Prices Realised

Australian States: Queensland: 1862 to 1867 Brisbane Printings, a mint or unused selection on leaves comprising 1862-67 Rough perf. 13 1d. (both, Indian red slight tones), 2d. (both), 3d., 6d., 1s., Perf. 121/2 x 13 1d., 2d., 3d., 6d. (thinned), 1s., Clean-cut perf. 13 1d., 2d., 6d., 1864-65 Watermark Small Star 1d., 2d. (very lightly cancelled), 6d. and “REGISTERED” (6d.), mainly good to fine. (19)

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 1d. Indian red, sixteen used examples incl. a pair, variously cancelled, mainly good to fine. S.G. 21, cat. £1,120.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 1d. orange-vermilion, mint block of forty-eight (6 x 8), marginal from the right of the sheet, some creasing (mainly through fourth, sixth and eighth rows), uneven and disturbed gumming, and other imperfections but a very rare multiple.S.G. 22, cat. £4,080+. Ex ‘Mayfair Find’. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 1d. orange-vermilion mint block of six (3 x 2, with horizontal crease through lower strip), 2d. blue unused horizontal strip of three (one with light tone spot on reverse), 3d. brown mint block of nine (two with slight gum thins), scarce multiples. S.G. 22, 24, 25, cat. £1,470+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 1d. orange-vermilion, examples mint (horizontal creases) and used (19, incl. two pairs) variously cancelled, most fine. S.G. 22, cat. £370.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 1d. orange-vermilion, variety imperforate horizontal pair, just touched at top and cut-into at left, light ray type cancellations, very scarce. S.G. 22a, cat. £2,000. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 1d., 2d. (tear at foot) and 6d. (3, one with tiny tear) imperf. singles used, also 2d. mint single (horizontal crease) imperf. at top and foot. (6) Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 2d. pale blue, examples mint, unused and used (12), 2d. blue mint (2) and used (16, incl. two pairs), most good to fine. (32)

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 2d. blue mint block of sixteen (4 x 4), marginal from the left of the sheet. Additional line of vertical perforations in margin, the first column also showing extremely wide stamps due to displaced line of vertical perforations at left. A few light tone spots, two stamps thinned and another with repaired tear but a very rare multiple. S.G. 24, cat. £1,040. Ex ‘Mayfair Find’. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 2d. blue, used horizontal pair, variety imperf. between, one with corner bend, otherwise fine and very rare - believed unique. S.G. 24b, cat. £2,500. Ex E.B. Lye. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 2d. blue mint block of eight (2 x 4) imperforate between rows 17 and 18 resulting in two vertical pairs showing the extremely rare variety imperf. between, a few minor tone spots mainly on reverse. A unique item originating from the ‘Mayfair Find’ (1925) which contained the large part lower half of a 2d. blue sheet despatched from Brisbane in 1964. S.G. 24, c, cat. £7,760+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 2d. blue mint vertical pair, variety imperf. between, thinned and with gum stain on upper stamp but rare. S.G. 24c, cat. £3,750. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 6d. apple green, an example apparently imperf. at top and foot, used with 1866 Watermark Script, perf. 13 2d. vertical pair tied by Ipswich “87” ray type cancellations to 1867 (May 14) 10d. rate envelope ”via Marseilles” to Somerset, with despatch, Brisbane and London transit and Ilminster July 21 arrival backstamps, part flap missing, most unusual. S.G. 26 var., 52. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 6d. shades mint, unused (2) and used (38, incl. strips of three and four), also 3d. brown used (5, incl. a slightly thinned pair), variously cancelled. S.G. 25-28.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 6d. yellow-green horizontal pair, variety imperf. vertically, lightly cancelled, slight bends. Believed unique. S.G. 27a var. Ex J.H. Chapman, E.B. Lye. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, Line flaws, ‘line through design at left’ on 6d. yellow-green, and on 1864-65 Perf. 13 6d. (both shades), also 2d. blue mint and used examples showing line flaw at lower left [R. 19/11] and 1867 Clean-cut perf. 13 used 2d. adjoining stamp showing reduced flaw after plate cleaning. S.G. 27c, 47b, 48b; 24 var., 38 var. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 1s. grey, selection incl. one handstamped “SPECIMEN” (toned), unused strip of three with double perfs. at top, and examples used (19, incl. three pairs), mainly fair to fine. (23) S.G. 29.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, 1s. grey, used horizontal pair on thick paper, variety imperf. between, very rare. S.G. 29a, cat. £3,500. Ex E.B. Lye. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Rough Perf. 13, Used on cover, internal double rate paid by marginal 1d. Indian red strip of four (stained) on large part 1863 wrapper to Brisbane, internal single rate by 1d. orange-vermilion pair tied by Dalby “133” ray types to 1869 envelope to Ipswich, sea route via Southampton paid by 6d. apple green on 1863 envelope to Somerset, 9d. rate via Marseilles paid by 3d. and 6d. on 1863 envelope (flap missing) to Scotland, condition varied. (4 items) Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Perf. 121/2 x Rough Perf. 13, Selection comprising 1d. mint, used (6), 2d. unused, used 6), 3d. used (20, incl. a pair and block of four), 3d. major retouch used, 6d. used (16, incl. a pair), 1s. unused, used (12, incl. a pair), also used 1s. showing Perf. 121/2 (square holes) x Clean-cut Perf. 13 (round holes), range of cancellations, mainly good to fine. (65)

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Perf. 121/2 x Rough Perf. 13, later perf. 13 perforations with larger round holes from reconditioned ‘A’ machine, selection comprising 1d. mint and used (7, incl. a pair), 2d. used (3, one cancelled in red), 6d. used, mainly fine. (12) Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Perf. 121/2 x Rough Perf. 13, 3d. brown, mint block of four, pair and single, also lower left corner marginal (thinned in reverse of margin) mint vertical strip of three showing horizontal line of square holes at foot, thus demonstrating both potential hole characteristics, some bends throughout. S.G. 32 var. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Selection of scarcer unlisted perforations from ‘B’ machine, comprising Perf. 13 x 121/2 2d., 1s., Perf. 121/2 three sides x 13 at right 1d., 1s., used, Perf. 121/2 2d. mint, 3d. used, odd corner crease otherwise mainly fine. (6) Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Clean-cut Perf. 13, 1d. orange-vermilion vertical pair with light ray type cancellations paying internal single rate on 1869 (May 11) envelope to Gladstone with scarce straight line “TOO LATE” at left, despatch and May 14 arrival backstamps, slight cover stains and vertical crease. S.G. 37. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 Brisbane Printing, Clean-cut Perf. 13, Selection comprising 1d. unused (2) and used (12, incl. two pairs), 2d. mint, unused and used (29, incl. eight pairs), 6d. shades used (45, incl. three pairs and a strip of three), range of cancellations incl. red Charleville “53”, etc., mostly good to fine. (90)

Australian States: Queensland: 1864-65 Watermark Small Star, Perf. 13, Selection comprising 1d. orange-vermilion (3), 2d. shades (21, incl. one showing horizontal line of double perforations, two pairs and a block of six), 6d. shades (20, incl. two pairs), all used and mainly good to fine for these. (44)

Australian States: Queensland: 1864-65 Watermark Small Star, Perf. 13, 2d. blue used horizontal strip of three, the pair at left showing variety imperf. between and with double line of horizontal perforations at top, The ‘normal’ with vertical crease and light tones, otherwise fine and rare. Unlisted by Stanley Gibbons, just one other example - a pair - having been recorded. Ex J.H. Chapman and E.B. Lye. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1864-65 Watermark Small Star, Perf. 13, “REGISTERED” (6d.) orange-yellow, twenty-one used examples variously cancelled, mainly good to fine. S.G. 49, cat. £735.

Australian States: Queensland: 1864-65 Watermark Small Star, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 1d. orange-vermilion mint block of sixteen (4 x 4), some adhesions, gum wrinkles, and creasing, otherwise mainly fine. S.G. 50, cat. £1,760+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1864-65 Watermark Small Star, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 1d. orange-vermilion mint block of nine, usual gum wrinkles, mainly fine. S.G. 50, cat. £990+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1864-65 Watermark Small Star, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 1d. orange-vermilion, examples mint (11, incl. two blocks of four and a pair), used (8), 2d. used (5, incl. a pair), poor to fine.

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Watermark Script Capitals, Perf. 13, 1d. orange-vermilion mint (gum disturbed) and used (29, incl. four pairs), 2d. blue mint and used (69, incl. four pairs and three strips of three), with shades and some scarcer cancellations, mainly fair to fine. (100) S.G. 51, 52.

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Watermark Script Capitals, Perf. 13, 2d. blue, mint upper left corner marginal block of nine, gum wrinkles and odd minor tone. otherwise mainly fine with six unmounted. S.G. 52, cat. £630+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Lithographs, Sept. 1866 First Transfer 4d. reddish lilac and grey-lilac, both mint and fine. S.G. 53, 54, cat. £550. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Lithographs, Sept. 1866 First Transfer 4d. shades mint (6), unused and used (46, incl. a pair), odd imperfection, mainly fair to fine. S.G. 53, 54, cat. £2,937.

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Lithographs, Sept. 1866 First Transfer 4d. examples mint (5, incl. a slightly toned pair), unused (2) and used (21, incl. three pairs), with an interesting range of transfer varieties incl. irregularities of “FOUR” and marks left from incomplete erasing of “THREE”, odd imperfection but mainly good to fine. S.G. 53, 54, vars.

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Lithographs, Sept. 1866 First Transfer 4d. grey-lilac mint, Feb. 1867 Second Transfer 4d. grey-lilac, 5s. bright rose and 5s. pale rose, unused, chiefly fine. S.G. 54, 56-58, cat. £1,675. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Lithographs, Feb. 1867 Second Transfer 4d. lilac mint horizontal pair, horizontal crease at foot, fine apearance. S.G. 55, cat. £500. Photo,

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Lithographs, Feb. 1867 Second Transfer 4d. lilac used with 6d. apple green paying rate via Marseilles on 1868 (Aug. 8) envelope to Somerest, tied by Ipswich “87” ray type cancellations, with depatch, Brisbane transit and Oct. 5 arrival backstamps, some toning. S.G. 55, 40. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Lithographs, Feb. 1867 Second Transfer 4d. shades mint, unused (2, one thinned) and used (13) incl. transfer varieties, one with retouch, mainly fair to fine. S.G. 55, 56, vars.

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Lithographs, Feb. 1867 Second Transfer 5s. bright rose mint (thins) and used, 5s. pale rose mint (2, one with thick “F” and erased end of left scroll), unused and used (6), odd imperfection, mostly good to fine. (10) S.G. 57, 58.

Australian States: Queensland: 1866 Lithographs, Feb. 1867 Second Transfer 5s. pale rose vertical pair, variety imperf. between, cancelled “G.P.O.” in bars in black and red, thinned on reverse, slightly creased but rare. Ex E.H. Collins. S.G. 58a. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-74 Watermark Truncated Star, Perf. 13, Selection comprising 1d. mint (3), used pair, 2d. Pl. I mint (2), unused, used (3), 2d. Pl. II mint (2), unused, 3d. mint (6), unused (7), used (19), 6d. mint (3), unused (3), used (3), 1s. used (8), a few imperfections but mostly good to fine. (62) S.G. 59-73.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-74 Watermark Truncated Star, Perf. 13, 1d. orange-vermilion, a mint pair, unused strip of three, and examples used (43, incl. seven pairs and a strip of three) with a range of cancellations and shades, mainly good to fine. (48)

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-74 Watermark Truncated Star, Perf. 13, 2d. selection with a range of shades, comprising Plate I mint (4, incl. a pair), unused (3, incl. a pair), used (65, incl. eleven pairs, a strip of three and an imperf. single), Plate II mint block of six (creased through lower row) and used (15, incl. two pairs), mostly good to fine. (93)

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-74 Watermark Truncated Star, Perf. 13, 2d. Plate II imperf. plate proof in black on wove paper, a block of four (a few trivial marks on reverse) and single. (5)

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-74 Watermark Truncated Star, Perf. 13, Selection incl. 3d. brown mint (2), shades of 3d. (43, incl. two pairs) and 6d. (20) used with a range of cancellations, 2d. line flaw [R. 19/11] used, 3d. olive-green (handstamped “SPECIMEN”) and 3d. brown (used) both showing retouched first “E” of “PENCE”, mainly good to fine. (68)

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-74 Watermark Truncated Star, Perf. 13, 1s. greenish or brownish grey shades used (23), 1s. mauve used (16), mainly good to fine. (39) S.G. 71-73.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-74 Watermark Truncated Star, Perf. 12, Used selection comprising 1d. (14, incl. a pair), 2d. (5), 3d. brown (3, one in a greenish shade), 6d. (13) and 1s.(9), mainly good to fine. (44)

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-74 Watermark Truncated Star, Perf. 13 x 12 or 12 x 13, 1d. orange-vermilion, 2d. blue Pl. I (12, incl. two pairs), used, also rare Perf. 13 x 12 2d. pale blue Plate I used (unlisted by S.G., sold without guarantee). (14) S.G. 80, 81, var. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-74 Watermark Truncated Star, Selection showing late use of ‘B’ (Buncle & Co.) machine Perf. 121/2, comprising Perf. 121/2 x 13 2d. Plate I, Perf. 13 three sides x Perf. 121/2 at right 3d. (2), Perf. 13 three sides x Perf. 121/2 at foot 6d., all used, good to fine. (4) Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Imperf. plate proofs of 2d. blue Pl. II, 3d. brown (one thinned on reverse) and 1s. mauve, each in a block of four on unwatermarked wove paper, the 2d. and 3d. left marginal, 4d. yellow single (slight thins) with ms. “sp”, also 1895 perf. 12 reprints on gummed watermarked paper of 1d. (2 shades), 2d. (3 shades), 3d., 6d. and 1s., each in a block of four, some staining. (45) Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Imperf. plate proofs of 4d. in rose (showing broken frame), brown (pair and single), blue-green and yellow (2), some faults. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, 1d. orange-vermilion unused, 1d. pale rose-red mint, 2d. pale blue unused, 2d.deep blue mint (thinned), 3d. mint, 4d. shades mint (pulled perf.) and unused, 6d. deep green mint, 6d. yellow-green unused, 1s. mint (Ex B. Goodfellow), most fine. (10) Btwn. S.G. 83 and 93. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, 1d. orange-vermilion used (22, incl. four pairs), 1d. deep rose-red pair (one with small thin), 1d. pale rose-red mint pair and three singles, shades used (14), most good to fine. (43)

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, 1d. orange-vermilion imperf. block of four, marginal from the top of the sheet, good to large margins, mainly fine unused. S.G. 83a, cat. £1,200+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, 2d. blue Pl. I shades used (6, incl. fifteen pairs, a strip of three and block of four), also three used singles showing line flaw [R. 19/10 (2), 19/11], 2d. deep blue Pl. II mint pair and used (34, incl. two pairs and two strips of three), some perforation and other varieties, mainly good to fine. (88) S.G. 86, 87.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, 3d. brown mint, unused (2) and used (14, one showing retouch), fair to fine. (17) S.G. 88, b.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, 4d. yellow used shades (10) variously cancelled, a few slight stains otherwise mainly fine. S.G. 89.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, 6d. green unused and used (43, incl. two pairs) and 1s. used (4) shades, mainly good to fine. (47)

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, 6d. yellow-green, imperforate used single just touched at left, lightly cancelled. Ex J.H. Chapman. Unlisted by S.G. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, 6d. pale apple-green imperf. block of six (3 x 2), marginal from the foot of the sheet, good to large margins, folded vertically through marginal cross, mainly fine unused. S.G. 92a, cat. £1,650+.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, 6d. pale apple-green imperf. horizontal strip of five, good to large margins just touched at left, vertical crease through centre stamp otherwise fine unused. S.G. 92a, cat. £1,100+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13, Used on covers, four envelopes from the same correspondence to Somerset, the first (1869) at 10d. rate paid by 6d. with 2d. pair, the second (1870) franked 6d. at rate via Southampton, the others (1872, 1873) at 9d. rate via Brindisi paid by 6d. with 3d., all from Ipswich with “87” ray type cancellations, some staining, two with missing flaps.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 12, 1d. deep orange-vermilion mint, 1d. rose-red unused, 2d. pale blue mint, 2d. deep blue, 3d. brown, unused, 4d. yellow 1st and 2nd transfers mint, 6d. yellow-green unused, 1s. mauve, 1s. purple, mint, odd imperfection, otherwise mainly good to fine. (10) Btwn. S.G. 94 and 109, cat. £2,455. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 12, 1d., a selection incl. 1d. deep orange-vermilion pair, 1d. pale orange-vermilion block of six (slight stains and wrinkles), 1d. rose-red pair and single, 1d. flesh pair, all mint, also shades used (70, incl. ten pairs and a strip of three), fair to fine. S.G. 94-97.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 12, 1d. rose-red mint block of four, two minor bends, the upper pair rather heavily mounted. S.G. 96, cat. £260+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 12, 2d. shades, mint block of nine (toned and creased), pair and singles (2, one without gum), used (74, incl. ten pairs, two strips of three and a block of four),. poor to fine. (87) S.G. 98-100.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 12, Mainly used selection incl. shades of 3d. (19, incl. a pair), 4d. (46, incl. six pairs and a strip of three), 6d. (38, incl. a pair), 1s. mauve (12, incl. a mint pair and single), 1s. purple (15, one unused) with some cancellation interest. (130)

