Lot 438
| | Estimate: $100 | Realised Price : $115 |
1½d Scarlet selection of six blocks, unlisted varieties, two with Mullett imprints, one block (separating) with pre-printing paper crease, mixed condition (26) |
Lot 439
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1/4d Greenish-Blue (6, comprising a block of five and single) and Third Wmk 6d Kangaroo tied by Fingal (Tas) cds 29 Apr 1929 to registered parcel tag, addressed on reverse to Bank of Australasia Melbourne, reverse also with mss. '8/6' representing total franking present and indicating the tag was associated with an article weighing 12lbs 6ozs (or 198ozs). Sent at Commercial Papers rate (1d per 2oz = 99d + 3d registration, total 8/6d). The record franking for this perforation, even more remarkable in that the stamps are well centred |