a fine horizontal strip of three, corner marginal from top left of sheet, position 2 showing variety "PE of PENNY Omitted", fresh colour, some excess gum on unmounted og. An attractive positional mult
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1895/96: ½ d. deep green, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12½-13, an unused example showing variety "Printed on Both Sides", light horizontal bend and slightest of aging on perfs. but relatively fresh and fine, unmounted og. with normal for comparison. Scarce Gi = £ 275. (page)
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1897: Essay for proposed 6 d. value featuring the future King Edward VII, stamp size on card with Queenland at top and two 6 d. value tablets below, Imperforate in blue with further curved tablet blank at base, applied to thick card, 60 x 88 mm. A sublime design and extremely rare.rnrnProvenance: Co
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1897/1908: Sideface 2 d. blue, wmk. Crown over Q, perf. 12½-13, an unused vertical pair, upper stamp showing variety "Cracked Plate" with long scratch on the Queen's neck, upper stamp with diagonal gum crease not affecting the appearance, large part og. A fine and scarce multiple Gi = £ 200+. <
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Sideface Issues 1897/1908: Sideface 2 d. blue, wmk. Crown over Q (type 6), variety perforated 12 (1905), well centred, fine and fresh, large part og. An exceptionally rare, very elusive and much under-catalogued stamp. Cert. RPSL (2003) Gi = £ 700.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alan Griffiths, Spin
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1897/98: Sideface 1 d. vermilion (f), compound black zizag roulette perf. 12½-13, an unused horizontal pair of fine colour, dried large part og. A very scarce stamp in a multiple. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 190+. (page)
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Commonwealth Issue 1906/10: 9 d. brown & ultramarine, wmk. Crown & double lined A, type B, the 1905 line perforated 11 variety, an unused example, well centred and of bright colour, large part og. A very fine example of this rare stamp. Signed Brun. Cert. Ceremuga (2009) Gi = £ 5'000. (page)
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1907/1911: Sideface 1 d. vermilion, wmk. Small Crown over A, comb perf. 12½-13, an unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin", lower right stamp with large Plate flaw in right margin, fresh and fine multiple ex the Reverend James Mursell sheet,
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1911 (May): 4 d. grey-black, wmk. Small Crown over A, perf. 13 x 11 to 12½, Die II, an unused vertical strip of three from top right corner of the sheet and thus showing the all three mixed perf. varieties produced by the new perforating machine, of fine centering and colour, minor corner bend, larg
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Lithographed High Values 1907: £ 1 bluish green, wmk. Crown over A sideways, perf. 12½-13, an unused example, well centred and of fresh vivid colour, large part og. Scarce so fine Gi = £ 400. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1866/68: Stamp Duty lithographed 6 s. light-brown, no wmk. on thick paper, perf. 13, an unused example, well centred for the issue, of fine delicate colour, horizontal gum bend, large part og. A very rare stamp so fine. Cert. Ceremuga (2019) Gi = £ 2'000. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1866/68: Postal Fiscals, 1 d. blue, wmk. Crown over Q (type F2), perf. 13, an unused block of four of vibrant colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. A very scarce multiple Gi = £ 340+. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1866/68: Stamp Duty lithographed 6 d. violet on thin paper, wmk. Crown over Q, rough perf. 13, an unused example, well centred for the issue, of fine delicate colour, large part slightly redistributed og. Cert. Ceremuga (2012) Gi = £ 300. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1866/68: Stamp Duty lithographed 6 d. blue on thin paper, wmk. Crown over Q, rough perf. 13, an unused example, relatively well centred for the issue, aged but of fine delicate colour, slightly disturbed part og. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2012) Gi = £ 800. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1871/72: Stamp Duty lithographed 1 d. mauve, wmk. large Crown over Q, perf. 12 or 13, an unused block of four of fine fresh colour, vertical gum bend not affecting the appearance, large part og. A scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 280+. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1871/72: Stamp Duty lithographed 1 d. mauve, wmk. large Crown over Q, perf. 12 or 13, an unused horizontal pair of fine rich colour, ssuperb large part og. Rare Gi = £ 500+. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1871/72: Stamp Duty lithographed 5 s. yellow-brown, wmk. large Crown over Q, perf. 12 or 13, an unused example of excellent centering and colour for the issue, fresh and very fine, large part og. A very rare stamp Gi = £ 750. (page)
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Perkins Bacon, London Printing 1855 (Jan-Oct): 1 d. dark green, wmk. Large Star, an unused example with ample to large margins all round, of deep rich colour, small thin spot at lower right, slightly redistributed large part og. A rare stamp unused, especially so with gum, a fine and most appealing
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Perkins Bacon, London Printing 1855 (Jan-Oct): 2 d. rose-carmine, wmk. Large Star, an unused example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, of deep rich colour, slightest hinge thin on large part og. A very scarce stamp unused, especially so with gum, a most appealing s
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Perkins Bacon, London Printing 1855 (Jan-Oct): 6 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, an unused example with ample to large margins all round, minor corner crease at upper right in margin, of fine colour, unused without gum. A very rare stamp unused. Cert. Ceremuga (2010) Gi = £ 5'500. (page)
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Adelaide Printing 1856/58: 2 d. pale orange-red, wmk. Large Star, an unused example with clear to large margins, minor corner bend at upper right (not mentioned on certificate), of fresh appearance, unused without gum. Scarce. Cert. Ceremuga (2013) Gi = £ 750. (page)
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Printed in Adelaide. First Roulette Issue 1858/59: 1 d. yellow-green, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example, rouletted on three sides, large margin at left and of deep colour, unused without gum. A fine and attractive example of a very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 1'000. (page)
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Printed in Adelaide. First Roulette Issue 1858/59: 6 d. slate-blue, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example, large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at left and at base, complete roulettes on three sides, a tad blunted at top but large margins, fine, unused without gum. A rare
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 1 d. bright yellow-green, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example of fine rich colour, just touched to large margins with portion of adjoining stamp at left, roulettes apparent at top, right and at left, part og. A fine and attractive stamp.
