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3 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 3 Prestige Points #137 Gary Watson Director and Auctioneer General Manager: Daniel Brown daniel@prestigephilately.com Accounts: Bev Woods accounts@prestigephilately.com Despatch and Client Liaison: Nick Anning nick@prestigephilately.com Lotting and Client Liaison: Matt Hancock matt@prestigephilately.com Client Support: Kim Campbell support@prestigephilately.com Our Sydney Agent: Kevin Nelson Phone: (0402) kevin@prestigephilately.com Our Perth Agent: Ross Duberal Phone: (08) ross@prestigephilately.com Our British Agents: Roger Lee Phone/Fax (01869) roger@prestigephilately.com Patrick Reid Phone (01344) patrick@prestigephilately.com Our American Agent: Steve Schumann Cell Ph: (510) steve@prestigephilately.com 1. Welcome to the catalogue for our first General Auction since February. If you have been inconvenienced by us interposing the fabulously successful sale of Tim Rybak s New Guinea and Papua into our programme, followed by our Sixth International Rarities Auction, I hope you will agree the long time between drinks has been worth the wait. 2. At the outset, we have a very important notice. This auction is being conducted on the afternoon of FRIDAY 11 th July, from 3pm. So, we have two unusual things about which you need to be aware. Firstly, this is a Friday auction, not Saturday as usual. And we will be starting proceedings two hours later than normal: at 3pm instead of our standard 1pm start. Please make a note of these details in your diary now. I would hate you to miss the sale because you overlooked that it s on the Friday, at 3 o clock. 3. As part of our on-going commitment to excellence in auctions, we have made a few cosmetic, but important, changes to the physical appearance of this catalogue. While the colour-scheme for the cover introduced with the Rybak sale is retained, we have re-designed our corporate logo. The word Prestige is retained in gold but is now in what we might call a neo-classic script font. It is superimposed on a burgundy field representing a wax seal. The whole is then set against a jet-black background that we believe gives an enhanced up-market feel to the catalogue. We trialled a number of formats on a focus-group of clients and non-collectors and the new style was met with almost unanimous approval. Our thanks to all who participated in the project. The script Prestige Philately will also be seen at the top of each page of the catalogue. In addition, a more antique version of the wax-seal motif can be found at the upper-right of every right-hand page. Finally, we have adopted an uncluttered italic font for our headings and subheadings. All such headings will now be printed in burgundy. When viewed together, these design elements project the image of a tradition-based company with a very modern and progressive approach to doing business. 4. We know that not everybody will approve of this tweaking of our brand. However, we hope that even those who prefer the old Prestige livery will recognise that we remain committed to offering the widest possible range of the best available material. As we say on the front cover, Philately at its best. 5. Partly because of the five months gap between general sales, this auction is larger than usual. In fact, at 156 pages, this is our biggest catalogue to date. To save weight and therefore both printing and postage costs, we could have cut back on the number of photoplates; we could have severely limited the Gallery Sections with the illustrations interspersed with the text; we could have abbreviated many descriptions. However, if we had done any of these things we would have been saying that saving money was more important than providing the highest possible level of service to our vendors. In fact, not only have we not cut back in these areas, this catalogue has more in-text illustrations than any of our previous general sale catalogues. 6. In the preliminary sections of the catalogue we have unusual offerings of space covers (many autographed by the early astronauts), coins, and documents (mostly of British origin). While we remain focussed on philatelic subjects, we know that many of our clients have interests in other fields and we are happy to have the occasional opportunity to service these sectors of the collectables market.

4 Page: 4 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 7. Commonwealth of Australia includes attractive offerings from all eras, especially Kangaroos. An extensive array of postal history includes a section devoted to covers with Kangaroo frankings. A further selection of hand-painted First Day Covers by Jack Peake, is augmented with others by EA Ogden and Arthur Bergen. Military mail includes a group of Gallipoli mail, notably four covers from an Australian Prisoner of War in Turkey: these have never before been on the market. Pre-Federation Australia includes excellent material from all six Colonies/ States. A highlight is the set of apparently imperforate South Australian Classics - Lot 431. Nick was able to skilfully remove these from the 1850s sketchbook in which they had been affixed. The colours are really vibrant. 8. Western Australia is the standout section of the sale. With some 230 lots ranging from Classic stamps to revenues, and from pre-stamp mail to rare postmarks, this is the finest offering we have presented since our great success with Dr Cecil Walkley s WA back in April 5. As sometimes happens, we received several similar and complementary consignments for the one auction. Two of the WA collections came to us, quite independently, from North America. Another selection was received from England. Other material was supplied by Australian collectors, including two from Perth. I have often made the point that provenance (prior ownership) is becoming an increasingly important feature of serious philately. It is vital that significant offerings can be easily referenced for the future. It is vital that the provenance of rare stamps and covers is easily traced. To this end, and because of the several sources involved, we decided it was appropriate to present all the Western Australia in this sale under a single banner of The Freemantle Collection. (This unusual spelling with two E s was used in error in one of Fremantle s early datestamps.) Membership of specialist societies is strongly encouraged. On page 76 you will find the details for joining the Western Australia Study Group. The cost is minimal and, to assist the WASG, we will be pleased to pass on membership applications accompanied by your credit card details. You can simply write Add membership to WASG on your bidsheet and we will look after it for you. 9. From the Rest of the World we have a number of significant offerings: superb post-1949 China from a New Issues Service; fine Great Britain including better unmounted material; postal history of the Middle East; extensive New Guinea featuring high value GRIs; a fine collection of New Hebrides including a number of rarities; and the well-developed collection of Norfolk Island formed by my long-time client and friend Margaret Hamilton from Perth. We commend all these sections to you. 10. Did you know that prices realised for our auctions are made available on our website straight after a sale? You are welcome to access and download free of charge the Prices Realised List for any of our sales. Or all of them, for that matter! 11. Daniel Brown has initiated most of the recent enhancements to our catalogue and other aspects of our operations. In recognition of his commitment to Prestige Philately, I am very pleased to announce that Daniel has now assumed the rôle of General Manager. 12. From all of the Team at Prestige, we wish you success with your bids in this wide-ranging and interesting auction. And please remember: this sale is on FRIDAY 11 th July at 3PM.

5 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 5 Understanding our Symbols & Unique Grading System At Presti e Philately we utilise much the same symbols as other firms, but with some additional categories that you should be aware of. We are the only major firm in the world that actually grades the quality of the material we offer. While some clients have struggled with the whole concept of grading, most have clearly embraced the idea and we receive much favourable comment about the system. It is important that you understand our Grading System because the symbols used form part of the lot description. We are confident that once you are comfortable with our gradings, you will always be satisfied with the quality of the material you purchase from us. And, in the event that we have missed a tear or a thin and consequently overgraded an item, we WANT you to return it. We stand behind the Presti e Grading System. 1. Firstly, we have the lot number. If it is in bold and printed in bright red, the item is illustrated: e.g (The actual location of the illustration is given at the end of the description: e.g. {Page 41.8} is position 8 on page 41.) 2. The second column contains a symbol, which represents the item(s) in the lot: ** Mint, unmounted o.g. * Mint, mounted o.g. Ω Unused, no gum Δ Piece C Cover or card PS Postal Stationery CL Cover, long CX Cover, oversize A Albums and accessories B Booklet E Essay L Literature P Proof R Reprint S Stamp ( Postmarks lots) or, in the case of used stamps, a grading of the cancellation: V Neat postmark, leaving most of the stamp design clear O Used, quality unspecified F Neat postmark, across at least half of the stamp design G Untidy or indistinct postmark H Heavy or poorly struck postmark 3. The third column gives an overall quality assessment for the lot, from A to D. The same standard applies to mint and used stamps, to covers, postal stationery, literature etc. An item graded A is very fine; it has no faults. B items are fine and may have minor imperfections. A C item will exhibit obvious faults. Items in poor condition are rated D. Occasionally, an item in truly superb condition will be rated A+. This grading is used sparingly and is not applied to modern material, which one would normally expect to be in very fine to superb condition. An otherwise very fine item which has a subsidiary problem may be allocated an A-. This may be a stamp with writing or a hinge remainder on the reverse. A cover may have a receiver s endorsement on the face. The halves of a letter card may be stuck together. A book may have a previous owner s notations. Whether this factor makes the item an A- or B is a matter of degree. NB: An expertiser s signature or handstamp on a cover or the reverse of a stamp will not normally be cause for downgrading the quality of an item: such marks will be mentioned and you should make your decision as to whether or not such an item is of the standard that you personally require. Occasionally, the symbol A to C will appear in brackets: eg (B). This signifies that the item has been renovated or repaired and improved to the grade indicated by the letter. The brackets indicate a qualified grading, the cause for which will be mentioned in the description of the lot. 4. The fourth column is relevant to perforated stamps, and also to lots listed under the sub-heading Postmarks. For perforated stamps, this column gives a grading for both centring and perforations. The letter A to D relates to centring. A stamps are very well centred; B stamps are slightly off-centre; C stamps are significantly off-centre, and may have the perforations slightly into the design; D stamps are badly off-centre, with the perforations well into the design. [NB: These gradings are the same for all perforated issues, whether Australian Decimals, De La Rue Colonial keyplates or 19 th Century American issues. However, it should be understood that for many issues poor centring is the norm. Thus C, and even D, gradings should be expected and accepted. For such issues a B stamp will be above-average and an A stamp will be considered an exceptional copy.] Following the letter A to D is a number 1 to 4. A stamp with all perforations intact is 1. One or two short perfs, or normal rough perforations, will drop the grading to 2. More notable perforation problems such as the perfs down one side being trimmed will result in a 3 grading. A stamp with major perforation faults will be a 4. [NB: A stamp graded A1 is well-centred with all perforations intact. In many cases, particularly with modern issues, this is the norm. However, for many issues, B2 or even C3 may be normal and quite acceptable.] For lots listed under the sub-headings Postmarks and Ship/Paquebot Markings, or similar, this column gives a grading for quality of the strike of the marking itself, and completeness. Quality is graded from A (very fine) to D (poor). Completeness is graded from 1 (complete) to 5 (identifiable only). + is used for superb strikes; - is used for postmarks that are lightly struck, a little doubled, or otherwise a bit short of the mark. 5. The symbols in the second, third and fourth columns, and the illustrations of lots, form part of the lot description. 6. Figures in the right-hand column are our estimate of value. (If a lot attracts tax for Australian buyers, the estimate is in green, follwed by a small "T".) You may bid at, above or below estimate. The reserve price for almost every lot is 75% of estimate (rounded to the nearest bidding step). Bids below this level will not be considered. 7. We use the following standardised abbreviations: o.g. original gum opt(d) overprint(ed) PPC picture postcard d/s datestamp cds circular datestamp h/s handstamp mss manuscript; handwritten ERD earliest recorded date LRD latest recorded date o/o opened-out RLabel registration label M/S(s) miniature sheet(s)

6 Page: 6 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately Public Auction Terms of Sale (amended as at 1 st July 7: see in particular Paragraph 10 as to the unavailability of extensions to have perfins expertised) 1. AUCTIONEER: Prestige Philately (Presti e), a company incorporated in the State of Victoria, is the auctioneer, and adheres to the standard terms of sale of the Australasian Philatelic Traders Association. 2. DESCRIPTIONS: We endeavour to describe lots fully and accurately. The description of a lot comprises 1) the codes to the left of the description (for details of our symbols and grading codes, see the previous page of this catalogue); 2) the description; and 3) any illustration of the lot or part of the lot. (The various codes and symbols are explained on the previous page. 3. ESTIMATES: The figure in the right-hand column following each lot description is the starting price of the lot in Australian dollars. A bidder - may bid at, above or below the estimate. Bids below the reserve price (usually 75% of the estimate) will not be accepted. There is no reserve on lots listed at $20 or less. 4. BIDDING: Bids may be made to Presti e by mail, by fax, by or by phone. Bids received by phone must be confirmed in writing. At public auctions, bids may also be made in person, by phone (by prior arrangement) or through an agent attending an auction. An agent must advise Presti e of the person(s) for whom bids are being submitted or else the agent will be personally liable for payment and delivery of any lots purchased. Presti e reserves the right to refuse any bid, or to refuse bids from any person, for any reason. In most cases, Presti e's bidding steps are as follows: $150 - $10 rises $ $ rises $ $20 rises $ $ rises Under $30 $1 rises $ $25 rises $ $500 rises $30-50 $2 rises $ $50 rises $ $1000 rises $ $5 rises $ $100 rises over $00 average of 5% rises Presti e reserves the right to raise or lower postal bids (depending on the bidder's apparent intention) to conform to these bidding steps. 5. TELEPHONE BIDDING: Bidding by telephone during the course of a public auction is permitted. However, clients wishing to use this service must contact Presti e at least 24 hours before the auction regarding the special conditions that apply. [To see these special conditions, go to from where the Telephone Bidding Terms can be read and downloaded.] 6. GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST): Australian law requires that GST equal to 10% of the knock-down or sale price of a taxed lot shall be payable by the buyer, unless the taxed lot is exported to another country. Taxed lots are indicated in the catalogue by the estimate figure: being printed in bright green, followed by a small "T". GST equal to 10% of the amount of any fees or charges added by Presti e is also payable by Australian buyers. 7. BUYER: The buyer of a lot shall be the person to whom the lot is sold ("knocked-down") by Presti e. In the event of equal bids being received, the earliest such bid shall be successful. In the event of a dispute, Presti e shall have absolute discretion in the settling of the dispute. A lot is at the buyer's risk once it has been sold ("knocked-down") but ownership (legal title) will not pass to the buyer until Presti e has received payment in full for the lot. 8. PAYMENT: Payment is due immediately a lot is sold, or immediately upon receipt of an invoice. For public auctions only, in addition to the price for which a lot is sold, the buyer shall pay a premium of 15% of that price, plus any fees for postage packing and insurance or credit card use that are charged by Prestige, plus GST as appropriate. No buyer's premium is charged or payable in respect of postal auctions. (Payment should always be made in Australian dollars. If payment is made in another currency the buyer shall add the equivalent of $A50 towards bank fees, any resulting credit being placed to the buyer's account.) In the event that the buyer does not make payment in full for the lot(s) within 30 days from the date of the invoice, Presti e shall have the right to exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies: 1) To impose an accounting fee of $10 per month (or part thereof) plus compound interest at the rate of 2.5% per month (or part thereof) of the total amount outstanding; 2) To terminate the contract with the buyer, in which case any monies received from the buyer shall be forfeited to Presti e; 3) To terminate the contract and resell the lot(s) at any time, in which case any resulting shortfall, plus costs including accounting fees, interest, insurance and resale expenses, shall be met by the original buyer; 4) To apply any monies due at any time from Presti e to the buyer in payment of the outstanding amount; 5) To take legal action against the buyer for damages for breach of contract. 9. RETURN OF LOTS: A lot may be returned, within a reasonable time, only because of an error in the description: see clause 2 for the definition of "the description". A lot that has been inspected by the buyer or by the buyer's agent cannot be returned for any reason. A lot that is illustrated in the catalogue or of which an illustration has been supplied to the buyer or to the buyer's agent cannot be returned for any reason that is apparent from the illustration. A lot expressed to be a "range", "group", "selection", "array", "collection"," accumulation" or similar, or any other lot containing more than 10 items - excepting sets of stamps - is always offered "as is" and cannot be returned for any reason. Similarly, other lots offered "as is" cannot be returned. 10. "EXTENSIONS": A request for an extension to submit a lot to a recognised expert or expert committee for a Certificate of Authenticity must be made in writing prior to or on the day of the auction. Presti e shall have an absolute discretion not to grant an extension. [In particular, an extension will not normally be granted if the lot is offered with a recent Certificate of Authenticity or if the stamp(s) has/have perforated initials (perfins).] If an extension is granted, the buyer must make payment in full for the lot including the buyer's premium, in accordance with the terms of Paragraph 8. The amount paid including the buyer's premium will be refunded in full if the lot is returned with an acceptable "bad" Certificate. All costs associated with obtaining a certificate shall be borne by the buyer, unless the lot is found to be not as identified in the catalogue, in which case all costs associated with obtaining the Certificate shall be refunded to the buyer. A lot described as being defective in any way may not be returned should the Certificate obtained mention any fault not noted in the lot description. The buyer shall not be entitled to reject an item if the certificate includes any findingt that does not materially affect the grading of the lot. Unless otherwise agreed, nomination of the appropriate expert or expert committee shall be made by Presti e, and Presti e will be responsible for submitting the lot to that expert or expert committee. Should Presti e agree to the buyer's nomination of an expert or expert committee, the extension granted will be for a period of no more than 90 days from the date of the auction. If a Certificate has not been obtained within 90 days from the date of the auction, the extension shall lapse and Presti e may thereafter refuse to accept the return of the lot. 11. GOVERNING LAW: These Terms of Sale shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria. 12. Submitting a bid by any method constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of these Terms of Sale.

