1940 KGVI Pictorials ½d to 2/6d set SG 1-8 with diagonal or horseshoe 'SPECIMEN' punctures, the 2/6d with one short perf & a small thin, the others very lightly mounted and unusually fine, Cat £1400 for unmounted. Ex James Bendon on his exhibit page where stated to be ex the Belgian UPU Specimen Archives; one of the key Specimen sets of the Reign. [Many sets on the market are unfortunately forgeries] (8) (Image1)

Estimate AU$500

1946 Victory 2d brown & 3d blue with horseshoe 'SPECIMEN' punctures SG 9s & 10s, very lightly mounted and unusually fine, Cat £400 for unmounted. Ex James Bendon on his exhibit page where stated to be ex the Belgian UPU Specimen Archives. (2) (ME) (Image1)

Estimate AU$250