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 1 d. sage-green, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example of good colour, large margins on two sides with roulettes apparent on all four sides, small part og. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 170. (page)
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 1 d. pale sage-green, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused horizontal pair, sheet marginal at base, of good vibrant colour, fine roulettes apparent on all four sides but with slight central split between stamps demonstrating the process, large par
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 1 d. deep green, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example, of rich strong colour, fine roulettes apparent on three sides, unused without gum. A very fine and scarce stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 600. (page)
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 1 d. deep yellow-green, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example, of fine colour, roulettes apparent on all four sides, large part og. A scarce stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 325. (page)
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 2 d. pale vermilion, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example in a salmon shade, of fine delicate colour, well centred and showing roulettes on all four sides, large part og. A scarce stamp so fine, a choice example. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi =
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1858/59: 2 d. bright vermilion, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused horizontal pair, with roulettes complete at top, left and centrally, well centred and of vivid colour, tiny thin spot and one age spot on large part og. A very scarce multiple Gi = £
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 4 d. dull violet, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example of fine fresh colour, well centred and with large part og. Rare so fine. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 180. (page)
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 4 d. dull violet, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example of fine fresh colour, unused without gum. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 180. (page)
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 6 d. dull ultramarine, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, rouletted on all four sides, part og. A scarce stamp unused. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 325. (page)
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 6 d. dull blue, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example, rouletted on all four sides with small portion of adjoining stamp at right, of fresh colour, unused without gum. A very scarce stamp unused and very fine for this. Cert. Ceremuga (2014)
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 6 d. dull blue, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet, rouletted all round, large part og. A very scarce stamp unused and an extremely fine and choice example. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 425. (page)
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Printed in Adelaide. Second Roulette Issue 1860/69: 6 d. Prussian blue, rouletted, wmk. Large Star, an unused example, rouletted at top, showing small portion of adjoining stamp at right, huge margin at base, of fine vibrant colour, unused without gum. A very rare stamp unused and a most attractive
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2nd Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 9 d. grey-lilac, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example with rouletting apparent largely all round, of fine colour, unused without gum, and a further example in a deeper shade, fine unused with large part og. A fine pairing. Certs. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 360.
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2nd Rouletted Issue 1860/69: TEN PENCE in blue on 9 d. yellow, Overprint Type IV, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused well centred example with clear roulettes, fine delicate colour, unused with slightly disturbed large part og. A very scarce stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 800. (page)
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2nd Rouletted Issue 1860/69: TEN PENCE in black on 9 d. pale yellow, Overprint Type V, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, a used example showing variety "Surcharge Inverted at Top", of fine roulettes and neatly cancelled "GPO Adelaide" cds (13 Oct 1869) in black, leaving the variety largely clear. A specta
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2nd Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 9 d. yellow, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example with roulettes on two sides and clear at left and at base, of good colour, unused without gum. A very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2012) Gi = £ 1'600. (page)
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2nd Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 1 s. grey-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example with full roulettes on all sides, well centred and of rich colour, large part og. Very scarce so fine. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 450. (page)
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2nd Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 1 s. chestnut (pale lake-brown), wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example of the August 1863 printing with full roulettes on vertical sides, fine colour, small clip at top left, part og. Scarce. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 375. (page)
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2nd Rouletted Issue 1860/69: 1 s. (deep) lake-brown, wmk. Large Star, rouletted, an unused example from the 1865 printing with full roulettes on vertical sides and at base, fine colour, unused without gum. Scarce so fine. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 250. (page)
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2nd Rouletted Issue, old stock perforated 1868/71: 1 d. bright green, wmk. Large Star, rouletted and perforated 11½-12½, a used example with full perforations, lightly cancelled at Adelaide (3 March 1869) in black. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1988) Gi = £ 750. (page)
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2nd Rouletted Issue, old stock perforated 1868/71: 9 d. grey-lilac, wmk. Large Star, rouletted and perforated 11½-12½ x roulette, a used example with good perforations, lightly cancelled by Adelaide cds (1872) in black. Scarce. Cert. RPSL (1965) Gi = £ 275.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lt. Col. Ha
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1867/70: 1 s. pale bright green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½-12½ x roulette, an unused example with good perforations for the issue, of rich colour, part og., 1 d. bright green trimmed at left and corner bend, otherwise fine with part og., and 1 s. grey-green of superb appearance but without gum, gen
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1867/70: 1 d. blue (deep) green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½-12½ x roulette, an unused example, good perforations and roulettes for the issue, of fine rich colour in a resonant shade, large part og. Scarce. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 600. (page)
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1867/70: 6 d. bright pale blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½-12½ x roulette, an unused example with clear roulettes and good perforations for the issue, of rich colour, unused without gum. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'200. (page)
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1867/70: TEN PENCE in blue on 9 d. yellow, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½-12½ x roulette, a used example ligthly cancelled by numeral obliterator and red London cds, variety "Printed on Both Sides", fine and very scarce, matched with a normal used example cancelled by Adelaide cds (19 July 1869) in blac