7 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 7 The World's Most Comprehensive Country Index & Topical Cross-Reference Listing Cross Reference for Country and Regional Classification Aden: 21, , 974 Algeria: 515 Antarctica: 757 Antigua: 4 Arab States: Arctic: 298 Australia, Commonwealth of: 13, 19, 36, 51-52, 59-71, 77-78, 101, 107, , , 441, 810, 877, 939, 976, , 1044, 1052, , , 1182 Australia, Commonwealth of - Kangaroo Issues: , , Australia, Commonwealth of - KGV Issues: 123, , , 1111 Australian Antarctic Territory: 6, 17 Australian Colonies - General: Austria: 725, Automobiles: 811 Bahamas: 762 Bahawalpur: 908 Bahrain: , 972 Baltic States: 74 Barbados: 9 Bechuanaland: 761 Belgian Colonies: 935 Belgium: 718 Bermuda: Bohemia & Moravia: 3 Brazil: 505 British East Africa: 7, 18, British Honduras: 4 British Military Administration: 948 British West Indies: 91, Burma: 9, 29, 328, , 905 Canada: 9, 32, 34, 284, 717, 1052 Cape of Good Hope: 5 Ceylon: 10, 331, 719, 770 China: 25-26, 72-73, 106, 295, , , 1179, 1212 China - Foreign Post Offices: 106 Christmas Island: 4, 157 Cocos Islands: 4, 6, 750, 810, 947 Cyprus: 10 Czechoslovakia: 288, 811 Denmark: 720 Dubai: , 969 Egypt: 22, 30, 958, 973 Falkland Islands: 812 Fiji: , 1046 France: 22, 709, , 881, 904, 1183, 1186 French Community: 515, 715, 757, , 1189, 1214 French Polynesia: 821 French Southern & Antarctic Territories: 757 German (Deutsch) New Guinea: German Colonies: , 937, , 1172, 1189 German States: 26, 830 Germany: 3, 43, 49, 57, 268, 282, 285, 328, 511, , , , 1033, 1179 Gilbert & Ellice Islands: Great Britain: 3, 9, 26, 29, 34, 36-37, 52, 56, , 258, 287, , 378, 423, 507, 514, 705, 707, 711, , 954, 958, 975, 1079, 1091, 1107, 1117 Great Britain - Channel Islands: Greece: 288 Grenada: 32 Hong Kong: 5, 18, 123, 254, 259, 261, 380, 719, Hungary: 758 India: 18, 328, 378, 755, , , 935, 937, 953, , 959, , , 973, 977, 1187 Indian States: 895, Indian States: Indo China: 715 Indonesia: 924 Iraq: 955, Ireland: 24, 92, 97, 509 Israel: 102, Italian Colonies: 30 Italian States: Italy: 99, 103, Japan: 15, 18, 20, 22, , 111, 259, 261, 320, 380, 719, , 938 Japan Occupation: 29, 905, 930, 945, , 978 Kenya Uganda & Tanganyika: Korea: Kuwait: Labuan: 334 Latin America: 27, Liberia: 41 Lithuania: 3, 74 Macau: 106 Madagascar: 757 Malacca: 949 Malaya: 756, Malta: 507, 750 Marshall Islands: 833 Middle East: 102, 329, Monaco: 818, 828 Montenegro: 352 Muscat: Nauru: 976 Nepal: 977 Netherlands: 298, 352, 749, 978 Netherlands Indies: 328, 924, 978, 985 New Caledonia: 821 New Guinea: New Guinea: 831, , 1140 New Guinea - German: , 1020 New Guinea - Pacific Islands: 976, New Hebrides: New Hebrides (British): New Hebrides (French): New South Wales: 5, 21, 109, 247,, 285, 297, 305, 349, 352, 355, , 423, 429, 725, , 1222 New Zealand: 17, 21, 23, 25, 269, , , 1126 Norfolk Island: 4, Northern Territory: 274, 301, 328 Norway: 295 Pakistan: 904, , 957 Papua: 262, Papua New Guinea: 6, Persia: 955 Philippines: 1214 Pitcairn Islands: 1152 Portugal: 1153 Portuguese Colonies: 15, 106, 902, 1153 Prussia: 511 Qatar: 972 Queensland: 38, , 162, 295, 333, 344, , , 1148 Rhodesia: 14, 761 Rumania: 1169 Russia: 45-47, 352, 885, 1170 Samoa: 834, Saudi Arabia: Scandinavia: 295 Selangor: 950 Seychelles: Sharjah & Dependencies: 887, 975 Singapore: 719, 756, 945, 1179 Solomon Islands: 1181 Somaliland Protectorate (British): 7 South Africa: 14, 34, 514, , 1117, 1137, 1182, 1191 South Africa (Provinces): 1182 South Australia: 25, 157, 162, 266, 302, 345, 348, , 721 South West Africa: 34 Spain: 1183 Straits Settlements: 37, 756, , 948, 1179 Supplementary Lots: Sweden: 974, 1184 Switzerland: 36, , 291, 293, 471, 724, 1130, Tanganyika: Tasmania: 38, 162, 248, 272, , 351, , Thailand: 811 Tonga: 1190 Trinidad & Tobago: 10, 91 Tristan da Cunha: 1191 Turkey: 15, 245, United Arab Emirates: 887, 975 United States of America: 56, 75-76, 110, 254, 287, 294, 317, 426, 513, 518, , 1034, 1186, Uruguay: 25 Vanuatu: Victoria: 5, 21, 25, 38, , 162, 267, 281, 293, 296,, 305, 310, 315, , 340, , , 423, , 694, 1110, 1222 Wallis Et Futuna Islands: 821 Western Australia: 5, 38, 162, 243, 252, 284, 286, , 352, 357, Yemen: 974 Zanzibar: 7 Cross Reference for Thematic and Topical Classification Advertising: 269, 287, 360, 382, 385, 426, 470, 698, 711, , , 1116, 1213 Airmail Issues: 896 Airmail Stamps: 187, , 896, 941, 943, , 1115, 1140, 1148, Airmails - Jusqua Markings: 288, 936, 1187 Albums & Accessories: 13, 35

8 Page: 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Alcohol: 373, 382, 385 Animals: 211, 306, 385, 436, 463, 465, 502, 655, 761, 786, 803, 812, 852, , 898, 900, 950, 956, 1153 Apparel: 326, 784 Archaeology: 88 Architecture: 320, , 908, 1085, 1087, 1125 Art & Craft: 95, 208, , 301, 323, 787, 799, , 828, 865 Autographs: 45-49, 79, 86, 99, 111, 327, 693, 819, 828, 883, 1114, 1122, 1170 Aviators: Avis de Reception: 718 Banking & Finance: 700, 729, 1183 Birds: 31, 41, 61, 194, , 442, , 757, 835, 951, 1037, , 1106, 1133, 1140, 1149, Booklets: 23, 186, , 252, 301, 773, , 1082, 1151 Boxer Rebellion (China): 1179 Bridges: 805, 1106 Cancelled to Order (from Presentation Sets): 241, 491, 645, 736, 740, 962, 1083 Captain Cook: 322, 1133 Censored Mail: 18, 20, 28, 245, , , , 291, , 330, 333, 947, 951, 956, , 969, 1033, Charity: 36, 346, 491, 1058, 1184, 1188 Children: 807 Christmas: 6, 309, 319, 323, 720, 836, 860, 865, 1020, 1088, 1092, 1095, 1107, Churchill: 1049 Cinderellas: 43, 50-53, 373, , , , , 818, 1122, Classic (Pre-1860) Stamp Issues: 5, 9, 26, 36-37, , , , 395, 422, , , , 466, , 510, 524, 526, , 532, , , 617, 619, , , , , , 701, 815, 830, , 884, 903, 927, , , 1186, 1193 Coil Stamps: 123, 192, , 1089, 1195 Coins: 54-76, 371 Coins & Banknotes: combination covers: 262, 266, 295, 328, 344, 966, 973 Commemorative Covers: 44, , 810, 1170 communication: 42, 1213 Consular Mail: 926, 1 Convict Mail: 1085, 1087, 1125 Customs (Douane): 110, Dancing: 249, 256 Dead Letter Office Mail: 707, 719, 725, 1044, 1148 Death: Disaster: 929 Documents & Ephemera: , 993, 1182 Education & Universities: , 899 Energy: 269, 465, 790 Ephemera & Documents: 20, 44 Errors: 866 Essays: 114, 222, 902 Exhibitions: 110, 223, 615, 759, 806, 808, , 1058, 1082 Explorers & Pioneers: 96, 113, 117, 193, , 249, 256, Express Mail: 249, 256 Finance: 1205 First Day Covers: 14-15, 20, 247, 1195 First Day Covers: 66, , 783, 789, 864, 867, 1105, 1180 First Issues or: 422, 432, , 997 Fish: Flags: 324, 802, 942, 1133 Flight Covers: 298, , 954, 1114, 1117, 1121, 1126, 1148, 1184, 1188 Flight Covers - Commercial: 27, 254, , 334, 756, 887, 945, , , , 975, 1044, 1052, 1079, 1115, 1118, 1123, 1125, 1133, Flowers: 207, 213, 782, , 808, 1084, 1106 Forgeries: 50, 472, 526, , 937, 955, , 1172, 1189 Forwarding Agents: 904, 1107 Free Mail: 377, 693, 883, 905 freemasonry: 711 Fruit: 411, 1084 GB - Machins: 870 Gemstones: Government & Politicians: 92, 310, 369 Ham Radio: 42 Heraldry: 82-83, 98, 117, 190, 303, 315, 436, 463, 854, 857, , 1075 Hotels: 30, 384 Illustrated Covers: 262, 266, 269, , 328, 331, 382, 385, 517, 711, 726, 755, 953, 1149 Imprints & Plate Numbers: 21-22, 121, 148, , 176, 183, 189, , 437, 456, 849, 877, 1015, 1056, 1072, , 1195 Indigenous Peoples: 208, 817, 1150 Insects: 417 Insured Mail: 973 International Reply Coupons: 102, 723 Islands: 23, , , 810, 812, , , 976, , , 1152, , 1181, Judaica: Keyplate Issues: , 1139 Late Fee: 153, 381, 519, 1123, 1125 Law & Order: 1125 Legal: Lighthouses: 87 Literature: 120 Literature: 928, 992 Local Stamps: Maps: 78, 298, 317, 372 Marine Life: 222, 781, 807, 812, 1094, 1097 Medical & Health: 96, 330, 346, 447, 518, 684 Military & Censor Mail: 28, 81, 95, 97, 268, 296, 321, 324, , 378, 778, 836, 885, 940, 975, 1125 Military - Air Force: 321, 887, 958, Military - Army: 92, 517, 930 Military - Boer War: 34, 346, 491, 514, 1182 Military - Korean War: 940 Military - Navy: 90, 93, 978, 1179 Military - Vietnam War: 113 Military - World War I: 28, 188, 245, 248, , , 291, , , 818, 877, 935, 937, , 1172, 1189 Military - World War II: 20, 28, 243, , 317, , 756, 887, 905, 947, 951, 956, 959, , 969, 978, Miniature Sheets: 773, 777, , 783, 785, 789, , , 892, , 1153 Mining: , , , , , , 720, 723, 725, 727, 732, , , 1209 Miscellaneous: 1-40 Missent Mail: 423 Missionaries & Mission Stations: 32, 831, 939, 987 Money Order: 516, 968 Monograms: 167, 176 Monuments: 188, 317, 779, 806, 908 Mourning Covers:, 696 Municipal Mail: 414 Museum: 947 Music & Singing: 103 Myths & Legends: 463, 804, 852, , 1153 Newspapers: 1127 Official Mail: 92, , 267, 290, 340, 343, 381, 446, 513, 516, , 693, 707, 717, , 883, 926, 958, 977, 1118 Official Stamps: 11, 25, 32, 122, 124, 160, , 187, 267, 284, 290, 293, , , 446, 549, 559, 581, 608, , 717, 720, 769, , 901, 908, 923, 941, 958, 977, 1018, , 1074, 1140 Omnibus Issues: 12, 17, 762, 810, 816, , 966, 1049, 1091 Other Pre-Decimals: Overprinted Stamps & Stationery: 7, 11, 18, 24, 50, , 182, 190, 193, 210, , 345, , 381, 413, 420, 430, 439, 463, 472, 500, , 529, , , 637, , , , 703, 743, 757, 769, , 806, 808, 831, , 876, , , 902, , , 934, , 941, 946, 948, 950, , , 964, 966, 970, 975, , 980, , , , , 1074, 1082, , 1106, 1114, 1140, , 1148, , , , 1214 Parcel Post: 39, 263, , 289, , , 657, Perfins: 5, 113, 124, 160, 173, 175, , 187, 248, 267, 284, 290, 343, 355, 358, 430, 512, 527, 549, 559, 581, 608, , 717, 720, 877, 1018, Perfume: 1082 Philatelists: 53 Photographs: 104, 107, 258 Picture Postcards: , 296, 353, 384, 691, 720, , 1179, 1184 Police, Law & Order: 1150 Post Office Labels: , 1133 Post Offices: 157, 960 Post Restante: 714, 755 Postage Dues: 6, , 258, 264, 269, 281, 288, 290, 292, 295, 331, , 426, 443, 496, 514, 519, 707, , 714, 720, 724, 726, 756, , 920, 1034, 1079, 1104, 1191, Postal Fiscals: , , , 704, 931, 950, 1075 Postal History: 3, 19, 26, 28, 30, 94, 97, 113, 122, , 354, , , , , 462, , , , 756, 768, 774, 810, 818, , 829, 831, , 895, , 907, 920, , 936, 939, 947, 974, , , , , 1179, , 1191, Postal Seals: 293, 991 Postal Stationery: 39-40, 248, , 352, 354, 382, , , 513, 516, 705, 723, 725, 732, , 758, 768, 810, 836, , 887, 905, 907, 921, 945, 951, 967, 969, 991, 1052, 1091, 1110, 1114, 1127, 1129, 1132, , 1169, 1178, 1212 Postal Stationery - Aerogrammes: 810, 887, 945, 1052, , 1129, 1132, Postal Stationery - Envelopes: 247, 520, 705, , 768, 921, 967, 969, 1091, 1114, 1212 Postal Stationery - Envelopes (Official): 707

9 Jul 11, 8 Postal Stationery - Envelopes (PTPO): 382, 385, 427, 888 Postal Stationery - Formular Issues: 810, 1052, 1126, 1137 Postal Stationery - Franks:, 513, 516, 706, 710 Postal Stationery - Letter Cards: 113, 204, 341, 427, 520, 744, 1129 Postal Stationery - Letter Sheets: 470 Postal Stationery - Postal Cards: 343, , , 520, 725, 732, , 951, 991, 1020, 1178 Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (Official): 345 Postal Stationery - Registration Envelopes: 471, 753, 836, 868, 881, 935 Postal Stationery - Registration Envelopes (PTPO): 520 Postal Stationery - Scenic: , Postal Stationery - Wartime: 905, 951, 991 Postal Stationery - Wrappers: 388, , 513, 754, 1110 Postmarks: 3, 19, 23, 38-39, 94, 125, 162, , , 286, 337, 348, , 356, 359, 361, , 424, , 473, 505, 508, 516, , 541, 561, 587, 626, , 699, 701, 705, , , 716, 722, , 758, , 884, 903, 936, 968, 982, , 1020, 1099, , 1140, 1156, 1212 Postmarks - Commemorative & Special: 43 Postmarks - Duplex Cancellations: 379, 423, 624, , 712, 714, 716, 886, 904 Postmarks - Instructional/Informative Markings: 25, 243, 248, 258, 264, 281, 288, 292, 295, , 353, 381, 383, 423, 426, 443, , 514, 516, 519, , , 714, , , 756, , 926, 1033, 1044, 1079, 1148, 1185 Postmarks - Machines & Meters: 756 Postmarks - Manuscript Cancellations: 467, 469, 735, 1078 Postmarks - Numerals: 109, 125, 257, 348, , 356, 361, 407, , 428, 432, 444, 466, 468, 473, 505, 511, , 607, 620, , , 722, 730, 842, , , , 1222 Postmarks - Pictorial: , 759, 783, 789 Postmarks - Squared-Circle Datestamps: 721 Postmarks - Straight-Line Cancellations: 721 Postmen: , 718, , 964 Pre-Cancels: 1195 Pre-Stamp Mail: , 693 Primary Industry - Agriculture: 314, , 411, 415, 502 Primary Industry - Cattle: 314, 417, 500 Primary Industry - Timber: 341, 731 Prisoners of War & Internees: 20, 28, 245, 330, 887, 905 Proofs: 41, 52-53, 61-62, 65, 112, 114, 188, 194, 214, 222, 364, 368, , , 402, , 408, , 418, , 436, 449, 452, 456, 465, 532, , , , , , , 654, , 688, 746, 819, 828, , 1042, 1049, 1072, , 1088, 1090, Railway Stamps: 374, , , Receiving Offices: 1078 Redirected Mail: 507, 935, 959 Registered Mail: 39-40, 248, 252, 285, 296, 303, 334, , 381, , 462, 471, 515, 518, 561, 587, 692, 709, 713, , 718, 753, 755, 811, 836, 882, , 947, 956, 971, , , 1020, 1033, 1103, 1106, 1115, 1129, , 1169, 1191 Registration Labels: 657, 935 Religion: 323, , 1107, 1118, 1120 Reprints: 364, 393, 456, 472, 536, 927 Revenues: 11 Revenues: 5-6, 20, 23, 37-38, 50, 125, 347, 349, 356, 361, 373, 389, , , , 473, , , 704, 761, 766, 830, 902, 906, , 913, 931, 950, 952, 978, 1075, Rocket Mail: 43, 760 Rowland Hill: 1091 Royalty: 12, 82-83, 86-87, 97-99, 103, 214, , 762, 810, 1082 Scouts and Guides: 25, 297,, 302, 313, 383, 1090 Se-Tenant Issues: 220, 305,, 793, 800, , , 1092, 1096 Self-Adhesives: 1090 Shells: Ship Mail: 445, 507, 702, 719, 926, , 1179, 1212, 1214 Ship/Paquebot Markings: 259, 261, 721, 768 Space: 44-48, 309, 320, 513, 760, 807, 939, 1133, 1170 Specimen Stamps: 113, 190, 193, 403, 413, 415, 498, 528, 614, 740, 747, 834, 888, , 950, 1045 Sport: 49, 783, 791, 819, 960, 1098 Sport - Cycling: Sport - Golf: 296 Sport - Hockey: 49 Sport - Horse Racing: 326 Sport - Olympic Games: 299, 315, 318, 325, 773, 1184 Sport - Rowing: 819 Sport - Skiing: 384 Stamps on Stamps: 305, 1091 State Government Officials: 355, 662 Tea & Coffee: 1071 Telegrams: 750, 755, 945 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 9 Telegraph Offices: 261, Telegraph Stamps: 976, 1110 Theatre & Dance: 105, 111, 780, Thematics & Subjects: 41-49, 66, , , 801, 809, 870, 889, , 1053, 1082, 1084, 1180, 1221 Thursday Island (Qld): Tourism: 220, 415, 1116 Trade Cards: 106 Trains: , 942 Transport: 101, 759, 805, 956, 1195 Transport - Aeroplanes: 187, 252, 321, , 1086, 1093, 1132 Transport - Railways & Trains: 245, 330, 345, Transport - Ships & Boats: 31, , 509, , , 1132, , 1152, 1181 Transport - Trams & Cable Cars: 110, 414 Travelling Post Offices: 505, 519, 705, 708, 713, 725, 936, 987 Unissued Stamps: 188, 222, 761, 902, 948, 1049, , 1090, 1098, 1150 Universal Postal Union: 645, 723, 736, 740, 854 Unusual Origins or Destinations: 259, 261, 288, 292, 295, , 378, 380, 507, 511, 515, 709, 715, , , 811, 831, 887, 939, , 1052, 1107, 1110, 1212 Varieties & Flaws: 7, 12, 15, 21, 50, , , 132, , 143, 154, 158, , , , , , 186, , 193, 196, 198, , , 222, 230, , 253, 273, 291, 342, 365, 394, 399-, 404, , 442, 459, 461, , 487, 490, 494, 501, 537, 546, , , 573, 580, 599, 637, 651, 656, 665, 670, 762, 764, 786, 812, , 843, , , 865, , 903, 912, 922, 929, 995, 1002, 1004, , 1011, 1017, 1019, , 1024, , , , 1070, 1078, 1083, 1087, 1089, 1091, , , , 1176, 1195, 1213 Waterfalls: 220, 415, 1156 Whales: 222 Whaling: 702 Writers: 89, 100, 793, 795, Y.M.C.A.: 331

