Civil Service: 1881 1/- to £5 optd 'SPECIMEN', two of each though in different type (one 2/6d), odd blemish, otherwise above average condition (13). Ex Marcus Samuel
Lot 256
Estimate: $750T
Contract Note: 1888 Imperf Essays on gummed paper for Surcharges in different colours 6d on 6d (3), 4/- on 4/- (3) and £3 (3) optd 'SPECIMEN', the £3 never issued, few minor blemishes. Fine and rare group (9). Ex Marcus Samuel
Lot 257
Estimate: $400T
Contract Note: 1902 KEVII 1/-, 3/- to 10/- and 1907 3d, 6d, 1/-, and £1 optd 'SPECIMEN', simplified set, fine and fresh (11). Ex Marcus Samuel
Lot 258
Estimate: $500T
Probate: 1860 printing in Ultramarine 3d to £5 optd 'SPECIMEN' in black, additional £1 optd 'SPECIMEN' in blue, odd crease, fine appearance (9). Ex Marcus Samuel
Lot 259
Estimate: $500T
Transfer Duty: 1891 Perforated Colour Trials on gummed paper optd in black for 1/- in purple, red-brown, brown and olive-green, each with two manuscript 'ticks' at top. Attractive group (4). Ex Marcus Samuel