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Watermark Large Star 1868/79: 1 d. pale bright green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, an unused block of four of rich colour, somewhat dried part og. A rare and extremely attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'500+. (page)
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Watermark Large Star 1868/79: 1 d. deep yellow-green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, an unused horizontal strip of four of rich vibrant colour, somewhat dried large part og. A rare and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 800+. (page)
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Watermark Large Star 1868/79: 3 PENCE in black on 4 d. deep ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, an unused almost over-inked example with large part browned og., and a horizontal pair in a slightly paler shade, with trivial aging on reverse on large part og. A scarce stamp, especially so i
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Watermark Large Star 1868/79: 6 d. Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, an unused example showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, good perforations, large part og. Scarce so fine Gi = £ 400.rnrn (page)
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Watermark Large Star 1868/79: TEN PENCE in blue on 9 d. yellow, Overprint Type V, watermark variety Crown over wide SA, perf. 11½, a fine used example of excellent centering and appearance, lightly cancelled by "Adelaide" cds (11 Nov 1868) in black. An exceptional example of this rarity. Cert. Cerem
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Watermark Large Star 1868/79: 1 s. lake-brown (2, one in a paler shade), 1 s. chestnut, 1 s. dark-brown (2, one a very truncated examples) and 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, generally fresh and fine, part or large part Gi = £ 1'000+. (page)
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Watermark Large Star 1868/79: 2 s. carmine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, a used example showing variety "Printed on Both Sides" with the reverse impression inverted, lightly cancelled by "GPO Adelaide" cds (30 March 1870) in black. Inconspicuous tear in upper left corner, however the variety is
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Watermark Large Star 1870/71: 3 PENCE in red on 4 d. dull ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10, an unused example centred to upper right, of deep colour, small paper adherence on browned part og. A rare stamp Gi = £ 1'600.rnrn (page)
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Watermark Large Star 1870/71: 3 PENCE in black on 4 d. ultramarine, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10, an unused example of fine colour, unused without gum. Cert. Ceremuga (2013) Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Watermark Large Star 1870/71: 6 d. indigo, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10, an unused example of rich colour, well centred, blunted perf. at base, large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 600. (page)
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Watermark Large Star 1870/73: 1 d. pale bright green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10 x 10 x 11½ x 10, a used example showing variety "Double Impression", a horizontal shift, of fine appearance and lightly cancelled (26 June 1872) leaving the variety clear. Scarce and most appealing stamp. Cert. Ceremuga
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Watermark Large Star 1870/73: 6 d. Prussian blue and 6 d. bright Prussian blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10 x 11½-12½, unused examples of the two shades, of fine colour, one or two nibbed perfs., the former with wrinkle on part og., the latter fine with large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 675. (page)
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Watermark Large Star 1870/73: TEN PENCE in black on 9 d. yellow, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10 x 11½-12½, a narrow unused example with scissor separation at right, of deep colour, part og. Gi = £ 350. (page)
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Watermark Large Star 1870/73: 2 s. rose-pink, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10 x 11½-12½, a fine used example in the rare shade (not known unused), lightly cancelled in black. Cert. BPA (1982) Gi = £ 225. (page)
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1876/1900: 3 d. on 4 d. ultramarine, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 11½-12½, a used example of good colour, variety "Surcharge Double" - twice at base and further portion of overprint at top, relatively lightly cancelled in black. A fine example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPSV (2001) Gi = £ 1'900. (page)
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1870/73: 8 d. on 9 d. brown-orange, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10 x 11½-12½ or compound, an unused sheet marginal example with large broad rough margin at right and clean-cut perfs. (for the issue), fine, large part og. A rare stamp so fine Gi = £ 275. (page)
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1870/73: 8 d. on 9 d. brown, wmk. Large Star, perf. 10 x 11½-12½ or compound, an unused example, well centred and of good colour, large part og. A scarce stamp unused Gi = £ 275. (page)
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Registration Issue 1860/63: (6 d.) rose-red & Prussian blue, on coarse, yellowish wove paper, Paper manufacturer's lettered wmk. in Roman capitals, perf. 12, an unused example from the February 1860 printing, of good colour, miniscule trace of hinge thin, unused without gum. A scarce stamp Gi =
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1870/73: 1 s. reddish lake-brown, 1 s. lake-brown and 1 s. dull brown, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, unused horizontal pairs (3), the reddish-brown pair marginal from left of sheet, the three pairs in fresh definitive examples colours from the 1880, 1883 and 1891 printings, large part og. A scar
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1870/73: 1 s. sepia, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from right of sheet, showing variety "Imperforate between Vertically" and also imperforate between stamp and sheet margin, slight internal bend otherwise fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce and most attracti
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1876/1900: 6 d. bright blue, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 10, a used example showing wide margin at top, showing clear "Double Impression", the second impression weaker and shifted to left, lightly cancelled with "Adelaide / S. Australia" duplex in black leaving the variety clear. Scarce and unusual. Cert
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1901/02: 1 s. dark brown and 1 s. red-brown (aniline), wmk. Crown SA, perf. 11½-12½, large holes, unused blocks of four of each shade, together with a single example of the 1 s. dark reddish-brown and a further aniline example fine and fresh, large part og. Gi = £ 240++. (page)
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1901/02: 2 s. deep brick-red and 2 s. pale orange-red, wmk. Crown SA, rouletted, an unused example in the deep shade with superb large part og., and a horizontal pair in the pale shade, marginal from left of sheet, large part browned og., scarce Gi = £ 490. (page)
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1868/76: 2 d. orange-red, wmk. Crown SA, rouletted, a used huge margined example showing portions of two adjoining stamps, variety "Imperforate", lightly cancelled by "New Mecklenburg / SA" cds (12 Nov 1868) in black. There are traces of roulettes at left and at top which do not break the paper (or
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1901/02: Imperforate Colour Trials for the 2 d. value (3), wmk. Crown SA on thin white wove paper, with single example in crimson and two horizontal pairs, one in mauve and the other in deep blue, this last with slight scissor cut between; fresh and fine, without gum, matched with issued colour 2 d.