10 Page: 10 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Contents of Auction #137 Please note that our featured Gallery Sections are shown in Red Lot Numbers Miscellaneous Lots 1-40 Thematics & Subjects featuring Rocket Mail and Space Cinderellas Coins & Banknotes Documents & Ephemera featuring ancient Great Britain documents Picture Postcards COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA General & Miscellaneous Lots Kangaroo Issues King George V Issues Other Pre-Decimal Issues Decimal Issues featuring Missing Colours and other errors Booklets/Postage Dues Postal History General Kangaroo Frankings King George V Frankings Commemorative Covers and First Day Covers featuring the work of Ogden, Bergen & Peake Flight Covers and Military Mail Postal Stationery AUSTRALIAN COLONIES General and Miscellaneous Lots New South Wales Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia - The Freemantle Collection Stamps featuring numerous rarities, proofs etc Postage Stamps Forgeries Local Stamps and Railway Stamps Official Stamps Revenue Stamps Postal History Postmarks Postal Stationery REST OF THE WORLD Including Austria British West Indies China featuring PRC from a New Issues Service Fiji French Community Great Britain Postage Stamps Booklets and Postage Dues Official Stamps Postal History and Postal Stationery

11 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 11 Contents of Auction #137 - continued Please note that our featured Gallery Sections are shown in Red Lot Numbers REST OF THE WORLD India Indian States featuring Bundi Sacred Cows Indonesia 924 Italy and Italian States Japan Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika Korea Latin America featuring Waterlow Proofs Malaya and Malayan States Middle East including Dubai Israel Kuwait Muscat Saudi Arabia Nauru 976 Nepal 977 Netherlands Indies 978 New Guinea German New Guinea G.R.I. Overprints N.W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS Territory of New Guinea New Hebrides - British French New Zealand Norfolk Island - The Margaret Hamilton Collection Postage Stamps Postal History Postal Stationery Rhodesia - including Double Heads Russia 1170 Samoa - G.R.I. Overprints Seychelles Singapore 1180 Solomon Islands 1181 South Africa - An Australian Boer War Correspondence 1182 Spain 1183 Sweden 1184 Switzerland Togo (Anglo-French Occupation) 1189 Tonga 1190 Tristan da Cunha 1191 United States of America Postage Stamps Revenue Stamps Postal History

12 Page: 12 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 MISCELLANEOUS 1 *O "Ideal" album section (no cover) for British Empire countries to 1915, well-filled with mainly lower-value stamps but plenty of pickings throughout including from Australian Colonies, Bermuda, Bechuanaland. British Guiana, Canada & Newfoundland, Ceylon, Gibraltar, Great Britain (including QV 1d Black with 4 margins, Embossed 6d cut-square & 10d partly cut-square, Surface Printed 10d, 1/- brown x2, 2/- blue x2 & others with cds cancels, Seahorse 10/- x2), Hong Kong KGV to $10, India a x3 (all cut-to-shape), Indian States, Rhodesia etc, generally fine but variable condition should be expected.{page 12.1} (100s) 1,000 Ex Lot 1 2 Ex Lot 2 *O - the Foreign Countries section to 1915 (with the binder), again well-filled with plenty of pickings throughout including from Austria & Levant, Belgium (including many with "Sunday" labels), Bulgaria, China including Foreign Post Offices, Denmark & Danish West Indies, France & Colonies, Germany & Colonies, German States, Greece, Hungary, Italy & Colonies, Japan, Latin America, Netherlands & Colonies, Persia, Portugal & Colonies, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States etc. Naturally the condition is rather mixed so close inspection is recommended.{page 12.2} (1000s) 3 C A/B */**O */**O */**OC 1939 International Reply Coupons comprising Great Britain 6d, Bohemia 3k35 x5, Germany 30pf, and Lithuania 1L, all have been cancelled, some edge blemishes or corner creasing. (8) Australia & Territories including pre-decimal used with modest Roos & KGV Heads, Engraved Kooka x2, Navigators 1 strip of 5; Papua New Guinea mint & used including /- Map x4 * plus duplicated later issues including multiples; 1950s-1970s issues from Christmas, Cocos & Norfolk Islands plus New Zealand with many unmounted blocks of 4; Christmas Island mostly unmounted with heavy duplication; plus a little Antigua & British Honduras. Mixed condition. (1000s) Australia and British Commonwealth on Hagners with better items including Australia Third Wmk 10/- perf 'OS' CTO, perf 'OS' Single Wmk KGV 1/4d vertical pair & SMult Wmk Perf 13½x12½ 4d olive blocks of 4 (2, one a gutter block) **, Western Australia d used, Barbados Victory set *, Cape of Good Hope Triangles to 1/- used, Great Britain 1841 Blued Paper 1d red SG 8 unused, Hong Kong Stamp Duty cents on $10 (damaged) & 1891 $5 on $10, Uganda a 3a & 4a used. Also two stockbooks with Australian Colonies including Victoria Half-Lengths x3 and New South Wales Sydney View 3d. Mixed Condition. (approx 500) Australian Territories with AAT including a selection of Base covers, issues unmounted; Christmas Island issues ** (1958 set *) reasonably complete with M/Ss & FDCs; Cocos 1951 RAAF registered cover, flight covers, issues unmounted; Papua New Guinea 1960s covers with Postage Dues added x4, plus booklets and revenues including k Departure Tax x2, Stamp Duty 5k & 10k surcharges **, etc. (100s) 7 O* B/C British Africa mostly used selection including British East Africa 1895 & Zanzibar Opts on India sets of 15, British East Africa 1895 '2½' on 1½a SG 64 *, British Somaliland r with Raised 'D' & 3r used on piece, Uganda r (faded) & 5r, Zanzibar ½a on 1a plum SG 25, 1896 Opts on British East Africa set of 6, paper-aging is an issue, Cat 1780.{Page 22.1} (36) *O British Commonwealth untidy hoard with GB used including 1d black with 4 margins (heavy crease), KEVII to 5/-, Seahorses 10/- x2, Pakistan r & 25r used & optd 'SERVICE' 5r & 10r *, other better material from Falklands, Hong Kong, Nyasaland, South Africa, Trinidad, Zanzibar plus an array of 1930s-40s Omnibus issues. (many 100s) O*/* - including Great Britain d blue pair, 1870 Large Garter 4d plate 12 mint (straight edge, Cat 475), 8d orange, Jubilees to 1/-, Seahorses 2/6d (14) & 5/- (8), 1951 Festival pairs on Harrison presentation card; also Barbados 1956 $1.20 imprint block of 4, Brunei c 50c & $1 plate blocks of 4 & 2c black Redrawn Clouds mint, Canada Small Queens to 10c plus extensive middle period including "back-of-book". Useful material from Bahamas, Bermuda, British Guiana, Burma amongst others. Some better items mis-identified, condition concerns throughout. (0+) *O - stockbook of QV to early QEII material including Ceylon c Watermark Inverted, other QV to 1r12c & 1r50c unused, KEVII to 2r & KGV to 5r mint; Cyprus with QV 9pi; extensive Ireland Opts on Great Britain mint to 10d & used to 1/- including a few varieties; Trinidad /- 10/- & 1 (thin) with fiscal d/s; other useful material from Canadian Provinces, Dominica, Falklands, Gibraltar, Gold Coast, India & States, Jamaica, KUT, Malta, Nigeria & Lagos, Nyasland, Rhodesia, the "Saints", South Africa & Provinces etc, mixed condition. (0+) O* - mostly mint selection including Great Britain KGVI Arms & 1951 Festival set in mint pairs, New Zealand Stamp Duty with 'LYTTELTON' d/s, Officials including a selection of Pictorials to 2/- & 1940 Centennial set, South Africa /- & 10/- pairs with downwards 'OFFICIAL' opt at left SG O28-29, some toning, Cat 1+. (46) 2, T 1, T

13 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 13 MISCELLANEOUS (continued) 12 *O British Commonwealth Omnibus mostly mint with 1935 Silver Jubilee including 29 complete sets plus several part sets, 1937 Coronation complete mint and used, Victory approximately 50% complete. A little toning in places. (100s) 13 **AC A */**OC *OC Carton of "goodies" including three Hagner binders with a quantity of unused Hagner pages, Australia modern bits n pieces including 6 Year Album x2, handy South Vietnam covers, Taiwan sheetlets, Korea p to 50p imperf "proofs" (?) etc. Collection remainders including Australia used pre-decimals with Roos to 2/- & duplicated KGV Heads to 5d, decimal stamp packs and FDCs, British Commonwealth KGV-KGVI era in packets, 1937 Coronation FDCs, Rhodesia & South Africa 1940s-70s FDCs with heavy duplication of later Rhodesian material, world stamps on piece plus some commercial covers. (100s) Collector's clear-out including 1) Turkey s mint & used collection mostly commoner issues with possible shade, overprint (including Cilicie types) & postmark interest; 2) Japan FDC collection mostly unaddressed, some with tone spotting; 3) Nyassa Company ½r & 75r (thin) both with Vignette Inverted SG 27a & 34a mint. (many 100s) O* Consignment remainders mostly used Australia with Postage Dues to 2/- including Perf 11 3d & 1/-, to 5/-, later issues to 5/- including a few *, New Guinea modest array of Huts & Birds, New Zealand KGV Admirals 2/- (4) & 3/- (4), Straits Settlements KGV $25 fiscally used, Greece 4 withdrawn Olympic M/S unmounted (retail $500). Mixed condition. (100s) C Covers including Australia & AAT duplicated FDCs & cards mostly unaddressed; mostly 1940s-70s Pacific Islands philatelic covers with a few commercial items sighted, 1937 Coronation & 1977 Silver Jubilee FDCs and New Zealand s Health FDCs. Some toning evident. (100s) C - including Japan 1940 airmail from Kobe to Bombay via Hong Kong with triangular 'PASSED CENSOR/8/HONG KONG' h/s, British East Africa 1897 philatelic cover with '2½' on 1a strip of 6 comprising settings #12 x3, #13 & #14 x2 (Cat 455), similar cover with '2½' on 3a SG 91 block of 4 (Cat +); flight covers addressed to or from India including 1927 Calcutta-Bombay per De Haviland 'G - E.B.M.O.', 1930 "First India-Persia Air Post Connection" Karachi-Tehran, USA 1936 two covers carried by the Hindenburg to Germany, etc. Climatically challenged condition. (12) T T Ex Lot Ex Lot 19 CPS - mostly from Australia including 1942 to Java with 'SERVICE SUSPENDED' h/s & 1963 airmail to USA with Cocos 3d pair & 2/3d Bird, registered & military mail etc, also useful Pacific Islands items, Finland 1940 illustrated promotional cover for the 1940 Helsinki Olympics by air to Australia, condition variable.{page 13.1} (120 approx) C O*WC */**OC Covers galore with WWII military mail including 1943 use of Australian POW Envelopes (2, one with solid bar, the other with three bars at base) to Malaya via Japanese Red Cross, KGV-QEII postal stationery & telegram envelopes used & unused, KGV covers including 1934 with 'DELAYED/Owing to Insufficient Address...' label in red, Belgian Congo 1944 censored cover to Sydney; also Revenues on document including Victoria 1945 receipt with 1/10d of Duty Stamps optd 'CATTLE', Rhodesia Game Licence issued at Livingstone with Arms 5 & 10 x2 optd 'REVENUE'; some ephemera including WWI Gunnery Card, WWII Leave passes, embroidered greetings cards, also Australian s FDCs some with pairs or blocks of 4. Mixed condition. (100s) Eclectic selection including Australia KGV Single Wmk Smooth Paper Plate 3 1d (heavy crease) with 'CA' monogram **, NSW d Emu with monogram, Victoria Wmk V/Crown Perf 12 4d Laureate *, New Zealand 1873 Perf 10 ½d plus d yellow with transient printing flaw both unused; covers including Australia 1955 registered to Germany with 8/9d franking, Aden 1905 use of Indian 1a Postal Card uprated to Germany, USA Wells Fargo cover, etc. Condition variable. (50+) Estate remainders including Australia KGV SMult Wmk 2d Ash Imprint blocks of 4 (3), 1/- ANZAC mint, 1940s-70s FDCs, Christmas 1971 block of 25 **, useful Europe including France 1940s-60s mint sets, Luxembourg, Russia, Switzerland 1947 Cantonals Centenary M/S, general world including Egypt 1933 Aviation Congress, Japan 1919 Peace mint, etc. (100s) 750

14 Page: 14 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 MISCELLANEOUS (continued) *OBC Glory box with some useful British Commonwealth including Sarawak 1899 $10 revenue, BIOT with better sets including 1968 Marine Life **, modest New Zealand plus modern booklets including Falkland & Pacific Islands; covers including India 1924 'EVEREST EXPEDITION' postcard, Solomons 1950s x7 with 'BARAKOMA AIRFIELD' straight-line cancels, Tonga 1960s-70s covers and a sprinkling of worldwide commercial covers. Allow plenty of viewing time. (100s) *O Heavy ledger album with a rather modest world collection but with some useful items noted, condition variable. The strength is in the Ireland with lots of Overprints including SG 1-8, 2/6d SG 17 (mint), a superb used 2/6d SG 64, Narrow Date 2/6d (mint), Wide Date 2/6d & 5/-, etc. Also useful British Post Offices in the Gulf. (100s) *WOC C C C 29 */**O A/B CPS */**O C Interesting array including South Australia mostly used collection with some good pickings, Victoria covers x5, New Zealand mint or unused Officials including d red & grey-black *, KGVI set of 7 *, China 1920s-30s covers x8 plus a front from Chung Je Boy Scouts in Peking to Sir Robert Baden-Powell, Uruguay 1930s Airmail covers x6 (one officially repaired & with two strikes of 'ACCIDENT DE SERVICE' h/s), mixed condition. (100+ items) Interesting selection including Great Britain 1847 with Imperf 2d pair, 1897 uprated 2d Registration Envelope from Colombian Consul in Jersey to Paris, Württemberg covers including 1858 Blaubeuren entire with 3k Arms x3, China 1940s-1960s covers including Cultural Revolution era x2, 1980s 'extra charge' labels used on envelopes & unused, etc. Condition variable. (approx 60 items) Latin American airmail covers mostly to European destinations including from Brazil (9, two are censored) plus others from Colombia, Cuba and Uruguay, also a few Commonwealth covers including British Guiana 1948 registered to England with boxed 'BRITISH GUIANA/TO NEW YORK ONLY/BY AIR MAIL', plus an incongruous run of Luxemburg FDCs. (28) Military covers well-presented in album with WWI POW mail including 1916 from Ahmednagar Camp (India) to Geneva, large selection of postcards from POWs held in Russian camps mostly addressed to Austria, Bohemia or Italy, also covers from Russian POWs in Germany to Denmark; WWII items including 1943 German Occupation of Serbia local Belgrade bank cover with 'Na putovanju./en Voyage' (unable to deliver) label affixed, German Occupation of Luxembourg registered cover to Belgium, plus a little material from later conflict, generally fine. (150+) Odd little group comprising GB KEVII 10/- used (with German Certificate!); and Burma Japanese Occupation SG J17b unmounted (looks too good to be true!: caveat emptor), J19 * and J72 unused x2 & Imperf J22a used corner block of 4; Cat 1440.{Page 22.2} (9) Odd lot of covers including 3 items with Egyptian Hotel datestamps, two Italian Colonies (Libya) covers with undated military cancels, a few others, condition variable. (10) Pacific Island collections including Cook Islands 1892-early 1980s with modest earlies, duplicated KGV with Admirals to 3/- x3 *, KGVI including 1949 Pictorials (8 sets, 5 * & 3 used), patchy QEII mint or used to $10; Samoa 1880s-1970s including German issues with 1900 Opts to 50pf mint or used, GRIs 2½d used & 6d mint, Palmtrees to 2/6d including surcharges and a few multiples, KGV & KGVI mint & used with duplication, thereafter reasonably complete to late 1970s including duplicated long sets mint and used plus a few M/Ss. Condition variable. (many 100s) Postal History group including Great Britain 1839 outer 'On Her Majesty's Service' from the Commander in Chief's Office in London to Mount Pleasant (a "Red Legs" settlement) in Grenada with '(crown)/ FREE/30NO30/1839' d/s in red; Canada 1847 outer from Woodstock to London, 1852 entire from Raleigh to Toronto with fine 'PAID/3d' circular h/s in red on the face, plus a couple of lesser later items. Mixed condition. (5) O* Predominantly British Africa compote mostly from the "3 Kings" and early QEII era including Bechuanaland KGVI to 10/- * & QEII to 10/- used, CofGH Triangles d x2 and rouletted 4d ("as is", without certificate), East Africa & Uganda KEVII mint or used to 1r plus KGV 2r used & 4r *, Gibraltar KGVI Perf 13½ 1½d carmine *, Northern Nigeria KEVII to 2/6d used & 5/- mint, St Helena d Cleft Rock used, Tanganyika Giraffes to 5/- mint, Zanzibar 1957 Pictorial set x6 **. (100s) C 35 A A/A */**O Selection of better covers including Victoria 1872 with recut BN '98'; GB 1857 to New Brunswick & 1932 Zeppelin cover to Brazil with KGV 10d; Boer War cover to Canada with 'ARMY PO 43' cds & superb 'SOUTH AFRICA CONTINGENT/SOUTH AFRICA' d/s in magenta (minor faults); SWA 1919 & 1922 registered with SAfrican stamps & cds of 'OTJIWARONGO' or cut-down 'LUDERITZ...' (with similar registration cachet); and two others, generally fine to very fine. {Page 13.2} (8) Stanley Gibbons "Philatelic" album bound in handsome deep-green cloth with leather corners and spine, complete with 90 faced leaves and presented in a sturdy matching slipcase (minor bruising). Stanley Gibbons retail $475. Trio of collections comprising Australia late pre-decimal/early decimal era including used Arms to 2, decimal Navigators Perf 14¾ $1 **, commemorative sets in blocks of 4 ** with some minor varieties; Great Britain 1840s-1960s including 1d black with 4 margins, useful Surface Printed to 5/- including /- blue Plate 1, d green pair, Seahorses to 10/- (3); Switzerland s chiefly used including Sitting Helvetia 10r imperf, Airs, Pro Juventute issues, s commemoratives well represented. (100s) CO*/** Unusual selection including Great Britain Imperf 2d blue strip of 3 [HA-HC], Straits Settlements 1874 $5 Revenue, 1879 'Five Cents' on 8c & 'Seven Cents' on 32c *, Singapore 1941 receipt with 3c green pair optd 'S.M.C' (Singapore Municipal Council), a few modern stamp packs & booklets, plus Asian commemorative phonecard packs, etc. Mixed condition. (few 100) 500 T T 100 T T T

