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Online General Sale No. 88 Bidding closes at 5pm AEDT on Friday 4th December 2026 Note: You can now zoom in on large photos. Click on thumbnail to see large photo.
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AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH, POSTAL MARKINGS, GENERAL
| Lot 212 | [ **/*/O ] |
Mint collection mounted on Lighthouse leaves, Single Wmk with additional shades, 1d Die II-I pair, 1d Die III (2), later wmks complete, with 4½d Die II CTO. Also hagner with additional mint duplicated range to 1/4d, and small group of used, plus 1932 6d Kooka and 1/- Lyrebird. Nearly all MUH, a few stamps affected by gum toning, otherwise very fine (141 M, 59 U) | ||
| Lot 213 | [ C ] |
Accumulation of KGV on covers, mostly letter rate mail, range to overseas destinations, OHMS mail with OS punctures, airmails including first flight covers, printed matter rate, underpaid mail with postage dues, postmark interest with Relief cds and Paquebot noted, etc. Condition varies, but mostly good to fine (90) | ||
| Lot 214 | [ O ] |
A simplified used range on hagners, mixed watermarks, to 1/4d, some 'OS' opts and punctures, plus small groups of 'OS/NSW', 'VG', 'WA' and 'T' punctures, mostly fine (105) | ||
| Lot 215 | [ O ] |
Small stockbook with range of selected fine used stamps ½d to 5d punctured 'OS'. Some duplication including better values and a few multiples, also a few punctured 'OS/NSW' (95) | ||
| Lot 216 | [ C/PS ] |
Small group of King George V used on covers, mostly 1½d rates 1919-28, also OHMS covers with 'OS/NSW' punctures with ½d block of 4, 1d Red (3, one on postcard), 1d Violet pair, 2d Orange, 2d Red, and 1933 1½d Brown 'G/NSW' puncture on OHMS postcard. Also mint lettercards (3). Many covers with small faults, but some useful ones are included (35) | ||
| Lot 217 | [ **/*/O ] |
½d Green Single and Large Multiple Watermarks, mint and used accumulation mounted on pages, on stock sheets and hagners, with shades (including a number of copies of the 'Cyprus Green'), duplicated ranges of plate varieties identified by position (all electros represented, 3R11 'Clubbed Fraction Bar' variety used (2), 5R43 'Thin Fraction' variety mint (5) etc), many mint multiples (incl Electro 7 pane of 60, one unit damaged), inverted wmks, and much else. A small proportion of the stamps shows some rusting, but it is generally fine to very fine. An excellent lot for the student of this issue (approx 2,000) | ||
| Lot 218 | [ O ] |
½d Green Single and Large Multiple Watermarks extensive used accumulation on stock sheets with plate varieties identified according to position on the stamp, a very useful lot for the student of this issue (approx 300) | ||
| Lot 219 | [ **/*/O ] |
½d Orange large mint (mostly) and used accumulation on sheets, stock sheets and hagners, all watermarks represented, many positional multiples with plate varieties identified, imprints, OS overprints, etc. A small proportion of the material is affected by rust, but most is fine to very fine. Once sorted and examined, a very representative collection of this issue could be assembled from the material available (approx 1,200) | ||
| Lot 220 | [ O ] |
1d Red and 1d Green (plus few 1d Violet) large used accumulation arranged on stock sheets, with heavily duplicated range of plate varieties from Panes I to VIII, all stamps neatly annotated in pencil on reverse with plate position. The 1d Reds include 200+ Die 2, and approx 50 with inverted watermark, some Large Multi Wmk, and a wide range of 1d Red shades are represented. A proportion of the 1d Reds have toned perfs through prolonged storage, but the majority is fine. Huge catalogue value, the 1d plate varieties are rarely offered in such quantities (estimated 2,500 to 3,000 stamps) | ||
| Lot 221 | [ **/* ] |
1d Greens in stockbook with imprint pairs, blocks of 4 and 8, or larger, all plates represented, with Single Wmk (4), Large Multiple Wmk (3), No. Wmk (4), Small Multiple Wmk Perf 14 (35), Small Multiple Wmk Perf 13½ x 12½ (17), C of A Wmk (31) and OS Opt (3). Unfortunately the majority have varying degrees of toning or rust spots, some severe, hence low estimate. Nevertheless there are still many that are fine (594 stamps) | ||
| Lot 222 | [ ** ] |
1d Green group of part sheets and large multiples, with Large Multi Wmk Plate 3 blocks of 108 and 96, No Wmk Plate 4 block of 86 and 84, Small Multi Wmk Perf 14 Plate 3 block of 52, Plate 4 block of 84 with Wmk Inverted, Small Multi Wmk Perf 13½ x 12½ Plate 3 block of 55 and 24, Plate 4 block of 84, and C of A Wmk Plate 4 block of 34. All blocks are affected to varying degrees by rust spots, couple of blocks with other minor damage, hence the low estimate, but a number of good multiples could be salvaged (707 stamps) | ||
