AUSTRALIAN COLONIES, NEW SOUTH WALES, 5/- COIN

Lot 59		Estimate: $150 1861-88 5/- Dull Violet Perf 13 (a little rubbed and perfs partly cut off at left and straight edge at base) used on piece with 1/- Carmine Diadem Perf 13 (3), and 5/- Deep Rose-lilac Perf 13 used on piece with 1871 4d (2), 6d and 1/- (3). Both cancelled with Sydney 'NSW' duplexes of 1863 and 1877 respectively (2 pieces)
Lot 60		Estimate: $100 1880 5/- Deep Purple 'Coin' perf 13, a few blunt perfs at top left otherwise fine with large part o.g. and scarce thus. SG 177 Cat £225
Lot 61		Estimate: $120 Realised Price : $90 1897 5/- 'Coin' reissue, mint marginal block four from the top of the sheet, perf 11 x 12. A few blunt or separated perforations though only one unit mounted and very fresh. SG 297ce Cat £200+