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 12, 6d. apple-green mint block of six (2 x 3) creased through centre pair, fresh. S.G. 107, cat. £1,080+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 12, 1s. mauve (purple) vertical pair from the top of the sheet showing variety imperf. horizontally, used with large violet oval, closed tear in upper margin. Believed unique. Listed by S.G. as 109a, unpriced. Ex E.H. Collins and E.B.Lye. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13 x 12 1d. rose-red, slightly soiled, 2d., corner crease, Perf. 12 x 13 4d. yellow (transfer I), Perf. 13 three sides x Perf. 12 at right 6d. yellow-green, all used. (4) S.G. 110a, 111, 112, unlisted, cat. £755+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13 x 12, 2d. deep blue, attractively cancelled by scarcer “138’ ray type of Walloon in red, fine. S.G. 111, cat. £250. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13 x 12 2d. deep blue Pl.II from the top of the sheet and 6d. yellow-green, both used and showing extra line of horizontal perforations at top. S.G. 111 var., 113 var. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 13 x 12, 4d. yellow perforated 13 on three sides and 12 at foot, cancelled neat “33” ray type of Mackay, fine. S.G. 112 var. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 1d. orange-vermilion (2) and 2d. deep blue shades (7) used, fair to fine. (9) S.G. 114, 115, cat. £3,150. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 1d. orange-vermilion horizontal pair, lightly cancelled scarce “57” ray type of Grandchester. S.G. 114, cat. £700. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 2d. deep blue, Plate I, neatly cancelled scarcer “152” in bars of Taroom. S.G.115, cat. £350. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 2d. deep blue, Plate I, neatly cancelled by Ipswich datestamp of “AP 9/1870”. S.G.115, cat. £350. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 2d. deep blue, Plate I, neatly cancelled “53” ray type of Charleville. S.G.115, cat. £350. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 2d. deep blue, Plate I, cancelled “GPO” in bars. S.G.115, cat. £350. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 6d. yellow-green neatly cancelled “29” ray type of Clermont. Rare. S.G. 115a, unpriced by S.G. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 6d. yellow-green perforated 13 on three sides and 121/2 at foot, fine used. Rare. S.G. 115a var. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2, 2d. deep blue Plate I horizontal pair, lightly cancelled, one with pulled perfs. at foot and upper left corner, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 115b, unpriced by S.G. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2 x 12, 2d. deep blue Pl. II horizontal strip of three cancelled neat “214” ray type of Toowoomba. Unlisted by S.G. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 121/2 x 13, 2d. deep blue Pl. I horizontal pair showing both positions of the line variety [R. 19/10-11], cancelled by “108” ray type of Nanango. Very probably unique. S.G. 115 vars. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 Watermark Crown and Q, Selection showing unlisted late use of ‘B’ (Buncle & Co.) machine Perf. 121/2, comprising Perf. 121/2 3d. brown used, Perf. 121/2 x 13 4d. yellow used (cancellation light), Perf, 13 three sides x 121/2 at right, used (slightly toned. (3) Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1879 No Watermark, Perf. 12, 6d. pale emerald-green mint and used (19, incl. a pair), 1s. unused and used (6, one with fake cancellation) with shade and paper variations, fair to fine. (27)

Australian States: Queensland: 1880 Lithographed, Selection comprising 10s. and 20s. handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 2s. mint, 2s.6d. (3), 5s. (4), 10s. reddish brown, 10s. bistre-brown (3), used (cancellations not guaranteed), 20s. cleaned with fake cancellation, mainly good to fine. (16)

Australian States: Queensland: 1880 Lithographed, 2s. blue, mint horiontal strip of five, types I-V, centred high but scarce. S.G. 119, cat. £550+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1880 Lithographed, Watermark Crown and Q, Perf. 12, 10s. reddish brown imperf. marginal single endorsed “Essay/not/appd/14.3.81” alongside, 10s. bistre-brown horizontal pair, both overwritten “Essay” in violet ms. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1880 Lithographed, 20s. rose mint horizontal pair, types I-II with part margin at left, slight bends otherwise fine and a scarce multiple. S.G. 127, cat. £2,200+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1880 Lithographed, 20s. rose, type II, mint, slight bends otherwise fine. S.G. 127, cat. £1,100. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1880 Lithographed, 20s. rose, a rare horizontal strip of five, types I-V, used with “Q.L” in rays type 2 cancellations. S.G. 127, cat. £1,125+. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Revenues: 1878 Stamp Duty 1d. violet imperforate plate proof block of four on thick paper. The property of another vendor.

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, Plate proofs, imperf. on unwatermarked paper, 1d. block of four in green (upper pair horizontal crease) showing retouched framelines, 2d. Pl.2 block of four in black (one torn) and 6d. single in blue. (9)

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, 1d. dark green, a used horizontal pair (one touched at top) and two singles, one just cut-into, the other with repaired cut but fine appearance. S.G. 1, cat. £1,900. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, 1d. dark green horizontal pair, margins close at two corners but very large above and below cutting into adjoining stamps, cancelled Port Adelaide “1” in diamond. S.G. 1, cat. £950. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, 1d. dark green with close to very large margins, just clear at top right corner, cutting into adjoining stamps at left and foot, two corner creases, 2d. rose-carmine and 6d. deep blue (just touched at lower right corner) used. S.G. 1-3, cat. £710. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, 2d. rose-carmine, superb horizontal strip of five with good to large margins, cancelled Gawler “25” in diamond, fresh deep shade. S.G. 2, cat. £400+. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, 2d. rose-carmine, horizontal pair and strip of three, both with good to large margins, the strip touched at right, cancelled “1” in diamond and grille cancellation respectively. S.G. 2, cat. £400.

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, 2d. rose-carmine, selection comprising mint single just touched, strips of three (3, one with full margins), pairs (2) and singles (17) used, odd minor faults but most fine with margins all round. S.G. 2, cat. £3,000.

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, 2d. rose-carmine, re-entries, no. 1 on three used examples (one just touched) and 1860-69 2d., no. 6 on single (just clear) cancelled “5” in diamond. (5)

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, 6d. deep blue, a used pair (just clear, one with small scissor cut) and thirteen singles, most with margins, variously cancelled incl “28” (Kooringa) and “50” (Echunga). S.G. 3, cat. £2,400.

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, 6d. deep blue horizontal strip of five with close to large margins, slight faults incl. one with tear, cancelled void circles. S.G. 3, cat. £800.

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 London Printing, Used on cover, 2d. strip of three on 1855 (Jan. 30) early large part wrapper from Little Para to Hampshire, 6d. on four 1858 envelopes to England with Paid Adelaide datestamps. (5 items)

Australian States: South Australia: 1856-58 Adelaide Printing, 1d. yellow-green horizontal pair (folded between) cancelled Kapunda “27”, one just touched, and three singles, two deep shade (one repaired), used. S.G. 5, 6. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1856-58 Adelaide Printing, 1d. deep yellow-green, close to large margins, 2d. orange-red, good to large margins (corner crease), used with void circle cancellations, 6d. slate-blue apparently unused and 1s. orange used with blue May 1859 G.P.O. Adelaide (sideways “4”) c.d.s., both with good to large margins. S.G. 5, 7, 10, 12. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1856-58 Adelaide Printing, 2d., a range of shades (17) incl. two pairs, most with margins, odd imperfection but chiefly fine. S.G. 7-9.

Australian States: South Australia: 1856-58 Adelaide Printing, 2d. blood-red, fourteen used singles and a pair, most with margins. S.G. 8, cat. £960.

Australian States: South Australia: 1856-58 Adelaide Printing, 6d. slate-blue, eight used examples, two just touched, one with B.P.A. certificate (1962), another a deep shade with B.P.A. certificate (1949) “noting “used at a late date”. S.G. 10, cat. £1,700. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1856-58 Adelaide Printing, 1s. red-orange, used, re-margined one side, 1s. orange , used (3), one with clear to good margins (diagonal crease), another cancelled Gawler “25”with close to very large magins cutting into adjoining stamp at left (light vertical creases), the other just touched. S.G. 11, 12, cat. £1,825. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1858 to 1969 Rouletted Issues, selection mint or unused comprising 1858-59 1d., 2d., 6d., 1s., 1860-69 shades of 1d. (6), 2d. (4), 4d. (2), 6d. (6), 9d. (3), 10d. on 9d. (2, one orange-red), 1s. (5, one yellow), 2s., odd imperfection, mostly good to fine. (33)

Australian States: South Australia: 1858-59 First Rouletted Issue, 1d. yellow-green shades, one unused and sixteen used examples, mainly good to fine. S.G. 13, 14.

Australian States: South Australia: 1858-59 First Rouletted Issue, 2d. red, twelve mainly fine used examples variously cancelled. S.G. 15.

Australian States: South Australia: 1858-59 First Rouletted Issue, 6d. slate-blue, fifteen mainly fine used examples with void circle or numeral cancellations. S.G. 17.

Australian States: South Australia: 1858-59 First Rouletted Issue, 6d. slate-blue, examples unused (3, one with part original gum) and used (9) with datestamp cancellations, one Paid Adelaide with “1890” for “1860” error, mainly good to fine. (12) S.G. 17

Australian States: South Australia: 1858-59 First Rouletted Issue, 1s. orange, eighteen mainly fine used examples variously cancelled. S.G. 18.

Australian States: South Australia: 1860-69 Second Rouletted Issue, 1d. shades, examples mint (2), unused (4) and used (28) incl. a block of four, fair to fine. (34)

Australian States: South Australia: 1860-69 Second Rouletted Issue, selection on leaves ex Rev. Murcell, incl. 4d. (4, incl. a pair) and 9d. (7, incl. a block) plate proofs in black, 4d. plate proof pair in rose-carmine, 9d. variety printed both sides, one handstamped “SPECIMEN”, also reprinted proofs of head used for 9d. (6 different colours) and G.B. 1856 1s. used. (23)

Australian States: South Australia: 1860-69 Second Rouletted Issue, Selection comprising 2d. pale red Pl. 1 unused and used (4), 2d. pale vermilion Pl. 2 unused and used (9), 2d. bright vermilion Pl. 2 mint and used (25, incl. a pair and a block of four), 4d. used (9), 6d. violet-blue unused (2) and used (14), 6d. greenish blue used (17, incl. a block of four), 6d. dull ultramarine mint and used (6), 6d. violet-ultramarine used (7), 6d. dull blue used (23, incl. blocks of four and nine), 6d. Prussian blue used (4), 9d. mint and used (14) and 2s. used (6), fair to fine. (146)

Australian States: South Australia: 1860-69 Second Rouletted Issue, 10d. on 9d. orange-red (9), 10d. in blue on 9d. yellow (9), 10d. in black on 9d. yellow (6, incl. a pair), used various surcharge types, fair to fine. (24) S.G. 35-37.

Australian States: South Australia: 1860-69 Second Rouletted Issue, 1s. yellow used (12, incl. a block of four and two in olive-yellow shade), 1s. grey-brown (17, incl. a block of four cancelled Gawler “25”), 1s. chestnut (14), 1s. lake-brown (12, incl. a dry print block of four), fair to fine. (55)

Australian States: South Australia: 1860-69 Second Rouletted Issue, 2s. die proof in black on India paper affixed to card (41 x 48mm.) and 2s. plate proof pair in dull lake on unwatermarked wove paper (horizontal crease). Ex Rev. Murcell and stated to originate from the collection of Perkins Bacon engraver, William Salter. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1860-69 Second Rouletted Issue, Used on cover, 1860 (Mar. 17) and (Oct. 26) two entires from the same correspondence to Cumbria at 9d. rate with three colour franking of 1d., 2d. (one imperf.) and 6d. violet-blue, the first item having been sent on the earliest recorded date for this shade, tied by void circle and blue Paid Adelaide (“6” sideways) datestamps respectively. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1868-71 Remainders of old stock subsequently reperforated 111/2-121/2, former imperf. 2d. pale vermilion cancelled Angaston corner datestamp, small stain spot at top, former rouletted 2d. pale vermilion cancelled by void circle. S.G. 44, 47, cat. £1,400. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1867-70 Perf. 111/2-121/2 x Roulette, Mainly used selection of shades incl. some multiples, misperfs., shades and dry prints etc. comprising 1d. (16, incl. three pairs, also a single apparently mint but gum stained), 4d. (6, incl. a pair), 6d. (24, incl. two pairs, a strip of three and block of four), 10d. on 9d. (9, incl. two pairs), 1s. (7, incl. three pairs), poor to fine. (62) Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1867-70 Perf. 111/2-121/2 x Roulette, Selection comprising 1d. shades mint (2), unused (2), 4d. dull violet unused, 4d. dull purple, 6d. shades (3), 10d. on 9d. (2), 1s. chestnut, 1s. lake-brown, all used, mainly good to fine for these. (13) Btwn. S.G. 50 and 61. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1868-79 Perf. 111/2-121/2, Selection on leaves with shades and multiples, comprising 1d. mint (2), used (22, incl. a strip of three), 3d. on 4d. used (23), 4d. mint, used (24, incl. a strip of three), 6d. mint, used (39, incl. a pair and three strips of three), 9d. used (37, incl. a block of four), 10d. in blue on 9d. used (5), 10d. in black on 9d. (9, incl. a pair), 1s. (14), 2s. mint, used (26, incl. two strips of three and a strip of four), mostly good to fine. (204)

Australian States: South Australia: 1870-73, the compound perforations, 2s., a selection of thirteen examples, good to fine used, one rose-pink but perfs. trimmed at top, another with straight line “TOO LATE”.

Australian States: Victoria: 1864 (Sept. 23) envelope from Terang to Scotland, bearing 1862-64 6d. and 1863-74 4d. cancelled indistinct “254” of Terang and noticed by the Post Office at Melbourne and re-cancelled “1”. Photo.

Australian States: Victoria: 1880-84 2d. with mixed perfs 13 and 12, used, a few blunted perfs, corner crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 203a, cat. £650. Photo.

