Meters: 1926 Proof in Black on card for a 1d meter design, touched up with black ink. It is believed that this is a proof of a zinco prepared by the Commonwealth Stamp Printer in 1926. Some surface marks, but unusual and rare
Lot 435
Estimate: $100
Realised Price : $75
Meters: 1928-59 range of cards (7) and envelopes (9) bearing sample impressions from Midget machines with blank licence numbers and various denominations, Perth, Sydney or Adelaide datecases, used for publicity and advertising purposes. Nine with 'SPECIMEN' overprint or handstamp, and all but three with advertising slogans, many of great thematic interest. An unusual lot (16)
Lot 436
Estimate: $120
Realised Price : $90
Meters: 1945-75 range of envelopes (30), also a card and advertising leaflet, bearing Neopost machine impressions or later types (4) used for publicity and advertising purposes. Most with licence numbers blank and N.S.W. or W.A. datecases, range of denominations and three with 'SPECIMEN' handstamp or overprint and all with advertising slogans, many of great thematic interest. A good lot (32)