Reddish-purple Perf. 12, Perf. 11 and Perf. 11 x 12, each in a lower right corner block of four with marginal burélage, each with large part original brownish gum. Minor gum creases otherwise very fine and an exceptionally difficult set to assemble. SG 297c,d,e, Cat. £652+
Lot 643
Estimate: $600
Reddish-purple Perf. 12, Perf. 11 and Perf. 11 x 12, each in a block of four, the last two bottom marginal, fine with large part original brownish gum, some gum creases and perf. 11 block with gum thin, but generally a fine and scarce set. SG 297c,d,e, Cat. £652+
Lot 644
Estimate: $10,000
Realised Price : $16,000
Reddish-purple Perf. 11 block of four Imperforate Between horizontal Pairs, pos. [4-5/14-15, [4] variety constant flaw below ‘F’ of ‘FIVE’]. Large part original gum hinged on top pair only. Superb and a major New South Wales rarity, believed to be the only surviving block of four from the two sheets issued of this error. SG 297ca, Cat. £16000
Lot 645
Estimate: $500
Realised Price : $460
5/- ‘Coin’ - te remainder comprising Perf. 12 mint (3, one with burélage) and used (7 incl one pair), Perf. 11 mint (9, incl block of four and one with burélage) and used (4), Perf. 11 x 12 mint (2) and used (7) and Perf. 12 x 11 used (3). Generally fine, only a few with minor faults (35)