Australian States: Victoria: Revenues: 1885 envelope to Italy, bearing 1879-97 Stamp Duty 1s. and 1884 2d. , 6d. with Postage 1/2d. (2), also envelope to England bearing 1879-97 1s.6d., a few imperfections.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913 -14 First Watermark a used selection with values to 5s., 3d. die II and 1s. both with watermark inverted, etc., varied condition.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 1d. red die I, with variety watermark sideways, mint, horizontal crease, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 2a, cat. £1,300, A.C.S.C. 2aa. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 3d. olive, a used strip of three, stamps 1 & 2 die II stamp 3 die I, with Melbourne c.d.s., a few blunt perfs. otherwise fine. B.P.A. certificate (1999). S.G. 5b, e. cat. £480, A.C.S.C. 12c. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 6d. ultramarine, with variety retouched “E”, a few blunt perfs. otherwise a well centred fine used example. S.G. 9a, cat. £850. A.C.S.C. 17e. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 6d. ultramarine showing variety retouched second “E”, fine used. S.G. 9a, cat. £850, A.C.S.C. 17e. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 6d. ultramarine variety watermark inverted, corner crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 9w, cat. £375, A.C.S.C. 17a. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 1s. emerald variety watermark inverted fine c.t.o. example from foot of sheet showing part “JBC” monogram, scarce. S.G. 11w, A.C.S.C. 30a, zc. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 5s. grey and yellow, fine and fresh, very lightly mounted mint. S.G. 13, cat. £375, A.C.S.C. 42. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, £1 brown and ultramarine, £2 black and rose, in matching pairs handstamped “Specimen” Type A, light gum bends on the 10s. pair, otherwise a fine set with gum. S.G. 14s-16s, cat. £1,900 (as singles). A.C.S.C. 47x, 51x, 55x. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 10s. grey and pink, mint, one blunted perf., otherwise fine. S.G. 14, cat. £750. A.C.S.C. 47. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 10s. grey and pink, mint, fine and fresh with good perfs. S.G. 14, cat. £750, A.C.S.C. 47. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 10s. grey and pink, mint, slight creasing, otherwise fine. S.G. 14, A.C.S.C. 47. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark 10s. grey and pink, used, a few minor perf. imperfections, otherwise fine. S.G. 14, cat. £600, A.C.S.C. 47. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark £1 brown and ultramarine, small gum wrinkles, otherwise fine and fresh mint. S.G. 15, cat. £2,250, A.C.S.C. 51. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark £1 brown and ultramarine mint, a couple of gum bends otherwise fine. S.G. 15, cat. £2,250. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark £1 brown and ultramarine, very fine used, probably c.t.o. S.G. 15, cat. £2,250, A.C.S.C. 51. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark £2 black and rose, a fine well centered mint example with strong colours. S.G. 16, cat. £4,750, A.C.S.C. 55. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark £2 black and rose, a used example c.t.o., fine with strong colours. S.G. 16, cat. £3,250, A.C.S.C. 55. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark £2 black and rose, used, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. S.G. 16, cat. £3,250. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1913-14 First Watermark £2 black and rose, a used example c.t.o. with variety broken tail on kangaroo, cut down and reperforated at left. S.G. 16, cat. £3,250, A.C.S.C. 55(v)d. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915 Second Watermark: 2d., 21/2d., 6d. (2), 9d. (2), 1s. and 2s., mainly fine mint, S.G. 24-29, cat. £1,710. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915 Second Watermark: 2d. to 1s. mint selection with additional 6d., 9d. (small thin), and 1s. (3) incl. shades, a few toned perfs. and minor imperfections otherwise fine. (10). Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915 Second Watermark: 2d. to 5s. used selection, some c.t.o., good to fine (11)

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915 Second Watermark: 2s. brown, very fine and fresh mint. S.G. 29, cat. £600, A.C.S.C. 36. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915 Second Watermark: 5s. grey and yellow, very fine and fresh lightly mounted mint. S.G. 30, cat. £900, A.C.S.C. 43. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915 Second Watermark: 5s. grey and yellow with watermark inverted, mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 30w, cat £1,100. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915 Second Watermark: 5s. grey and yellow with watermark inverted, mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 30w, cat £1,100. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 2d. grey to 5s. grey and yellow, mint, a few minor perf. imperfections, otherwise fine with good perfs. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 21/2d. indigo, plate 2, showing the rare and famous variety “1” missing in “1/2”, a used example with a few blunted perfs., otherwise fine. This rare error was caused by an ink clog which completely obliterated the “1” before being quickly corrected. Only twelve used examples (one in the Royal Collection) and three mint are recorded. S.G. 36ba, cat. £13,000, A.C.S.C. 11(2)i. Brandon certificate (2004) Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 3d. yellow-olive, lower marginal mint horizontal strip of three from the left pane with part Harrison imprint, the centre stamp die II, small crease in margin otherwise fine with one unmounted. S.G. 37, a, cat. £410+, A.C.S.C. 13c. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 6d. bright ultramarine die IIB, unmounted mint block of four from the upper right corner of the pane, hinged in margin only, one showing ‘broken leg on Kangaroo’ [Upper plate, left pane R. 6/3], light marginal crease clear of stamps, otherwise very fine and fresh and a scarce positional piece. S.G. 38da, cat. £2,250+, A.C.S.C. 20d. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 1s. blue-green die IIB, selection of varieties, incl. break in value stroke, “1” for first “I” in “SHILLING”, “HI” joined, “TRA” joined, and pair with left stamp displaying flaw on “L” of “SHILLING”, a few toned or blunted perfs, otherwise mainly fine mint. (7) Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 1s. blue-green die IIB, Harrison two-line imprint block of four, creased down interval margin, some perf. reinforcement and imperfections. otherwise fine mint. S.G. 40b, A.C.S.C. 33z. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 1s. blue-green die IIB, Mullett imprint block of four, creased down interval margin, perfs. at top a little rough, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 40b, A.C.S.C. 33zb. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 5s. grey and yellow mint pair, right stamp with variety ‘Ewe-faced Kangaroo’, blunt perf. at lower left and a little heavily mounted, otherwise fine and fresh with strong colour. S.G. 42, cat. £450, A.C.S.C. 44(v)e. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 10s., £1 and £2 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine with gum. S.G. 43s-45s, cat. £650. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, block of four, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” type B, very strong colours, well centred, the lower pair unmounted, a few minor tone spots on gum otherwise extremely fine and rare. One of only four such blocks known. Ex Holbeach, Gray, S.G. 43s, A.C.S.C 48xa. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, £2 black and rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type B, a few bends, c.t.o. with large part original gum, S.G. 43, 45, A.C.S.C. 48x, 56x. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C, a few perf. imperfections and hinge remainders, otherwise fine with gum, scarce, S.G. 43s. A.C.S.C. 48xb. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C1a variant, displaying damaged “C” in overprint, light horizontal creases, slightly toned paper, otherwise fine with gum, Ceremuga certificate (2003), S.G. 43s, A.C.S.C 48xe. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, fine well centred mint, small light pencil inscription on reverse. S.G. 43, cat. £500, A.C.S.C. 48. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, faint tone spot on reverse, otherwise fine and fresh mint example. S.G. 43, cat. £500, A.C.S.C. 48. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, mint, vertical gum crease and a few blunted perfs. S.G. 43, cat. £500, A.C.S.C. 48. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, used, short perf. at right, lightly cancelled. S.G. 43, cat. £350, A.C.S.C. 48. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, used pair, left stamp with variety ‘Broken tail on Kangaroo’, missing corner perf. at lower right otherwise fine and well centred. S.G. 43, cat. £700+, A.C.S.C. 48(v)d. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £1 chocolate and dull blue, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type B, a few minor perf imperfections, otherwise fine unmounted with original gum, S.G. 44s, A.C.S.C. 52x. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £1 chocolate and dull blue, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type B, a few minor perf imperfections, otherwise fine with part original gum, S.G. 44s, A.C.S.C. 52x. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £1 chocolate and dull blue, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type B, slightly faded, hinge remainders, with large part original gum, S.G. 44s, A.C.S.C. 52x. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £1 chocolate and dull blue, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type B, and additionally showing variety ‘Broken tail on Kangaroo’, slightly rough perfs, light overall gum toning otherwise fine with full original gum, S.G. 44s, A.C.S.C 52x / 52(v)d.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £1 chocolate and dull blue, fine mint with large part original gum, fresh and well centred. S.G. 44, cat. £2,500, A.C.S.C. 52. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £1 chocolate and dull blue, fine used. S.G. 44, cat £1,500. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £1 chocolate and dull blue with small flaw under “P” of “POSTAGE”, used, few slight wrinkles, otherwise fine. S.G. 44 var., cat £1,500+. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £1 chestnut and bright blue, mint, very slight diagonal gum bend, a few blunt perfs, otherwise fine and fresh with stong colour. Brandon certificate (2000). S.G. 44a, cat. £2,750, A.C.S.C. 52b. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £1 chestnut and bright blue, used, a few uneven perfs, otherwise fine. S.G. 44a, cat. £1,600. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £1 light brown and pale blue, used, rather heavily cancelled with pencil note on reverse, a few blunted perfs., otherwise good. A.C.S.C. 52d. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose block of four, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” type B, with gum, the lower pair unmounted, well centred with stong colours, very fine. One of four recorded blocks of four with type B overprint. S.G. 45s, A.C.S.C. 56xa, Ex Holbeach, Gray. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type B, hinge remainder and very light pencil note on gum, otherwise fine and well centred, S.G. 45s, A.C.S.C. 56x. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, block of four, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C, the lower right stamp with diagonal crease, otherwise very fine with full gum and good perfs. One of only four known type C blocks of four. S.G. 45s, A.C.S.C. 56xc. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C, a few light gum wrinkles, otherwise fine with full original gum, S.G. 45s, A.C.S.C. 56xb. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 purple-black and pale rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C, with shaved “P” variety, very slight offset on reverse, fine with full original gum, rare. S.G. 45s, A.C.S.C. 56xf. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C1 variant displaying damaged “S” and deformed “C” in overprint, pulled perf. at right and a few other imperfections, small pencil note on reverse, otherwise fine very lightly mounted with almost full original gum, rare, S.G. 45s, A.C.S.C. 56xd. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, two examples overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C1a displaying damaged “C” in overprint, one with ragged perfs., both with gum bends and minor creases, pencil notes etc. with gum, S.G. 45s, A.C.S.C. 56xe.(2) Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, fine and fresh mint, slightly blunted perfs. at top, small light pencil note on reverse. S.G. 45, cat. £4,000, A.C.S.C. 56a. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, fine and fresh mint, a few blunted perfs. S.G. 45, cat. £4,000, A.C.S.C. 56a. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, fine and fresh mint. S.G. 45, cat. £4,000, A.C.S.C. 56a. Brandon certificate (1990) Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, used, fine. S.G. 45, cat. £2,500. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, good used, ragged and blunted perfs. S.G. 45, cat. £2,500, A.C.S.C. 56a. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 black and rose, used, blunted perfs, otherwise fine. S.G. 45, cat. £2,500. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1915- 27 Third Watermark: £2 purple-black and pale rose, used, faintly soiled, otherwise fine. S.G. 45b, cat £2,000. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1923-24 Third Watermark: A mint and used selection of 6d. chestnut (11) and 2s. maroon (5) values, incl. 6d. variety leg of kangaroo broken mint and used, fair to fine. (16)

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1923-24 Third Watermark: £1 grey, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type B, very fine and fresh with large part original gum, S.G. 75s, A.C.S.C. 53x. Ex Gray. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1923-24 Third Watermark: £1 grey, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type B, slight crease and blunted perfs. at foot, a little toned, otherwise fine with part original gum, Ceremuga certificate (2004),S.G. 75s, A.C.S.C. 53x. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1923-24 Third Watermark: £1 grey block of four overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C, pair at right with shaved “P” variety, left pair showing type C1a damaged “C”, pulled perf. at lower right, a few minor tone spots on gum, otherwise fine, S.G. 75s, A.C.S.C. 53xb. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1923-24 Third Watermark: £1 grey, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C1 variant, displaying damaged “S” and deformed “C” in overprint, a few minor perf. imperfections, otherwise fine with full original gum, rare, S.G. 75s, A.C.S.C. 53xc. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1923-24 Third Watermark: £1 grey, mint, small corner bend at top left, a few minor perf imperfections. S.G. 75, cat. £600, A.C.S.C. 53. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1923-24 Third Watermark: £1 grey, mint, a few blunted perfs., perfs. at base repaired and added. S.G. 75, cat. £600, A.C.S.C. 53. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1923-24 Third Watermark: £1 grey, used, fine. S.G. 75, cat. £325, A.C.S.C. 53. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1923-24 Third Watermark: £1 grey, used, small pink marks and pencil note on reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. 75, cat. £325, A.C.S.C. 53. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: 6d. chestnut to 5s. grey and yellow (2), fine mint. (6). Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: 6d. chestnut to £2 black and rose, mainly fine used. S.G. 107-114, cat. £1,200. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: 6d. chestnut to 5s. grey and yellow, a used selection with multiples of values up to 1s. mainly fine used. (15)

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C, with shaved “P” variety, small corner fold on bottom left corner perf., otherwise fine with full original gum. S.G. 112s, A.C.S.C. 49xd. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C1a, displaying damaged “C” in overprint, a few blunt perfs, small hinge remainder and pencil note on gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 112s, A.C.S.C. 49xc. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C1 variant, displaying damaged “S” and deformed “C” in overprint, slight hinge remainder and minor perf. imperfections otherwise very fine with large part original gum. S.G. 112s, A.C.S.C. 49xb, Ex Gray. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, mint, hinge remainder and pencil note on reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. 112, cat. £450, A.C.S.C. 49. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, used, light horizontal crease. S.G. 112, cat. £500, A.C.S.C. 49. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: £2 black and rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D, fine well centred example with good perfs. and full original gum. S.G. 114s, A.C.S.C. 57x. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: £2 black and rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D, blunt perf. at left, large part original gum. S.G. 114s, A.C.S.C. 57x. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: £2 black and rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D, displaying variety Break in lower frame under “N” of “POUNDS”, small hinge remainder, otherwise fine. S.G. 114s, A.C.S.C. 57x / 57(D)j. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: £2 black and rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D, also displaying variety ‘Broken coast in Bight’, slightly toned, large hinge remainder, large part original gum. S.G. 114s, A.C.S.C. 57x. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: £2 black and rose, fine mint, fresh and well centred. S.G. 114, cat. £3,750, A.C.S.C. 57. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark: £2 black and rose, slight creasing at foot, otherwise fine used, S.G. 114, cat. £700, A.C.S.C. 57. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: 6d. to £1, mainly good to fine used. S.G. 132-137, cat. £900. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, two examples overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C, a few blunt perfs. and light creases, one with light pencil note on reverse, large part original gum. S.G. 136s, A.C.S.C. 50x. (2)

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, two examples overprinted “SPECIMEN” type C, both with damaged “N” of “SPECIMEN”, faults, with gum. S.G. 136s, A.C.S.C 50x. (2). Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, £1 grey, £2 black and rose, each in a block of four, all overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D, fine with gum, the lower pairs in each unmounted. S.G. 136s-38s, A.C.S.C. 50xf, 54xa, 58xa. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: 10s. to £2 selection, all overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D, incl. £2 vignette varieties ‘Hunchback Kangaroo’ and ‘Ewe-faced Kangaroo’, a few perf. flaws, mainly fine mounted with large part original gum, one £2 c.t.o. S.G. 136s-138s, A.C.S.C. 50xe (6), 54x (5), 58x (9). (20)

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: 10s., £1 and £2 overprinted “SPECIMEN” type “D”, in blocks of four , the lower pairs in each unmounted, one 10s. showing ‘Open-mouthed Kangaroo’, another with ‘Fox-faced Kangaroo’, mainly fine. S.G. 136s-138s, A.C.S.C. 50xf, 54xa, 58xa. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: 10s. grey and pink, fine mint. S.G. 136, cat. £400, A.C.S.C. 50. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: £1 grey, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D, complete forme of 30 from upper left pane, one showing ‘Break in coast of S.E. Australia’ [L28], mostly unmounted and mainly very fine and rare. Only five complete formes of 30 are recorded, S.G. 137s, A.C.S.C. 54xb. Ex Chapman, Australia Post archives and Gray. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: £1 grey, mint, small pencil note on reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. 137, cat. £600, A.C.S.C. 54. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: £2 black and rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D, complete forme of 30 from the upper right pane, with eight listed duty plate and vignette varieties [R1, 3, 8, 12, 19, 20, 24, 25], mostly unmounted, very fine and rare. Only four formes of 30 are recorded, S.G. 138s, A.C.S.C. 58xb. Ex Chapman, Australia Post archives, and Gray. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: £2 black and rose, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D, a selection of 23 examples incl. variety ‘Short Spencers Gulf’ (3), a few creases, some minor toned and blunted perfs., mainly fine. (23)

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: £2 black and rose, fine and fresh mint example with strong colour. S.G. 138, cat. £3,500, A.C.S.C. 58. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: £2 black and rose, used, a few blunted perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. 138, cat. £550, A.C.S.C. 58. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark: £2 black and rose, used, diagonal corner crease at lower left, otherwise fine. S.G. 138, cat. £550, A.C.S.C. 58. Photo.