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1876/1904: 2 d. pale orange, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 10, an unused horizontal strip of four, variety "Doubled Vertical Perforations" on each stamp, of fine fresh colour and large part og. A scarce and most attractive multiple. (page)
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1876/1904: 2 d. bright violet, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 12½ x 11½, an unused horizontal strip of three from top left corner of the sheet with screwhead at left and Plate number "3" in top margin, all perforated "SA" double, fresh and fine, stamps unmounted og., a most attractive strip. (page)
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1883/99: Colour Trial for the 3 d. pale sage-green, an unused horizontal pair with sheet margin at left, printed in close to the issued colour on unwatermarked wove paper, perforated 14, fine unmounted og. Scarce.rn (page)
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1883/99: Colour Trial for the 6 d. pale blue, an unused imperforate vertical pair, sheet marginal at top, printed in close to the issued colour on unwatermarked medium wove paper, unmounted og. Scarce. (page)
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Long Stamps. First Issue 1886/96: Postage & Revenue, the unused range from 2 s. 6 d. to 15 s. values, wmk. Crown over SA, with 2 s. 6 d. mauve (2), 2 s. 6 d. dull violet perf. 11½-12 and 2 s. 6 d. in the aniline shade; 5 s. pink (2) perf. 10 and perf. 11½-12, 5 s. rose-carmine perf. 11½-12 with two
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Long Stamps 1st Issue 1886/96: £ 1 blue, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½-12½, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 500. (page)
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Long Stamps 1st Issue 1886/96: £ 2 Venetian red, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½, large holes, an unused example of bright colour, fresh colour, large part og. A wonderful example of an extremely rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2011) Gi = £ 4'500. (page)
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Long Stamps 1st Issue 1886/96: £ 3 sage-green, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½, an unused example of deep colour, well centred, small corner crease at lower left otherwise superb, large part og. A very rare stamp unused. Cert. Ceremuga (2012) Gi = £ 6'500. (page)
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Long Stamps 1st Issue 1886/96: £ 5 brown, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½-12½, large holes, a cto used example of rich colour, lightly cancelled by part circular handstamp in black, with gum on reverse. The unsold remainder of this value were sent to Melbourne, Victoria and cancelled upon arrival
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Long Stamps 1st Issue 1886/96: £ 10 bronze, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½-12½, large holes, a cto used example of rich metallic colour, lightly cancelled by part circular handstamp in black, with gum on reverse. The unsold remainder of this value were sent to Melbourne, Victoria and cancelled u
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Long Stamps 1st Issue 1886/96: £ 15 silver, wmk. Crown over SA, perf. 11½-12½, small holes, a cto used example of rich crisp colour, lightly cancelled by part circular handstamp in black, with gum on reverse. The unsold remainder of this value were sent to Melbourne, Victoria and cancelled upon
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Long Stamps - Thin Postage 1902/04: Thin Postage 9 d. rosy lake, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 11½-12½, an unused vertical pair, sheet marginal at base, showing variety "Imperforate between Horizontally" and imperforate between stamp and margin, fresh and fine, superb large part og. Attractive and very rare.
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Long Stamps - Thin Postage 1902/04: Thin Postage 1 s. brown, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 11½-12½, an unused vertical pair, sheet marginal at base, showing variety "Imperforate between Horizontally" and imperforate between stamp and margin, fresh and fine, large part og. Attractive and very rare Gi = £
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Long Stamps - Thick Postage 1904/11: Thick Postage 1 s. brown, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 11½-12½, an unused block of four, sheet marginal at left, showing variety "Imperforate between Horizontally", fresh rich colour and very fine, full unmounted og. Attractive and extremely rare Gi = £ 6'000+.rnrnP
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Long Stamps - Thick Postage 1904/11: Thick Postage £ 1 blue, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 12, an unused horizontal pair of lovely rich colour, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 700. (page)
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Long Stamps - Thick Postage 1904/11: Thick Postage £ 1 blue, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 12½, an unused corner marginal pair from top right of sheet showing "20/-" and requisition number "000534" in red, minor gum bend mentioned for full accuracy and not affecting the appearance, unmounted og. An exqu
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Long Stamps - Thick Postage 1906/12: 6 d. blue-green, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12½, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from base of sheet, variety "Imperforate between Stamp and Margin", good fresh colour, unused without gum. Gary Diffen records just four single examples, four pairs and a strip of
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Long Stamps - Thick Postage 1906/12: 9 d. deep lake on thin paper, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12½, an unused pair, variety "Watermark Inverted" and small flaws on the NINE PENCE tablet affecting both stamps, fresh colour, fine, large part og. Unlisted by Stanley Gibbons. (page)
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Official 1874/77: 1 d. green, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 10, overprinted small 'O.S.', a used example (the stamp is unknown unused), off centre to base and leaving the "ONE PENNY" value tablet at top of the stamp, of fine deep colour, lightly cancelled (1874) in black. A very unusual and scarce st
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Official 1874/77: 6 d. bright blue, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 12½, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused example, well centred for the issue, of rich colour, large part typically cracked og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 300. (page)
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Official 1874/77: 9 d. red-purple, wmk. Large Star, perf. 11½ x 10, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused example, well centred for the issue, typical perforations and of fine colour, variety "No Stop after "S" on O.S.", somewhat dried small part og. A fine example of this great rarity. Cert. RPSV (20
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Official 1876/85: 4 d. mauve (shades), wmk. Broad Star, perf. 10½ x 11½-12½, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused selection (6 items) with 4 d. violet-slate unused, 4 d. plum unused, 4 d. deep mauve single example unused and two unused horizontal pairs, one with left hand stamp showing "Shaved S" var