15 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 15 MISCELLANEOUS (continued) O* Useful Australian Colonies including Queensland QV Duty Stamps to 2/-, Tasmania with a modest array including fiscally used Chalons, Pictorials 2d with Double Perfs & a few revenues; Western Australia duplicated bicolour duty stamps to 10/- (7) 15/- & 1 (3), Victoria QV duty stamps to 1 (9) & 2 (11) including 4/- with CTO cancel, also a stockbook Australia duplicated postage dues to 5/-, New Zealand 1960s M/Ss * & some Great Britain. Mixed condition. (600+) C World covers including Australia 1963 PPC with 1/2d Tasmanian Tiger, Canada two 1914 covers with Officially Sealed labels applied, Cape of Good Hope 1909 parcel label attached to "Cape Town in a Bathing Machine" booklet, France 1948 registered with 50+30fr & fr air stamps, Germany 1923 Frankfurt-Munich with 800,000mk on 1000mk x5 with pre-franked reply card attached, European group with pictorial slogan cancels, mixed condition.{page 18.1} (+) C - including Switzerland 1936 airmail to Australia, British Africa KGVI selection, BWI from 1970s-90s era many registered, Greece & Italy 1960s covers to Tasmania, uprated aerogrammes from Burma, Jordan & Pakistan, other items from Ceylon, Hong Kong & USA. Condition variable. (69) THEMATICS & SUBJECTS 41 P A 42 C A/B 43 C A 44 C Birds: Liberia c Jacana gummed perforated proofs in Unissued Colours, then of the Bird Only, Background Only (2, one with the Bird Printed on the Gum), Bird Inverted, and as issued (2, one Printed on the Gum), mostly with full o.g. Fun lot!{page 22.3} (7) Ham Radio (QSL) Cards: selection of mostly illustrated types including from China, Cuba, Guatemala, Portugal (2, one a lovely fold-out card), Spain, Dutch Indies & Brazil, half posted under cover, a few minor faults but generally fine & very attractive.{page 18.2} (12) Rocket Mail: 1930s-60s European array of covers including Germany 1933 addressed to rocket constructor Gerhard Zucker (& signed by him) with 3mk label & 'MIT LUFTTORPEDO/ PAR AEROTOREEDO' label applied, others from Andorra, Poland, Switzerland, Sweden, Yugoslavia. Some items are autographed including by Zucker, Nebel, Oberth & cosmonaut Sevastianov (2), also a small selection of commemorative labels. Condition generally fine. (55 items) Space: s collection with a high proportion of FDCs & commemorative covers including from Bulgaria, Czeckoslovakia, Fujeira, Hungary, Romania & Russia amongst others, some franked with imperforates (including better Hungarian issues) or M/Ss; also some space related stamps & M/Ss, photographs, newspaper cuttings and a Daily Mirror 1961 booklet entitled "The Space Race". Viewing suggested to fully appreciate the scope of the collection. Condition generally fine. (550+ items) 45 C A - Russia illustrated FDCs commemorating Voskhod 1 (the first spaceflight to carry more than one person into space) signed by Cosmonauts Vladimir Komarov, Konstantin Feoktistov & Boris Yegorov plus a similar cover commemorating Voskhod 2 signed by Pavel Belyajev and Alexey Leonov who during this mission became the first man to walk in space. (2) T T 600 T T Ex Lot 46 Lot C A - Russia 1969 Triple Space Flights issue commemorating Soyuz flights 6-8, each stamp featured on a separate cosmonaut-signed FDC, comprising Soyuz 6 (Shonin & Kubasov), Soyuz 7 (Filipchenko, Volkov & Gorbatco) & Soyuz 8 (Shatalov & Eliseev). Volkov's signature is rare as he was killed on the Soyuz 11 mission just 20 months after the Soyuz 7 flight. {Page 15.1} (3) 47 C A - Russia selection of cosmonaut-signed illustrated FDCs commemorating Soyuz flights 12-19, 21 & A total of 11 covers with 2 signatures per cover (list included). Scarce assembly in fine condition. (11) 48 C A- - Switzerland 1972 commemorative black and white photo-postcard depicting "First Man on the Moon" Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, cancelled at the opening of the Air and Space Hall at the Zurich Science Museum, and signed by Armstrong, some light staining. Very scarce.{page 15.2} 49 C Sport: Folder featuring autographed photo cards of elite 1980s German hockey players including a few team cards, plus an unsigned team postcard of a 1930s British ladies team. (42) T T 750 T T 15% Buyer s Premium will be added to the Hammer Price.

16 Page: 16 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 CINDERELLAS */**OC **OC 52 P A 53 P A COINS & BANKNOTES Diverse selection with Australia Departure Tax to $20 x8, Immigration Clearance Fee $5, 1954 Redex labels blocks of 4 & a replica card collection, New South Wales $5 Stamp Duty (disfigured 'O' of 'SOUTH') & Railway Stamps optd 'PROPERTY SEARCH' $4 & $5 x3 on document, Hong Kong Departure Tax $120 x3; also WWII ration cards, Lady Gowrie & Duchess of Gloucester labels, Nigeria 1998 forgery on cover, etc. (approx 100 items) Australia: Large stockbook of little-known Australian "Cinderellas" including such bizarre emissions as Brisbane Town Post, Montebello Island phantoms, Owen Island, Province of Bumbunga etc, many on covers that have passed through the post; 1988 Flying Doctor Service $1 & $5 on cover signed by American astronaut "Alan Shephard"; Koala Research labels & M/Ss including with Japanese inserts; and a lever-arch file with a hard-to-believe array of material related to seafarers. The weirdest lot in the sale! Ex Bill Hornadge. (100s) Great Britain: 1936 KGVI essay in violet imperforate marginal block of 4 & perforated corner block of 4 both on gummed unwatermarked paper, unmounted. Produced by Waterlow & Sons: often stated to be related to the Australian issue though there is no mention of them in the ACSC.{Page 22.4} (2 blocks) Japan: 1959 Kitte Bunka Kia Philatelic Society die proof engraved by Kato Kunakichi for the 10th Anniversary of the death of renowned philatelist Yoshida Ichino, numbered #83 of $ A/B Wordwide array of modern uncirculated banknotes including issues from Brazil, China, Indonesia, Iraq (featuring Saddam Hussein), Poland, Surinam and Yugoslavia amongst others, also some circulated older notes from Europe. (approx 150) $ Array in albums including Australia 1937 crowns x2, florins 1927 x6, 1951 x5, 1954 x4, American 1922 dollar all in good to fine condition; banknotes including Australia 1937 Riddle/Sheehan in good condition, $5 Fraser/Cole, Johnston/Stone x2, $2 Johnston/Fraser x21 uncirculated, 1988 Bicentenary $10 x2 uncirculated in folder, plus circulated training notes to $100 and worldwide array. Condition variable. (few 100) $ Great Britain 1890 "Silver Jubilee of Penny Post" bronze/silver plate (65mm diameter); and USA 1912 National League of Postmasters (31mm) joined to an oval '9th Annual Convention Richmond Virginia Sept 19-21, 1912.' (2) $ Attractive group of banknotes with Germany pre hyper-infation group including mk KM #10b, mk KM #63 (3), Imperial issues then Hyper-inflation issues, Russia r KM #8 and Japanese occupation notes. (150+) $ Collection remainders with Germany 1922 Reichmarks Unc (100+), USA 1972 Proof set, "Coins of the Netherlands" souvenir set, modern pre- European currency, GB 1917 & Fiji 1934 Florins, also noted GB George IV d VF/EF, Australia $1 note & coin Downies presentation packs (3) and $5 Bradman "phila-numismatic covers" (PNCs) x2. (100s) $ AUSTRALIA: Carton containing coins with 1934/35 Melbourne Centenary Florin aef, KGV & KGVI ½d & 1d (100s), also 3d, 6d and many other items including 1937 Crowns (2), $1 Johnstone/Stone notes consecutive run of 29 prefix DLX Unc, $1 Coins Unc, Mint roll wrappers and small selection of foreign coins and banknotes. (100s) $ - Carton of RAM "product" with 1985 to 1988 $10 Unc and 1991 Birds Silver proof, $5 commemoratives (13), $1 Unc commems including silver proofs for oz Kangaroo, 1998 Florey & 1999 ANZACs, also a tin of ½ds & 1ds and bags of mostly recent foreign coins. (100s) 61 $ A - RAM Fine Silver Proof group with Kookaburra series oz ($1),1995 2oz ($2), 1991 and oz ($50) Large Coin series, $10 The Birds of Australia (20 grammes) with $10 Piedfort Coins (40g), and 7 Masterpieces In Silver, 1oz ($1) Silver Kangaroo's (6) and Netherlands-Australia year Anniversary 5 and $5 proof. Over 1.7kg of pure silver. (30) 62 $ A complete run of RAM proof coin sets in original packaging. Current retail over $0. (26) 1, $ A RAM Uncirculated coin sets, not complete but with some years duplicated (18); also $1 Unc commemorative coin packs (104). 64 $ - Pre-decimals from 1911 in packets and tins 1d to 2/-, many aunc/unc silver coins, noted d 'S' (USA) over date Unc, 1954 Florins aunc/unc and decimals 1c to 50c again with many Unc including c. Close inspection recommended. (1000+) 65 $ A RAM "product" in carton with $1 Silver proofs (5), $5 Silver Commemoratives including Finale series, $10 State Series & Silver proofs (4) and Endangered Species Piedfort coins (2), also noted 4 $1(1oz) gold- plated Silver Kangaroo and 7 $1 gold-plated Silver Subscription Coin, 1989 Perth Mint $5 Nugget 1/20th oz Gold Proof and 1/20th oz Platinum Proof. (65) 66 C A accumulation of PNCs including 1994 Year of the Family, 0 For Valour & Last Anzacs, 1 Army, many of the 5-7 issues duplicated, also some 6-7 coin packs. (70+ items) T 100 T , We encourage you to pay by Visa or Mastercard. We don t charge you a fee for this. However, payment by Amex will incur a fee of 2½%.

17 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 17 COINS & BANKNOTES (continued) Lot $ A Sydney Mint sovereign, EF. {Page 17.1} 1, $ - Paper note selection with 10/- & 1 Coombs/Wilson used and VF, decimal Phillips/Wheeler $5 (14) & $10 (7) folded but not creased, and used $1 (4) and $2 (2). (29) 69 $ A Coombs/Wilson Reserve Bank Renniks #50 EF, very faint stain on the reverse. 70 $ A $5 Fraser/Cole Renniks #214c Prefix AB04 Pale Green Serial Number consecutive run of 4, Unc. (4) Lot $ A $20 Coombs-Randall last signature prefix 'XBS ' R#402b, VF.{Page 17.2} 750 Lot 72 Lot $ B CHINA: 1928 "Auto Dollar" (motor car) af KM #428. Cat US$.{Page 17.3} 73 $ C - Kwangtung Dollar Mace 3 Candareens KM #198 G/F (obverse worn in the centre), Cat for Fine US$1 (1990).{Page 17.4} Lot 75 Lot 74 Lot 76 $ LITHUANIA: Early primitive silver coinage with c Kestutis 1 denar, c Vytautas 2 denar and Kazimieras c denar. Tiny but rare trio.{page 17.6} $ UNITED STATES: 1909 gold $10 Indian Head, KM#130 Unc but unfortunately with a drilled necklace hole.{page 17.5} 76 $ A D Denver Mint gold $10 Indian Head, KM#130, EF.{Page 17.7} 800 1, T 500

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19 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 19 DOCUMENTS & EPHEMERA 77 C AUSTRALIA: Cigarette Cards Carreras (UK) Ltd Turf 1933 "Personality Series" caricatures 15 of 24 including Kingsford Smith, Walter Lindrum, Haydn Bunton, Victor Richardson, Jack Crawford etc; Wills array of Birds & Eggs (82), Wildflowers (46) & Wild Animals Heads (22); also Allen's Confectionery Butterflies (11); Wills 1929 Crests of Australian Schools etc 72 of 68 (so there are a few duplicates here), some are only poor to fair. (240+) 78 C B engraved map (330x410mm) of South-East Australia from Stieler's World Atlas (4th Edn) published by Justus Perthe (Germany), horizontal fold and age spotting L GREAT BRITAIN: 1622 document (205x295mm) being an acknowledgement by Robert Leighe of Warrington that he owes Thomas Standishe of Duxbury 150, the condition of the obligation being that Standishe stands surety to another party for a payment of 52/10/- owed by Leighe; also a 1736 verbose agreement written in attractive script for the purchase of land at Barnard Castle, plus an 1813 will. Condition variable. (3 items) L (Aug 1) indenture on vellum; 1737 document relating to the admission of Elizabeth White (a weaver) to a tenement on the estate of Stebunheathe (Stepney Manor) owned by a John Wicker Esq; 18th century document originating in Suffolk written in Chancery Script on vellum with seal largely intact. Condition variable. (3) 81 L A - Selection of miltary documents including 1725 Order of Encampment at Inverness, 1771 request for leave of absence, 1814 warrant sent from General George Don Lieutenant-Governor of Gibraltar to the Deputy Pay-Master General and an Abstract of Staff Pay sent to Colonel John Dalrymple Commanding the Windward District in Mauritius, 1822 Procuration of Colonel Nesbitt written in French with various seals, stamps & signatures, 1896 letter from Adrian Jones M.V.O, Boer War officer & sculptor (he sculpted the mounted infantryman which forms the focal point of the South African War Memorial in Adelaide), 1832 letter from Sir James Simpson Chief of Staff in the Crimea, plus other interesting military related letters or documents. Condition variable.{page 18.3} (6) L - Social History selection including 1712, 1857, 1901 & 1916 marriage certificates, 1866 Succession Duty x3 and 1867 Probate documents, 1871 baptism certificate, 1897 certified copy of an 1854 entry in the Register of Births, 1901 Deed of Assignment & Assurance documents, 1923 monumental mason's receipt. Mixed condition. (15 items) L to early 20th century selection of letters including 1774 rector's letter concerning the assignment of a seat at Melford Church in Essex, 1825 letter from Ordnance Map Office (based in the Tower of London) to the London Institution, 1878 letter from Sir Robert Griffen on Board of Trade crested notepaper, an undated letter from Lord Harris who served as Governor of Trinidad and Governor of Madras, etc. Good variety, mixed condition. (30+ items) 100 T T T 750 T 150 T T Lot L B - Late 13th Century quitclaim written in Anglicana Script on vellum (233x90mm) from Walter Alemayn to Henry de la Wiche in respect of a transfer of title for land held in the parish of Freshwater, a likely reference to the settlement of the same name on the Isle of Wight referred to in the Domesday Book. Seal slit and a small neat repair on the lower edge.{page 19.1} 85 L A (October) Deed of Sale on parchment (275x95mm) between John Orchard & Richard Reynauld and James Newsam in relation to a freehold house and land in Newport Isle of Wight. Some light aging, overall very good condition. 86 L C - c.1665 signed letter dated 'Oct the 6' from John Leslie 7th Earl of Rothes and 1st Duke of Rothes to an unnamed person who had influence with the King stating "I hope you will represent to his majestie how the Chancleor never durst advantur to dispathe packets in the rayne of the eorle of middletouns commission" probably penned prior to Leslie's 1667 appointment by Charles II as Lord Chancellor of Scotland and accompanied by an 1837 copy (97x124mm) of a 1681 engraving of Leslie. General aging is particularly evident on the letter. 600 T T T

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21 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 21 DOCUMENTS & EPHEMERA (continued) 87 L A (May) a contemporary copy of Sir Edward Turnour's Whitehall petition in manuscript on vellum to King William III in relation to the patent granted by the Crown to tax ships for the use of lighthouse services at Winterton Ness and Orford Ness and in particular the debt owed to Sir Edward's father by King Charles II. Folded with some light wear & small blemishes. Also a letter fragment showing Turnour's handwriting. 88 L B contemporary copy of a letter (with diagrams) by William Boys concerning the first serious excavations of Richborough Castle, the site of a fort erected by the Romans when they invaded in AD43. Some edge blemishes and general aging. 89 L letter from Duke of Buccleugh (friend of Sir Walter Scott) to Sir George Yonge British Secretary at War recommending James Dunsmore for military commission as an Ensign. Edge blemishes & some aging. Also an 1827 cover fragment addressed to Cheltenham signed "W.Scott" (vendor believes this to be Sir Walter Scott). (2) 90 L A Scottish Instrument of Resignation (conveyancing document, with transcript) on vellum in favour of James Grant of Redcastle concerning the transfer of ownership of a large property at Drummond Durris in Invernesshire. Minor blemishes. (1) 91 L B Lushington family (British West Indies land owners) legal correspondence including conveyancing & lease documents relating to the Camden Plantation Estate in Trinidad. (4 items) 92 L - Selection of politicians' correspondence with signed letters comprising 1764 & 1765 from Robert Wood Under-Secretary of State, 1804 from William Dundas Secretary at War to the Paymaster-General, 1881 from Edward Gibson on House of Commons notepaper and an undated fragment signed William Pitt (the Younger) to the Duke of Northumberland; 1857 unsigned letters from Lord Stanley on House of Commons notepaper and from Irish politician William Smith O'Brien. Mixed condition.{page 18.4} (7 items) 93 L A/B and 1826 witnessed loan documents (210x165mm) for & 1600 shares in "NAVY FIVE per Cent. Annuities", some edge faults. (2) 94 L (Apr 23) entire letter (with a fine 'T.P/GuildfordSt' h/s on the face) from William Ward 1st Earl of Dudley to the Times office in Dudley relating to a scandalous article which stated that the Earl had lost,000 in a bet with a sporting gentleman and demanding his "most positive denial of the facts themselves" be published in a future edition; also five 1889 letters from Sir Sidney Low editor of the St James Gazette to a contributing columnist. Condition variable. 95 L A/B interesting letter, with transcript, from the writer William Henry Merle to George Cruikshank an important Victorian graphic artist; also early-mid 1940s sixteen letters from artist William Dring to S.C. Rowland. [Dring was employed as an Official War Artist to the Ministry of Information]. (17 items) 96 L A/B six letters from English explorer, geographer, ethnologist and obstetrician Dr Richard King to English military historian John Philippart mostly on Statistical Society of London headed notepaper in mixed condition. [King was a pioneer in the use of statistics in medical research] (6 items) C/L royalty & military related correspondence comprising an 1856 letter from Buckingham Palace to an unknown recipient signed by Edmund Beckett (later to became Ist Baron Grimthorpe) amateur horologist and designer of the "Big Ben" clock mechanism, 1885 letter with accompanying envelope postmarked 'HATFIELD' to Sir William Jenner physician to Queen Victoria signed "Salisbury" (Robert Cecil The Marquis of Salisbury was the serving Prime Minister), plus 1817 from Chief of Staff Sir George Murray based in Paris to the Quarter Master General at "Horse Guards" & an 1856 letter from "Horse Guards", both concerning military commissions. (4 items)? - c.1860s Monograms and Crowns of the Royal Family and Family Crests of British Nobility a series of 120 crests in colour on 10 sheets of thick notepaper (110x180mm) by Thomas Cullerton Engraver to the Queen. All the sheets have faults of varying degrees on the left edge. [Thomas Cullerton was a promoter of the new hobby of crest collecting in the 1860s, these sheets were available at his shop for 1/- per sheet or 12 sheets for 9/-] (10 sheets) 99 L A Secretary of State document signed by King George V conferring upon Sir John Cadman the licence to wear an Italian decoration, some light toning.{page 18.5} L draft of a letter to George Bernard Shaw on Time and Tide headed note paper from Margaret Rhondda stating how much she enjoyed a production of his play Doctor's Dilemma, also a 1949 typed letter from Charles Graves to Shaw's secretary in relation to a letter the "Maestro" sent to the Times "about income tax as it affects authors". {Page 18.6} (2) Passenger record of cruise on the P&O ship S.S.Iberia to Melbourne via Aden, Port Said, Suez Canal, Singapore, Freemantle & Perth with passenger ticket, daily information bulletins listing the ship's position and weather etc, programme of events, information on ship's ports of call, passenger list, ship's layout/map and menus. 102 C$ A/B ISRAEL: 1960s-80s collection of International Reply Coupons used or unused including some surcharged types, plus a single 1966 example from Sweden and a stray Rumanian banknote. Generally fine condition. (85) 103 L ITALY: correspondence of Luigi Arditi composer and conductor with letters in Italian comprising 1860 from Alary recommending he sell the copywright of his waltz "Il Bacio" (one of his most popular) to a music publisher; 1883 letter from the Italian Embassy in London informing Arditi that the Queen of Italy authorises him to dedicate his waltz to her; also 1860s receipts x2 for monies received from Covent Garden one with Royal Italian Opera imprint.{page 20.1} (4 items) T T T 150 T 150 T T T T T T T 150 T T T Offer T T