Australia: The Kangaroo Issues: Telegraphic Punch holes, a selection of mainly high value Kangaroos, incl. 1913-14 £1, £2, 1915 5s. pair and two singles, 1915-27 10s. (6), £1 (5), £2 (2), 1929-30 £2 (2), 1931-36 £1 (6), £2., etc., mixed condition. (54)

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1913-14 Engraved 1d. red, a mint pair from the right of the sheet, showing variety imperforate between stamp and margin, fine. S.G. 17 var. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, Proofs: 1d. plate proof pair in carmine-rose, imperforate on thin glazed card, fine. A.C.S.C. 70PP, cat. A$400. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, Proofs: 1d. deep carmine plate proof, perforated comb 141/4 x 14 on Victoria ‘V over Crown’ watermark paper with watermark inverted, compartment lines at right and foot and characteristically much off-centre revealing additional compartment line to the left of adjoining unit at right. A great rarity. The A.C.S.C. notes that only three singles (one defective ex Holbeach) and a horizontal strip of three (held in an institutional collection) are recorded. A.C.S.C. 70PP(4), cat. A$15,000. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 1d. carmine-red, comb perf. 141/4 x 14, die I, Harrison one line imprint block of eight, fine mint, the lower strip unmounted. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 1d. carmine-red, comb perf. 141/4 x 14, die I, Harrison imprint block of four, one with “RA” joined, small thin in margin at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. 21c. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 1d. carmine-red, comb perf. 141/4 x 14, die I, Harrison two-line imprint, block of eight, fine mint, the lower strip unmounted. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 1d. carmine-red, comb perf. 141/4 x 14, die I, showing Rusted cliché, fine used. S.G. 21ca, cat. £425. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 1d. carmine-red, comb perf. 141/4 x 14, die I, showing Rusted cliché, fine used. S.G. 21ca, cat. £425. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 1d. carmine-red, comb perf. 141/4 x 14, die I and II in a fine mint pair. S.G. 21c, d. cat. £375+. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 1d. carmine-red, comb perf. 141/4 x 14, block of four, three die I, the other die II and showing Substitured cliché [Pl. 2, right pane, R. 6/5], fine mint. S.G. 21c, db, cat. £1,400+. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 4d., a mint selection of plated blocks and strips, comprising upper-left [13-15], [19-20/25-26], [19-21], [22-24], [28-30], [31-32/37-38], [34-36], [37-42], [43-48], upper-right [1, 7, 13, 19], [4-6/10-12], [25-26/31-32], [28-30/34-36], lower-left two blocks of [1-2/7-8], [3-4/9-10], [23-24/29-30], [29-30/35-36], [31-32/36-39/43-45], lower-right block of ten (2 x 5) from top-right corner of pane, [25-26/31-32], [39-40/45-46 perfin “O.S.”], mainly good to fine mint. (103)

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 4d. a used selection on stockleaves, incl. good range of shades, cancellations, plate flaws, some perforated “O.S.”, etc. (387)

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 4d. a mainly used plated selection in a stockbook, incl. range of shades, minor plate flaws, few perforated “O.S.”, etc. (523)

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 4d. a study of the damaged/substituted cliché [R. 2/19], with shades, mint block of four, etc., fair to fine. (19) A.C.S.C. 110(2)k.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 4d. orange, showing variety line through “FOUR PENCE” [Pl. 2, right pane, R. 2/6], fine mint, scarce. S.G. 22e, cat. £325. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 4d. with watermark inverted, thirteen mint shades (two lemon-yellow) incl. a pair and block of six (one with tear), and nine used ( two lemon-yellow), good to fine. S.G. 22w, vars.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1914-20 Single Watermark, 5d. yellow-brown with watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 23bw, cat. £350. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1918-23 4d. ultramarine mint block of four, one with variety “FOUR PENCE” in thinner letters, few separated perfs, otherwise fine. S.G. 65, 65a, cat £594. Photo.

Australia: The King George V Head Issues: 1926-30 Small Multiple Watermark, Perf. 131/2 x 121/2 2d. golden scarlet, variety no watermark, unmounted mint, minor gum wrinkle, otherwise fine. S.G. 99ab, cat. £1,200+. Photo.

Australia: 1930 Lord Howe Island Provisional, Sturt 11/2d. with ms. “2d/Paid/PM/LHI” tied by Lord Howe Island c.d.s. to 1930 (Oct. 30) envelope to London, with oval “RADIO STATION/LORD HOWE ISLAND”, fine. Photo.

Australia: 1935 Gallipoli 1s. black plate proof perforated 131/2 x 121/2, fine with full gum, very rare. Cat. £1,600, A.C.S.C. 165PP(1) cat A$2,500. Photo.

Australia: 1937 (c.) Postmaster-General’s Department official presentation folder containing the original selection of 65 stamps incl. 1931-36 10s., £1, £2 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, the remainder c.t.o. incl. 1932 Bridge set, K.G.V heads to 1s.4d, “O S” overprints with 1926-30 1s.4d., Kingsford Smith values, 1s. lyrebird, and perfins to 1929-30 10s., mainly fine and a scarce item.

Australia: 1937-49 £1 bluish slate, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine and scarce with gum. S.G. 178s, cat £650. B.P.A. certificate (1994). Photo.

Australia: 1937-49, Perf. 15 x 14 2d. scarlet interpanneau block of eight with Plate no. “4”, hinged in upper margin only, fine. S.G. 184, A.C.S.C. 188zc, cat. A$ 2,000. Photo.

Australia: 1948-56 Arms £2 green in an unmounted mint block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet with imprint, one showing roller flaw, fine. S.G. 224d, da, cat. £385+. Photo.

Australia: 1948-56 1s. lyrebird, no watermark, in an unmounted mint block (4 x 5) from the lower left corner of the sheet, one showing “Green mist” retouch, very fine. S.G. 230da, cat. £2,750+. Photo.

Australia: Booklets: 1952 to 2002, a selection of booklets in two folders, mainly later issues, a little duplication, etc. (few 100s)

Australia: Officials: 1913 First Watermark selection, incl. mint values to 2s., used to 2s., etc., varied condition. (28)

Australia: Officials: 1914 Type O2 punctures 1/2d. to 1s., mainly good to fine mint. S.G. O16-O25, cat. £1,848. Photo.

Australia: Officials: 1914-21 Single Watermark 1d. carmine-red die I and die II in pair, mint with hinge remainder, slight perf. separations, otherwise fine. S.G. O39, h, cat. £425+. Photo.

Australia: Officials: 1914-21 Single Watermark 1d. carmine-red die II, mint with hinge remainder, fine. S.G. O39h, cat. £425. Photo.

Australia: Officials: 1918-20 1d. carmine, a mint vertical pair, one has minor gum crease, otherwise fine. S.G. O63, cat. £400. Photo.

Australia: Officials: 1924 11/2d. scarlet, watermark inverted and showing variety printed on the gummed side, fine. S.G. O80wa, cat. £350. Photo.

Australia: Officials: A mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 1915-28 to 10s. used (3), 1918-23 to 1s.4d. mint, 1926-30 perf. 14 1/2d. used, perf. 131/2 x 121/2 1s.4d. mint, used set, 1931 3d. mint, plate flaws, etc., varied condition. (339)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902 (July) 1/2d. to 8d. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine with gum. S.G. D1s-D7s, cat. £300. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902 (July) Perf. 111/2, 12, 4d. emerald-green in a mint horizontal strip of six from base of sheet, a few perf. separations, fine. S.G. D5. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902 (July) Perf. 111/2, 12, a mint selection, incl. complete set, upright watermarks, etc., varied condition. S.G. D1-D8. (27)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902 (July) Perf. 111/2, 12, a mainly mint selection of plate flaws, incl. blocks of four, 1/2d. with scratch through “HALF”, etc. (35)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902 (July) Perf. 111/2, 12, a used selection, incl complete set, upright watermarks, etc., varied condition. (22)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902 (July) Perf. 11 1d. emerald-green, used with manuscript cross, fine. S.G. D12, cat. £700. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902-04 1/2d. to 20s. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, extra 5d. (no gum), 1s. with overprint vertical and 20s., mainly fine with gum. S.G. D13s-D44s. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902-04 Perf. 11 1/2d., 1d., 2d., 3d. (2), 4d. (3), 6d. and 10s., mainly good to fine mint. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902-04 Perf. 11 1/2d. (2), 1d. (2), 2d. (2), 3d., 4d. (3), 5d., 6d. (2), 1s. block of four and single, 5s. (2), used, varied condition.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902-04 Perf. 11 10s. dull green, cancelled, fine and scarce. S.G. D43, cat. £1,800. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902-04 Perf. 11 20s. dull green, a very fine and fresh mint example, rare. S.G. D44, cat. £4,000. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902-04 Perf. 11 20s. dull green, cancelled “N.S.W.” in triple oval rings, fine and scarce. S.G. D44, cat. £2,250. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1902-04, a mint and used selection, incl. Perf. 111/2, 12 to 2s. mint, Perf. 12 x 11 to 5s. (2) mint, used, etc., varied condition. (82)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1906-08 Perf. 111/2 x 11 3d. green, fine mint. S.G. D48, cat. £650. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1906-08 Perf. 111/2 x 11 3d. green, fine mint. S.G. D48, cat. £650. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1906-08 Perf. 111/2 x 11 6d. green, watermark inverted, fine and fresh mint. S.G. D50w, cat. £200. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1906-08 Perf. 11 1d. dull green, watermark upright, fine used. S.G. D51, cat. £900. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1906-08 Perf. 11 1d. dull green, watermark upright, fine used. S.G. D51, cat. £900. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1906-08 Perf. 11 1d. dull green, watermark inverted, fine mint and rare. S.G. D51aw, cat. £2,500. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1906-08 Perf. 11 1d. dull green, watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. D51aw, cat. £900. Ceremuga certificate (2009), Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1906-08 selection, incl. Perf. 111/2 x 11 3d. green used, 6d. green mint, etc., varied condition. (30)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1907 (July-Sept) 1/2d. mint and used, 1d. mint, with inverted watermark mint and used, 2d. mint and used, 4d. mint with inverted watermark, 6d. mint and used (with marginal letters in watrmark), good to fine. S.G. D53-D57, cat. £1,395. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1908-09 Perf. 111/2 x 11 1s. dull green mint (2), used, 5s. dull green mint and used, good to fine. S.G. D58, D59, cat. £489. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1908-09 Perf. 11 2s. dull green, mint, two collectors’ marks on gum, otherwise fine. S.G. D60, cat. £1,000. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1908-09 Perf. 11 2s. dull green, ‘used’ with non-contemporary cancellation, corner perf. added, also crease and blunted perfs, nevertheless an extremely rare item. S.G. D60. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1908-09 Perf. 11 10s. dull green, watermark inverted, c.t.o., fine and rare. S.G. D61. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1908-09 Perf. 11 20s. dull green, mint, small collector’s mark on gum, otherwise fine and very rare. S.G. D62, cat. £6,500. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1908-09 Perf. 11 20s. dull green, ‘used’ with non-contemporary (not guaranteed) cancellation, faded, nevertheless an extremely rare item. S.G. D62. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1909-10 Perf. 12 x 121/2 1/2d. to £1 set with additional 1d. die II, 2d., 6d., 10s., mainly good to fine mint. S.G. D63-D73, cat. £1,284. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1909-10 Perf. 12 x 121/2 1/2d. rosine and yellow-green, strip of three from the lower left corner of the sheet with “JBC” imprint, mint, minor gum bends, otherwise fine. S.G. D63. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1909-10 Perf. 12 x 121/2 1/2d. rosine and yellow-green, strip of three from the lower left corner of the sheet with “CA” imprint, mint, minor gum bends, otherwise fine. S.G. D63. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1909-10 Perf. 12 x 121/2 1d. rosine and yellow-green, a single from base of sheet with “JBC” imprint, fine used. S.G. D64. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1909-10, a used selection, incl. complete set, also another set less 1/2d., blocks of four to 5s., 1/2d. to 5s. c.t.o., etc. (135)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14, 1/2d. to £1 set, mainly fine mint. S.G. D79a-D87, cat. £2,250. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23, Perf. 14, 1/2d. carmine and apple-green, mint block of eight (4 x 2) from the foot of the sheet with Harrison single line imprint, unmounted except one, fine. S.G. D79a. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14, 1d. scarlet and pale yellow-green, unmounted mint from the foot of the sheet with “JBC” imprint, minor corner crease and gum bend, otherwise fine. S.G. D80a. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14, 3d. carmine and pale green, watermark sideways, very fine unmounted mint. Believed fewer than 12 mint or used examples exist in total. This is the only unmounted mint example known. S.G. D82a. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14, 3d. carmine and pale green, watermark sideways, very fine used. Believed fewer than 12 mint or used examples exist in total. S.G. D82a, cat. £3,750. Ceremuga certificate (2008). Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14, 4d. carmine and apple-green, watermark sideways, unmounted mint, few minor gum bends, otherwise very fine. S.G. D83ba, cat. £900+. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14 ,4d. carmine and apple-green, watermark sideways, a used pair, slightly heavily cancelled otherwise fine. S.G. D83ba, cat. £900. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14 1s. scarlet and pale yellow-green, unmounted mint single from the foot of the sheet with “JBC” imprint, fine. S.G. D85. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14, 1s. scarlet and pale yellow-green, block of six from the foot of the sheet with “JBC” imprint, fine mint. S.G. D85. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14, 1s. scarlet and pale yellow-green, block of six from the lower right corner of the sheet with “CA” imprint, fine mint. S.G. D85. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14 1s. scarlet and pale yellow-green, single from foot of sheet with “CA” imprint, fine mint. S.G. D85. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14, 10s. scarlet and pale yellow-green, fine c.t.o. S.G. D86. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14, £1 scarlet and pale yellow-green, in an unmounted mint block of four from the foot of the sheet with “JBC” imprint, minor creasing in margin at base, otherwise very fine and rare. S.G. D87, cat, £3,600+. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1912-23 Thin paper, Perf. 14, £1 scarlet and pale yellow-green, fine c.t.o., rare. S.G. D87. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1922-30 Perf. 14, 2d. carmine and yellow-green, a mint example from the left of the pane, variety imperforate between stamp and margin, slight crease in margin, otherwise fine. S.G. D94 var. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1922-30, a mint selection of imprint pairs and blocks, incl. perf. 14 1d. blocks of four (2) one with Ash imprint, other with Mullett, 3d. block of four with Mullett imprint, 6d. pair with Harrison imprint, 6d. block of four with Ash imprint, perf. 11 4d. block of eight with Ash imprint, etc., varied condition. (15 items)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1922-30, a mint and used selection on leaves, incl. range of frame breaks, plate flaws, multiples, etc. (82)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1922-30, a selection on leaves, incl. mint set, set less 11/2d. in mint blocks of four, etc., varied condition. (66)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1931-36 Perf. 11, 1d. carmine and yellow-green, mint vertical pair from right of sheet, variety imperforate between stamp and margin, few minor tone spots, otherwise fine and possibly unique. S.G. D106 var. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1931-36 Perf. 11, 3d. carmine and yellow-green in an unmounted mint block of four with Ash imprint (“N” over “N”), fine and rare. S.G. D108. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1931-36 Perf. 11, 3d. carmine and yellow-green in mint block of four with Ash imprint (“N” over “EA”), few minor gum wrinkles, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. D108. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1931-36 Perf. 11, 6d. carmine and yellow-green showing variety “RA” joined, fine mint. S.G. D110 var, BW D120h. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1931-36 Perf. 11, 6d. carmine and yellow-green, showing variety broken octagon at left, fine mint. S.G. D110 var, BW D120e. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1931-36, a selection of mint imprint pairs and blocks of four, incl. perf. 14 1d. blocks of four (2) with Ash imprint (“N” over “N”), 2d. blocks of four (2) with Ash imprint (“N” over “N”), perf. 11 1/2d. block of four with Ash imprint, one with “RA” joined, 1s. pairs (2) with Ash imprint (both types), etc., mainly fine. (18 items)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1931-36, a selection, incl. Perf. 11 3d. mint and used, 6d. mint and used, etc. S.G. D100-D111. (26)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1938 (July) 1/2d. to 1s. set in imprint blocks of four (1/2d. block of eight), mainly fine mint. S.G. D112-D118. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1938 (July) 1/2d. block of twelve with Ash imprint, pair with By Authority imprint, 2d. blocks of four (2) with Ash imprint, 4d. blocks of four (2) with Ash and By Authority imprints, 6d. block of four with Ash imprint, mainly fine mint. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1938 (July) 4d. carmine and green, showing badly misplaced centre, fine unmounted mint. S.G. D116 var. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1938 (July), a mint selection, incl. plate flaws with 3d. showing scratch from “3” to left frame, 6d. pair, one showing frame of value tablet damaged, 6d. with diagonal scratch from top of “6”, etc., mainly fine. (47)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1946-57 1d. carmine and green in an unmounted mint block of eight from the foot of the sheet with ‘By Authority’ imprint and “- 1 -”, folded in gutter margin, fine. S.G. D120, BW D130za. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1946-57 1d. carmine and green, in an unmounted mint block of four from the foot of the sheet with ‘By Authority’ imprint and “1”, folded in gutter margin, fine. S.G. D120, BW D130z. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1946-57 6d. carmine and green in an unmounted mint block of four from the foot of the sheet with ‘By Authority’ imprint and “- 1 -” plate number, fine. S.G. D125.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1946-57, a selection of mint blocks of four or eight, all with imprints, incl. 1/2d. block of eight with ‘By Authority’, 3d. block of four with ‘By Authority’ no dot imprint, 5d. block of four with Ash imprint, 5d. block of four with ‘By Authority’ with dot imprint, 8d. block of four ‘By Authority’ imprint, 1s. blocks of four (3) with Ash imprint, ‘By Authority’ with and without dots imprint, etc., mainly fine. (28 items)

Australia: Postage Dues: 1953-59 1s., 2s. and 5s. in blocks of four, all with ‘By Authority’ imprints, fine. mint. S.G. D129-D131.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1953-59 1s. carmine and deep green in an unmounted mint block of four from top of sheet showing plate number “- 1 -”. S.G. D129a. Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: 1953-59 2s. carmine and deep green in an unmounted mint block of eight from the foot of the sheet with ‘By Authority’ imprint, scarce. S.G. D130a, cat. £2,400+ (stamps only). Photo.