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Official 1876/85: 4 d. mauve, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 10½ x 11½, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused example of good colour, variety "O.S. Overprint Inverted", fine, unused without gum. A rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 1'300. (page)
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Official 1876/85: 6 d. bright blue (shades), wmk. Broad Star, perf. 10½ x 11½-12½, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused block of four with unusually good perforations for the issue, fine colour, slight wrinkle on large part og. A rare and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 640+. (page)
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Official 1876/85: 2 s. carmine, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 10½ x 11½-12½, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused example showing small portion of adjoining stamp at base, one or two blunted perfs. at right, large part typically cracked og. Scarce Gi = £ 325. (page)
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Official 1876/85: 8 d. on 9 d. brown, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 11½-12½, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused example centred to left, good perforations and fresh colour for this rare stamp, part og. A great rarity. Cert. BPA (1990) Gi = £ 6'500. (page)
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Official 1876/85: 1 s. red-brown, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 11½-12½, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused example of good centering and colour, variety "Overprint "O.S." Inverted", fresh and very fine with large part og. Very few unused examples have been recorded and significantly rarer than the used e
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Official 1876/85: 2 s. carmine, wmk. Broad Star, perf. 11½-12½, overprinted small 'O.S.', an unused example, well centred and of fresh rich colour, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 275. (page)
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Official 1891: 2½ d. in brown on 4 d. green, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 10, the famous used vertical pair, upper stamp with small "O.S.", lower stamp with variety "Overprint "O.S." Omitted", lightly cancelled in black. Exceptional, just two pairs known. Cert. Ceremuga (2017) Gi = £ 4'500.rnrnProvenan
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Official 1891/96: 2 d. orange-red, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 10, an unused block of six (3 x 2) in a pale shade, overprinted second "O.S.", fresh colour, fine, large part og. A scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 390+. (page)
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Official 1891/96: 2½ d. on 4 d. deep green, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 10, an unused block of four, overprinted second "O.S.", lower pair each showing variety "2 and ½ Closer Together", fresh and fine, minor wrinkle on large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 340+. (page)
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Official 1897/1901: 5 d. purple, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 13, an unused block of four, overprinted second "O.S.", fresh and fine, large part og., lower pair unmounted og. A most attractive and scarce multiple Gi = £ 520+.rn (page)
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Official 1899/1901: 1 d. rosine, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 13, a used example, overprinted third "O.S.", variety "Overprint "O.S." Double", lightly cancelled by squared circle datestamp (1900) in black. Scarce and fine Gi = £ 550.rnrn (page)
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Official 1899/1901: 1 d. rosine, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 13, an unused horizontal pair, overprinted third "O.S.", each with variety "Overprint "O.S." Inverted", fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce and attractive pair Gi = £ 400+. (page)
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Official 1899/1901: 1 d. rosine, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 13, a used example, overprinted third "O.S.", variety "Overprint "O.S." Double", lightly cancelled by squared circle datestamp (1900) in black. Scarce and fine Gi = £ 550.rnrn (page)
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Official 1899/1901: 2 d. bright violet, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 13, an unused group of nine items, overprinted third "O.S.", with normal examples (5), single example centrally overprinted "S." only, single used example in violet shade with misplaced overprint reading "S.O.", fine example with variety O
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Official 1899/1901: 2½ d. indigo, wmk. Crown SA, perf. 13, a used horizontal pair, overprinted third "O.S.", with variety "Overprint "O.S." Inverted" and somewhat misplaced, lightly cancelled by circular datestamp in black. Hinged for protection, scarce and fine Gi = £ 450+. (page)
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Official 1891 (May): 2 s. 6 d. violet, wmk. Crown SA sideways, perf. 10, an unused example of fine fresh colour, the overprint with slight doubling due to a shift during printing, centred to top, insignificant corner bend not apparent on face (and barely so on reverse), large part og. Just one pane
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Official 1891 (May): 5 s. pale rose, wmk. Crown SA sideways, perf. 10, an unused example of fine fresh colour, superbly centred, diagonal crease at lower left and usual horizontal wrinkle on large part og. Just one pane of 60 stamps were overprinted. An extremely rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2008) Gi
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Courier Issue 1853/54: Courier 4 d. pale blue, imperforate on soft yellowish paper, an unused example, position 11, with large margins all round, one or two tiny nicks primarily scissor cut at upper right and in margin at base and slight gum bends, a fine early impression with lines clear and sharp,
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Courier Issue 1853/54: Courier 4 d. pale blue, imperforate on hard thick paper, an unused example, position 7, with ample to clear margins all round, tiny tear just touches frameline at right and small thin at upper right, a late worn impression with lines dulled outside the vignette, unused without
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Courier Issue 1853/54: Courier 4 d. orange, Plate I, an unused example, an intermediate impression with blurred lines and worn central background on thin poor quality paper, position 22 on the sheet with three large margins and sheet marginal at base, small split in margin and light vertical crease
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Courier Issue 1854 (Sept): Courier 4 d. orange, Plate II, an unused example with coarse engraving, background thicker and blurred, with three large margins and shaved at top along outer frameline, trace of central thin spot, unused without gum. An attractive example of a very rare stamp. Cert. Dunke
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Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Aug 17): Chalon 1 d. carmine, wmk. Large Star, an unused example of lovely rich colour, margins just shaved to very fine on two sides, tiny inclusion at upper right, unused without gum. Not unattractive, a very scarce stamp unused. Certs. APS (1997), Ceremuga (
