Lot 23
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1854-60 Diadems Watermark Double-lined Numerals Imperf 1d Orange-Red error 'Printed Both Sides' unused without gum showing strong misplaced impression on reverse, with black mark towards base. The only recorded unused example of this error of which a total of only three are recorded, one of the used examples being in the Royal Collection. Ex Hutson and 'Manwood', with 1932 RPSL Certificate
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Lot 24
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1854-60 Diadems Watermark Double-lined Numerals 2d Die Proof in black on India paper from the penultimate state of the die mounted on card, 38 x 44mm, with small fault at lower right corner of proof, otherwise fine. 1979 BPA Certificate
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Lot 25
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1854-60 2d Diadem Plate I Imperforate Plate Proof sheet of 120 in Black on unwatermarked yellowish wove paper, some ironed out wrinkling a few creases do not detract from the exceptional appearance, a unique and important showpiece, one of very few complete sheets of Perkins Bacon plate proofs now intact, ex G.J. Hutson
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Lot 26
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1854-60 Diadems Imperf 2d Blue Plate II strip of 3 (touched top and right) used on 1860 (12 Dec) cover from Sydney to Gladstone Qld, cancelled 'NSW' duplex, endorsed 'per Telegraph', reverse with Brisbane transit and Gladstone arrival (DE 22 60) datestamps. The Imperf 2d Plate II were only issued in Queensland, and this very rare use in New South Wales was possibly by a traveller writing home. A very significant cover from the Ginger, Gordon Kaye, 'Manwood' and Stevenson collections
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Lot 27
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1860-72 Diadems 2d Pale Blue Plate I Perf 12 strip of 3 from base of sheet imperforate at base plus pair in deeper shade used on 1860 (14 Feb) cover to Exeter, tied by Sydney duplexes and paying the 10d via Marseilles rate, with Exeter backstamp (AP 5 60). Fine and used on the first day of use of perforated stamps, a very rare and important cover
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Lot 28
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1860-72 Diadems Watermark Double-lined Numerals Perf 13 1/- Carmine marginal block of four from the lower left corner of sheet with burelage in left margin. Large part OG, perforations at base reinforced and a diagonal crease at lower left affecting the third unit. Nevertheless an impressive multiple and possibly unique from this position. Ex Frazer
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Lot 29
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1861-88 5/- Coin Die Proof in Black on india Paper mounted on thin card (33 x 35mm). Some very minor peripheral soiling, otherwise fine and rare
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Lot 30
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1867 Wmk '10' block of 12 wmks from left side of sheet showing watermark lines, no gum, and diagonally cut at lower left
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Lot 31
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1882-97 Wmk Crown over NSW (II) Perf 10 3d Yellow-green, imperforate between stamp and trimmed right selvedge and wmk inverted, showing variety 'Double Impression', formerly SG 226a, indistinct cancel and a few shortish perfs at top and left. Positioning of the watermark shows this stamp to be from the same sheet as the previous lot. 2000 RPSV Certificate
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Lot 32
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1888-89 Centennial 2d Blue Perf 11 Postal Forgery by Takuma on unwatermarked paper, centred to base and cancelled '1137' numeral of Darlington, which has slightly stained the paper, otherwise fine and scarce
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Lot 33
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1888-89 Centennial 2d Blue Postal Forgery Perf 11 produced by Takuma on unwatermarked paper, cancelled 865 numeral of Haymarket. Some toning on a few perf tips, otherwise fine
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Lot 34
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1888-89 Centennial Watermark '5/-' 5/- Deep Purple overprinted 'Specimen' (McCredie Type 10), fine with small part OG
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Lot 35
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1888-89 Centennial Watermark '5/-' 20/- Cobalt-blue Perf 10 overprinted 'Specimen' (McCredie Type 9), fine with small part OG
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Lot 36
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1894-1904 Watermark 'NSW' Chalk-surfaced Paper 10/- Violet and Rosine Perf 12 x 11 part OG. SG 276, cat £375
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Lot 37
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1894-1904 Watermark 'NSW' Chalk-surfaced Paper 10/- Violet and Rosine Perf 12 large part OG with only a trace of a hinge, perfs ragged at right otherwise fine. SG 277, cat £375
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Lot 38
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1894-1904 Watermark 'NSW' Chalk-surfaced Paper 10/- Violet and Claret Perf 12 x 11 part OG and fine. SG 278, cat £475
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