Australia: Postage Dues: A mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 1938 set mint, 1958-60 4d. with misplaced centre mint, 5d. die II mint block of four, two used sets, plate flaws, multiples, etc. (465)

Australia: Airmails: 1917 (Feb. 15-27) Mt. Gambier-Melbourne, special ‘Basil Watson’ souvenir postcard, fine unused. A.A.M.C. 14a. Photo.

Australia: Airmails: 1930 (Feb. 19) Darwin-Daly Waters flown by Capt. Murray Jones of the Civil Aviation Dept. to connect with Australian Aerial Services, envelope registered, rare. A.A.M.C. 153 (14 flown). Photo.

Australia: A comprehensive collection in thirteen albums and a folder, incl. 1937-49 to £1 (both) mint, 2d. scarlet coil pair mint, 6d. used block of nine, one with “top hat” variety, 1948-56 Arms set mint and set of three overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1963-65 Navigators sets mint and overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1964 Flight 5d. mint block of sixteen, one with re-entry, 1965 Gen. Monash 5d. with variety purple (value) omitted mint, etc. (many 100s)

Australia: A mint and used collection in an album, incl. 1914-20 4d. with line through “FOUR PENCE” used (2), 1918-20 1/2d. with thin “1” in fraction at right used, 1918-23 4d. ultramarine with thin “FOUR PENCE” used, 1923-24 6d. with broken leg used, £1 used, 1928 Exhibition miniature sheet mint, 1931 Kingsford Smith 6d. with re-entry used on cover, 1932 Bridge set used, 1937-49 set to £1 (both) mint, 1948-56 set mint, 1963-65 Navigators set mint, etc. (100s)

Australia: 1914-36 a collection of King George heads in an album, incl. 1918-20 1/2d. green mint pair, one with thin “1” in fraction at right, 1918 1d. die III mint block of four, 1918-23 to 1s.4d. mint (2), 1926-30 perf. 14 sets mint and used, perf. 131/2 x 121/2 set mint, range of plate flaws, etc., varied condition. (few 100s)

Australia: A collection of issues from 1928 to 1936, incl. 1928 Exhibition miniature sheet in a block of four (three cancelled), also mint and used single sheets, 1929 Air 3d. plates 1, 3 and 4 pairs mint, 1930 41/2d. without surcharge c.t.o. block of four, 1932 1s. lyrebird Ash imprint block of four mint, 1932 Bridge set mint and used, etc., varied condition. (175)

Australia: A mint and used collection in five albums, incl. 1913 to 1s. mint, 1918-23 to 1s.4d. mint, 1928 Exhibition miniature sheet mint, 1931-36 to 1s.4d. mint, 1937-49 to £1 (2) mint, 1948-56 to £2, 1963-65 Navigators set mint, etc. (100s)

Australia: A mainly mint Q.E.II collection in an album, incl. a good range of minor varieties, postage dues with 1938 set, booklets, also Officials, B.C.O.F. 1946-48 set, etc. (100s)

Australia: A comprehensive collection of presentation packs from 1973 to 2012 contained in fourteen cover albums, incl. mostly commemoratives, also collectors packs, etc. (100’s)

Australia: A mint and used selection on stockleaves, incl. 1928 Exhibition miniature sheet unmounted mint, 1946-48 B.C.O.F. 5s. mint (2), some duplication, etc. (few 100s)

Australia: An accumulation of f.d.c’s and modern stationery contained in twelve cover albums, with stationery from 1978 to 2011 incl. unused and used examples of each, etc. (100s)

Australia: A selection of covers from 1938 to 1954, incl. A.I.F. cancellations, censor marks, etc. (44 items)

Australia: A used Q.E.II duplicated selection incl. 1966-73 $1 (100), $2 (100) and $4 (100), etc., varied condition. (few 100s)

Australia: B.C.O.F. 1946-48 Overprints: A selection, incl. mint set with both 5s., 5s. used, 1d. with type 2 overprint in black, etc. (17)

Australia: B.C.O.F. 1946-48 Overprints: 6d. Kookaburra in an unmounted mint block of four from base of sheet, one showing wrong fount “6” [Left pane, R. 9/4], fine. S.G. J4, a, cat. £275+. Photo.

Australia: B.C.O.F. 1946-48 Overprints: 1s. unmounted mint pair, one showing wrong fount “6” [Left pane, R. 9/4], fine. S.G. J5, a, cat. £325. Photo.

Australia: B.C.O.F. 1946-48 Overprints: 1s., a used pair, one showing wrong fount “6” [Left pane, R. 9/4], fine. S.G. J5a, cat. £325+. Ceremuga certificate (2004). Photo.

Australia: B.C.O.F. 1946-48 Overprints: 1s., an unmounted mint block of four from the top right corner of the sheet, one showing narrow “N” [Right pane, R. 1/8], fine. S.G. J5, c, cat. £379+. Ceremuga certificate (2003). Photo.

British Solomon Islands: A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1907 Large Canoe 1/2d. to 6d. (two of each), 1s., 1908-11 set, 1914-23 set, 1922-31 set, etc. (246)

British Solomon Islands: A mint and used collection in three albums, incl. 1907 sets mint and used, 1908-11 set mint, 1914-23 to £1 used, 1922-31 set mint, good range of later issues to 1988, etc. (100s)

Cook Islands: 1920 (Apr. 29) envelope, registered to Sweden, franked by 1919 71/2d. and 1913-19 1/2d., 1d, tied by “COOK ISLANDS” c.d.s., registration etiquette with handstamped “RAROTONGA”, fine. Photo.

Cook Islands: 1921-23 Postal Fiscal 2s. to £1 set, mainly fine mint. S.G. 76-80, cat. £275. Photo.

Cook Islands: 1921-23 Postal Fiscal 2s.6d., 10s. and £1 all with trimmed overprint, fine and fresh mint. S.G. 77a, 79a, 80a, cat. £690. Photo.

Cook Islands: 1926 Postal Fiscal 2s. (2), 2s.6d. (2), 5s. (2), 10s. and £1, mainly fine mint. S.G. 85-89, cat. £970. Photo.

Cook Islands: 1931-32 Postal Fiscal 2s.6d. to £5 set, mainly fine mint. S.G. 95-98b, cat. £854. Photo.

Cook Islands: 1932 21/2d. black and deep blue with variety centre inverted, fine mint. Cat. £300. Photo.

Cook Islands: 1943-54 Postal Fiscal 2s.6d. (2, both with inverted watermarks), 5s. (2, one inverted watermark), 10s. (2, one inverted watermark), £1 (2, one with watermark inverted), £3 inverted watermark, £5 (2, one inverted watermark), mainly fine mint. S.G. 131a-136a. Photo.

Cook Islands: A mint collection in an album, incl. 1944-46 set, 1967 Decimal set, etc. (few 100s)

Fiji: 1878-99 perf. 113/4 x 10 2d. yellow-green, used, some missing perfs, otherwise fine. S.G. 51b, cat. £550. R.P.S. certificate (2008) Photo.

Fiji: 1915-19 “WAR STAMP” 1/2d. yellow-green, variety overprint inverted, mint from the right of the pane, minor tone on gum, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 138b, cat. £600. B.P.A. certificate (1949). Photo.

Fiji: 1915-19 “WAR STAMP” 1d. bright scarlet, variety overprint inverted, mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 139ac, cat. £700. B.P.A. certificate (1998). Photo.

Fiji: 1922 2d. grey trial printing top margin imperforate block of four with Irish “SE” watermark, made by De La Rue as a paper/watermark trial for the first Irish definitives, a few minor gum wrinkles and vertical bend between otherwise fine. Photo.

Fiji: A mainly mint K.E.VII to Q.E.II collection on leaves, incl. 1903 set, 1906-12 set, 1912-23 to £1 (both) with shades, 1922-29 set, 1938-55 set with 1/2d. block of six, one showing extra palm frond, Postage Due with 1917 3d., 1917-18 1/2d., 1d., 1940 set, etc. (269) Photo.

Gilbert and Ellice Islands: A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1911 set, 1912-24 set, 1922-27 set, Postage Due 1940 set, etc. (161)

Nauru: 1916-23 Overprint at foot, 1/2d. (2), 2d. die I, 21/2d., 3d., 4d., 5d. and 9d. all with variety double overprint, one albino, mainly fine mint, S.G. 1b, 4b, 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, 11b, cat. £1,490. Photo.

Nauru: 1916-23 Overprint at foot, 21/2d. (G15, Pl. 6a), a scarce mint block of 49 [R. 1/1-7/7], corner marginal from the lower pane, incl. [R. 2/7] dropped cliché, [4/7] nicks in “NAURU”, [R. 5/1] splayed “A”, hinged in margin only, mainly fine. (see “Nauru 1915 to 1923” illustration p. 53)

Nauru: 1916-23 Overprint at foot, 21/2d. blue, showing variety “NAUP.U”, fine mint. S.G. 6a, cat. £450. Photo.

Nauru: 1916-23 Overprint at foot, 4d. slate-green, showing variety “NAUP.U”, fine mint. S.G. 8a, cat. £650. Photo.

Nauru: 1916-23 Overprint at foot, 6d. purple, showing variety “NAUP.U”, fine mint. S.G. 10a, cat. £1,400. Photo.

Nauru: 1916-23 Overprint at foot, Splayed left foot of “A” [R. 5/1] constant variety on 1/2d. (3 shades), 1d. (3 shades), 11/2d., 2d. die I, 4d. (marginal unmounted), 5d., 6d., 9d. (4, shades), mint, mainly fine. (15)

Nauru: 1916-23 Overprint at foot, Nick in top of “N” of “NAURU” constant variety [R. 8/12] on (H16) 2d. die I, 4d., 5d., 9d., 1s., mint, 1d. and 3d. used, (I16) 2d. die I, 3d. (marginal horizontal stip of three), 4d., 5d., 6d., 9d., mint, 1d. and 21/2d. used, (N19) 1d. carmine-red mint, mainly fine. (16 varieties)

Nauru: 1916-23 a mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 11/2d. mint (10, one with variety short left stroke to “N”), 2d. die I watermark inverted and reversed mint, 5d. and 1s. in mint pairs, one of each showing short left stroke to “N”, shades, few control blocks, minor varieties, etc. (260)

Nauru: 1916-23 Seahorses, De La Rue 2s.6d., a mint selection of shades, incl. worn plate, mainly good to fine. (25).

Nauru: 1916-23 Seahorses, De La Rue 5s., a mint selection, incl. shades, etc., mainly fine. (7)

Nauru: 1916-23 Seahorses, De La Rue 10s. four mint examples, good to fine. S.G. 23. Photo.

Nauru: 1916-23 Seahorses, Bradbury, Wilkinson 2s.6d., a mint selection, incl. shades, mainly fine mint. (18) S.G. 24, 25.

Nauru: Australian Mandate 1924-48 both paper sets to 10s., range of shades, etc., mainly fine mint. (152)

Nauru: Cancellations and Covers: 1912 (June 19) picture postcard of native girls of Pleasant Island addressed to Cheshire, bearing Marshall Island 10pf. tied by type P.1 c.d.s., fine. Photo.

Nauru: Cancellations and Covers: 1916-23 issue on covers, incl. 1/2d. to 1s. (less 11/2d.) used on 1919 regisistered cover (most of address cut out), 2d. die II used on ‘Wilson’ cover, etc. (8 items)

Nauru: Cancellations and Covers: 1916-23 1/2d. to 1s. (less 11/2d.) used on 1919 registered, censored ‘Marsh’ cover, fine. Photo.

Nauru: Cancellations and Covers: 1916-23 11/2d. red-brown , fine used on ‘Wilson’ cover to England, tied by “PLEASANT ISLAND” c.d.s. S.G. 3. Photo.

Nauru: Cancellations and Covers: 1916 (Sept. 20) envelope registered to Melbourne, bearing N.W.P.I. 1915-16 4d. and 5d. both in strips of five (4d. lower two stamps separated), all cancelled by “PLEASANT ISLAND” type P2 c.d.s’s. Photo.

Nauru: Cancellations and Covers: 1917 (Oct. 19) envelope registered to England, bearing 1916-23 4d. to 1s., De La Rue 2s.6d. with“PLEASANT ISLAND” c.d.s’s, scarce “CENSORED” in violet type C.2 and boxed registration cachet. Photo.

Nauru: Cancellations and Covers: 1918 (Oct. 24) incoming cover registered to Nauru but missent to Nairn in Scotland, with manuscript “Insufficiently addressed, see P.O. Guide page 51” and with “Officially Sealed” label, no receiving mark, nevertheless a most interesting item. Photo.

Nauru: Cancellations and Covers: A selection of mainly unused picture postcards, incl. ethnic, scenic, etc., mainly fine. (30 items)

Nauru: A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1916-23 1/2d., 2d. and 3d. all with variety “NAUP.U”, 1/2d. block of four with overprint double, one albino, De La Rue 2s.6d. (4), 5s. (2), 10s. (2), Bradbury 2s.6d. mint vertical strip of four, 1924-48 both papers sets, etc. (212)

Nauru: A comprehensive collection in from 1925 to 2002 in six folders and an album, incl. 1924-48 white paper 5s. and 10s. used on 1948 cover, undated Official paid envelope from Gilberts to U.S.A, bearing “MISSENT TO NAURU”, maritime mail, f.d.c’s, presentation packs, etc. (100s)

