1953-56 3½d Queen Elizabeth II presentation die proof in issued colour liberated from its sunken frame (50mm x 63mm), fine apart from a few wrinkles. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal collection. BW 296DP(1), cat AU$2500
1959 5d Queensland Self-Government presentation die proof in issued colours liberated from sunken mount (45mm x 52mm), superb. Note that the violet colour of the jacaranda bush was typographed on the issued stamp, and this colour is handpainted on the proof. Nine die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 375DP(1), cat AU$2500
1962 5d John McDouall Stuart presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '28.3.62/2' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), badly stained by sellotape used for mounting proof, also with original envelope which contained the proof. Note that we have never seen a pristine example of this proof, all are apparently stained to some degree by the sellotape. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW386P(1), cat AU$2500
1962 5d Country Women presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27.8.62/6' (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), few stains on proofs and on frame. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 388DP(1), cat AU$2500
1962 5d Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '17.10.62/5' (for B.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the P.M.G.s Department), significant staining of proof caused by sellotape used for mounting. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 389DP(1), cat AU$2500