AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH, QUEEN ELIZABETH II ISSUES

Lot 579	[ **/* ]	Estimate: $150 Starting Price: $115 1953-56 3½d Carmine-red QEII C of A Watermark on 'Thin Hard Transparent Paper' blocks of 6 and 4 (2) very fine with most units MUH. BW 296a, cat AU$700
Lot 580	[ **/O/B ]	Estimate: $300 Starting Price: $230 1953-1956 3½d Carmine-red QEII study of the 'White Crown' varieties and retouches on the booklet plate, showing the various printing electros on which the varieties are found, with C of A Wmk (8) and No Wmk (7) 3/6d booklets, plus a number of used stamps also showing the varieties. A fine group which would be difficult to duplicate (15 booklets, 6 M, 29 U)
Lot 581	[ P ]	Estimate: $350 Starting Price: $270 1953 3½d Young Farmers presentation die proof in issued colours in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '50/24.8.53' (for H.L. Anthony, Postmaster-General), heavy staining caused by tape used to affix the proof. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 303DP(1), cat AU$3000
Lot 582	[ ** ]	Estimate: $700 Starting Price: $525 1953 3½d Young Farmers' Clubs variety 'Misplaced Vignette' superb MUH block of 4. BW 303c, cat AU$2000
Lot 583	[ **/*/O/B ]	Estimate: $500 Starting Price: $380 1957-59 4d Claret QEII small study of the booklet plate with F (or L) 3/3 Retouch in complete booklet (stapled remake) and used (4), I 5/2,4,6 re-entries in booklet panes of 6 (2), and I 7/2 Flaw and Retouch in complete booklet, booklet panes of 6 (2) and used (4). Fine to very fine and a very scarce group, BW cat AU$1800+ (24 M, 8 U, 2 booklets)
Lot 584	[ O ]	Estimate: $1,750 Starting Price: $1,350 1955-57 4d Claret QEII Definitive Booklet Stamp (No. 2 in pane) variety 'Imperforate at Top', roughly torn at top but with more than sufficient margin to prove the error, with machine cancel. The BW catalogue states that only two examples have been reported, this example noted by the collector on his page as having been discovered in May 1977. A QEII rarity. BW 320b, cat AU$3750
Lot 585	[ ** ]	Estimate: $175 Starting Price: $135 1957 10d QEII Definitive blocks of 6 from the lower right corner of sheet in the catalogued Grey-blue and Turquoise shades, each showing the marginal inscription 'CENTRE OF WORK' in the lower selvedge, very fine MUH. BW 322A,Bz, cat AU$350 (12)
Lot 586	[ ** ]	Estimate: $90 Starting Price: $70 1957 10d QEII Definitive block of 8 from the lower right corner of the sheet in Turquoise-blue shade, and showing the marginal inscription 'CENTRE OF WORK' in the lower selvedge, very fine MUH. BW 322Bz, cat AU$175
Lot 587	[ P ]	Estimate: $900 Starting Price: $675 1955 3½d Y.M.C.A. presentation die proof in issued colours in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '20/6.7.55' (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), superb. Despite the Brusden-White note, the red triangle on this proof appears to be printed and not handpainted. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW328DP(12), cat AU$3000
Lot 588	[ P ]	Estimate: $800 Starting Price: $600 1955 3½d Nursing presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '18/26/8/55' (for H.L. Anthony, Postmaster-General), some staining largely outside design. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 329DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 589	[ ** ]	Estimate: $60 Starting Price: $46 1956 3½d Responsible Government sheet of 80 (Sheet C with variety 'Line Through 56' on R9/7), 1957 4d S.A. Responsible Government sheet of 120 (two stamps with tone spots), and 1963 5d Green QEII Definitive sheet of 160, fine (360)
Lot 590	[ P ]	Estimate: $750 Starting Price: $575 1956 3½d Responsible Government presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27/17.4.56' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), with several areas of staining. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 331DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 591	[ ** ]	Estimate: $160 Starting Price: $120 1957 7d Royal Flying Doctor Service top left corner blocks of 6 (x 4) with variety 'Recut Frame and Weak Entry under USTRA' (Sheet A 1/6) in association with the four positions of the 'Wandering Dot' found at Cape Howe on the S.E. coast. Very fine MUH and rarely offered as a set. BW 337d,da,db,dc, cat AU$300+ (24)
Lot 592	[ P ]	Estimate: $1,100 Starting Price: $850 1958 5½d War Memorial se-tenant die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27/29/10/57' (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), some staining along left side. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 341/2DP(1), cat AU$4000