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Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Aug 17): Chalon 4 d. deep blue, wmk. Large Star, an unused horizontal pair showing slight misalignment, of fresh colour, margins large all round and minutely shaved at lower right otherwise very fine, unused without gum. A rare and attractive multiple. Cert. Ce
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Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1855 (Aug 17): Chalon 4 d. blue, wmk. Large Star, an unused example with good to large margins all round, showing burr-rub and portion of adjoining stamp at left, horizontal crease not affecting the fresh and very fine appearance, unused without gum. A fine example o
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Chalons. Recess by H. and C. Best, Hobart 1856 (Nov): Chalon 1 d. deep red-brown, no wmk. on pelure paper, an unused example with good to very large margins on three sides with portion of adjoining stamp at base, shaved at right, of fine colour, unused without gum. A very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1857/67: 1 d. brick red, wmk. double lined "1", an unused example from the 1863 printing, in a pale shade, large margins all round, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce and most attractive. Cert. Ceremuga (2011) Gi = £ 475. (page)
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1857/67: 1 d. brick red, wmk. double lined "1", an unused block of eight (4 x 2) from the 1863 printing, of fine colour and appearance despite the base of the block being cut into, relatively good margins on the other three sides and vertical crease affecting third
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1857/67: 1 d. carmine, wmk. double lined "1", an unused example from the 1867 printing, of rich deep colour, large margins all round, unused without gum. Scarce and fine. Cert. Ceremuga (2013) Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Chalons. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1858: Chalon 1 s., an imperforate Plate Proof block of four on unwatermarked toned wove paper, printed in black; marginal from right of sheet, large margins all round and very fine appearance. (page)
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1860/67: 6 d. dull slate-grey, wmk. double lined "6", an unused horizontal pair, ample to large margins all round but for merest touch at right, of fine and fresh appearance, unused without gum - a rare stamp, especially so in a multiple. Cert. Ceremuga (2021) Gi =
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1860/67: 6 d. dull cobalt, wmk. double lined "6", an unused example, close but clear margins with portion of adjoining stamp at base, of fine colour for this stamp, unused without gum. Rare. Cert. RPSV (2013) Gi = £ 1'500. (page)
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1860/67: 6 d. slate-violet, wmk. double lined "6", a used example with close to good margins variety "Double Print" with second impression shifted horizontally to right, fine appearance, cancelled by "77" numeral obliterator in black. Scarce and most appealing. Cert
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1864/69: 1 d. carmine, wmk. double lined "1", rouletted 10, an unused horizontal strip of three, well centred and of fresh colour, corner gum crack, fine large part og. Gi = £ 450+. (page)
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1864/69: 2 d. slate-green, wmk. double lined "2", perf. 10, an unused example in a deep bottle-green shade, part og. Scarce and fine. Cert. RPSV (2013) Gi = £ 800. (page)
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1865/71: 1 d. carmine, wmk. double lined "1", perf. 12, an unused example with variety "Watermark double lined 2" in error, well centred and of fine appearance, minute trace of manuscript cancellation at base (this error is otherwise unknown in unused condition) and
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1865/71: 1 d. carmine, wmk. double lined "6" misplaced, perf. 12, an unused block of four, of fine fresh colour, large part og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 750+. (page)
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1867: Provisional pin-perf circa 8 at Longford. 1 d. carmine, wmk. double lined "1", rough perf. circa 8, an unused example of fine appearance, unused with disturbed small part og. A very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2014) Gi = £ 1'200. (page)
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Chalons. Recess locally in Hobart 1866: Provisional serrated perf circa 19 at Hobart. 2 d. green, wmk. double lined "2", serrated perf. 19, an used example, cancelled by barred obliterator of Hobart in black and by part cancellation in red at lower left. Scarce. Cert. Ceremuga (2019) Gi = £ 275
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Chalons. Recess Govt. Printer, Hobart 1871/91: 6 d. lilac, wmk. double lined "6", perf. 11½, an unused horizontal strip of four, of fine fresh colour, large part og. A delightful and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'100+. (page)
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Chalons. Recess Govt. Printer, Hobart 1871/91: 6 d. bright violet, wmk. double lined "6", rough perf. 11½, an unused example, marginal from left of sheet, large part og. A fine stamp. Gi = £ 275. (page)
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Chalons. Recess Govt. Printer, Hobart 1871/91: 1 s. brown-red, wmk. double lined "12", rough perf. 11½, an unused block of four, horizontal gum bend and colour somewhat suffused by the remaining large part og. Minor aging but a rare multiple Gi = £ 1'400+. (page)
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Pictorial Issue 1899/1900: The recess set of eight values, wmk. multiple TAS, perf. 14, unused set of eight, all overprinted "Specimen." horizontally or vertically in black, with additional 2 d. violet value, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 550. (page)
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Pictorial Issue 1899/1900: Tasman's Arch 2½ d. indigo, wmk. multiple TAS, perf. 14, matching marginal blocks of four, each from left of sheet showing plate Number "1" and "2" respectively, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. A scarce pair Gi = £ 200+. (page)
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Pictorial Issue 1902/04: Lithographed ½ d. green and 2 d. deep reddish violet with typographed 1 d. rose-red, wmk. V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, the unused 'set' of three values, each overprinted SPECIMEN in seriffed capüial letters horizontally in black; the 2 d. unused without gum and ½ d. and
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Pictorial Issue 1905/12: Lithographed Hobart 2 d. deep purple, wmk. Crown over A, perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted SPECIMEN horizontally and further surcharged ULTRAMAR in blue upon receipt from the UPU by the Portuguese Post Office, without gum, some toning on reverse but unique. (page)
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Pictorial Issue 1905/12: Lithographed Hobart 2 d. slate-lilac, wmk. Crown over A, compound perf. 11 and 12, an unused example of this scarce perf. variety, sheet marginal at right, well centred, fine, large part og. An elusive stamp Gi = £ 375. (page)
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Pictorial Issue 1905/12: Lithographed Russell Falls 4 d. orange-buff, wmk. Crown over A, compound perf. 12½ x 11, an unused example, marginal from lower right corner of the sheet, a scarce perf. variety, well centred, fine, large part og. A superb example of an elusive stamp Gi = £ 500. (page)
