AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH, QUEEN ELIZABETH II ISSUES

Lot 908		Estimate: $8,000 1953 3d and 3½d Produce Food se-tenant strips of 3 'die proofs' in issued colours in separate sunken frames, with Note Printing Branch cachets on reverse endorsed '1/23.1.53' (for Sir William McKell, Governor-General), both proofs with minor peripheral staining. These proofs are actually imperforate stamps as the method production meant that no die proofs were used. Eight sets of die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 287/8/9DP(1) and 290/1/2DP(1), cat AU$15,000
Lot 909		Estimate: $60 Realised Price : $135 1956 QEII 3½d No Watermark booklet pane of 6 (selvedge top and bottom) solo usage on unsealed airmail envelope to U.S.A., taxed 18c
Lot 910		Estimate: $3,000 1953 Coronation 3½d, 7½d and 2/- presentation die proofs in issued colours in composite sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachets on reverse dated '29.5.53' and numbered '36', '24' and '23' respectively (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), some toning and staining of mount, proofs are generally fine. Eight sets of die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 300/1/2DP(1), cat AU$7500
Lot 911		Estimate: $600 1953 3½d Young Farmers presentation die proof in issued colours in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '50/24.8.53' (for H.L. Anthony, Postmaster-General), heavy staining caused by tape used to affix the proof. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 303DP(1), cat AU$3000
Lot 912		Estimate: $2,000 1953 Tasmanian Sesquicentenary 3½d se-tenant presentation die proof pair and 2/- die proof in issued colours in sunken frames, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '31/31.8.53' and 19/31.8.53' respectively (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), peripheral staining on 3½d proof, very minor blemishes on 2/-, Eight sets of die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 304/5DP(1), cat AU$6500 (two proofs)
Lot 913		Estimate: $250 Realised Price : $190 1954 Royal Visit 3½d Carmine-red variety 'Retouch to Duke's Forehead - State I' (Sheet D, R3/6), fine used with slogan cancel, rare. BW 308j, cat AU$600
Lot 914		Estimate: $220 Realised Price : $170 1954 Royal Visit 3½d Carmine-red variety 'Retouch to Duke's Forehead State II' (Sheet D, R3/6), fine used with slogan cancel, rare. BW 308ja, cat AU$450
Lot 915		Estimate: $1,500 1955 3½d Y.M.C.A. presentation die proof in issued colours in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '20/6.7.55' (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), superb. Despite the Brusden-White note, the red triangle on this proof appears to be printed and not handpainted. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW328DP(12), cat AU$3000
Lot 916		Estimate: $900 1955 3½d Nursing presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '18/26/8/55' (for H.L. Anthony, Postmaster-General), some staining largely outside design. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 329DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 917		Estimate: $750 1956 3½d Responsible Government presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27/17.4.56' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), with several areas of staining. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 331DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 918		Estimate: $900 1956 Olympic Games 7½d presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '17/9.8.56' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), several light stains mostly outside design. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 333DP(1), cat AU$3000
Lot 919		Estimate: $1,000 1958 2/- QANTAS Round the World Flight presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '19/20,8,57' (for Sir G. Chippendall, Director-General of the P.M.G.s Department), small stain on design otherwise fine. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 340DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 920		Estimate: $1,400 1958 5½d War Memorial se-tenant die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27/29/10/57' (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), some staining along left side. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 341/2DP(1), cat AU$4000
Lot 921		Estimate: $120 Realised Price : $105 1960 8d Tiger Cat lower right corner blocks of 6, with varieties 'Retouch to Shading Right of Head States III and IV ('Typhoon)' respectively, both blocks with cds cancels of July 1967 (!), nevertheless very unusual in used positional blocks. BW cat for used singles AU$225 (12)
Lot 922		Estimate: $500 1962 5d John MacDouall Stuart presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '28.6.62/4' for B.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the P.M.G.s Department), showing areas of staining. All examples of this proof seen by us show similar staining caused by the adhesive tape used to affix the proofs. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 386(DP)12, cat AU$2500
Lot 923		Estimate: $800 Realised Price : $850 1962 5d Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '17.10.62/6' (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), few stains mostly outside design. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 389DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 924		Estimate: $1,200 1963 5d Blue Mountains presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing cachet on reverse endorsed '11.7.63/5' (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), very fine (most examples of this proof show staining). Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 396DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 925		Estimate: $900 Realised Price : $800 1963 5d Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '4.10-.63/8' (for F.D. Manley, Stamp Advisory Committee), two small stains in upper margin clear of design, otherwise fine. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 410DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 926		Estimate: $3,000 1965 5d Christmas error 'Brown Omitted' affecting the faces, hands and hair. Soiling on perf tips and vertical crease through lower half of stamp. This is a very rare error, a sheet was purchased at the Manly post office, a few were used (and lost) and several were put aside, subsequently the Australian Post Office confiscated the rest of the sheet. It is believed that only about a half dozen mint examples exist. SG 381c, cat £4500, BW 435cc, cat AU$8500