Lot 593	[ **/*/O ]	Estimate: $2,250 Starting Price: $1,700 1959-63 5d Blue QEII specialised study mounted on leaves with perf pip blocks, many plate varieties represented mostly by positional blocks, with Sheet A L1/1, 4/4, 9/2, 9/8, R4/5; Sheet B L8/1, R1/7; Sheet C R3/5; Sheet D L10/1, R1/6, 5/8. Plus a detailed study of the development of the perf pip fractures on sheet A (11 blocks) and sheet B (9 blocks). In addition there are several pages of used stamps with plate varieties identified, including listed and unlisted flaws. A few used stamps affected by rust, otherwise very fine and one of the finest studies of this stamp that has been assembled. Very high catalogue value, the perf pip fracture blocks alone cat AU$7500 (approx 750 M, 130 U)
Lot 594	[ **/O ]	Estimate: $800 Starting Price: $600 1959-63 5d Blue QEII block of 12 from top of Sheet A showing variety 'Plate Fracture' through top of stamps L1/2-8 and L2/2-7 very fine MUH, also used examples (10) of eight of the positions. A rare group, the BW catalogue states that only nine blocks showing the full fracture are known. BW 355j/ja, cat AU$2250 (22)
Lot 595	[ O/B ]	Estimate: $1,400 Starting Price: $1,050 1959-63 5d Blue QEII study of the booklet plate varieties mounted on pages most listed flaws are present, mostly represented in complete booklets (and thus with two examples of each flaw) and by used stamps, comprising Panel C 5/2, Panel E 3/4, Panel G 5/1, Panel G 7/6, Panel I 7/1, Panel L 2/1 and 4/1. The rare unlocated 'Distorted S of AUSTRALIA' (BW 356n, cat AU$275) is represented by two used singles. In addition there are six pages of identified flaws, both listed and unlisted, in used singles with considerable duplication, and an example of the 5/- booklet with Tattersalls advertising which was quickly withdrawn. An exceptional study, possibly the finest of its kind, with condition generally fine to very fine, and very high catalogue value (14 booklets, approx 400 U)
Lot 596	[ E ]	Estimate: $75 Starting Price: $60 1959-64 6d, 8d, 9d, 11d, 1/- and 1/2d Fauna Definitives Australian Post Office publicity photographs, the 1/- (with handstamp on reverse) taken from the die proof, the others from the adopted artwork (6)
Lot 597	[ **/* ]	Estimate: $200 Starting Price: $150 1959-64 Zoological Series 6d, 9d, 11d, 1/-, 1/2d blocks including perf pips, helecon and non-helecon, 6d Sheet B R/17 Retouches in corner blocks of 6 (3), and 11d duplicated range of positional multiples including the listed plate varieties. Fine and largely MUH (approx 380)
Lot 598	[ E ]	Estimate: $150 Starting Price: $115 1959-64 8d Tiger Cat watercolour sketch on card (155 x 185mm) by Eileen Mayo in the adopted design, numbered 6 (of 10) and signed by the artist, and with issued stamp affixed. Very Attractive
Lot 599	[ P ]	Estimate: $1,500 Starting Price: $1,150 1959-64 8d Tiger Cat Die Proof in issued colour in sunken mount, there are some small rust marks on the mount and along the periphery of the mount, however the proof is fine and without staining. The proof is numbered 58 on the reverse and was presented to Sir Daryl Lindsay as a member of the Stamp Advisory Committee. Sought after by collectors forming a specialised study of this fascinating stamp. BW 359DP(1), cat AU$3000
Lot 600	[ E ]	Estimate: $150 Starting Price: $115 1959-64 1/- Platypus watercolour sketch on card (155 x 185mm) by Eileen Mayo in adopted design but denominated 10d, numbered 1 (of 5) and signed by the artist, and with stamp affixed and cancelled on the day of issue. Very attractive
Lot 601	[ C ]	Estimate: $100 Starting Price: $75 1959-64 1/6d Christmas Bells used solo on 1961 (16 May) airmail cover from Balaklava SA to India. BW 366 cat AU$250 on cover
Lot 602	[ ** ]	Estimate: $175 Starting Price: $135 1961-64 5/- Cattle Industry, blocks of 4 in Reddish-brown and Purple-brown on Cream Paper, and in Bright Brown-red on White paper, very fine MUH (12)
Lot 603	[ ** ]	Estimate: $200 Starting Price: $150 1960 5d Christmas Sheet A perforation pip blocks of 8 (2), one showing pip fracture, and Sheet B perforation pip blocks of 8 (2) showing State II and State III pip fracture, all blocks with tone spots. BW 381ba,bc,bd, cat AU$1100 (32)
Lot 604	[ P ]	Estimate: $350 Starting Price: $270 1962 5d John MacDouall Stuart presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '28.6.62/4' for B.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the P.M.G.s Department), showing areas of staining. All examples of this proof seen by us show similar staining caused by the adhesive tape used to affix the proofs. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 386(DP)12, cat AU$2500
Lot 605	[ P ]	Estimate: $700 Starting Price: $525 1962 5d Country Women presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27.8.62/6' (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), few stains on proofs and on frame. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 388DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 606	[ **/* ]	Estimate: $150 Starting Price: $115 1962 5d Christmas study on leaves of many of the major plate varieties, mostly represented by positional multiples, with most of the listed varieties represented. Very fine and largely MUH (126)
