1d Shield cancelled virtually complete strike of intaglio 'FOREIGN DIVISION/G.P.O.' seal, plus less distinct strike on 1882 ½d Grey, very unusual (2)
Lot 84
Estimate: $250
1868-74 Watermark Truncated Star Perf 13 2d Pale Blue horizontal pair, right unit showing 'Small Star' (SG Type 3) substituted watermark bit, ragged perfs and rounded lower left corner, however a rare and unusual variety. With 2007 BPA Certificate. SG 60 var
Lot 85
Estimate: $125
Realised Price : $95
1879-81 Sideface 1d Dull blue imperforate plate proof pair on thin card, fine
Lot 86
Estimate: $150
1879-81 Sideface 1d Reddish-brown imperforate plate proof pair on thin card, right unit with top frame broken, fine
Lot 87
Estimate: $100
Realised Price : $75
1879-81 Sideface 4d Orange-yellow imperforate plate proof pair on thin card, minor toning on reverse
Lot 88
Estimate: $125
Realised Price : $95
1879-81 Sideface 6d Yellow-green imperforate plate proof pair on thin card, fine
Lot 89
Estimate: $350
1882-95 Wmk Crown over Q (I) 2/- Bright Blue, Wmk Crown over Q (II) 5/- Rose, and Beer Duty paper £1 Deep Green, each part OG; also 1907-11 Wmk Crown over A 2/6d Vermilion CTO with part OG. SG 152, 161, 163, 309, cat £770 (4)
Lot 90
Estimate: $650
1882-95 Watermark Crown over Q (I) Perf 12 2/- Bright Blue, 2/6d Vermilion, 5/- Rose, 10/- Brown and £1 Deep Green, 2/6d and £1 part OG, others no gum, a fine group with good colour. SG 152-156, cat £1360 (5)
Lot 91
Estimate: $300
1882-95 Watermark Crown over Q Thick Beer Duty Paper 2/6d Vermilion, 5/- Rose, 10/- Brown, £1 Deep Green (2) each CTO in 1901 and with part OG, 2/6d, 5/- and 10/- with paper adhesions on reverse. SG 158-161, cat £289+ (5)
Lot 92
Estimate: $250
1882-95 Watermark Crown over Thick Beer Duty Paper Perf 12 £1 Deep Green, large part OG and of very fine appearance. SG 161, cat £325
Lot 93
Estimate: $75
1882-95 Watermark Crown over Q (II) 2/6d Vermilion mint and CTO, both part OG former with small tone spot on gum. SG 162, cat £135 (2)
Lot 94
Estimate: $120
1905-06 Watermark Crown over Q (Sideways) Perf 12 5/- Rose large part OG and fine. SG 273, cat £170
Lot 95
Estimate: $300
1907-11 Watermark Crown over A ½d, 1d (split), 2d, 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d and 1/- vertical strips of 3 from top of sheet (3d lacking selvedge) showing combination perforations 13 x 11½, 13 x 11 and 13 x 12, fine. SG 301-308, cat £700+ (24)