| Lot 223 | [ **/* ] |
1d Green, all watermarks but with emphasis on Small Multiple and C of A Wmks, large mint collection in stockbook mostly sorted for plate varieties with much duplication and many multiples, also Die 2 and inverted watermarks. Also much smaller quantities of 1d Red and 1d Violet. Unfortunately much of the material is affected by gum toning or rust spots, hence the low estimate, although there are still a number of good pieces (approx 1,200 stamps) | ||
| Lot 224 | [ **/* ] |
1d Green all watermarks range of mint multiples mounted on pages, with full annotation of the plate varieties present, including Small Multi and C of A wmk quarter-sheet blocks of 30 (9), one with ten Die 2 units). Very occasional tone spot, otherwise condition is generally very fine. A very good lot for the student of these issues (479) | ||
| Lot 225 | [ O ] |
1d Green Mixed watermarks huge accumulation in shoe box, bundled into 100's, in packet or loose, much is believed to be unpicked for varieties, includes a large quantity of OS opts, and with considerable postmark interest (estimated 40,000 to 45,000) | ||
| Lot 226 | [ O ] |
1d Green accumulation in small box tied into bundles of 100 or loose in envelopes, mixed watermarks but mostly Small Multiple and C of A wmks, possibly largely examined for plate varieties but with postmark interest (approx 15,000) | ||
| Lot 227 | [ O ] |
1d Green accumulation in small box mixed watermarks but largely Small Multiple and C of A Wmks, possibly largely searched for plate flaws but with postmark interest (approx 16,000) | ||
| Lot 228 | [ **/*/O ] |
1½d Die I mint and (mostly) used plating study of Electros 11 to 29 in Brown, Green and Red arranged on hagners, with all electro varieties identified and with considerable duplication. Few of the rarer varieties are present, but otherwise this represents a very complete coverage of the subject. There are also a large range of the unplated varieties, all identified as per the nomenclature used by the 1½d Die I monographs. The mint material includes some positional multiples, and there is also a smattering of plated material from the earlier electros. A rare opportunity to acquire plated material in this quantity, suitable for the dedicated student or for a collector wishing to enter the field. Enormous catalogue value (estimated 5,000 stamps) | ||
| Lot 229 | [ O ] |
1½d Die I large used accumulation (Black-browns, Browns, Greens and Reds) sorted on stock sheets with plate flaws identified according to the area of the stamp affected, much duplication. Also inverted wmks, skipped perfs, shades, misplaced wmks, and various other variations. much of interest to the student of these issues (approx 2,000) | ||
| Lot 230 | [ O ] |
1½d Black-brown and 1½d Brown Die I Single and Large Multiple Wmks used range arranged on hagners with flaws noted including a number of listed ones, good to fine used (135) | ||
| Lot 231 | [ O ] |
1½d Brown Die I Single and Large Multiple Watermarks, large collection of dated copies mounted on sheets running from April 1919 to December 1921 (plus a few later), wide range of shades represented, few multiples and OS punctures, a great opportunity for the shade enthusiast (469) | ||
| Lot 232 | [ O ] |
1½d Brown Die I accumulation tied into bundles of 100, mixed Single and Small Multiple Watermarks, and with a quantity of the 1½d Bright Red-brown, mostly checked for plate varieties but with postmark interest (approx 7,700) | ||
| Lot 233 | [ **/*/O ] |
1½d Red Die II Small Multiple Wmk Perfs 14 and 13½ x 12½ very extensive mint and used study of the plate varieties from Plates 1 to 4 with all the listed (excluding the 'Void Corner' and Plate 4 Re-entries) and many more minor unlisted varieties, mounted on leaves with considerable duplication and some representation of the 1½d Brown and 2d on 1½d Surcharge. An unusual feature of an accumulation such as this is the high proportion of mint material including numerous blocks and positional pieces. Also included are imprint blocks, strips or pairs (19) and plate dot blocks or pairs (23). A small proportion of the material is affected by rust, on occasion severe, but the majority is fine to very fine. A great opportunity for the dedicated specialist in this issue, or for a KGV enthusiast to tackle a new field (approx 3,600 stamps) | ||
| Lot 234 | [ O ] |
1½d Red Die II Perfs 14 and 13½ x 12½ accumulation tied into bundles of 100, possibly checked for varieties but with some postmark interest (approx 15,000) | ||
