1879-85 Wmk Crown over NSW (I) 3d Dull Green perf 12 irregular block of 52, being the larger part of a left pane, some perf separation and a few units stained but a remarkable piece. SG O5bb Cat £10400+. This piece is the more remarkable as it shows the final opt setting introduced in late 1884 for the small DLR stamps. This showed the 'O' and 'S' spaced 7mm with [22] on each pane being the variety 8½mm spacing and [28] having a broken 'O'; both these varieties are present in this block. Other than for this piece, there is no evidence for the use of this setting on the 3d value and the block may be of trial status, particularly as it represents a very late use of this 3d printing. A detailed article reporting the discovery of this block appeared in 'Sydney Views' of August 1986
Lot 143
Estimate: $350
Realised Price : $290
1882-86 Wmk Crown over NSW (II) mint and used selection comprising 3d Diadem mint or unused (61, inc four pairs, three blocks of four, block of six, block of twelve plus 2 singles with wmk sideways) and used (15 inc a strip of four), 5d Diadem mint (8 inc a marginal block of four) and used (3) and 8d Diadem mint (17 - inc two pairs and one with perforations trimmed off) and used (9). A range of shades and perforations included and some showing varieties and flaws to the opt forme. Mostly fine (113)
Lot 144
Estimate: $60
Realised Price : $70
1882-86 Wmk Crown over NSW (II) 4d DLR Dark Brown block of four perf 11x12 comb, fully unmounted with the 2nd and 4th units showing distinctive ink flaws below the neck and on the chin respectively. SG O27a Cat £60+
Lot 145
Estimate: $1,500
Realised Price : $1,200
1887-90 10/- Mauve and Claret sans-serif 'OS' overprint Perf 12 cancelled Sydney cds NO 17 90. Centred lower left and with blunt top left corner. One of the finest known examples of this very rare stamp. SG O36 Cat £3000
Lot 146
Estimate: $1,250
1887-90 10/- Mauve and Claret Roman 'OS' Opt Perf 12 small part o.g. with some adhesions and tone spots and with thin at top. Very fine facial appearance for this very rare stamp. SG O37 Cat £3500
Lot 147
Estimate: $500
Realised Price : $320
1895 'OS' Overprints cancelled 'NSW' in concentric ovals Wmk 'NSW' Perf 11, 5/- 'POSTAGE' opt in Black, no gum. Ex McCredie