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1/2d. bright green, Second Setting (First State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Electro 1, Right Pane [1-30], with [29] showing heavy wear, some toned perfs. otherwise mainly fine and unmounted. Rare. S.G. 65a. Ex Bolton. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1/2d. bright green, Second Setting (Second State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Electro 1, Right Pane [1-30], with substituted electro [29] type b, mainly fine and hinged on two stamps only. Very rare, only two panes of this State known. S.G. 65a. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1/2d. bright green, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Electro 2, Right Pane [1-30], including the five substituted electros in the lower row, mainly fine and unmounted. S.G. 65a. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1/2d. bright green, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Electro 2, Right Pane [1-30], including the five substituted electros in the lower row, mainly fine and hinged on two stamps only. S.G. 65a. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1/2d. green, Fourth Setting (First State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Electro 5, Right Pane [31-60], showing ‘hollow’ stops in four positions, some toned perfs. otherwise mainly fine and unmounted except two. S.G. 65.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1/2d. green, Fourth Setting (Second State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Electro 5, Left Pane [1-30], flaws on [2], [4] and [5] more pronounced, [12] has second “C” with short tail (and trace of stop after “S”) and [17] with thinned “D”, one pulled corner perf., a few minor bends and toned perfs. S.G. 65.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1/2d. green, Fourth Setting (Second State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Electro 5, Left Pane [1-30], flaws on [2], [4] and [5] more pronounced, [12] showing faintest trace only of stop after “S” and second “C” with shortened tail, [17] with thinned “D”, mainly fine with most unmounted. S.G. 65.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1/2d. green, Fourth Setting (Second State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Electro 6, Left Pane [31-60], showing flaws on [2], [3], [4] and [5], the stop after “S” almost missing on [12], one with slight corner creasing otherwise mainly fine with almost all unmounted. S.G. 65.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1/2d. green, Fourth Setting (Second State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Electro 6, Left Pane [31-60], showing replacement large stops, two stamps slightly creased and some toned perfs. otherwise mainly fine with most unmounted. S.G. 65.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1/2d., 1d., 4d., with 2d., 21/2d., 3d., all Fourth Setting, the 2d. showing Scratch off Albany [2L 10], used on 1916 (Oct. 7) envelope registered from Nauru to Melbourne, tied by individual Pleasant Island c.d.s.’s with ms. registration marking in red and Nov. 9 arrival backstamp. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1d. carmine, First Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), 2R Plate, Left Pane, with margins at left and foot, a little reinforcement and odd small stain otherwise chiefly fine with most unmounted. S.G. 67b. Only the first supply of the 1d. (336 panes) and 21/2d. was depatched with margins retained, these being on later occasions removed in Melbourne prior to consignment. Complete formes are very scarce. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, First Setting, 1d. carmine pair [21-22] and 21/2d. indigo [27] tied to locally addressed envelope by Rabaul, New Britain violet oval datestamp of “JAN 30 1915” (Powell 53, introduced on Jan. 4), flap missing and vertical cover fold well clear. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1d. dull red, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Pane II [31-60], showing Dies I and II se-tenant, mainly fine and hinged on four stamps only. The first column shows spur in left value tablet ‘merged’ into the frame, the second has the spur ‘recumbent’ whilst in the third it is fully ‘erect’. Very rare. S.G. 67, c. Ex Davidson. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1d. dull red, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Pane VIII [1-30], [14] showing thin “ONE PENNY” (and with similar variety on [13]), hinged on three (one with slight stain on reverse), otherwise mainly fine. S.G. 67a. Ex Davidson. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1d. dull red, Third Setting, three examples used on 1916 (Mar. 19) censored front of envelope used from Shortland Island, British Solomon Islands to Sydney, tied by fair Shortland c.d.s.’s and probably originating in Kieta with ms. “Passed Censor” and initials at upper left. S.G. 67a. Ex Darnell. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1d. carmine-red, Die I, Fourth Setting (First State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Pane 5 [1-30], showing hollow stop after “W” [6], large stop after “S” [12] and no flaw on “W” [22], odd faint tone otherwise mainly fine unmounted. S.G. 67b.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1d. carmine-red, Die I, Fourth Setting (First State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Pane 6 [31-60], an early overprinting with only [36] showing hollow stop after “W” and no flaw in “W” on [52], slight vertical bend otherwise mainly fine with all except eight unmounted. S.G. 67b.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1d. carmine-red, Die I, Fourth Setting (First State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Upper Left Plate, Right Pane [1-30], showing Dies I and II se-tenant, some mainly horizontal creases otherwise of mainly fine appearance and hinged on six stamps only. The first column shows spur in left value tablet ‘merged’ into the frame, the second has the spur ‘recumbent’ whilst in the third it is fully ‘erect’. Very scarce. S.G. 67b, c. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 4d. bright orange, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Upper Plate, Right Pane [31-60], one small tone spot on gum otherwise mainly fine and unmounted except five stains on reverse but mostly fine. S.G. 70. Ex Davidson. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 4d. bright orange, Third Setting, types a, b and c mint vertical strip of three, the upper stamp showing variety line through “FOUR PENCE” Plate 2, Right Pane [12], a few perfs. slightly toned on reverse but scarce. S.G. 70, c, cat. £425+. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 4d. yellow-orange, Fourth Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Upper Plate, Left Pane [31-60], early overprinting with overprint flaws noted in nine positions, two very light bends otherwise mainly fine with 21 unmounted. S.G. 70. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 4d. yellow-orange, Fourth Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Right Pane [1-30], incl. [12] showing Line through “FOUR PENCE” and with [19] officially patched before overprinting, a few trivial tone spots on reverse, otherwise mainly fine and scarce. S.G. 70. Ex Robinson. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 4d. pale orange-yellow, Fourth Setting, vertical strip of three on registered cover originating in Bulolo, carried by Ulm and Allan in “Faith in Australia” on First Official Airmail New Guinea-Australia flight, addressed to Sydney, tied by Lae c.d.s.’s of “30 JL 34”, and additionally tied by red pencil and Bulolo registration handstamp, flight cachet and range of datestamps on reverse. Late usage but correct franking. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 5d. brown, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 1, Right Pane [1-30], [29] showing flaw behind roo, slight reinforcement but mainly fine with 21 unmounted, very scarce. S.G. 72. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 5d. brown, Fourth Setting (First State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 1, Right Pane [31-60], incl. [56] Flaw in King’s Hair, [59] Damaged NE corner (State III) and [60] Dot in “P” of “PENCE”, tone spot on the last, otherwise mainly fine with 26 unmounted. S.G. 72. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 2d. grey, Die I, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Right Pane [31-60], showing break in shading under “W” [60], mainly fiine and unmounted except six. S.G. 73. Ex Davidson. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, First Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Left Pane [31-60], with margins at left and foot with ‘JBC’ monogram, showing Scratch from frame opposite Perth to “EN” [31] and with Heavy WA Coastline on [43] but not on [55] suggesting early printing. Chiefly fine with most unmounted. S.G. 74. Only the first supply of the 1d. and 21/2d. (272 panes) was depatched with margins retained, these being on later occasions removed in Melbourne prior to consignment. Complete formes are very scarce. Ex Belknap. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, First Setting, irregular mint block of twenty, Lower Plate, Left Pane [11-30], with margin at left and three stamps showing Heavy Coastline, odd faint stain otherwise chiefly fine with most unmounted. S.G. 74. Only the first supply of the 1d. and 21/2d. was depatched with margins retained, these being on later occasions removed in Melbourne prior to consignment. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, First Setting, block of four, Lower Plate, Left Pane [5-6, 11-12] with plate scratch, used on locally addressed envelope cancelled by light strikes of Rabaul, New Britain violet oval datestamp of “FEB 22 1915” (Powell 53, introduced on Jan. 4) with additional strike at left, vertical cover fold well clear. Rare use of this Setting, particularly including plate flaw. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, Die II, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Right Pane [31-60] with [13] officially patched and showing surface purple mark used for identification, odd small stain on reverse elsewhere and hinged on four others. Very rare. The substituted stamp is type c, rather than b, from pos. [21] of another pane, possibly from the First Setting as indicated by the high position of the overprint. S.G. 74, var. Ex Davidson. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, Die II on thin paper, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Right Pane [31-60], one with Thick Frame over “AUST”, mainly fine and unmounted except five S.G. 74. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, Die II, Fourth Setting (Second State) with overprint noticeably purple, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Upper Plate, Left Pane [1-30], [12] showing stop after “S” noticeably worn, odd faint tone or slightly pulled perf., otherwise mostly fine with 21 unmounted . S.G. 74. Ex Col. Evans. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 3d. yellow-olive, Die I, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Left Pane [1-30], some minor stains on reverse but mostly fine. S.G. 76. Ex Davidson. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 3d. greenish olive, Die I, Third Setting, mint horizontal pair with handstamp on gum, types b and c se-tenant. S.G. 76c, cat. £420+. B.P.A. certificate (1986) Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 6d. ultramarine, Die II, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Upper Plate [1-30], [2] showing possible constant flaws Dot on Cape Arnhem and weak shading east of Tasmania, mainly fine with most unmounted. S.G. 78. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 6d. ultramarine, Die II, two very lightly hinged examples with watermark inverted, one showing split first “C” [11]. S.G. 78w, cat. £450+. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 9d. violet, Die II, Fourth Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 2, Right Pane [1-30] with plated flaws, centred low, mainly fine and unmounted except four. S.G. 79. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 1s. green, Die II, Third Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Upper Plate, mainly fine and unmounted except two, very scarce. S.G. 81. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 1s. green, Die II, Fourth Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 2, Right Pane [31-60] with plated flaws incl. [54] Frame break in lower left corner, centred high, some toning, most unmounted. S.G. 81. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 5s. grey and yellow, Die II, type c, a mint example with slight gum disturbance, centred low. S.G. 83, cat. £2,000. Rare, just one sheet having been sent to Rabaul on March 3rd 1916. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 5s. grey and yellow, Die II, type c, a used example with corner Kulumadau, Papua c.d.s., separated raggedly and with small tear at right. S.G. 83, cat. £3,000. Rare, just one sheet having been sent to Rabaul on March 3rd 1916. Kulumadau radio station was operated by Australian forces administered from Rabaul and its datestamp (Lee 64) was probably used by the station until the oval radio and telegraph station cancellations were available. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 10s. grey and pink, Die II, types a, b and c mint vertical strip of three, hinged on centre stamp only, fine. S.G. 84. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, 10s. grey and pink, Die II, showing Hole in second “C” [20], fresh and fine mint. S.G. 84 var.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, £1 brown and ultramarine, Die II, type a mint and showing LP7 Clipped tail, a few perfs. slightly pulled at right. S.G. 85 var.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First Watermark, £1 brown and ultramarine, Die II, types a, b and c mint vertical strip of three, apparently unmounted and fine. S.G. 85. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Second Watermark, 2d. grey, Die I, Fourth Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Left Pane [1-30], the upper left stamp with pink gum adhesions and slight perf. faults otherwise mainly fine and unmounted except four, scarce. S.G. 86. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Second Watermark, 6d. ultramarine, Die II, Fourth Setting (First State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5) with plate flaws noted in four positions, a few pulled perfs. at top and two creased, mainly fine with 25 unmounted. S.G. 88. Ex Davidson. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Second Watermark, 9d. violet, Die II, Fourth Setting (First State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 1, Right Pane [31-60] with plated flaws, on [31], [54], [55] and [57], slight reinforcement and [35] with hinge thin, most fine unmounted. S.G. 89. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Second Watermark, 1s. green, Die II, Fourth Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 2, Left Pane [31-60] with plated flaws incl. [53] ‘Sandbanks’ in Gulf of Carpentaria, some nibbled perfs at top otherwise mainly fine and unmounted except six. S.G. 90. Ex Davidson. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Second Watermark, 1s., Die II, Fourth Setting, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 2, Right Pane, plated mint blocks of nine in blue-green and nineteen in emerald, one with trimmed perfs. otherwise mainly fine.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Second Watermark, 2s. brown, Die II, Fourth Setting (First State), types a, b and c mint vertical strip of three, hinged on centre stamp, fine and attractive. S.G. 91. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Second Watermark, 5s. grey and yellow, Die II, types a, b and c mint vertical strip of three, black overprint and with ‘hollow’ stops, hinged on centre stamp only, fine. S.G. 92. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Second Watermark, 5s. grey and yellow, Die II, types a, b and c mint vertical strip of three, purple overprint and with large stops, hinged (rather heavily) on top stamp only, fine. S.G. 92. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Second Watermark 5s. grey and yellow, Die II, type a used with 5d. type b on 1916 (Sept. 20) censored envelope registered from Nauru to London, tied by Pleasant Island c.d.s.’s with straight line “CENSORED” between and ms. registration marking in red at left. Also 3d. type b used with unoverprinted 1/2d. roo perfin “O S” pair on piece tied by Kokopo datestamps of “9 FE 17”. (2 items) Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Third Watermark, 2d. grey, Die I, Fourth Setting (First State), complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Right Pane [31-60], [60] with Break under “W”, the upper right stamp with slight perf. faults otherwise mainly fine and unmounted except five. S.G. 94. Ex Davidson. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Third Watermark, 2d. grey, Die I, Fourth Setting (Second State) with overprint noticeably purple, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Right Pane [31-60], showing a number of overprint flaws, one with small gum inclusion, mainly fine and unmounted except three. S.G. 94. Ex Col. Evans. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Third Watermark, £1 chocolate and dull blue, Die II, type a mint, lightly hinged and fine. S.G. 99. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Third Watermark, £1 chocolate and dull blue, Die II, type c mint, centred low to left, fine. S.G. 99. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, Third Watermark, £1 chocolate and dull blue, Die II, types a, b and c mint vertical strip of three showing Break in Bight [38] and Break in NSW coast [44], hinged on top and centre (heavily) stamps, mainly fine. S.G. 99. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918 (May) “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, “One Penny” Surcharges, 1d. on 5d. and 1d. on 1d., single examples mint and type a, b and c vertical strips of three c.t.o. Rabaul, the 1d. on 5d. on piece, the 1d. on 1s. with slight reinforcement, mainly fine. S.G. 100, 101.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Single Watermark, 1/2d. green, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Electro 5, Left Pane [31-60], early overprinting with [37] showing Dent in “I” of “ISLANDS” and [53] with Dot in “W” but [14] without damaged “N”, mainly fine, unmounted except two. S.G. 102

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Single Watermark, 1d. carmine-red, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 2, Right Pane (Pane IV) [31-60], showing Substituted clichés [34, 35], one being Die II, and with [40] showing thin “G” in “POSTAGE”, [41] with Dash on “Y” of “PENNY” and [46] with Colour flaw outside frame opposite emu’s neck, chiefly fine, two corner stamps with slight creases and one or two faint stains but [34] and [35] fine, most (incl. [34]) unmounted. Rare. S.G. 103, a, ba. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Single Watermark, 1d. carmine-red, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate I, Right Pane (Pane II) [1-30], showing Dies I and II se-tenant, fine and apparently unmounted The first column shows spur in left value tablet ‘merged’ into the frame, the second has the spur ‘recumbent’ whilst in the third it is fully ‘erect’. Rare. S.G. 103, b. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Single Watermark, 1d. carmine-red Die II used with 1/2d. green (2 shades), 2d. orange and 4d. violet (2, one showing Left frame flaw [I L 56]) on 1925 (Sept. 7) envelope registered to Lancashire, tied by Madang c.d.s.’s (Powell 23) with registration label at left, further despatch and Sydney transit datestamps on reverse. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Single Watermark, 4d. orange, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Upper Plate, Right Pane [31-60], with [45] showing White flaw on roo’s foot and [60] with White flaw behind emu’s leg (and coloured spot on roo’s ankle), a few perf. imperfections and separations, otherwise mainly fine and unmounted except two. S.G. 104. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Single Watermark, 4d. yellow-orange, Plate 2, Right Pane [12] variety Line through “FOUR PENCE” mint, fine and attractive. S.G. 104a, cat. £850. Holcombe opinion (1997) Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Single Watermark, 5d. brown, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 1, Left Pane [1-30], incl. [13] with NE corner damaged, [25] NW corner retouched, and [30] No cross on crown, mainly fine with twenty unmounted. S.G. 105. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Single Watermark, 5d. brown, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 1, Right Pane [31-60], incl. [56] Flaw in King’s hair, [59] Retouched NE corner (state iv) and [60] White flaw on “P” of “PENCE”, [55] creased otherwise mainly fine and unmounted except six. S.G. 105. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 2d. grey, Die II, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Upper Plate, Left Pane [31-60], incl. [58] Flaw above “ALIA”, a few trivial bends otherwise mainly fine and unmounted except four. S.G. 106. Ex Bolton. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 2d. grey, Die I, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Left Pane [1-30], incl. [28] Scratch above “E”, mainly fine with 24 unmounted. S.G. 106. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, Die II, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 2, Right Pane [1-30], incl. [5] ‘Bomb’ on Cape York, unmounted (incl. the variety) except four, odd pulled perf. otherwise mainly fine. S.G. 107. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, Die II, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 2, Left Pane [31-60], incl. the rare major variety “1” of “1/2” omitted [3]. Also showing Retouch under “IA” [31], Retouch to first “A” [43], Heavy Coastline to WA [49] and [55], and Flaw under “AU” [59]. Lightly hinged on four in upper row only, the remainder incl. the major variety unmounted, a few very light tones but exceptional. S.G. 107, a, cat. £10,000+. A key item of New Guinea philately, believed to be the finest pane extant. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 3d. greenish olive, Die I, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), with Nick at upper left of “I” of “ISLANDS” [7] and Black flaw on “W” [23], a deep shade with most unmounted and fine. S.G. 109. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 3d. greenish olive, Die I, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Right Pane [1-30], with Frame breaks [3] and Break in foot of “P” of “PENCE” [12], one corner crease and a few tones, most fine and unmounted. S.G. 109. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 3d. greenish olive horizontal pair showing Die II in pair with Die I, mint, fine. S.G. 109ab, cat. £425. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 3d. greenish olive, used vertical pair showing Die I and Die II se-tenant [Plate 1, Left pane 52, 58], fine. S.G. 109ab, cat. £550. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 6d. ultramarine, Die II, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 2, Left Pane [1-30] with plate flaw study, slight discolouration of gum at top and left otherwise mainly fine with twenty unmounted, scarce. S.G. 110. Ex Evans. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 6d. greyish ultramarine, Die II, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), slight discolouration of gum at top and odd gum inclusion otherwise mainly fine with most unmounted, scarce. S.G. 110a. Ex Evans. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 9d. violet, Die IIB, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 4, Left Pane [31-60], with plating study, [48] in pre-substitution state (prior to replacement by [2R 27]), some creasing and bends, nineteen unmounted, scarce. S.G. 112. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 1s. pale emerald, Die II, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), unplated, possibly Plate 1, Left or Right Pane [31-60], upper left corner stamp with rounded corner otherwise mainly fine and unmounted except four. S.G. 113. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 1s. pale emerald, Die II, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 1, Right Pane [31-60], incl. Frame breaks at top left [38], [56] and under “O” of “ONE” [48], one with small stain on reverse otherwise mainly fine with most unmounted. S.G. 113. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 1s. pale emerald, Die II, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), unlocated half-pane ‘E’ [1-30]], otherwise mainly fine and apparently unmounted except two. S.G. 113. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 2s. brown, Die II, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), unlocated half-pane ‘A’ showing [14] Break under “PO”, etc., mainly fine, unmounted except six, very scarce. S.G. 115. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 5s. grey and yellow, Die II, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Lower Plate, Right Pane [1-30], with flaws incl. [2] and [6] Broken coastline near Sydney, upper three rows with Clipped tail, [7] with Broken “I” of “ISLANDS”, [9] with Broken tail, [14] with Broken “I” of “ISLANDS”, [15] with Blind eye, and [23] with Dot in “W”, one faint tone spot on gum, mainly fine, unmounted except six, each stamp in the lower two rows with small blue handstamp on gum, rare. S.G. 116. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, 10s. grey and bright pink, Die II, showing LP 9 variety Broken tail, mint, upper left corner rounded, scarce. S.G. 117 var. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Third Watermark, £1 bistre-brown and grey-blue, Die II, mint, bright colours, centred low, fine and fresh. S.G. 118, cat. £3,250. B.P.A. certificate (1939) as “brown and ult.” Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Multiple Watermark, 1/2d. green, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5) with watermark inverted, Electro 6, Right Pane [31-60], mainly fine and with 24 unmounted. S.G. 119w. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 1d. violet Plate 3, Pane VI [31-60] and 2d. brown-orange “BI” Pane, each in a complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5) unmounted except four in each, the former mainly fine, the latter with slight bends and separation. S.G. 120, 121. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 2d. rose-scarlet, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), II L [31-60], with [55] showing White flaws on “S” of “POSTAGE” and on “T” of “TWO”, light horizontal bend through centre row otherwise mainly fine with twenty unmounted. S.G. 122. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 4d. violet, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 2 Left Pane [31-60], with [45] showing Scratch in front of face and [56] with Rounded SW corner, mainly fine and unmounted except eight. S.G. 123. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 4d. violet, Plate 2, Right Pane, vertical strip of four, the upper stamp showing variety “FOUR PENCE” in thinner letters [12], the lower with “PE” joined [30], unmounted mint, fine. Also a mint single showing unplated frame break. S.G. 123, a, cat. £860+. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 4d. ultramarine, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 1, Left Pane [31-60], with Cracked electro [32], Flaw on roo’s back [37], Worn frame [56], Roo’s tongue out [57] and Splintered lower left corner [58], some reinforcement and one toned perf. otherwise mainly fine with most unmounted. S.G. 124. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 4d. ultramarine, complete mint sheet of thirty (6 x 5), Plate 2, Right Pane [1-30], showing “FOUR PENCE” in thinner letters [12] (unmounted), also [13] with Thickened lower left fame, [17] Horned emu and scratches below wattles, [19] Damaged lower right corner, [29] Scratch behind emu, and [30] Joined “PE” of “PENCE”, rejoined between cloumns 4 and 5 otherwise mainly fine. S.G. 124, a. Photo.