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23 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 23 DOCUMENTS & EPHEMERA (continued) C JAPAN: Fascinating selection of 1930s-60s black-and-white photographs (mostly x145mm) depicting a wide range of subjects including Emperor Hirohito (one with General MacArthur), his son Akihito and family, WWII scenes, sumo wrestlers, a signed photograph of boxer Takeshi 'Paul' Fuji former World Super Lightweight Champion; also 1920s postcards (3, two sent to Denmark). (26) C s collection of mainly black and white photographs 120x160mm (395) or 80x120mm (120) depicting stage performances & film scenes covering numerous genres. The large photographs have curled but could be flattened-out. Captivating assembly with plenty of potential.{page 20.2} (515) C PICTURE POSTCARDS CL C C 110 C A 111 C MACAU: contemporary copies of 17 letters between two parties in Macau regarding the loading of a cargo ship "The John O'Gaunt", revealing disputes and misunderstandings about cargo space and payments. Minor aging. Mostly unused with Australia Rose Series Mt. Buffalo (11 different), Mt. Buffalo National Park letter cards (4), Arthurs Seat views used with 1957 'SAFETY BEACH' cds, early 20th century pictorial souvenir brochures & guides including "Jenolan Caves", condition variable. (aprox items) Shoebox of PPCs mostly 1890s-1930s era many originating from Victoria, wide range of themes including town scenes, humourous, greetings & sentimental types, also some overseas cards mostly British. Mixed condition. (130+) AUSTRALIA: Box of turn-of-the-century PPCs mostly of Victorian origin with a wide range of themes including town scenes of Powlett River, Wangaratta & Wonthaggi, railway stations, mines, post offices, ships, beach scenes and real-photo types including 1919 Ovens & King Football League premiers. About 20% of the cards are postally used & are mostly addressed to Eldorado with some Victoria postmark interest including TPOs. We expect our estimate may prove conservative. (approx 600) AUSTRALIA: - QUEENSLAND: 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition issue "HM Custom House, Brisbane" (trams in foreground) framed greenish black view, unused. Rare: the first Panama-Pacific card we have offered for a very long time. {Page 20.3} JAPAN: 1910s-30s large collection of black and white or sepia photographic postcards (mostly 85x135mm) depicting stage performances, actors (including 31 autographed cards), ensembles & theatres (interior and exterior views). Generally fine & would make a wonderful exhibit.{page 20.4} (600) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - General & Miscellaneous Lots 112 P A 113 */**OC "A Selection of the Engraved Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" boxed presentation book with 30 proofs reprinted in blue from the original dies. Includes 1½d Canberra, 1½d Centenary of Western Australia, 1/- Centenary of Victoria, 1/- ANZAC, 2/- Jubilee, 1/- Centenary of South Australia, 9d Anniversary of New South Wales, 1/- Mitchell, 10/- Arms. Highly collectible and the BEST "product" released by Australia Post in recent years mint & used collection including sd Navigators *, unmounted QEII 4c red plate blocks including Plate 17 strip of 10, decimal Navigators 75c Plate 3 blocks of 10 x2, $1 Plate 3 gutter blocks of 8 x3 and optd 'SPECIMEN' 15mm Long, Gemstones 7c vertical pair Black Omitted; other ACSC listed & unlisted flaws plus changes of gum & paper types, Forces in Vietnam concession rate covers, FDCs, state perfins used, etc. (100s) T 500 T T T 500 Ex Lot **E study of issues printed using the photogravure process at the Note Printing Branch of the Reserve Bank of Australia commencing with the 1962 Inland Mission featuring bromides of the preliminary designs & the F.D. Manley sketches from which the design was developed, phototographic essays or bromides of adopted and/or unadopted essays for several 1960s issues, 1975 Prime Ministers colour bromides including three of the unadopted essays of Sir Robert Menzies; then a study of printing characteristics & anomalies of the photogravure process including colour control markings, register marks, screen flaws, altered gutter markings, skid marks, doctor blade flaws, c Edith Cowan Printed on Gummed Side BW #719c, etc. Stimulating presentation on exhibit pages, with just a few items removed (see Lots & 212). Ex Betty van Tenac.{Page 23.1} (100s) 1,000

24 Page: 24 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - General & Miscellaneous Lots (continued) **/*W 1970s-1980s unmounted accumulation in stockbooks to $5 including many blocks of 4 or 6, plus a large quantity of stamp packs also some pre-decimal material including duplicated postage dues mint/unused & used and a little overseas material. Disorganised presentation, so the estimate is a shot in the dark! (many 100s) */** Clean collection in Scott illustrated album with Kangaroos First Wmk 1/-, Third Wmk 2/- maroon VLMtd, SMult 1/- **, CofA 5/-; KGV Heads largely complete except the SMult Perf 14 set with a few including the CofA 1/4d **; d Kookaburra **, 1/- Large Lyrebird, 1934 Hermes, Vic Centenary Macarthur ANZAC & Jubilee sets, 'OS' Overprints complete but the KSmith 3d is a forgery, Robes Thick Paper, Arms, sd Navigators unusually well centred, BCOF set (5/- is Thin Paper), Decimals complete to 1977, issues for AAT Christmas Cocos & Norfolk largely complete to the mid-1970s; some variable centring & hinging but generally very fine with a good number unmounted. (100s) 117 */**O B 118 Collection in Seven Seas albums including mint KGVI Robes Thick & Thin Papers, Arms, Cattle White Paper plus sd Navigators with White Paper 10/- & 1 **, decimals largely complete basic issues to 1994 (1973 onwards **), decimal duplicates in stockbooks including multiples, duplicated used pre-decimals in packets, etc. Plenty of face value in the mint decimals, so bring your calculator. Some earlier material in mixed condition. (100s) *O Collection on cannibalised leaves mostly used with a smattering of Kangaroos to 10/- (2), KGV Heads array with lots of minor varieties, 5/- Bridge CTO, Arms (2 sets), sd Navigators etc. (100s) 119 CB A/B 120 */**OC 121 */**O B 122 *OC A 123 *O** A O*/** O Commemorative covers including 1950s flight covers, 1955 Rotary International Australia Post generic FDC with 'WATTLE TREE ROAD/VIC' d/s, late 1980s - early 1990s booklets collection with duplication in places plus a complementary selection of FDCs; also a few 1960s Russian space covers. (100s) Diverse accumulation with Kangaroos including a Third Wmk 5/- CTO, basic pre-decimal collection with a few pickings, selection of Commonwealth era state & private perfins, 1984 yearbook & other Australia Post "product", Australian Colonies low values, accessories and literature including an ultra-violet lamp and an ACSC "King George V" (7 Edn), etc. Plenty to view. (many 100s) Mostly mint array on Hagners including Roos Third Wmk 6d brown Broken Leg in a pair, 10/- perf 'OS' CTO (Roo displaced to the left), CofA Wmk 6d Ash Imprint block of 4 ('N over A'), KGV Heads Single Wmk Electro 8 ½d orange Harrison Imprint block of 4, SMult Wmk Perf 13½x12½ 3d Die II lower-right Plate Dot block of 4, Kookaburra M/S x2, 1932 Kookaburra 6d Ash Imprint block of 4, other KGV & KGVI plate & imprint multiples plus a few varieties; a few better used including Roo First Wmk 1d Watermark Sideways (rounded corner, Cat $350), KGV Rough Paper 5d bright chestnut perf 'OS' (Cat $175, Bozic Certificate), mixed condition. {Page 22.7} (few 100) Odd little lot comprising 1) 1d Roo "Big Crack" BW #4(G)ia in a well-centred used pair; 2) CofA 9d violet Flaw above 'S' of 'AUSTRALIA' in unmounted strip of 3; 3) KGV 4d blue White Spot above 'FO' of 'FOUR' BW 112(1)n very lightly mounted; and 4) 1932 philatelic airmail cover with 6d Air optd 'OS' tied by Perth machine cancel; Cat $800+.{Page 22.5} (4 items) Oddments comprising First Wmk 2/- used (a bit rough); KGV 1d with large Tin Shed Flaw, 1d brick perf 'OS', and a mint 1d that might also be "brick"; also Hong Kong QEII 10c coil pair with join **.{Page 22.10} (6) Pre-decimal collection on leaves including Roos First Wmk 9d perf Small 'OS' * & 1/- Watermark Inverted CTO, Third Wmk 6d chestnut block of 4 from the top of the sheet **, 1/- Watemark Sideways *, CofA Wmk 10/- & 1 used, 6d Engraved mint & unused, 1930s commemoratives including Bridge 5/- CTO, ANZAC *, Thick Paper Robes * plus 10/- and Thin Paper 5/- imprint pairs, Arms set & 2 Navigators *. Annotated specialist varieties throughout plus a smattering of state perfins. Mixed condition. (100s) Shoebox of 1d Kangaroos including a light sprinkling of perf 'OS' issues plus a box of low value KGV Heads on and off paper including perf & optd 'OS' issues. (1000s) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroo Issues 750 1, T Ex Lot 126 * Consignment remainders with First Watermark to 1/- plus 2/- (2) & 5/- (2); Second Wmk 2d, 2½d (2), 6d (2), 9d (2), 1/- (2) & 2/-; Third Wmk including 3d Die II (unmounted, but with a minor surface blemish), 6d blue (3), 2/- brown, 2/- maroon (2), 5/-, 10/-, 1 brown & blue (no gum) and 2 with Type C 'SPECIMEN' Opt; SMult 2/- (2), 5/- (3) & 10/-; CofA 1; etc, centring & condition rather mixed, many with hinge remainders, a few are unmounted. High catalogue value.{page 24.1} (82) 127 O A/B Commercially used examples of Second Wmk 2/- (very fine), SMult Wmk 2 (cancelled a bit heavily) & CofA Wmk 2 (a few short perfs), Cat $1425.{Page 22.8} (3) 3,

25 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 25 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroo Issues (continued) 128 * A/B Selection including Third Wmk 2d to 2/- (6d blue with gum discolouration) plus 6d brown & 2/- maroon, SMult Wmk 6d to 5/-, variable centring, mostly fine, Cat $1+.{Page 22.9} (14) 129 O Shoebox of 1d red kangaroos including a handy proportion of perf 'OS' issues, plus a sprinkling of higher values to 5/-. (many 100s) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroos - First Watermark 800 Offer Ex Lot 131 Ex Lot 130 Lot * A/B ½d to 5/- including 3d both Dies, mostly well centred but a few short perfs & a few with hinge remainders, the ½d 2d & 2½d are unmounted. Advertised retail $2 approximately.{page 25.2} (13) 131 * A/B ½d to 1/- plus a well centred 2/-, some with short/rough perfs, most are lightly mounted, Cat $1. {Page 25.1} (11) 132 F A B1 6d ultramarine Watermark Inverted BW #17a, pale shade, neat Perth cds, Cat $750. More attractive than Arthur Gray's example that sold for $US690 at auction in February 7.{Page 25.3} 133 * A B1 2/- brown, an unusually large & well centred example, lightly mounted, Cat $+.{Page 22.11} 1, Lot */** A/B 2/- brown block of 4, a couple of short perforations, the upper units are unmounted, Cat $ Rare: blocks of 4 may be the largest recorded multiples. [Arthur Gray's better centred corner block of 4 sold for $US7762 at auction in 7]{Page 25.4} 135 * A A1 5/- grey & chrome-yellow, remarkably well centred, lightly mounted, Cat $500.{Page 22.12} 500 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroos - Second Watermark 4,500 Lot 137 Ex Lot 136 Lot * A B1 2d grey to 2/- brown, mostly well centred, lightly mounted. Advertised retail $1900.{Page 25.6} (6) 1, 137 * A B1 1/- emerald well centred & 2/- light brown quite well centred, Cat $1075.{Page 25.5} * A B1 5/- grey & chrome-yellow Watermark Inverted BW #43a, well centred, Cat $1500.{Page 25.7} 1,000

26 Page: 26 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Ex Lot 147 Lot 149 Lot 146 Lot 150 Lot 151 Lot 153 Lot 148 Lot 154 Lot 155 Lot 156 Lot 179 Ex Lot 162 Lot 177 Lot 176

27 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 27 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroos - Third Watermark Lot 141 Lot 139 Lot ** A/B 6d chestnut vertical strip of 3 from the left of the right-hand pane with Strong Offset BW #21c 5% on the second unit and 95% on the lower unit, some perf blemishes and a small tear on the lower unit, unmounted, Cat $0+. {Page 27.2} 140 ** A B1 6d chestnut vertical strip of 3 with Strong Offset BW #21c 40% on the second unit and 100% on the last unit, unmounted, Cat $0++. A stunning piece. [A similar strip of 3 sold for $2415 at our Rarities Auction of 24/5/8]{Page 27.3} 141 ** A 6d chestnut with Strong Full 100% Offset BW #21c marginal block of 4 from the bottom of the sheet, unmounted, Cat $ [Arthur Gray's marginal block of 4 sold for $US6325 at auction in February 7. This block is from the same sheet as the block of 9 - three with 100% Offset - that sold for $6325 at our Rarities Auction of 24/5/8]{Page 27.1} 142 * A B1 2/- brown, very lightly mounted, Cat $. 143 H A 2/- brown Waterrmark Inverted BW #37a, two examples (one well centred), untidy parcel cancels, Cat $1500.{Page 22.13} (2) 144 ** A- A2 10/- grey & deep "aniline" pink BW #48B, exceptional centring, a couple of very minor nibbled perfs that don't detract from the exdeptional appearance, unmounted, Cat $1500. {Page 22.14} 145 G A C1 1 chestnut & blue BW #52B, untidy but light Sydney cds cancel, Cat $1750: advertised retail $2750. An attractive example of this appealing shade.{page 22.15} 146 * A- C2 1 grey with marginal watermark line at right, short perf at lower-left, Cat $750.{Page 26.1} 450 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroos - Small Multiple Watermark 147 * A/A- 6d to 2/- (faint bend) all unmounted, plus 5/- & 10/- lightly mounted, variable centring. Advertised retail $2125.{Page 26.2} (6) 148 G A C1 1/- blue-green Ash Imprint ('N' over 'N') block of 4 BW #34z, Sydney parcel-roller cancellation, Cat $500 (mint). A remarkable commercial usage.{page 26.5} 149 * A B1 5/- grey & yellow-orange, well centred, Cat $.{Page 26.3} 150 * A- B1 10/- grey & pale pink, one insignificant tonespot at upper-right, lightly mounted, Cat $700.{Page 26.4} V A B1 2 black & carmine, very lightly cancelled, Cat $750.{Page 26.6} 500 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroos - CofA Watermark 152 V/F A B1 5/- (CTO), 10/- & 1, cds cancels, Cat $535. (3) G A C1 5/- 10/- & 1 all very fine tied to small piece by 'LATE FEE/MELBOURNE' cds, Cat $525 as used singles.{page 26.7} 154 * A C1 10/- dark grey & "aniline" pink BW #50D, very lightly mounted, Cat $0.{Page 26.8} 1, * A C1 1 grey, Cat $700.{Page 26.9} 156 F B B1 2 grey-black & carmine, a trifle aged, neat Sydney cds cancel, Cat $550.{Page 26.10} 1,750 5,000 1,000 1, 1,500

28 Page: 28 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Ex Lot 166 Ex Lot 167 Lot 169 Lot 182 Lot 111 Ex Lot 171 Lot 174 Lot 175