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Pictorial Issue 1905/12: Lithographed Russell Falls 4 d. orange-buff, wmk. Crown over A, compound perf. 12½ x 11, an unused example of this scarce perf. variety, marginal from base of sheet showing the double row of horizontal perfs., well centred, fine colour, large part og. A rare and elusive stam
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Pictorial Issue 1905/11: Typographed Lake Marion ½ d. yellow-green, Plate I, wmk. Crown over A, compound perf. 11.2 x 12.4 variety, an unused block of four (positions 15-16 / 21-22), fresh and fine, unmounted og. Rare, ex collection Lancaster Gi = 520+. (page)
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Pictorial Issue 1905/11: Typographed Mt. Wellington 1 d. rose-red, wmk. Crown over A inverted, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate", large margins all round, fine large part browned og. Rare - all the imperforate examples emanate from just one sheet. Cert. BPA (2000) Gi = £ 700. (page)
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Pictorial Issue 1905/11: Typographed Spring River 3 d. brown, wmk. Crown over A, an unused horizontal pair, corner marginal from lower left of sheet, variety perf. compound 12½ and 11, centred to base but of fine appearance, large part og. Scarce and most attractive pair Gi = £ 950. (page)
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Pictorial Issue 1911 (Jan): Typographed Hobart 2 d. bright violet, wmk. Crown over A sideways, perf. 12½, an unused vertical pair marginal at right with "CA" monogram, matched with sheet corner marginal vertical strip of three with "JBC" monogram in margin, each with minor corner bends but fresh and
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Postal Fiscals 1863/80: St. George & Dragon recess 3 d. green, wmk. double lined "1", imperforate, an unused example of fine colour, large margins for the issue, imperceptibly touched at base, large part og. A very scarce stamp so fine Gi = £ 750. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1863/80: St. George & Dragon recess 3 d. green, wmk. double lined "1", perf. 12, an unused example, centred to left, of good colour, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 500. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1863/80: St. George & Dragon recess 5 s. sage-green, wmk. double lined "1" upright and misplaced, perf. 12, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, unused without gum Gi = £ 450. (page)
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Postal Fiscal 1863/80: St. George & Dragon 2 s. 6 d. lake, wmk. double lined "1", perf. 11½, an unused example of fine colour, part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 350. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1863/80: St. George & Dragon recess 5 s. sage-green, wmk. double lined "1" perf. 11½, an unused block of four, showing the marginal lined watermark only on the right hand vertical pair, of good colour and demonstrating the close separation between the stamps, unused without gum. Rare.
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Postal Fiscals 1888: St. George & Dragon recess 2 s. 6 d. lake, wmk. TAS, perf. 12, an unused corner marginal example from top left of sheet in a pale shade, wrinkles, large part og., together with an unused horizontal pair in a deeper shade, fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 480+. <
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Postal Fiscals 1900 (Nov 15): St. George & Dragon 2 s. 6 d. lake, wmk. TAS, perf. 12, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused example of good colour, overprint misplaced to right, part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 500. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1900 (Nov 15): St. George & Dragon 2 s. 6 d. lake, wmk. TAS, perf. 12, overprinted REVENUE in black, a fine unused block of four of excellent colour and centering for the issue, on or two trivial age spots on large part og. A very attractive and scarce multiple. Cert. Ceremuga (2018)
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Postal Fiscals 1900 (Nov 15): St. George & Dragon 2 s. 6 d. lake, wmk. TAS, perf. 12, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused example in a pale shade, variety "REVFNUE for REVENUE", diagonal corner crease not affecting frontal appeaarance, part og. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2011) Gi = £ 950. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1900 (Nov 15): St. George & Dragon 2 s. 6 d. lake, wmk. TAS, perf. 12, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused example of good centering and colour, variety "Overprint Inverted", gum loss at base, part og. A very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2011) Gi = £ 2'000. (page)
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Postal Fiscals 1900: Platypus 1 d. blue, wmk. TAS, perf. 12, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused block of four, corner marginal and showing Plate Number "1" in margin, variety "Double Overprint", fresh and fine appearance, hinged for protection on large part og. A very scarce positional multiple
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Postal Fiscal 1900: £ 1 green & yellow, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, a superb block of four of fine colour, unmounted og. A gem. Cert. BPA (1997) Gi = £ 1'200+. (page)
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Postal Fiscal 1900: £ 1 green & yellow, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused example, variety "Overprint Double, One Vertical", with second overprint reading up at left, fresh and fine, superb large part og. Rare Gi = £ 500. (page)
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Revenues 1886: Keyplate Essay by De La Rue, printed in lilac on TAS wmk'd paper, perf. 14, overprinted TASMANIA / POSTAGE & REVENUE / TWO SHILLINGS / AND SIXPENCE" in black, part og. Horizontal bend unapparent on face but scarce. (page)
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Revenues 1900: Platypus 2 d. chestnut, wmk. TAS, perf. 11¾, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", fresh and fine, gum crease on large part browned og. Scarce and fine, no example in the Kiddle Brothers collection. Certificate Ceremuga (201
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Revenues 1900: Platypus 2 d. pale chestnut, wmk. TAS, perf. 11¾, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused block of four, variety "Value Omitted", fresh and fine, large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. Scarce. Cert. Ceremuga (2008). (page)
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Revenues 1900: Platypus 2 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused example, variety "BEVENUE for REVENUE", fresh and fine, part og. Scarce, no example in the Kiddle Brothers collection. Cert. Ceremuga (2013). (page)
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Revenues 1903: Platypus 1 d. on 2 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused top marginal block of four, Type A with flat top to "1" on upper pair, Type B lower pair, variety "Overprint "1d." Inverted", fine appearance, unmounted og. Rare. Cert. Ceremuga (2013). (page)
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Revenues 1903: Platypus 1 d. on 2 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused block of twelve (2 x 6) from lower left of the pane with serial number "8" in margin, Type A with flat top to "1" on eight stamps, Type B with sloping top to "1" on four stamps, lovely appeara