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, First to Fourth Settings, the balance collection in a F.G. Burleigh album, mostly mint, incl. First Setting 21/2d. block of ten (5 x 2) with margins at top and left (large part) incl. [4] Break under “AU’ and [5] Dot on Cape York (stained), also two First Setting singles (rare used) tied to piece by Rabaul violet oval (Powell 53) of “FEB 26 1915” (slightly toned), type a, b and c strips of 1/2d. (2), 1d. shades (3), 4d. (2, one pale orange-yellow), 5d. (3), First Watermark 2d. (2), 21/2d. (4, one on thin paper), 3d. (2), 6d., 9d. (3), 1s. (2), Second Watermark 2d. (2), 6d., 9d., 1s. (2), Third Watermark 2d. (2), 3d. (one thinned), 2s. (4, two wmk. inverted), also singles with First Watermark 10s. type type c, Second Watermark 2s. and 5s. type a, shades and varieties incl. 1d. carmine-red Die II, 3d. greenish olive, plate and overprint flaws, some minor toning etc. but chiefly good to fine. (164)

New Guinea: 1915-16 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Overprints, 1917 (Oct.) envelope from Kieta to London with Papua Lakatoi 2d. diagonal bisect and apparently once having also borne a N.W.P.I. adhesive alongside (now removed), additionally bearing on reverse Solomon Islands K.G.V. 1/2d. corner block of four, 1d. strip of three and unoverprinted Australia 2d. roo horizontal bisect, all tied by indistinct Kieta datestamps (Powell 66). Unusual use in New Guinea. Photo.

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Study of mainly single mint stamps with shades, plate flaws, etc. incl. Single Watermark to 5d. with 1d. Die II (2, one in pair with Die I), Third Watermark 2d. (5, incl. Die II strip of three), 3d. (5, one Die II) 6d. (4, two greyish ultramarine) etc. to 5s. (2, one with Clipped tail), 10s., Multiple Watermark 1/2d. watermark inverted (unmounted), Colour changes to 4d. (both, 2 of each), mainly fine. (51)

New Guinea: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, An interesting selection on leaves, incl. “CANCELLED/NAURU” on ‘set’ of twelve values to £1 (some Fourth Setting), also Radio Station ovals on five values to 9d. and a few fake overprints etc. incl. Base Office “E” Madame Joseph cancellation (MJ214) on 2s. (ex Cartwright) and 5s., mainly good to fine. (24)

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1925-27 1/2d. to £1 set with additional 6d. shades (2), mainly fine mint. S.G. 125-136, cat. £415. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1931 (June) Air Mail overprints, a mint selection, incl. two complete sets, blocks, sheets, minor varieties, etc. (378)

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1931 (Aug.) Tenth Anniversary 1/2d. to £1, mainly fine mint. S.G. 150-162, cat. £425. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1931 (Aug.) Air Mail overprints, 1/2d. to £1 set. with extra 1d. and 2d. in sheets of thirty, mainly fine mint, also 1934 flown cover. S.G. 163-176. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1931 (c.), 1936 1/2d. orange-vermilion with unauthorised typewritten surcharge “Two Pence/Paid/ G.F.H./Wau. P.M.” and initialled “GFH” in ms., of dubious status but unusual. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1932-34 Redrawn without dates 1d. to £1 set, mainly fine used. S.G. 177-189, cat. £300. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1932-34 Air Mail overprint 1/2d. to £1 set, mainly fine mint. S.G. 190-203, cat. £275. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1935 Air £2 bright violet, a fine mint (one unmounted) Ash imprint pair. S.G. 204, cat. £650+. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1935 Air £5 emerald-green, fine mint. S.G. 205. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1935 Air £5 emerald-green, fine used. S.G. 205, cat. £450. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1935 Airs, Panelli forgeries of £1 and £2 ‘unused’, £5 ‘used’, 1939 £1 ‘die proof ‘ and £1 ‘unused’. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1939 Air 1/2d. to £1 set mint, mainly fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. 212-225, cat. £900. The property of another vendor. Photo.

New Guinea: Mandated Territory: 1939 Air 1/2d. to £1 c.t.o., mainly fine used. S.G. 212-225, cat. £750. Photo.

New Guinea: A collection on leaves, incl. 1932-34 unissued 1/2d. orange without overprint, 1935 Air £2 used, etc. (246)

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Single Watermark, 1d. carmine, Die I, a rare mint block of four (two recorded), lightly hinged on one, faintest hints of toning on gum, also a used single cancelled in Rabaul “27 JL 21”, fine. S.G. O3. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Single Watermark, 1d. carmine, Die I, seven used examples incl. one showing ‘Secret mark’ (Plate 4, Left Pane, [1]) and a very scarce vertical strip of three, one single with slight faults otherwise good to fine. S.G. O3, O3ac. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Single Watermark, 4d. yellow-orange, rare mint block of four (one mint block of six and this block of four recorded), lightly hinged on one, slight separation at top and faint toning around perforations, otherwise fine. S.G. O4. Ex Banwell. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Single Watermark, 4d. yellow-orange, five used examples incl. a rare pair with one showing ‘Weeping’ “4” (Plate 2, Left Pane [18]), S.G. O4, var. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Single Watermark, 5d. brown, two mint shades, one with lightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. O5, cat. £650. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Single Watermark, 5d. brown, three used shades (one deep), another cancelled in Madang, the third with Cracked frame (Plate 1, Left Pane [55]), mainly fine. S.G. O5, cat. £320+.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, Die II, mint, slightly gum toned. S.G. O7, cat. £475. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, Die II, showing plate flaw LL42, lightly hinged, fine. S.G. O7 var., cat. £475+. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, Die II, noted on thin paper, very lightly gum toned, well centred, fine. S.G. O7 var., cat. £475+. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 21/2d. indigo, Die II, used with Rabaul c.d.s. of Sept. 17 1919, the earliest recorded date, perfs. a little short at foot. S.G. O7, cat. £350. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 6d. Die II, the ultramarine and greyish ultramarine shades, used, the latter with some nibbled perfs. otherwise mainly fine. S.G. O9, a, cat. £390.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 6d. greyish ultramarine, Die II, mint, fine. S.G. O9a, cat. £500. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 6d. greyish ultramarine, rare Die IIB example, used with Rabaul Dec. 1924 c.d.s., centred low, fine. S.G. O9a var. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 9d. violet, Die IIB, horizontal strip of three cancelled Rabaul Mar. 6 1925. The only recorded used multiple. S.G. O10, cat. £390+. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 1s. emerald, Die II, mint, fine. S.G. O11, cat. £350. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 1s. emerald, Die II, centred left but lightly hinged, fine. S.G. O11, cat. £350. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 1s. Die II, emerald and pale blue-green shades used, the former with frame break at top, fine. S.G. O11 var, O11a, cat. £290+.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 1s. Die II, emerald and pale blue-green shades with clearly dated Rabaul cancellations of Dec. 20 1921(earliest date) and June 11 1924 respectively, the latter with one faintly toned and another slightly toned perf., otherwise mainly fine. S.G. O11, O11a, cat. £290+. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 1s. pale blue-green, Die II, vertical pair cancelled Rabaul Apr. 10 1924, the lower stamp with small bend and tear at foot, very scarce multiple. S.G. O11a, cat. £300+. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 2s. brown, Die II, mint, very lightly hinged, fine. S.G. O12, cat. £450. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 2s. brown, Die II, two used examples, one a very deep shade and with bend at top, the other lighter and cancelled May 9 1924, a few slightly pulled perfs. S.G. O12, cat. £550+. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 2s. brown, Die II, used, fine. S.G. O12, cat. £275. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Third Watermark, 5s. grey and yellow, Die II, used with Rabaul c.d.s. of Apr. 10 1922, the earliest recorded date, fine with good centring. S.G. O13, cat. £850. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, A used or c.t.o. selection, most with small imperfections, comprising Third Watermark 2d. (2), 21/2d. (with Sydney c.d.s.), 3d. (4). 6d. (cancelled at Namanatai), 6d. ultramarine (faded), 6d. greyish ultramarine, 9d., 1s. and 2s., also a small study of fake “O S” punctures on genuine N.W.P.I. adhesives (7).

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Single Watermark, Rough Paper, 1d. rosine, Die I, two used shades, one centred low to left, fine. S.G. O16, cat. £360. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Single Watermark, Rough Paper, 1d. rosine, Die II, the spur ‘recumbent’, fine. The only recorded unused example. S.G. O16b, cat. £3,750. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Single Watermark, Rough Paper, 1d. rosine, Die II, the spur ‘erect’, lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. O16b, cat. £800. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 1d. violet, a range of used shades incl. bright shade pair tied to piece by Kawieng May 9 1925 c.d.s.’s and a block of six cancelled Rabaul June 6 1925, chiefly fine. S.G. O17, cat. £720+. (15)

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 2d. orange, a very scarce mint block of four with three unmounted, fine. S.G. O18, cat. £520+. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 2d. orange, four mint examples incl. an unmounted vertical pair, slight overall gum toning. S.G. O18, cat. £520+.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 2d. orange, eleven used examples incl. brown-orange shade tied by Rabaul Aug. 27 1924 c.d.s. to piece, others variously cancelled incl. Madang, Manus and Morobe, m,ainly fine. S.G. O18, cat. £495+.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 2d. rose-scarlet, mint, fine. S.G. O19, cat. £325. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 2d. rose-scarlet, eighteen used examples incl. blocks of six, four (on piece), strip of three and a pair, mainly fine. S.G. O19, cat. £576.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 4d. violet, two mint shades, one with slight gum thin otherwise fine. S.G. O20, cat. £400.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 4d. violet, six used examples incl. ‘Horned’ emu [2R 17] and Scratch behind emu [2R 29] (stains at top) flaws and another cancelled at Namatamai (overall slight climatic toning), most fine. S.G. O20, cat. £600+

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 4d. violet vertical pair, the upper stamp showing “FOUR PENCE” in thnner letters, Plate 2, Right Pane [12], a few lightly toned perfs. R.P.S. certificate (1999) notes “obliterated by favour at Talasea”. S.G. O20, O20a, unpriced by S.G. The only known example of this variety. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1918-23 “N. W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS” Fifth Setting Overprints, Punctured “O S”, Colour Changes, Single Watermark, 4d. ultramarine, mint, slight toning on gum, well centred. S.G. O21, cat. £325. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: 1925-31 1d. to 2s. set (less 4d.), all in scarce complete sheets (6 x 5), mainly fine, most unmounted. S.G. O22-O25, O27-O30, cat. £1,665. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: A collection on leaves, incl. 1931 set mint, 1932-34 set mint, used on covers with 1925-31 set (less 11/2d.) used on 1931 registered cover, 1933-34 3d. (2), etc. (202)

New Guinea: Revenues: A selection on leaves, incl. Stamp Duty 1928 5s. and 10s., 1935 (?) 1d. on 6d., etc. (144)

New Guinea: Officials: New Guinea: Official Covers 1915 to 1925, 1915 (Feb. 4) censored envelope with ms. “O.H.M.S.” addressed to Melbourne, franked by unoverprinted Australia 1d. roo punctured “O S”, tied by Rabaul, New Britain violet oval datestamp (Powell 53) with straight line “PASSED” below. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: New Guinea: Official Covers 1915 to 1925, 1916 (June 21) ‘Davies’ envelope to Cheshire bearing Australia unoverprinted 1/2d. K.G.V Head with also unoverprinted but punctured “O S” 1/2d. roo strip of four, stamps without overprint having been permitted during the period of military occupation although until Apr. 1916. The adhesives all tied by Kawieng c.d.s.’s and the cover backstamped by Warrington arrival. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: New Guinea: Official Covers 1915 to 1925, 1919 (Jan. 28) long O.H.M.S. envelope registered to London, franked by N.W.P.I. Overprint, Fifth Setting 2d. grey Die IIA pair prior to arrival of the first “O S” perforated stamps the following month. The adhesives showing some light toning but one with frame break by “TWO”, cancelled by Rabaul “28 JA 19” c.d.s. and tied by blue pencil registration number. The cover with Treasury cachet and red ink ms. registration marking at left, backstamped by Sydney Feb. 10 1920 transit and indistinct arrival marks. S.G. 106a. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: New Guinea: Official Covers 1915 to 1925, 1919 (May 19) long O.H.M.S. envelope registered to London, franked by N.W.P.I. Overprint, Fifth Setting 4d. yellow-orange punctured “O S” tied by Rabaul c.d.s. with Treasury cachet and registration label at left, backstamped by Sydney transit and July 26 arrival marks, the cover a little stained and creased. The earliest known date of use of the 4d. S.G. O4. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: New Guinea: Official Covers 1915 to 1925, 1919 (July 24) Postmaster General’s Department printed O.H.M.S. envelope registered to London, franked by N.W.P.I. Overprint, Fourth Setting 4d. yellow-orange after arrival of the “O S” perforated stamps, indicating that supplies may have been insufficient, the adhesive tied by Rabaul c.d.s. with registration label at left, backstamped by Sydney Aug. 9 transit and indistinct arrival marks. S.G. 70. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: New Guinea: Official Covers 1915 to 1925, 1919 (Dec. 24) envelope from W.A. Saliba at the Rabaul P.O., registered to Sydney “per S.S. MARSINA” franked by N.W.P.I. Fifth Setting 2d. grey (2) punctured “O S”, with registration label at left and Jan. 12 arrival backstamp. S.G. O6. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: New Guinea: Official Covers 1915 to 1925, 1920 (July 29) envelope registered to Manchester, franked by N.W.P.I. 2d. grey, Die I pair punctured “O S”, tied by Rabaul datestamps and with registration label at left, backstamped Sydney Aug. 11 transit. S.G. O6. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: New Guinea: Official Covers 1915 to 1925, 1922 (May 27) long printed O.H.M.S. envelope from the Postmaster General’s Department (deleted), registered to the Transvaal, South Africa, franked by five N.W.P.I. Fifth Setting 1d. carmine-red, Die I, punctured “O S”, tied by Rabaul datestamps (Powell 57) with registration label at left, Sydney June 12 transit and Langlaagte arrival backstamps, some creasing. R.P.S. certificate (1986) incorrectly identifying adhesives as rosine in rough paper. S.G. O3. Photo.