29 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 29 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Engraved Issues 157 C C 158 1d imprint block of 8 (2x4) from the left of the sheet, tied to the face of 1913 Christmas Card from the Deputy Postmaster-General at Adelaide to the Governor of South Australia, photo within of the Adelaide GPO, minor toning. */** Penny selection on leaves including Plate 1 imprint block of 8 BW #59(1)z hinged only in the margin, [42] Retouch in pair, [83] Retouch in strip of 3; Plate 3 imprint block of 8 #59(3)zb; Plate 4 varieties; etc, generally very fine, Cat $800 approximately. (44) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues * Mint selection on Hagners including Single Wmk Smooth Paper 1d red x4, 4d orange & orangeyellow, 4½d & 5d, SMult Wmk to 5d, CofA Wmk 1/4d x2, a few with blemishes, generally fine, Cat $800+ (57) *O Mostly used collection on leaves to 1/4d (11, including Single Wmk CTO), with plenty of ACSC listed varieties throughout particularly on the lower denominations, with a small representation of mint and perf 'OS' issues & possible postmark interest. Handy lot for the specialist. (few 100) O O O Penny Reds on Hagners with Single Wmk Smooth & Rough Paper Die IIs including Substituted Cliché BW #71(2)ia, a range of varieties & shades some optimistically identified and dated examples, plus Penny Violets Feb July 1924 dated examples & loose in packets. Also a large stockbook of KGV Heads to 1/4d x30 with a good range of shades and a few varieties. (many 100s) Postmark array on a variety of values and colours with all States represented including superb 'DUNTROON' (FCT) on 5d, New South Wales 'GOVT HOUSE GARDEN FETE' (used one day only), Queensland 'T.P.O.7.S&W.R/UP' on 1d red pair, South Australia 'MORGAN' tying 1d violet & ½d green to a piece, Tasmania 'KAMONA' (13SE37 ERD; rated RR), Victoria 'IGUANA CREEK' & 'MONEY ORDER/KYNETON' on 1/4d, many other fine strikes, some on multiples. {Page 26.12} (approx 600) Stockbook of unlisted and ACSC listed varieties, mostly Single Watermark issues with a high proportion of 1d greens and 2d reds; also a second stockbook of all values to 1/4d (13) including + 1d reds with a fair proportion of official and state perfins. Fun lot for the specialist. (approx 2) */** One Penny Violet and Green annotated selection on leaves with many varieties noted including in multiples with some positional pieces, some larger blocks including Green Single Wmk Pane VII block of 30 (6x5) with Neck Flaw, "Ferns" & 'RA' Joined, Large Mult Wmk Panes V-VI part-sheet of 96 (12x8) with 4 listed varieties and Pane VII upper block of 48 (6x8) with 5 listed varieties, No Wmk Harrison Imprint block of 12 BW #79(4)z, SMult Wmk Perf 13½x12½ 1d block of 12 (4x3) with six Die II units (4 **) & another Die II block of 4, Neck Flaw 1st & 2nd Corrections BW #81(4)hb & hc in blocks of 4, etc; generally very fine but there is some toning, many unmounted. Significant catalogue value. (100s) O KGV Heads accumulation mostly with multiple watermarks including 1d greens, 1½d & 2d reds, with a smattering of perf & optd 'OS' issues sighted. Useful quantity to sift through. (many 100s) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark O Used selection of mostly 1d red varieties including both Pre-Substituted Clichés, Substituted Clichés unit [34] Smooth Paper (4) and Rough Paper (8, including one perf 'OS') and unit [35] Smooth Paper (3) & Rough Paper (5, one with Watermark Inverted), etc, various shades, Cat $ Quite a remarkable lot.{page 28.1} (80) */** Penny Red array on leaves including Single-Line Perf marginal block of 6 ** & a used block of 10 (5x2); Comb Perf Smooth Paper nice range of blocks of 4 in various shades, marginal strip of 3 from base of the sheet with two Die II units (one with Spur Submerged); Rough Paper perf 'OS' strip of 3, Plate 4 'JBC' Monogram block of 6 with Run 'N' and Watermark Inverted (ink notations in the margin!); Die III block of 4 with Jumped Perforations; Large Multiple Wmk marginal block of 4 with BPA Certificate that wrongly identifies it as the Cooke Printing 1d deep red; etc, generally very fine with many units being unmounted. High catalogue value.{page 28.2} (98) 168 ** A 1d carmine irregular block of 41 from Pane III including Rusted Upper-Right Corner, Breaks in Shading Lines and White Line below R/H Value Tablet BW #71(2)e f & g, some significant perf separation especially of the margin at left, unmounted, Cat $ G A B1 Comb Perf 1d red Pre-Substituted Clichés [IV/34-35] BW #71(2)i & j, the first with Dubbo cds partly obstructing the flaw, the other with machine cancel clear of the flaw, Cat $1500. ACSSofGB Certificate (1952).{Page 28.3} 170 */** A A1 Smooth Paper 1d red Plate 4 marginal block of 8 with Watermark Inverted from the right of Pane VIII with Flaw behind King's Ear [30] & Spur to Left of R/H Value Tablet [42], excellent centring, the upper units mounted otherwise unmounted, Cat $ G A Rough Paper 1d red Substituted Clichés [IV/34-35] horizontal pair BW #72(2)ia-ja, 'MOO EUROA' cds clear of the frame breaks; also Thin 'G' & "Pregnant Y" horizontal pair #72(2)k-L, 'BOORT' cds clear of the flaws, Cat $+. Very scarce multiples.{page 28.4} (2 pairs) 172 */** A B1 War Savings Paper 1d red Die III BW #75 block of 4, well centred, the lower units unmounted, Cat $800++.{Page 22.6} 173 O War Savings Paper 1d red Die III selection of shades including Watermark Inverted BW #75a x4 & White Flaw below Wattle Stem at Right BW #75n (creased), one with 'VOCo' perfin, condition variable, Cat $ Rarely available in such quantity. (32) Offer T T 1,000 T Offer 1,500 T 1,500 T 1,000 T 750 T T T T

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31 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 31 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) 174 G A/B War Savings Paper 1d red Die III varieties comprising Spot on Chin BW #75p, Spot on Head #75r (minor toning) and White Flaw at Lower-Right (Watermark Inverted) #75at, all cancelled clear of the varieties, Cat $450+.{Page 28.7} 175 G A C1 War Savings Paper 1d red Die III vertical strip of 3 [28/38/48] with Break in Upper Frame at Right BW #75L & Scratch below Wattle Stem at Right #75n all with 'SH/&/Co LTD' perfins, Sydney cds, Cat $340+. A rare multiple.{page 28.6} 176 */** A B1 War Savings Paper 1d red Die III 'JBC' Monogram block of 8 (4x2) BW #75z, well centred, minor perf splitting & reinforcing in the margins only, the upper units very lightly mounted & the lower units unmounted, Cat $3++ (mounted).{page 26.14} 177 */** B B2 4d orange Line through 'FOUR PENCE' BW #110(2)h being the last unit in a block of 4, the upper units mounted, the lower units unmounted, a few short perfs, Cat $ {Page 26.13} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark - Official Stamps 178 O A Perforated 'OS': 2d orange Watermark Inverted BW #95ba, variable centring, all with Melbourne machine cancels, Cat $800. (8) 179 G A C1 - Cooke Plates 4d ultramarine Thin 'FOUR PENCE' BW #112b(2)ha, Melbourne cds largely clear of the variety, Cat $+. Rare.{Page 26.11} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Large Multiple Watermark 180 */** A B1 Harrison Printings 1d carmine-rose marginal block of 8 (4x2) from the right of Pane VI with Dot before '1' at Right & Thinned Left Frame BW #74(3)f & g, the lower units - including both varieties - unmounted, Cat $800+.{Page 30.1} 181 */** A/B Harrison Printings 1d carmine-rose block of 24 (6x4) from base of Pane VII with large-part Harrison Imprint (Cat $1600 for the complete imprint) and varieties "Ferns" & 'RA' Joined BW #74(4)ia & j, interesting misalignment of the perforating comb, a few minor blemishes that don't affect the very fine appearance, 16 units - including both varieties - are unmounted, Cat $1350+.{Page 32.1} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Small Multiple Watermark P13½x12½ 182 G B A3 1d green Die II Watermark Inverted BW #81(1)f from a coil, characteristic slightly trimmed perfs at left, minor blemishes, slogan cancel, Cat $0. [See ACSC Note 2 on page 4/109 - a mint example sold for $2070 in our auction of 3/3/6].{Page 28.5} 183 */** A C1 1/4d deep greenish blue Ash Imprint block of 8 (2+6) BW #130z the last unit with Thick '1' at Right, hinge remainder on the first unit otherwise unmounted, Cat $ {Page 30.4} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Other Pre-Decimals 350 T T 1, T 750 T 1, 2,000 T Ex Lot ** A Issues complete in Lighthouse hingeless album, including 3d blue Dies, Robes both papers + 'SPECIMEN' pair (no certificate), Arms + 5/- Thin Paper & 'SPECIMEN' set, Cattle both papers, Navigators both papers, BCOF to 5/- (both) etc, unmounted.{page 31.1} (100s) 185 * Issues complete including 'OS' perfins and overprints on Lighthouse hingeless pages, some hinge remainders but the Kookaburra M/S is unmounted.{page 30.2} (140 approx) 186 **VB A 187 G A C1 Useful selection comprising Kingsford Smith optd 'OS' pair CTO, Perf 15x14 4d block of 4 with Misplaced Perforations **, 1949 Lawson sheet, 1954 Royal Visit 3½d BW #308h & i in corner block of 8 **, 5/- Cattle block of 10 ** (bought as White Paper but we have classified it as an intermediate shade), also booklets BW #B57 (cover blemishes) and No Watermark Stapled with Wax Interleaving #B58v.{Page 30.5} 1928 Airmail 3d green Type B perf 'OS' BW #135b block of 4, Perth cds, Cat $++. Rare commercially used multiple.{page 30.7} 188 ** A B ANZAC 1/- black Perf 13½x12½ BW #165PP(1), unmounted, Cat $0. Unissued. Ceremuga Certificate (2). [ACSC states it is a "plate proof". The issued stamp is Perf 11]{Page 33.1} 189 ** A C NSW Sesquicentary 2d scarlet upper-left corner block of 4 with large-part Plate Number '1' BW #175z, unmounted, Cat $600. [Our vendor paid $552 at our auction of 17/5/3]{Page 32.2} 1, , There are more than twenty articles about The Auction Game on our website. You can view or download them free of charge.

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33 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 33 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Other Pre-Decimals (continued) Lot 188 Lot * A- B Arms 2 green with 3x15½mm 'SPECIMEN' Overprint BW #271xc, a few slightly short perfs, very lightly mounted, Cat $3500. Ceremuga Certificate (1) states "Rare variety". [ACSC states that only 180 stamps were overprinted with the 3mm 'SPECIMEN', & that they may not have all been sold in collectors' sets. "...Perhaps 15 examples are currently recorded"]{page 33.2} 191 ** A C Definitives Perf 15x14 Queen Mother 1½d green block of 4 from the upper-right corner of the sheet with Plate Crack in Right Selvedge BW#226zi, stamps unmounted, Cat $ (as a vertical pair).{page 30.6} 192 ** A B QEII Definitives 5d blue Coil Perf block of 24 (4x6 = six blocks of 4) BW #355bh, unmounted, Cat $ ** A B Navigators 7/6d, 10/- both papers, 1 both papers & 2 both settings all with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint, unmounted, Cat $1. Rarely offered as a set of 7.{Page 30.8} (7) 194 P A Birds 6d Yellow-Tailed Thornbill imperforate plate proof in the issued colours recessed in a presentation mount BW #412PP(1), numbered "7" in pencil, Cat $0 (6). Gorgeous! Ex E.Westbrook (Stamp Advisory Committee) & Betty van Tenac. {Page 30.3} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Decimal Issues 195 ** Australia Post year albums plus 3 x2 complete with plastic sleeves */**O O**C mint and used collection mounted on leaves with values to $10 including plenty of ACSC listed varieties plus additional flyspeck varieties, paper types & shades with some muliples. Plenty of specialist appeal with useful face value. (100s) 1980s-0 Australia Post bonanza in 4 cartons with stamps including International Post to $20, M/Ss, stamp packs, FDCs, PSEs, PNCs, sheetlets (including 4 Olympic Gold Medallists), low denominations in full sheets, etc. The estimate is a "guestimate" as the disorganised presentation makes assessment a challenging process. (1000s) 198 ** A Selection of varieties etc including QE 1c block with Plate Number '4', 50c Dampier Plate Number '1' (at left) block, Floral Coils 7c Buff Omitted, 7c Agate pair with Black Omitted/Partly Omitted, 10c Sapphire Printed on the Gum block of 4, 18c Flower pair with Black Omitted/Partly Omitted, 1983 Australia Day pair Printed on the Gum, 37c Bionic Ear & $10 Painting both with Major Misplaced Perforations etc, unmounted, Cat $1750+.{Page 32.3} 199 ** Huge accumulation of modern decimals including stamp packs, peel-n-sticks, loose stamps to $20 in multiples, "Treasures of the Archives" $5 x 2 sheets of 10. Calculators essential as the estimate is likely to prove very conservative. (many 100s) ** A Accumulation of International Post issues including booklets, stamp packs, M/Ss and loose stamps to $20 including multiples. Estimate is a conservative "guesstimate". (many 100s) 201 B** A Mostly modern decimals including coils, peel-n-sticks, stamp packs, M/Ss, booklets, koala reprints, loose stamps to $20 including multiples, also Bicentennial collection x3, yearbooks x4 including 0. Untidy presentation will make evaluation a challenging process. (many 100s) 202 ** Australia Post year albums all but 3 complete with plastic sleeves. (23) 203 ** Australia Post year albums all but 3 complete with plastic sleeves. (23) 204 ** A Navigators 75c Cook inter-pane strip of 10 from the bottom of the sheet with part-plate Number '1' at left and complete Plate Number '-1-' at right BW #462za & #462zc unmounted, Cat $500 (as two blocks of 6). 205 ** A - $1 Flinders Perf 14¾x14 gutter block of 6 from the bottom of the sheet with part-plate Number '1', unmounted, Cat $ (as a block of 4). 206 ** A - $1 Flinders Perf 14¾x14 gutter block of 4 from the top of the sheet with complete Plate '3', unmounted, Cat $. 2, ,500 1, 750 1,500 1,500 1,000

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35 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 35 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Decimal Issues (continued) 207 ** A B Coils 7c Sturt Desert Pea vertical strip of 4 all with Buff & Green Printing Omitted BW #535cg, unmounted, Cat $500+ (Pierron Cat +). Lot 208 Lot ** A A Aboriginal Art 25c Body Painting with Black Printing Completely Omitted (resulting in absence of '25c AUSTRALIA') BW #565c, unmounted, Cat $1500 (Pierron Cat 850). Offered with a normal stamp for comparison.{page 35.1} 209 ** A Gemstones 10c Star Sapphire complete vertical column of 10 with margins at top and base with Black Printing (Inscriptions & Highlights) Completely Omitted from the first two units, Partly Omitted ('10c AUSTRALIA': 'star sapphire' very faint) on the third unit & '10c AUSTRALIA' faint on the fourth unit BW #648cb. In addition, '10c AUSTRALIA' is Distorted on the fifth unit, unmounted, Cat $800 (Pierron Cat 450++). {Page 34.1} 210 ** A B Surcharge '9c' on 8c Opal lower-right corner block of 20 (5x4) all with the Surcharge Misplaced 4mm to the Right BW #646c, unmounted, Cat $1500+ (2). One of the largest survivng multiples. [The ACSC states "The catalogue price is for prominent examples showing the surcharge shifted several millimetres to the right", as is the case here]{page 34.2} 211 ** A A Native Animals 30c Brushtail Possum with Red Printing (Value & Highlights) Completely Omitted BW #662c, unmounted, Cat $3500 (Pierron Cat 1000). With a normal stamp for comparison. [ACSC states that 20 examples exist. However, this is one of the most popular of the Missing Colours of the era, which explains the relatively high catalogue value]{page 35.2} 212 **C A 1975 Wildflowers 18c Black Printing ('Australia 18') Omitted BW #725c pair unmounted, another pair with Black Printing Partly Omitted most noticeably on the left-hand unit, plus 18c Black Printing ('Australia 18' & Incscription 'Helichrysum Thomsonii') Omitted on a 1978 cover (ACSC Cat $500). Ex Betty van Tenac. ( 3 items) 213 ** A A1-45c vertical strip of 4 the second unit with Dull Yellow-Green Printing Omitted BW #727cd, and Partly Omitted from the first unit, Cat $500+ (Pierron Cat 1750+!).{Page 34.3} 214 P A 1977 Silver Jubilee 18c imperforate plate proof marginal block of 4 in the issued colours from the right of the sheet BW #766PP(1), unmounted, Cat $ ** A 1977 Paintings $10 Misplaced Perforations resulting in 'AUSTRALIA $10' at Top BW #784ba, unmounted, Cat $. With normal stamp for comparison. 216 ** A - $10 vertical pair from the top of the sheet with Misplaced Perforations resulting in 'AUSTRALIA $10' Omitted from the Top Unit, and 'AUSTRALIA $10' at Top of the Lower Unit BW #784b/ba, unmounted, Cat $700+.{Page 34.6} 217 */**C A Birds "20c Little Grebe Stamp and Folder Study" on 62 exhibit pages showing the different cylinder combinations used at various times during the printing period (acquired from post offices in Adelaide), plus a study of stamp folders plating them to their original cylinder combination printing. The display includes printing varieties, cylinder shifts, positional blocks, retouches, paper types, many in large multiples with some examples on cover. Ex Betty van Tenac. (100s) 218 ** A - 20c Little Grebe Yellow Printing (Beak & Eye) Omitted BW #805cb horizontal marginal strip of 4 from right of the sheet with Missing Yellow Colour Bar in the margin, unmounted, Cat $1000 (Pierron Cat 600++). With a normal strip for comparison. Ex Betty van Tenac.{Page 32.4} 219 ** A - 20c Little Grebe vertical strip of 5 from the top of the sheet, the upper two units with Black Printing Partly Omitted (the first unit with Inscriptions Partly Omitted, the second unit with '20c AUSTRALIA' Partly Omitted) BW #805cg unmounted, Cat $0 as a strip of 10 (2). With a normal strip for comparison. Ex Betty van Tenac. {Page 34.5} 220 ** A 1979 National Parks 20c Waterfalls se-tenant pair Completely Imperforate, unmounted. Unlisted by ACSC. [ACSC lists pairs imperforate three sides except at left - Cat $1 - or except at right - Cat $0 - but not completely imperforate]{page 36.1} 221 ** A Australia Post year albums all except 1 complete with plastic sleeves, plus "Collectors' Yearbook of Booklet & Self-adhesive Stamps". (23) 222 ** A B Whales 60c Humpback Whale trial printing with solid blue-green background BW #930E(1), unmounted, Cat $350 (2). With a normal 60c for comparison. [ACSC lists this as an "essay" which would suggest that it was a preliminary design. In fact, this was the initial printing, that Australia Post rejected. Despite that, several sheets were issued in error]{page 36.2} 1, T ,750 T ,000 1,500 T 240 T

36 Page: 36 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 220 Lot 222 Lot 237 Ex Lot 355 Ex Lot 242 Lot 336 Lot 236 Ex Lot 238 Lot 364 Lot 370 Lot 391 Lot 368 Lot 392 Lot 396 Lot 395 Lot 397

37 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 37 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Booklets 223 B A Box of "prestige" booklets, many sold at huge markups over face including "Lighthouses" x3, "Royalty" x4, "Driving Through the Years" x4, "Royal Visit" with coin inserted x2, "Postie Kate" x3, etc. (37) 224 B A Duplicated modern booklets range including "Driving Through the Years" chequebook of twenty $5 booklets (2); plus $5 booklets x80 and $10 booklets x4. Total face value $640. (86) 225 B B 226 B A /3d New Format (SMult Wmk Perf 13½x12½ 1½d red Watermark Inverted) with Original Text BW #B39a, a few minor tonespots on the cover & minor rust around the staple, Cat $ /- (SMult Perf 13½x12½ 2d Watermark Inverted) Original Text BW #B41Aa, light bend on the rear cover, Cat $ B A Redrawn Cover Black/Green (CofA Wmk 2d) with Printed Interleaving BW #B48A, Cat $500. Superb!{Page 34.4} 228 B A - (CofA Wmk 2d) with Printed Interleaving BW #B48B, Cat $500.{Page 34.7} T B B** selection with KGVI 2/- Buff Cover BW #B51Ca (superb appearance but some toning within), 2/6d New Format & 3/6d; QEII 3/6d (both), 4/- (both), 5/- 5d blue (both covers), 5/- 5d green & 5/- 5d red, generally very fine, Cat $ (11) 1982 Eucalyptus Flowers study on exhibit leaves of 60c & $1 stamp folders BW #B , identifying the cylinder position of the stamps within & ACSC listed and unlisted flaws, also a few FDCs, covers and distribution wrappers; a similar study of the 1982 test stamp folders BW #B identifying the sheet positions of stamps with a few varieties sighted. Ex Betty van Tenac. (100s) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postage Dues T T T T 231 Lot 235 Ex Lot 231 Lot 239 * Attractive collection on Scott leaves with Blank Tablet to 5/- (the 1d & 2d CTO), Filled Tablet to 2/-, 1906 Crown/A ½d to 6d (ex 3d), Stroke 1/- & 5/- (2), 1909 to 10/-, 1922 Third Wmk to 6d, 1938 set, set, High Values & set, mostly very fine with a few being unmounted.{page 37.2} (80) 232 */** A Quality selection including Blank Tablet to 8d, Filled Tablet to 1/-, Crown/Single-Lined 'A' 2d, 1907 Crown/Double-Lined 'A' 6d, Victorian Design Thick Paper 2/-, CofA Perf 11 4d **, later issues to 5/- (2), generally very fine & lightly mounted with a few earlier issues and many of the later stamps unmounted. Advertised retail $0+. (76) 233 * A B Void Tablet Perf 11x11½ 1d emerald BW #D5, lightly mounted, Cat $ (1999). 150 T 234 * A A Completed Design Perf 11 2d 4d & 6d BW #D25 31 & 37, Cat $600. (1999). (3) 240 T 235 * A B1 - Perf 11 10/- dull green BW #D50 from base of sheet with part marginal watermark '...ST...', very lightly mounted, Cat $2750 (1999). A rarity. [ACSC states "The 10/- was issued only in New South Wales and saw negligible usage."]{page 37.1} 236 F A C Crown/Single-Lined 'A' Perf 11 1d light green Watermark Inverted BW #D55a, tiny red mark on the face, lightly cancelled, Cat $1.{Page 36.7} 237 ** A A2-3d light green BW #D61, exceptional centring, a few characteristic rough/irregular perfs, unmounted, Cat $1 (1999).{Page 36.3} 238 * A/A Crown/Double-Lined A ½d to 6d BW #D66-70, the 1d a little aged otherwise very fine, the 6d possibly unmounted, Cat $1000+ (1999).{Page 36.8} (5) 239 * A A High Values with Stroke 2/- dull green BW #D73, exceptional centring, Cat $1500 (1999). BPA Certificate (1992) states "part original gum" which is decidedly uncharitable: it has large-part original gum.{page 37.3} 240 ** A B Victorian Design Thick Paper 5/- rose-red & yellow-green BW #D90, unmounted, Cat $ (1999). 241 V A B1-1 rose-red & green BW #D92, CTO, Cat $ (1999). 242 * A B CofA Perf 11 ½d to 6d BW between #D , very lightly mounted except the 3d which is unmounted, Cat $745 (1999).{Page 36.5} (7) 1, 600 T 2,000 T T 1, T 160 T