Lot 607	[ P ]	Estimate: $350 Starting Price: $270 1962 5d Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '17.10.62/5' (for B.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the P.M.G.s Department), significant staining of proof caused by sellotape used for mounting. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 389DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 608	[ P ]	Estimate: $900 Starting Price: $675 1963 5d Blue Mountains presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing cachet on reverse endorsed '11.7.63/5' (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), very fine (most examples of this proof show staining). Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 396DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 609	[ O ]	Estimate: $75 Starting Price: $60 1963-65 5d Green QEII Definitive showing a helecon paper reaction on the reverse, fine used (2). This stamp was not intended to be printed on helecon paper, and the small number of examples recorded (BW catalogue estimates under 100), are thought to be the result of an experimental printing accidentally released, or the use of the wrong paper. BW 399, undercatalogued at AU$50 each and rarely offered
Lot 610	[ O ]	Estimate: $80 Starting Price: $60 1963-65 5d Green QEII booklet stamp printed on helecon paper (bright orange-red UV reaction) fine used. This stamp was not meant to be printed on helecon paper, and the small number of examples recorded (BW catalogue states less than 20) are believed to be the result of a few sheets of the paper intended for the 5d Red being used. BW 400, cat AU$150
Lot 611	[ O ]	Estimate: $80 Starting Price: $60 1963-65 5d Green QEII booklet stamp printed on helecon paper (bright orange-red UV reaction), fine used. This stamp was not intended to be printed on helecon paper and the small number known (BW catalogue estimated about 20) are though to be the result of the accidental use of some sheets of paper intended for the 5d red. Rarely offered, BW 400a, cat AU$150
Lot 612	[ ** ]	Estimate: $3,500 Starting Price: $2,700 1963-65 5d Green QEII Definitive Sheet B block of 8 from top of sheet showing portion of Plate No. '4' with dashes, very fine MUH. According to the BW catalogue the only recorded example. BW398z, cat AU$8500
Lot 613	[ **/* ]	Estimate: $250 Starting Price: $190 1963-65 5d Green QEII Definitive Booklet Plate range on leaves showing the various imperforate between and at side combinations, with Plate 1 and 2 blocks of 18, other large blocks including plate varieties, and block of 27 from left of sheet, and vertical strip of 3 from right of sheet, both showing double perforations in the selvedge. Very fine and mostly unmounted (189)
Lot 614	[ **/*/O/FDC ]	Estimate: $700 Starting Price: $525 1963-66 Navigators 4/- to £1 collection mounted on leaves, with set of first day covers, mint and used with large blocks of 4/- (12), 5/- (16), 7/6d (9), 10/- white paper (12), and a number of blocks of 4. All very fine and largely MUH, high cat value (111 M, 27 U, 4 FDC)
Lot 615	[ **/* ]	Estimate: $1,500 Starting Price: $1,150 ho63-66 Navigators group of blocks showing perforation pips, with 4/- Type IV pips in top and bottom blocks of 4, 7/6d Type V pip in top block of 15, 10/- cream paper Type V pip in top block of 4, £1 white paper Type V pip in right side block of 4, and £2 Type V pip in bottom block of 12. A very difficult group to assemble, very and largely MUH. BW cat is AU$3975 as perf pip blocks of 8 (51)
Lot 616	[ **/* ]	Estimate: $750 Starting Price: $575 1964-66 £2 Phillip Parker King strip of 3 from top left corner of sheet with variety 'Roller Shift to Upper Right Frame' (Row 1/3), plus top left corner perf pip strip of 7 showing the retouch to this variety (uncatalogued by BW), both very fine MUH, the strip of 7 mounted only in the selvedge. A very scarce pair. BW cat in AU$575 for the variety as a single stamp (10)
Lot 617	[ P ]	Estimate: $700 Starting Price: $525 1963 5d Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '4.10.63/4' (for B.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the P.M.G.s Department), and with the envelope in which the proof was originally presented. Few stains around edges of stamp design where sellotape has been used for affixing proof, otherwise fine. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 410DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 618	[ **/* ]	Estimate: $250 Starting Price: $190 1963-66 Birds Definitives mint collection mounted on leaves with both helecon and non-helecon printings, mostly in large blocks with autotron bars or sheet numbers, and 1/6d Galah and 2/- Golden Whistler cylinder varieties in positional blocks. All very fine and largely MUH (387)