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Revenues 1903: Platypus 1 d. on 2 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused block of four, Type B with sloping top to "1", variety "Overprint "1d." inverted", one toned perf. not impacting on the appearance, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Scarce. (page)
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Revenues 1903: Platypus 1 d. on 2 d. red-brown, wmk. TAS, perf. 14, overprinted REVENUE in black, an unused example, Type B with sloping top to "1", variety "Overprint REVENUE Double & Misplaced", one or two toned perfs. at top not greatly impacting on the appearance, large part og. Scarce. (page)
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed 1 d. blue-green, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example of fine centering and colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. A much scarcer stamp than SG suggests in good quality Gi = £ 170. (page)
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed 10 s. brown on rose, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, variety perf. 12½ x 12, an unused example, centred to upper left, of excellent fresh colour, browned large part og. An extremely rare and elusive stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2016) Gi = £ 2'750*.rnrn*Note:
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed 10 s. brown on rose, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 13, an unused example, well centred for the issue, of excellent fresh colour, natural gum bend, redistributed part og. Listed but unpriced by Stanley Gibbons. An extremely rare and elusive stamp. Cert
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed 15 s. mauve, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, well centred for the issue, of excellent fresh colour, superb large part og. One of the great rarities of British Commonwealth philately. A great rarity and a magnificent stamp - one
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed St. George & Dragon £ 1 red-orange on yellowish, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, centred slightly to left, of fine colour, large part og. A scarce and elusive stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2013). (page)
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed £ 6 blue on pink, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused example, well centred and of good colour, horizontally overprinted by italic "Specimen." in black, small internal break above X of SIX, disturbed browned part og. Despite faults, a ra
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed £ 8 brownish-red on yellowish, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused example, well centred and of rich colour, diagonally overprinted by italic "Specimen" in black, superb large part og. Just 2'000 printed and most were fiscally used. Extr
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed £ 8 brownish-red on yellowish, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused example, centred to left with fine rich colour, diagonally overprinted "Specimen" in black, redistributed part og. Just 2'000 printed and most were fiscally used. Extreme
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed £ 9 yellow-green on greenish, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused example, centred to left with a rich depth of colour, fresh and brilliantly fine appearance, tiny thin, slight tone spots on redistributed large part og. Just 1'320 printe
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed 1 d. yellowish-green, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, unused examples with 1 d. perf. 13, 1 d. deep green perf. 12, and single and horizontal pair in differing shades perf. 12½, and 1 d. pale bistre perf. 13 and perf. 12, all with somewhat typical browning on
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed 1 d. ochre, wmk. second V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused block of four, fresh and very fine, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 360+. (page)
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed 1 s. ultramarine on blued glazed paper, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example from the 1884 printing, well centred and of fresh colour, superb large part og. Scarce so fine Gi = £ 350. (page)
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed St. George & Dragon £ 1 orange on yellowish paper, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example from the 1884 printing, of bright colour, part og. A very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2009) Gi = £ 1'300. (page)
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed St. George & Dragon £ 1 reddish-orange on yellow paper, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example from the 1888 printing, of fresh colour, part og. Rare so fine Gi = £ 1'000. (page)
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed £ 10 red-lilac, wmk. first V over Crown upright, perf. 11½, an unused example of good appearance, slight grubby perfs., overprinted diagonally by italic "Specimen" in black, large part og. Small closed tear at upper right does not detract. Rare with just 2
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed 6 s. pea-green, wmk. second V over Crown upright, perf. 12½, an unused example of fine vivid colour, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 350. (page)
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed 10 s. dull bluish-green, wmk. second V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, centred to base, of fresh impression and good colour, large part og. A very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2017) Gi = £ 1'500. (page)
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed 10 s. grey-green, wmk. second V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, centred to right, of fresh impression and good colour, small paper hinge remnant on part og. A very rare stamp. Cert. Ceremuga (2017) Gi = £ 1'400. (page)
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed 45 s. lilac, wmk. second V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example from the 1890 printing, centred to right, of brilliant fresh impression and colour, superb large part og. An exceedingly rare stamp: just one or two known in private hands. Signed Herb
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed £ 5 rose-pink, wmk. second V over Crown sideways, perf. 12, an unused example from the June 1883 printing, centred to top, overprinted "SPECIMEN"" diagonally reading down in black, of fine colour, part og. SG does not list a price for an unused 'normal' ex
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed £ 10 lilac, wmk. second V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example from the 1885 printing, overprinted by diagonal "SPECIMEN" in black, unused without gum. A very rare stamp (normal stamp catalogues at £ 18'000), this being one of just two ex
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Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Typographed £ 10 mauve, wmk. second V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, overprinted by italic "Specimen." in black, unusually well centred, vertical crease not affecting the appearance, disturbed small part og.. A very rare stamp (normal stamp catalog
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Stamp Duty Issue 1885 (Jan): Recess printing £ 25 deep bluish-green, wmk. V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example overprinted "Specimen" in grey-black at right of stamp and further larger "Specimen" in red manuscript, fresh and fine, unused without gum. A rare stamp (normal cancelle
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