38 Page: 38 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 261 Lot 259 Lot 269 Ex Lot 267 Ex Lot 264 Lot 273 Lot 271

39 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 39 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History C s mostly Fennessey family group with WWII concessional mail including 'MIL P. O. SHOWGROUNDS/6JA42/WEST AUST' addressed to Melville, Australian Catholic Truth Society parcel labels addressed to Perth with 1/1½d frankings, etc. (31 items) C 1932 OHMS lettersheet with 1d optd 'OS', 1917 advertising postcard for Australasian Saw & Moulding Mills, WWII POW items from Germany to Victoria (4) etc, also WWI censored cover from Russia to Denmark (faults). (11) C Inward covers mostly from the 1930s-60s era including 1938 Zeppelin cover from Germany, 1939 censored postcard from Mexico, 1940 registered censored cover from Sweden with 'By air over the Atlantic, through U.S.A/and over the Pacific' h/s, 1941 aerogramme front with 'POSTAGE PAID/25 CENTS/JOHORE' in red, 1945 from Belgium with boxed 'O.A.T.' h/s in red, others from China, Iraq, Israel, Switzerland. Condition variable. (29 items) O C C Postmarks on KGV Heads to 5d including 4d yellows & 4d blues plus a few Roos, good representation from all States with many fine strikes sighted. We noted superb 'TPO 4/VICTORIA', very fine 'LONGWOOD EAST/VIC' in violet (2), 'HOMEBUSH BAY ABATTOIR/[NSW]', 'TPO 13/VIC', ship & arrival cancels including 'TANDJONG PRIOK' (Dutch Indies). etc. (+) Huge accumulation in two cartons, mostly late pre-decimal/early decimal era letter rate covers plus PSEs & FDCs. Some earlier material to be found including NSW 1890s-1930s postmarks on cover or piece, 1930s flight covers, also postmark studies for Wagga Wagga & Alice Springs. Untidy presentation, but there may be some little "nuggets" to be found. (many 100s) Selection including 1918 uprated postal stationery envelope to Switzerland endorsed "Letter for Enemy Country enclosed", 1919 Fortitude Valley registered with KGV 1d reds x4, 1924 Brisbane to Sydney Dalgety & Co cover with oval 'LOOSE SHIP/LETTER' h/s, 1929 Lord Howe Island to New Zealand, 1937 Hobart OHMS cover with 4d perf 'T', Cocos Island 1956 registered to England, plus taxed & paquebot items, etc. Condition variable. (55 items) C High rate covers including /10d rate to Czechoslavakia via Greece with 1/- Large Lyrebird x7, /6d 'CALIFORNIA CLIPPER' censor cover to Ireland with 10/- & 5/- Robes & 7/11d rate with 5/- Robes, plus two later items with 5/- Arms. Mixed condition. (5) C A- 251 C A/B 252 C A- 253 C A C 1901 (Sep 27) mourning cover to the Sydney GPO with very fine strike of the 'GOVERNOR- GENERAL/[arms]/ FRANK STAMP/AUSTRALIA' Frank h/s in blue tied by Sydney cds, very scarce post-federation usage outside of Victoria, a couple of tiny blemishes Fred Hagen (stamp dealer) registered covers comprising 1911 to Switzerland (Bern b/s) with Tasmania Sidefaces 3d & 1d x2 and 1914 long cover to New Zealand with combination franking of Victoria & South Australia 2½ds and 1d Roos x3. The latter item a tad soiled. (2) 1933 airmail cover to England with rare franking of d Airmail block of 4 being a complete booklet pane (no selvedge) & KGV 4d olive tied by Kalgoorlie cds, by air to Perth. [Stamps from the booklet plate are distinguished by a tiny dot in the upper margin. The lower units are "jumbo" stamps and the dots appear at both top and base!]{page 20.6} 1937 airmail cover to passenger on board "SS Esquilino" at Naples (b/s) with rare franking of KGVI 3d blue Die I "White Wattles" (Cat $ on cover) & No Wmk 1/6d Hermes tied by Brisbane slogan cancel, minor blemishes.{page 20.7} comprising 1939 to Germany at 1/9d + 1d late fee; 1940 to Hong Kong at 11d rate; 1940 to USA via Hong Kong at 4/8d Clipper rate; and 1941 (Sep) registered Trans-Pacific to Canada at unexplained 7/10d rate; the last a bit knocked-about. (4) C modest study of civilian censorship during WWII with mail & Censor markings from all 7 mainland Military Districts, a few better items noted including Clipper airmails & POW mail notably from Brighton Camp (Tasmania), condition variable. (46) 256 C A illustrated cover from a Brisbane dancing academy to an English dance studio with 75c Cook paying combined airmail & overseas express delivery fee tied by small-part 1972 'BRISBANE' d/s. Small section of backflap missing. Gorgeous item. 257 S A A2/+ THURSDAY ISLAND: Very fine to superb large-part strikes of Rays '51' ( on 4d yellow Chalon) & '148' (to 1903, on 2½d rose) & BN '336' (to 1906, on 2½d purple/blue). The first was transferred from Somerset & is rare, especially this fine. 258 C B small flimsy photograph (100x70mm) posted to England with 1d only & '336' cancel, huge 'T' h/s, '15/CTMS/T' h/s & British '3D/FB' h/s, minor blemishes. Unusual item. 259 C A (Dec) cover to Japan with 2½d Roo, endorsed in pencil on the reverse "JBotlew/Censor", Hong Kong transit & Kobe arrival b/s, unusual 'P.B.C.' h/s (= Passed by Censor) not of Australian origin. {Page 38.2} 260 C A Japanese PPC to England with KGV 1d red, large 'PASSED BY CENSOR' h/s. 261 C A Burns Philp cover to Japan with 2d Roo + KGV 1d but uncancelled, endorsed in pencil on the reverse "Passed by Censor/CRSheldon/Capt Retd/for Censor TO" - the only such endorsement we have seen - the stamps cancelled with boxed 'PAQUEBOT' h/s & 'HONG KONG' cds. A remarkable item.{page 38.1} 262 CL B illustrated cover for Southern Hemisphere Cruise of "SS Fanconia" with Vic Centenary 3d + Papua 1½d tied by Thursday Island cds, minor blemishes. With a Wills cigarette card of the ship. Offer T T

40 Page: 40 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 275 Ex Lot 276 Lot 279 Lot 284 Lot 280 Ex Lot 289 Lot 285

41 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 41 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History - Kangaroo Frankings 263 CD 264 C A/B 265 C/CL 266 C B 267 C A parcel piece with Third Wmk Perf 'OS' 6d blue strip of 3 + 2/- brown (Cat $750 on cover, but virtually unobtainable thus); 1916 'QUEENSLAND/INTERSTATE PARCEL POST' label with Second Wmk (?) 2d & 1/-; 1930s Parcels Post labels with 1/-, or 6d brown 1/- & 2/- maroon; and 1934 parcel tag with 5/- (+ KGV 5d & Vic Centenary 1/-); condition variable. Very scarce group.{page 20.5} (5 items) Underpaid mail to GB (1931 airmail with Postage Due 2d x2), United States (3, two with Postage Dues), France (double-taxed), Germany, Netherlands Indies, New Zealand (½d solo franking with NZ 1d Postage Due), and Austria (with Postage Due 10h & 20h pair), several scarce tax handstamps noted.{page 38.4} (9) 1913 underpaid postcard to Germany with large 'Porto.' h/s in rosine; 1914 OHMS cover with Postage Due 1d pair; 1915 censored OHMS cover to Denmark with perf Small 'OS' ½d & 2d (fault); 1916 very fine cover to Java with 2½d & 'CL.../[crown]/PASSED BY/CENSOR' h/s used at Launceston; and 1920 usage of 2d grey PTPO Envelope; condition variable. (5) 1913 'AUSTRALIAN/PICTORIAL LETTERETTE' illustrated lettersheet to Germany with scarce combination franking of 1d Roo + South Australia ½d & 1d tied by Adelaide machine, minor flap fault & blemishes postcards for different Victorian Government Departments with Perf Large 'OS' 1d or ½d (Printed Matter rate; very scarce on cover) respectively both tied by Melbourne machine cancel.{page 38.5} (2) C A- Lot 268 Lot (Feb) triple-rate cover to a military camp in Germany with lovely 3-colour franking of ½d green, 1d red x2 & 5d chestnut tied by Sydney cds, repaired tear on the flap.{page 41.1} 269 C A- - advertising cover for Brandt Bros illustrated on the face for Steam Cookers & on the reverse for Gas Machines, to New Zealand with ½d only tied by Sydney machine cancel, mss "T1d" in red, New Zealand 1d Postage Due tied by Auckland cds, minor blemishes.{page 38.3} 270 C B 1915 double-weight cover to Switzerland with Second Watermark 2d pair (+ KGV 1d) cancelled on arrival with 'BASEL 2/11XI15/BRIEF EXPEDITION' cds, Royal coat-of-arms in gold on the flap, minor blemishes. 271 C B - triple-rate cover to Switzerland with rare franking of Second Watermark 6d ultramarine (+ KGV ½d & 1d) cancelled on arrival with two poor strikes of 'BASEL 2' cds, 'PASSED.' h/s in violet, 'BASEL/ 3XI15/BRIEFTRAGER' (= Letter Carrier) b/s, a couple of minor faults.{page 38.7} 272 C A- - cover to Switzerland with ½d green (+ KGV 1d pair) tied by Launceston cds, red/white 'OPENED BY CENSOR' tape & very fine strike of the recut 'CL.../[crown]/PASSED BY/CENSOR.' h/s ('2' excised) in blue, 'BASEL/3XI15/BRIEFTRAGER' (= Letter Carrier) b/s. Most attractive.{page 41.2} 273 C A - cover to Switzerland with Second Wmk 2½d horizontal pair [2L5-6] tied by Adelaide machine cancel, the left-hand unit with White Scratch SW of Cape Leeuwin which is not obstructed by the postmark, red/white 'Opened by Censor' tape & 'PASSED.' h/s in violet.{page 38.6} 274 C C (Oct) triple-rate cover to Switzerland with 2½d & 5d tied by the very scarce 'CHARLOTTE WATERS/N.T.' cds, 'PASSED.' h/s in violet, a few faults. Terrific Northern Territory origin. 275 C A & 1916 covers to Switzerland each with 2½d cancelled with two-ring (in violet) or single-ring "dumb" cancels, each with 'PASSED.' h/s in violet or purple, both with 'BASEL' arrival b/s, the first with Adelaide sender's address. Most unusual.{page 40.1} 276 C B/A - a similar pair of covers at triple (2½d + 5d, the cover with a few faults) or single (2½d) rates, the stamps cancelled on arrival with 'BASEL 2/BRIEF D'EXPEDITION' cds, again with the 'PASSED.' h/s in violet or purple, the first again with Adelaide address on the flap. These covers would seem to confirm our belief that the first pair were sent in a locked bag, as were these.{page 40.2} (2) T 500 T T T T T T IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS AUCTION IS ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

42 Page: 42 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 281 Lot 288 Ex Lot 291 Ex Lot 292 Lot Ex Lot 304 Lot 305 Lot 307

43 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 43 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History - Kangaroo Frankings (continued) C group of covers to Switzerland franked 2½d (6, unchecked for watermarks) or 2d + KGV ½d (2) with an all-different range of Censor tapes and/or 'PASSED BY CENSOR' handstamps of various patterns, one endorsed "Letter for Germany", generally good to very fine but one from NSW is defective. Handy lot. [Several are to Dr Ernst Carroll, one of them additionally endorsed "Trade Commissioner"] (8) C - balance of the WWI covers to Switzerland with 2½d (10), 2d + KGV ½d (3) or 2d only but untaxed, various censor tapes and handstamps, one cover endorsed "From Department of Internal Affairs" is addressed to "Dr Ernst Carroll/Commonwealth Trade Commissioner", generally good to very fine. (14) 279 C A double-rate cover to Switzerland with exceptionally well centred 5d tied by 'MANNUM/AP 18 16/ STH AUSTRALIA' cds, 'PASSED.' h/s in purple, Basel arrival b/s of 29V16.{Page 40.3} 280 C A- - a remarkably similar cover of the same date from the same sender with the same arrival b/s!{page 40.5} 281 C B 282 C B 283 CL B 284 C B 285 C B 286 CL A- 287 CL B 288 C A over-weight cover endorsed "Letter for enemy country" to Switzerland with 2d (+ KGV ½d) tied by 'MURTOA/VIC' cds 'T ("5d")'-in-oval tax h/s, red/white 'OPENED BY/CENSOR.' tape, 'BASEL/3XI15/ BRIEFAUFGABE' arrival b/s.{page 42.1} 1921 double-rate cover to Switzerland with Third Wmk 6d blue tied by Melbourne machine cancel, minor blemishes & slightly reduced at left. [The rate was 4d for the first ounce + 2d for each successive ounce] 1922 quadruple-rate commercial cover to Queensland with very scarce franking of Third Wmk 6d blue (+ KGV 1d violet x2) tied by 'SHIP MAIL ROOM/MELBOURNE' cds, vertical fold & opened-out. [The rate was 2d per half-ounce] 1929 large-part OHMS linen parcel-tag to Canada with 'PARCEL POST' label on the reverse & Third Wmk 1/- perf 'OS' x2 tied by Perth cds, 'FORESTS DEPARTMENT/PERTH' cachet in violet, minor blemishes. [The rate was 1/- for the first pound + 6d for each additional pound or part-thereof, so the parcel weighed between 2 & 3 pounds]{page 40.4} 1931 parcel tag fashioned from a piece of card to "Schwerin / Mecklembourg" [sic] (Germany) with SMult 6d brown tied by Mosman's Bay cds, blue/black registration label, 'SCHWERIN' arrival cds, minor blemishes. [The packet was presumably commercial samples weighing between 4 & 6 ounces, at the rate of 1d per 2oz, plus 3d registration]{page 40.7} 1932 commercial triple-rate airmail cover to Carnarvon with SMult 1/- (+ KGV 1d) tied by the scarce 'MUNDABULLANGANA' cds. [The rate was 2d postage per ounce (4d) + 3d per half-ounce airmail supplement (9d) = 1/1d] 1937 Matson Line advertising cover by air to Oregon but endorsed "Australia-London-and USA", with 2/- + KGV 1d & 2d tied by 'AIR MAIL LATE FEE/ 2 /SYDNEY' cds, two ironed-out vertical folds. [The rate was 2/2d for continuation by Trans-Atlantic airmail + 1d late fee] 1938 commercial airmail cover to Czechoslovakia with 2/- & Melbourne cds, Athens transit b/s, Currency Control h/s on the face & jusqu'a bars on the airmail label, Budapest transit b/s, Czech 'CENSUROVANO' h/s in violet & 1k Postage Due tied by 'PRAHA' cds. [The cover is correctly rated 2/- for additional airmail beyond London, but off-loaded at Athens & forwarded by surface, for which the rate was only 1/9d. Why was it taxed on arrival?]{page 42.2} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History - King George V Frankings C/CO C/CL C C 293 CL B Unusual group including 1933 entire newspaper with 1d green, 1928 entrie packet wrapping registered, 1921 wrapping endorsed "Merchandise Only" with very late usage of 1902 Postage Dues Blank Tablet 4d pair, 1934 large OHMS parcel piece to Germany with 6d Large Kookaburra perf 'VG', 1935 Parcels Post label with 4d & 1/4d, 1938 large registered parcel piece with 1/- Small Lyrebird, & two others.{page 40.6} (8 items) Handy selection including 1921 wrapper endorsed "Magazine post" with ½d green x4, 1922 PPC to Hungary with ½d & 1d tied by Dutch ship cachet, four items with perf 'OS' values including 1921 registered with 5d (Cat $ on cover), 1933 long registered cover with 5d overprinted 'OS' (Cat $750 on cover), and 5 others, condition variable. (12) covers to Switzerland with various ½d & 1d printings paying the 2½d or 5d rates and including an uprated 1d Letter Card ("HARVESTING..."), two with ½d War Tax added and another overpaid ½d, possible varieties interest as we noted one (unfortunately stained) with 1d Die II x3, various Censor tapes and handstamps, three endorsed "Letter for enemy country enclosed", some postmark interest, condition generally fine to very fine. A good lot.{page 42.3} (17) selection of underpaid covers to overseas destinations with a good variety of tax markings & all with Postage Dues including 1919 to Holland, 1931 to Java, 1932 to Sweden, 1932 to China, 1933 to Austria, 1934 to Switzerland & 1937 to Egypt, condition variable. A good lot.{page 42.4} (14) 1918 triple-weight OHMS cover to Switzerland with ½d 1d x2 & 5d cancelled at Melbourne, '.../CENSORSHIP OFFICE/OLD GPO MELBOURNE' imprint at lower-left, 'PASSED BY CENSOR/ 7 /3rd Military District' h/s in violet & 'COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES/CENSOR/3RD MD' impressed in wax on the flap, 'BASEL/BRIEFAUFGABE' arrival b/s, a few blemishes. T T T T T T 500 T Use Limit Bidding to cover all lots in which you are interested.