| Lot 235 | [ O ] |
1½d Red Die II Perfs 14 and 13½ x 12½, also some 1½d Brown and 2d on 1½d, tied into bundles of 100, possibly checked for varieties but with some postmark interest (approx 11,500) | ||
| Lot 236 | [ O ] |
1½d Red, mostly Die II, few 1½d Red-brown, accumulation mostly tied into bundles of 100, with postmark interest (approx 6,500) | ||
| Lot 237 | [ O ] |
1½d Red Dies I and II, also some 2d on 1½d accumulation tied into bundles of 100, mostly checked for varieties but with some postmark interest (approx 14,500) | ||
| Lot 238 | [ **/*/O ] |
2d Die I mint and (mostly) used plating study of Electros 1 to 16 in Orange, Red and Red-brown arranged on hagners, with all electro varieties identified, and with considerable duplication. Few of the very rare varieties are present, but otherwise this represents a very complete collection of the subject. There is also a wide range of unplated material, including plate flaws, 2d Orange punctured OS Wmk Inverted (12, cat AU$100 each). Among the scarcer material is the 'Retouched Nose' in red (11R10, 12 copies), 'Recut 2 at Right in Red (12AR54, 11 copies), 'Retouched Face' in Red (14L12, 6 copies). Some mint positional pieces, including 2d Red-brown Single Wmk (2) and Small Multi Wmk (3) imprint blocks. An exceptional opportunity for the dedicated student, or for someone looking for a new field of study. Enormous catalogue value (estimated 3,000+ stamps) | ||
| Lot 239 | [ O ] |
2d Orange and 2d Red Die 1 used accumulation with electro varieties identified according to position on the stamp, some duplication, also stamps with dry ink or skipped perfs, etc. Generally good to fine and a good lot for the specialist (approx 120 Orange, 1,300 Red) | ||
| Lot 240 | [ O ] |
2d Red Dies I, II, and III accumulation tied into bundles of 100, possibly picked over but with plenty of postmark interest (approx 16,000) | ||
| Lot 241 | [ O ] |
2d Red Dies I, II and III, mixed watermarks, accumulation tied into bundles of 100, possibly picked over for varieties but with some postmark interest (approx 15,000) | ||
| Lot 242 | [ O ] |
2d Red Dies II and III Small Multiple and C of A Watermarks used accumulation tied into bundles or 100 or in envelopes, possibly checked for varieties but with postmark interest (approx 13,000) | ||
| Lot 243 | [ O ] |
2d Red Dies II and III Small Multiple and C of A Watermarks, large accumulation tied into bundles of 100. Probably checked for plate varieties, but there should be some postmark interest (approx 16,000) | ||
| Lot 244 | [ O ] |
2d Red Dies II and III large accumulation, mixed watermarks, plus some 2d Red Die I, tied in bundles of 100, in packets and loose, some on piece. Believed mostly unchecked for plate varieties and with some postmark interest (approx 35,000 to 40,000) | ||
| Lot 245 | [ **/*/O ] |
Mint and used range of 4d issues arranged on hagners, with 4d Violet M (2) and U (49), 4d Blue M (12) and U (49), 4d Olive Single Wmk M (9) and U (32), Small Multi Wmk Perf 14 M (5) and U (25), Small Multi Wmk Perf 13½ x 12½ M (7 incl imprint pair) and U (37), OS Opt M (9) and U (56), C of A Wmk M (8) and U (50), plus some miscellaneous extras, and showing a wide range of shades, OS and State punctures, and cancelled-to-order. Toned gum on some of the mint, however most are fine, a useful lot (52M, 349U) | ||
| Lot 246 | [ **/*/O ] |
4½d mint and used range on hangers, with Single Wmk M (45, incl Mullett imprint block of 8 badly foxed, and three blocks of 4), and U (21), Small Multi Wmk Perf 14 M (24 incl three block of 4) and U (6), Small Multi Wmk Perf 13½ x 12½ M (17, incl two blocks of 4) and U (2). Some perf OS and a few CTO, and with a fine range of shades. Some with toning or rust spots, but mostly fine (115 stamps) | ||
| Lot 247 | [ */O ] |
Range of 1/4d on hagner, with Single Wmk M and U (12), Small Multi Wmk Perf 14 M (3, punctured OS) and U (3), Small Multi Wmk Perf 13½ x 12½ M and U (8), C of A Wmk M and U (13), with a range of shades and a few CTO. A number of stamps have tone spots (6M, 36U) | ||
| Lot 248 | [ O ] |
Used accumulation of various values, tied into bundles of 100 or loose in packets, with 2d Orange (1,200), 3d mixed dies and watermarks (1,200), 4d Orange (100), 4d Blue (100), 4d Olive (1,000), 4½d (200), 5d Dies I and II (3,200), plus a few others (approx 6,200) | ||
| Lot 249 | [ O ] |
Tattersalls Underprints: 1½d Green (3) with 'TATTERSALLS' underprint in caps, and 1½d Green (3), 1½d Red Die I (7), 1½d Red Die II Perf 14 (5) and Perf 13½ x 12½ (5) with two-line 'Tatter/salls' underprint, couple with small faults (20) | ||