New Guinea: Officials: New Guinea: Official Covers 1915 to 1925, 1925 (Sept. 8) long O.H.M.S. envelope registered to the Transvaal, South Africa, bearing N.W.P.I. Fifth Setting 4d. violet punctured “O S” (stain at foot) with 1925 “O S” overprint 1d. green, tied by Rabaul datestamps with registration handstamp below, backstamped Sydney transit and Langlaagte Oct. 27 arrival, slight cover creasing and torn corner. S.G. O20, O22. Photo.

New Hebrides: 1908 (Oct. 24) p.p.c. to France, bearing on picture side New Caledonia 1892 5c. pair, cancelled by “PORT VILA/NLLE HEBRIDES” c.d.s. Late usage as the Condominium Post Office was opened just five days later. Photo.

New Hebrides: English Issues: 1920-21 2d. on 40c. (S.G. F27), small expert’s mark on gum, otherwise fine used. S.G. 35, cat £700. Photo.

New Hebrides: English Issues: 1925 5d. on 21/2d. ultramarine, variety surcharge inverted, fine mint with three collectors’ marks on gum, scarce. S.G. 42a, cat. £3,250. Photo.

New Hebrides: English Issues: 1941 (Jan. 7) airmail envelope, registered to Sydney, franked by 1938 10c., 30c. and 40c. cancelled by scarce “NEW HEBRIDES/INTER-ISLAND” c.d.s’s, (cover was posted on board ship), also rare boxed “R/NEW HEBRIDES/INTER-ISLAND/No.” registration cachet, bilingual censor label at left, sent airmail from Noumea to Sydney. Photo.

New Hebrides: A mint collection on leaves, incl. 1908 set, 1911 set, 1920-21 2d. on 40c. on F27, 1938 set, Postage Dues with 1925 set, 1938 set, etc. (145)

New Hebrides: selection of mainly unused picture postcards from around 1940 to 1980, incl. ethnic and topographical interest, native dances, etc. (approx. 100)

New Zealand: 1855-57 imperforate on blued paper 2d., a fine used example, lightly cancelled. S.G. 5. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 imperforate 1s. green, in a used block of four with good margins all round. One of the very few known multiples of this stamp. R.P.S. certificate (2011). S.G. 44. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862 (Feb.)-63 imperforate 1s. yellow-green, fine used. R.P.S. certificate (2012). S.G. 45. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862 Watermark large Star perforated 13 at Dunedin 2d. three used examples (one with R.P.S. certificate, 2012), also 1864 perf. 13 at Dunedin 2d., good to fine.

New Zealand: 1862 Watermark large Star perforated 13 at Dunedin 1s. yellow-green, used, fine condition for this. Ex Hackmey. S.G. 80. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864 Davis proof of the 2d. Chalon head taken to show Perkins, Bacon the extent of plate wear, a block of four, fine and scarce. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864-67 Watermark large star, perf. 121/2 at Auckland, 2d. blue pair and 2d. blue retouched, used together on 1871 (Apr. 26) envelope from Marton to England. S.G. 115, a. Photo.

New Zealand: 1915-33 Typographed 3d. proof in violet on surfaced paper (125 x 90mm), endorsed in pencil “Before AR”. Photo.

New Zealand: 1935 to 1942 Pictorial Issues, a collection on leaves with mint 1935-36 and 1936-42 to 3s. with perf. changes and shades, inverted wmk. values to 6d., 1941 chalky paper single wmk. 9d., various used perfs. to 3s., etc., mainly fine. (approx. 247)

New Zealand: 1938-42 perf. 131/2 x 14 2s. with variety “CAPTAIN COQK”, fine mint. S.G. 589ca, cat. £350. Photo.

New Zealand: 1938-44 Bradbury Wilkinson essay die proof of full face King George VI head and shoulders portrait in ceremonial uniform, similar to issued but with two spaces for value tablets and head of slightly different design, printed in green on proof paper (118 x 150mm), fine and very rare. Photo.

New Zealand: 1938-44 Bradbury Wilkinson essay die proof of full face King George VI head and shoulders portrait in ceremonial uniform, similar to issued but with two spaces for value tablets, unshaded arround head and head of different design, printed in blue on proof paper (88 x 98mm), fine and very rare. Photo.

New Zealand: 1941 2d. on 11/2d. used block of four from the foot of the sheet, one showing “2” inserted, fine. S.G. 629, a, cat. £375+. Photo.

New Zealand: 1947-52 Bradbury Wilkinson essay die proof of full face King George VI head and shoulders portrait in ceremonial uniform, similar to that chosen by De La Rue for their printings of the 1947-52 “shilling” values, printed in green on proof paper (32 x 38mm), fine. Photo.

New Zealand: 1947-52 Bradbury Wilkinson die proof of the 2d. value, printed in black on proof paper (87 x 92mm), fine and rare. Photo.

New Zealand: 1947-52 6d. perf. 14 x 131/2 colour trial in blue on gummed watermarked paper, small gum wrinkle, otherwise fine. Photo.

New Zealand: 1952 proposed Royal Visit, two original Dorothy Wilding Portrait photographs, one depicting the Royal Family, the other Queen Elizabeth, both handstamped on reverse “Dorothy Wilding Portrait Ltd”, used for the unissued 1949 and 1952 unissued Royal visit. Photo.

New Zealand: 1960-66 1/2d. in a mint vertical strip of five with the lower stamp (unmounted) showing pale blue omitted, fine. S.G. 781a, cat. £300+, EC NZL1562a. Photo.

New Zealand: 1960-66 2d. unmounted mint vertical pair, the upper stamp showing variety yellow omitted, fine unmounted mint, scarce. S.G. 783b, cat. £600+, EC NZL1566b. Photo.

New Zealand: 1960-66 21/2d. pair, one with variety yellow omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 784b, cat. £300, EC NZL1568b. Photo.

New Zealand: 1960-66 6d. unmounted mint vertical strip of five, the top stamp showing green omitted, fine. S.G. 788ac cat. £425+, EC NZL1575b. Photo.

New Zealand: 1962 Telegraph Centenary 3d. in a mint vertical strip of six, lower two stamps showing sepia printing gradually disappearing, unusual. S.G. 810var. Photo.

New Zealand: 1970-76 71/2c. unmounted mint block of six from base of sheet, the lower three stamps showing violet colour drag, unusual. S.G. 923 var., C.P. P10a, var.

New Zealand: 1970-76 selection of varieties, incl. 1970-76 50c. block of four with buff omitted, 1973-76 4c. with purple-brown omitted, etc. (10)

New Zealand: 1973-76 no watermark 1c. in an unmounted mint plate block of ten 1B 1B 1B 1B, showing major ochre colour shift, fine. S.G. 1008 var., C.P. 2c. Photo.

New Zealand: 1973-76 no watermark 1c. with variety major red colour shift, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1008 var., C.P. P2c(u). Photo.

New Zealand: 1973-76 no watermark 7c. fine unmounted mint block of four from base of sheet, showing major shift of yellow colour. S.G. 1014 var., C.P. P9b(x). Photo.

New Zealand: 1973-76 no watermark 20c. in an unmounted mint imprint plate block of six 1A 1A, showing major colour shift of black. S.G. 1020 var., C.P. P15b(x).

New Zealand: 1981 Royal Wedding 20c. vertically se-tenant corner pair with plate numbers “1B 1B 1B 1B 1B” showing an upward shift of the silver-grey inscriptions, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1247a var., CP 276a/277a(Y), cat. $250+. Photo.

New Zealand: Coils, a comprehensive collection in two albums, incl. many counter coil pairs with rubber stamped numbers and machine printed numbers, coil leaders and coil ends, mainly mint but some are used, etc. (100s)

New Zealand: Officials: 1938-51 3d. blue, showing a clear and complete offset on reverse, fine unmounted mint. S.G. O140 var. Photo.

New Zealand: Officials: A mint selection on leaves, incl. 1936-61 to 5s. (2) with most perfs with 2d. perf. 121/2, 1938-51 set, 1940 Centennial set with extra 1/2d. to 8d. joined “ff”, etc. (79)

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1931-40 ‘Cowan’ paper 25s. greenish blue, fine mint. S.G. F159, cat. £550. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1931-40 ‘Cowan’ paper 35s. orange-yellow, fine mint, rare. S.G. F161, cat. £4,500. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1931-40 ‘Cowan’ paper £2.10s. red, fine mint. S.G. F163, cat. £450. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1931-40 ‘Cowan’ paper £3 green, fine mint. S.G. F164, cat. £500. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1931-40 “Cowan” paper £3 10s. rose, fine mint from the foot of the sheet, scarce. S.G. F165, cat. £1,800. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1931-40 ‘Cowan’ paper £4 light blue, fine mint. Brandon certificate (1992). S.G. F166, cat. £475. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1931-40 ‘Cowan’ paper £4 10s. deep olive-grey, fine mint. S.G. F167, cat. £1,600. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1931-40 ‘Cowan’ paper £5 indigo-blue, fine mint. S.G. F168, cat. £375. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1939 35/- on 35s., fine mint. S.G. F186, cat. £750. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940 3/6 on 3s.6d. to 22/- on 22s. set, fine mint. S.G. F187-F190, cat. £900. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 25s. greenish blue, watermark upright, fine very lightly mounted mint. S.G. F204, cat. £600. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 25s. greenish blue, watermark upright, fine mint. S.G. F204, cat. £600. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 30s. brown, watermark upright, fine mint. S.G. F205, cat. £400. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 30s. brown, watermark upright, very fine, lightly mounted mint. S.G. F205, cat. £400. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 £2.10s. red, watermark inverted, fine mint. S.G. F207, cat. £400. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 £2.10s. red, watermark inverted, very fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. F207, cat. £400. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 £3 10s. rose, watermark upright, fine unmounted mint, scarce. S.G. F209, cat £2,750. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 £3 10s. rose, watermark upright, fine mint. S.G. F209, cat. £2,750. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 £5 indigo-blue, watermark inverted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. F211w, cat. £300. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 £5 indigo-blue, watermark inverted, fine mint. S.G. F211w, cat. £300. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: 1901 (Jan. 1) Universal Penny Postage 1d. postcard issued by the Postmaster General with printed message on reverse, fine, AM. 1a, also 1960-66 3d. unmounted mint block of four with yellow-brown partially omitted.

New Zealand: A mainly mint collection in two albums, incl. 1925 Dunedin Exhibition set with additional 4d. showing “POSTAGF” error, 1926-34 2s. (2) and 3s. (2), 1931 Health set, 1935-36 set used, 1936-42 to 3s. (3), 1953-59 set with 1s. die II, 1958 2d. on 11/2d. error on 725, 1959 Health 3d.+ 1d. with pink omitted, 1960-66 3d. with green omitted, 3d. with yellow omitted, Postal Fiscals 1931-40 to £2, 1940-58 to £1 (2), £2, £3, £5, also surcharged set, etc. (100s)

New Zealand: A used selection of Chalon issues in a folder, incl. 1855-57 blued paper 1s., 1857-63 imperforate 1d. orange, 2d. pale blue pair, 1862-63 imperforate 2d. horizontal strip of three, value to 1s., few multiples, etc., mixed condition. (58)

New Zealand: A collection in eight stockbooks, album (empty) and seven cover albums, incl. 1920 Victory set mint, 1935-43 to 3s. mint, 1953-59 set unmounted mint, a good range of Health stamps with 1931 set mint, comprehensive issues to 2004, f.d.c’s, some Tokelau, etc. (many 100s)

New Zealand: A small selection of varieties on Health issues between 1958 and 1971, incl. 1964 21/2d. + 1d. and 3d. + 1d. both with colour shifts, 1966 3d. + 1d. block of four with olive colour shift, 4d. + 1d. with watermark sideways inverted, 1970 21/2c. + 1c. three mint blocks of four all with phantom doubling of “NEW ZEALAND”, etc. (12 items)

New Zealand: A mint and used collection in four albums, incl. 1935-36 to 3s. (2) mint, 1936-42 to 3s. (3) mint, 1953-59 set mint, 1958 2d. on 11/2d. error mint, etc. (100s)

New Zealand: A mint and used selection on stockleaves, incl. 1940-58 Postal Fiscal 6s. mint, 1960 Health miniature sheets mint and used, etc. (few 100’s)

New Zealand: Literature: “The Postage Stamps of New Zealand” by the R.P.S. of New Zealand, Vols I to VI, with Vol. II containing the set of Chalon proofs, good to fine.

Niue: 1902 (Jan.) 1d. handstamped “NIUE” in bluish green, unused with part original gum, some ink marks on gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 1, cat. £300. Photo.

Niue: 1902 (Apr.) 1/2d. green, an unused example without gum, showing both surcharge inverted and spaced “UE” varieties, fine and rare. S.G. 3 var. (unlisted combination). Photo.

Niue: 1902 (Apr) Basted Mills paper perf. 14 1d., showing variety spaced “U” and “E” and no stop after “PENI” on same stamp, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 4c, cat £475. Photo.

Niue: 1902 (May) 1d. perf. 14 variety surcharge double, unused with part original gum, fine. R.P.S. certificate (2002). S.G. 9a, cat. £1,800. Photo.

Niue: 1902 (May) 1d. mixed perfs., unused block of nine, one with spaced “U” and “E”, another with no stop after “PENI”, paper crease at left, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 12, a, b, cat. £2,550. Photo.

Niue: 1915 (Sept.) 21/2d. in an unmounted mint block (3 x 6) from the upper left corner of sheet, fine and fresh and showing three minor flaws. S.G. 20, cat. £396+. Photo.

Niue: 1917 (Aug.) 1d. carmine showing no stop after “PENI” variety, mint, minor grease mark otherwise fine. S.G. 21a, cat £800. Photo.

Niue: 1917 (Aug.) 3d. chocolate with variety no stop after “Pene”, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 22a, cat. £850+. Photo.

Niue: 1932-36 4d. black and greenish blue, variety watermark inverted, fine mint. S.G. 66w, unpriced. Photo.

Niue: 1935 Silver Jubilee 21/2d. vertical pair imperforate horizontally from proof sheets, fine with gum. Cat £250. Photo.

Niue: 1941-67 Postal Fiscal, single watermark 2s.6d. to £1 set, fine mint. S.G. 79-82. Photo.

Niue: A mainly mint collection in an album, incl. 1902 (Apr.) 21/2d. perf. 11 block of four, one with no stop after “PENI” and malformed “I” in “PENI”, perf. 14 1/2d. with overprint inverted, 1917 3d. vertical pair of both perfs, 1918-29 both papers set, 1931 set, etc. (348)

Papua and Papua New Guinea: 1911 to 1941, a selection of covers and one card, incl. 1911 (May 23) cover to England, bearing 1910-11 2d., etc. (8 items)

Papua and Papua New Guinea: 1932-40 1/2d. to £1 set, fine mint. S.G. 130-45, cat. £475. Photo.

Papua and Papua New Guinea: A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1932-40 set, Officials with 1931-32 11/2d. and 6d. pairs, one in each with “POSTACE” variety, P.N.G. 1952-58 set, etc. (157)

Samoa: 1925-28 Postal Fiscal 2s. to £1 set less 10s. but also with Revenue only £2, mainly fine mint. S.G. 165-166b, 166d, Barefoot 7. Photo.

Samoa: 1932 Postal Fiscal £2 bright purple, fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. 175, cat. £800. Photo.

Samoa: 1945-53 Postal Fiscal 2s.6d. to £5 (wmk. upright), fine mint. S.G. 207-14, cat. £1,210. Photo.

Samoa: A mint collection on leaves, incl. 1914-17 perf. 14 2s. to £1 set, perf. 141/2 x 14 2s.6d., 1935 Silver Jubilee 1d. perf. 14 x 141/2, 1935-42 ‘Cowan’ paper £5, Wiggins Teape £2, etc.

Tonga: A mint collection in an album, incl. 1897 set with additional 21/2d. showing variety no fraction bar in “1/2”, 1899 1d. pair, one with “1889” for “1899”, 1923-24 set, etc. (few 100s)

A mint and used collection in five albums and small stockbook, incl. States with New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia, 1913-14 6d. claret used (3), 1915-27 2s. brown mint, 1931-36 to 10s. used, 1932 Bridge set used, 1937-49 to £1 (both) mint, Officials, etc. (many 100s)

A K.E.VII to Q.E.II collection in three albums and stockbook incl. Gilbert and Ellice Islands with 1911 set mint, Papua New Guinea with 1952-58 set mint, Pitcairn Islands, etc. (100s)

A collection of Australian postcards in a large postcard album, incl. flora and fauna, street scenes, transport, real photographic, etc. (few 100s)

Airmails: Australia/New Zealand 1929 to 1939, a selection of covers, incl. 1929 G.B. acceptance for first Perth to Adelaide air sevice (2), 1931 Imperial Airways first flight (6), one from Belgium with mixed franking, two to New Zealand, another signed by G.V. Allan and Kingsford Smith, etc. (22 items)