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45 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 45 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History - King George V Frankings (continued) Lot 294 Lot C B - (Sep 21) cover to USA with rare franking of 1d red Die III pair (+ ½d green) tied by 'BEACONSFIELD/TASMANIA' cds, 'PASSED BY CENSOR/ 7 /3rd Military District' h/s in blue, minor peripheral faults repaired with archival tape.{page 45.1} 295 C B 1930 apparently commercial cover to Norway with invalid combination franking of KGV 1½d + China 6c Junk both tied - contrary to Regulations - by Brisbane slogan cancel but properly taxed with '25/CTMS/T' h/s alongside, Norway 15o pair affixed to the reverse & cancelled with 'T'-in-circle h/s, minor blemishes.{page 45.2} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Commemorative Covers/Datestamps 296 C A- 297 C/CL A 298 CL A 299 C A/A- C A 301 C A 302 CL A 1938 AIF Golf Day PPC of mailvan with ½d & 4d tied by 'FIELD POST OFFICE/ No 2 /29SE38/ VIC-AUST' & special registration label No 37, to Scotland Pan-Pacific Scout Jamboree three covers with 3½d Scout single, pair or block of 4 (registered with Jamboree registration label) tied by the hexagonal Jamboree datestamp, different illustrations by Jack Peake. [A similar cover sold for $218 at our auction of 9/2/8] (3) 1955 Sydney-Amsterdam Polar Flight two covers with QEII 1/0½d block of 4, different illustrations by Jack Peake Olympic Games bundle of covers with the same woodcut design by Jack Peake, an apparently complete set with the 52 different pictorial datestamps. (52) 1964 Australian Scout Jamboree (209x134mm) with 3½d pair tied by Jamboree cds, lovely watercolour illustration by Jack Peake. {Page 42.5} 1969 Ayres Rock each with 5c Namatjira (with tab) tied by pictorial cds, different watercolour illustrations by Jack Peake. (3) 4 Australian Scout Jamboree set of covers with 50c tied by Jamboree cds from 5JAN4 to 15JAN4 (the 11th not cancelled), different watercolour illustrations by Jack Peake. An attractive set. (11) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - First Day Covers 500 T 303 C A 304 C A/B Lot 303 Lot Arms 1 blue tied to generic illustrated cover by a private producer by 'REGISTERED/ 28NO49/BRISBANE' cds, blue/black registration label. Very scarce.{page 45.3} Definitives QM 1½d, KGVI 2½d scarlet (2, one discoloured), 2½d purple-brown, 3d green, 3½d & 7½d (2), and QE 1d (scarce 'ST ARNAUD NORTH/VIC' cds) & 3½d (minor stain) all by Arthur Bergen, unaddressed. [Only of each were produced. Unaddressed examples are very scarce & have sold at auction for $100+ each]{page 42.6} (10) 600

46 Page: 46 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - First Day Covers (continued) 305 C A 306 C A 307 C A 308 C A 1950 Stamp Centenary 2½d se-tenant pair tied to Ogden partly hand-painted FDC by Melbourne machine datehead (very unusual), unaddressed.{page 42.7} Definitives 1/0½d tied to Ogden partly hand-painted (platypus) FDC by 'COBURG N13 No1/19MR52/VIC-AUST' cds, unaddressed.{page 45.4} QEII Definitives 3d green tied to Ogden partly hand-painted FDC by 'COBURG N13 No1/17JE53/VIC-AUST' cds, unaddressed.{page 42.8} QEII Definitives 1/0½d tied to Ogden partly hand-painted FDC by 'NORTH FITZROY/9MR55/VIC' cds, unaddressed.{page 44.1} 309 C A 1997 Space 50c & $1 and Christmas (3 different) hand-painted FDCs all endorsed "1/10", unaddressed because there's nowhere to put an address!! Good grief! (5) Offer 310 C A Lot 310 Lot Victorian Self-Government 3½d Latrobe pair tied by Karoonda cds of 2JL51. [This & all the following lots in this section are handmade covers hand-illustrated in colour by the late AJ ("Jack") Peake of Adelaide]{Page 46.1} 311 C A KGVI Definitives 7½d blue tied by Karoonda cds of 31OC C A - 6½d green (+ the replaced 6½d brown) tied by Karoonda cds of 9AP52. {Page 44.2} C A 1952 Pan-Pacific Scout Jamboree 3½d tied by Karoonda cds of 19NO52. A similar cover sold for $276 at our auction of 1/12/7.{Page 46.2} 314 C A 1953 Young Farmers 3½d pair tied by Gladstone cds of 3SE C A Olympics Propaganda 2/- blue & 2/- green tied by Gladstone or Nailsworth cds of 1DE54 or 30NO55 respectively.{page 44.3} (2) 316 C A QEII Definitives 1/0½d grey-blue tied by Nailsworth cds of 9MR55, registered C A 1955 Australian-American Friendship 3½d blue tied by Nailsworth cds of 4MY55. [Depicts a map of the Coral Sea area. A similar cover sold for $506 at our auction of 1/12/7]{Page 44.4} 318 C A 1956 Olympic Games 4d to 2/- tied by Nailsworth cds of 31OC56. {Page 44.5} 319 C A 1966 Christmas 4c tied by Stock Exchange (SA) cds of 19OC C A 1970 Expo 5c & 20c tied by Stock Exchange (SA) cds of 16MR C A 322 CL A 323 C A 324 C A 325 CL A 326 CL A 1971 RAAF Golden Jubilee 6c tied to pair of covers - Sopwith and F111 - by Hindmarsh FDI cds of 9JUN1971. [A similar pair of covers sold for $483 at our auction of 1/12/7]{Page 44.6} (2) 1984 Australia Day (Captain Cook's Cottage) 30c tied by Hindmarsh FDI cds of 26JAN1984, unaddressed. [In 1933, Cook's Cottage was relocated from Yorkshire to Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens. Having been built in 1755, it is often referred to as "the oldest building in Australia". A similar but smaller cover sold for $414 at our auction of 1/12/7] 1984 Christmas 24c 30c & 50c tied to separate covers by Hindmarsh FDI cds of 31OCT1984, unaddressed. [Lovely watercolours of different churches. A similar cover with the 85c only sold for $264 at our auction of 1/12/7]{Page 44.7} (3) 1991 Australia Day (the Australian Flag) the 4 values tied to separate covers by Glenelg FDI cds of 10JAN1991, unaddressed. [Lovely watercolours]{page 44.8} (4) 1996 Olympic Games the 3 values tied to separate covers by Glenelg FDI cds of 6JUN1996, unaddressed. (3) 2 Racehorses the 5 stamps tied to separate covers by Glenelg FDI cds of 15OCT2, unaddressed. (5) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Flight Covers 327 C Modest collection of internal & external flights with a few better items noted, strength in the pre-wwii period, many signed by the pilots, condition variable. (96) 150 T

47 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 47 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Flight Covers (continued) 328 C B 1932 (Dec 12) Hans Bertram's Australia-Germany return flight AAMC #242 illustrated cover (227x149mm) with 3d Air tied by Darwin cds, Dutch Indies 10c x2 & Soerabaja cds, India 2a with Akyab (Burma) cds & Germany 10pf cancelled on arrival with Berlin cds, minor watery stain at right otherwise superb, unaddressed, Cat $1750. [Bertram crashed at Soerabaja, the return trip taking 4 months]{page 48.2} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Military & Censor Mail 329 C B WORLD WAR I: 1915 (July 20 and November 11) stampless covers to Drysdale (Vic) the first with printed 'YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION - ARMY BRANCH' & manuscript "(Anzac, Gallipoli)" beneath, endorsed "ON ACTIVE SERVICE" in pencil with '4th AUST INF BGDE/20-VII-15/ FIELD P.O' cds partially overlapping a boxed Censor No 2688 cachet in red; the other (with original letter enclosed) endorsed "6th Field Amb Bde/fr Gallipoli/Nov " & "On Active Service/No Stamps Available" with partial '.../11-NO-15/FIELD P.O.' cds & boxed Censor No 3018 cachet in red. Both covers without backflaps but the overall condition is very good.{page 48.1} (3 items) 750 Ex Lot C B/C Prisoner of War mail from Private Sidney Joseph Drake of the 14th Battalion A.I.F, addressed to family members living in Drysdale comprising April 1917 two covers from Bora where Australian POWs were engaged in building & maintaining the Taurus Railway (subsequently used to transport Turkish troops and equipment to the Mesopotamian Front in the closing months of the war); July 1917 from Haida Pasha Hospital in Constantinople; and September 1918 from the same location with Melbourne b/s. All have "P.O.W...Turkey" endorsements at lower-left & on the reverse, three have a boxed Turkish censor h/s & two a Turkish cds, some creasing & toning but the last is quite fine. The first time these covers have been on the market. [The 217 Australians captured by the Turks at Gallipoli had a terrible time, with 62 men - nearly one in four - dying in captivity. Private Drake was one of the fortunate survivors, returning to Australia on 5/3/1919]{Page 47.1} (4) 331 C B (Nov) OAS usage of illustrated YMCA lettersheet with the message headed "SS Armadale/ Colombo/15th Nov 1914", cancelled on arrival with Melbourne machine, superb 'T1D'-in-oval h/s, very late usage of Victorian Postage Due ½d pair (rare on cover) with mss "9/12/14", some toning still a most attractive usage of this rare stationery item. Unlisted by Emery: his #PSYE.3A is recorded on envelopes only. [First Convoy mail]{page 48.4} 332 C B OAS cover with P&O "crossed flags" on the flap & superb 'A.I. FORCES POSTAGE FREE/ 23AU17/VIC' cds, minor blemishes. 333 C WORLD WAR II: Censored covers originating in Queensland many from "Tablelands" offices including Atherton, Barrine, Herberton, Kairi, Kuranda, Mareeba, North Queensland Reception Camp, Ravenshoe, Tolga, Wondecla, Yungaburra, plus a few other offices including Sellheim, Wallangarra and Wonga Bel, most are addressed to Sydney Technical College, a few are registered; also cover fragments & postmarks on piece. Condition is very mixed. (approx 100 items) 334 C A/B - (July-Aug) airmail covers from Labuan with 'AIR FORCE PO/ 234 ' cds (Proud 350pts) tying KGVI 3d single (2) or x2 (2, both registered, one with corner fault), the cds are fair to good strikes only but the registration cachets are very fine. [Used at Labuan 12/6/1945 to 31/3/1946] (4) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery 335 PS Modest collection in album but with a few better items in the pre-decimal issues including Registration Envelopes KGV 4d orange used & KGVI-QEII seven different unused, KGV 1d red Wrapper etc, generally fine to very fine and mostly unused; also South Australian very fine 3d Registration Envelope. 2, Our Cross-Reference Index is designed to help you find items that you might otherwise overlook.

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49 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 49 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery (continued) 336 PS Bulging ring-binder with a fairly basic collection but including a few better items such as the 1911 Fullface 1d Rouletted Letter Card ("MOSMAN'S BAY"), KGVI 2d LCard on White, Military Envelope 1d 'AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE/ABROAD', KGVI court-size 3½d Envelope, ½d Roo Wrapper, unfolded Aerogrammes etc, a few Territories issues, condition very mixed, mostly unused.{page 48.3} (120+) 337 PS B Food Parcel Labels: 1946 Myer large-part 3/7d maroon label (138x84mm), unusually legible strike of the Melbourne parcel roller 'VIC-5' of JE47, minor wrinkling and soiling.{page 48.6} 600 Lot 338 Lot PS A Myer 3/7d complete label, a couple of minor blemishes & ironed-out creases still an unusually fine example, with the parcel roller cancel unusually applied horizontally & not diagonally as is almost always the case. {Page 49.1} 339 PS A Myer 5/10d complete label, a couple of very minor blemishes, Melbourne parcel-roller cancel.{page 48.7} 340 PS A Victorian Department of Agriculture 5/10d blue 'With Compliments from' (39mm; no colon) & 'MO/76' at Lower-Left, lightly mounted but virtually full o.g. {Page 49.2} 2, Lot 341 Lot PS A Letter Cards: 1917 Re-Issue of Old Stock 1d(+1d) Reply Letter Card message-half with 'REPLY' Barred-Out L17 'GIANT RED GUM, VIC" in blue, used at Adelaide 21/8/1917. Very scarce used.{page 49.3} 342 PS A '20c' on 18c L60 but with the 18c Stamp Omitted, very fine unused. A remarkable error: with a normal card for comparison.{page 48.5} 343 PS A/B Postal Cards: Selection including 1d Fullface (+ 1d Roo), 1d green (+ ½d orange) to Chile, 1½d brown (+ 1½d & 6d Large Kookaburra) airmail to England, 1½d brown perf 'OS/NSW', & two others, generally fine to very fine. (6) 344 PS A Coronation 1d (Prince of Wales in Diffused Oval) in yellow-brown to United States with Queensland ½d tied by Bundaberg duplex of JU17/11. Very scarce CofA/Queensland combination franking.{page 48.8} 345 PS A Postal Cards - Official: 1911 Coronation 1d (KGV in Diffused Oval) in black with 'O.H.M.S.' Overprint above the stamp, for South Australian Railways, used at Adelaide in 1913.{Page 49.4} 500 PASSION! it s the key ingredient in The Prestige Difference.

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51 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 51 AUSTRALIAN COLONIES/STATES - General & Miscellaneous Lots Ex Lot */** A/B Charity Issues comprising New South Wales 1897 Diamond Jubilee (the 2/6d with Watermark Inverted), very fine; Queensland Boer War two sets, minor faults; Victoria 1897 Jubilee set (unmounted) & 1900 Boer War (adhesions on the gum); Cat 1+.{Page 51.1} (10) O* Revenues scrappy array on Hagners mostly Stamp Duty including New South Wales QV Bicolours to 5/-, KEVII to 10/- (2) & 1, Numerals including 50 claret also 1944 Tax Instalment 5 mint (faults), & 1930s Betting Tax 1d cut-out; Tasmania George & Dragon 2/6d (2), 5/- green (2) & 10/-; Western Australia d block of 9 with offset **, etc. (140+) O O P*O Late 19th century low value accumulation with all Colonies represented plus some Roos, KGV Heads & Postage Dues and a few NSW Railway stamps. Also stocksheets with modest array of numeral cancels including Queensland fine Rays '138' in red on 2d Chalon. (100s) Large stockbook including New South Wales 5/- Map with Double Perfs, Queensland Small Chalons to 20/-, Large Chalons to 1, Revenues to 10/- including Producer's Association 1d, Victoria Campbell & Ferguson Half-Lengths 1d & 3d on piece, Revenues to 10, lesser selections from South Australia, Tasmania & Western Australia. Possible postmark interest, mixed condition. (100s) Stockbook including New South Wales /- Official optd 'SPECIMEN, /- Coin strip of 3 with socked-on-the-nose 'NEWCASTLE' cancels plus a marginal single with floral border, /6d Lyrebird pair *; Queensland Small Chalons 5/- & 20/- optd 'SPECIMEN', d Cracked Plate used (2), Revenue Proofs Adhesive Duty, c Buffalo Fly & d Swine Sales; South Australia 1868 imperforate 2d plate proof & 1875 Perf 14 1d green colour trial, Thin 'POSTAGE' 4d "Long Tom" SG 281 Plate 1 block of 4; Victoria including d pink monogram blocks (3, including two perf 'OS' blocks of 6); other useful oddments including perf & waterwark varieties, condition variable. (100s) *O Tasmania with Imperf Chalons including 1d with fine '48' cancel, 4d with '24' & '25' cancels, Sidefaces including ½d block of 4 with fine 'KELSO/OC 27/00' cds, Pictorials including V/Crown ½d 1d & 2d optd 'SPECIMEN' and Crown/A 6d pair *, used including 6d with superb 'RINGAROOMA' strike; Victoria modest array with possible postmark interest. (few 100) C Postal Stationery array including New South Wales d wrapper sent from Ashfield (fine d/s & BN '193' cancel) to Montenegro endorsed "Book post" with Alexandria transit on reverse, ½d UPU postcard from Balmain to Russia with St Petersburg arrival d/s in blue and in green, plus others addressed to Holland; Victoria selection mostly addressed within State plus an 1888 ½d Wrapper to London uprated with ½d cut-out tied by two fine ''MORTLAKE - 249' duplex strikes in blue; Western Australia d Postal Card cancelled on arrival with Queensland BN '387' of South Coast Junction (d/s on reverse) rated 'RR'. Mixed conditon. (19 items) CPS Underpaid PPCs etc from NSW (9, one with 'OS/NSW' perfin), Qld, South Australia, Tasmania (2), Victoria (5) & Western Australia (4, including 1d Postal Card on highly surfaced stock) all to overseas destinations including Belgium, Italy, Hungary, Russia, Hawaii, Denmark & Austria, wide range of tax markings & many with Postage Dues affixed.{page 50.1} (22) CPS Interesting group of covers etc including 1912 NSW internal cover re-addressed to Italy where 5c & 15c Postage Dues added then to Switzerland where 15c Postage Due added; NSW 1912 to Italy with 10c Postage Due; Queensland d maroon Postal Card to NSW; Qld 1d Wrapper front to German New Guinea; 1904 Victoria to Hobart with BN '571' & Blank Tablet Postage Due 4d, 1905 Thursday Island PPC; etc, condition variable.{page 50.2} (12) 355 O* A Official Perfins comprising NSW 9d pair with 'OS' (Double Perfin), parcel cancel; and Tasmania Pictorials 2½d perf 'T', mint.{page 36.4} (3) O OC Tasmania with a few Chalons, Sidefaces with numeral postmarks, Pictorials to 6d with mostly commoner CDS cancels, Western Australia including 1d black with a fine 15-bar '3' cancel, d Internal Revenue postally used, array of commoner values with possible postmark interest, plus a modest Queensland collection. Also a bag of mixed Australian Colonies. (many 100s) Packets of mostly low values with strength in Western Australia, may be pickings, also a couple of covers. (100s) 500 T 600 T T

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53 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 53 AUSTRALIAN COLONIES/STATES - General & Miscellaneous Lots (continued) O CPS C NEW SOUTH WALES Commercial perfins accumulation with main strength in Victoria with useful representations from all other Colonies except Tasmania. Western Australia comprises two heavily duplicated patterns, otherwise there appears to be a good variety, some revenues sighted. Condition variable. (+) Bundle of covers from all Colonies/States with some Classic frankings including Vic 1854 franked Half-Length 3d pair with BO '3' & 'WILLIAMS TOWN' b/s "tie", Postal Stationery cutouts used on commercial mail, large piece with 'ST JAMES HALL/5D/JUBILEE' cds, Victoria 1d+1d PTPO Envelope, CofA Fullface 1d Postal Card uprated with Victorian ½d, some registered items, postmark interest, condition rather mixed but great value at the estimate. (60+) Advertising covers from all Colonies/States including Vic 1890 for Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co, Qld 1889 for Belle Vue Hotel & unused envelope for AE Roberts Coachbuilder, NSW 1907 for Anthony Hordern, etc, condition variable. (44) O* Collection including New South Wales Sydney Views 2d, imperf Laureates 3d pair, strength in middle to late period with a semi-specialised array including better perfs catalogued in the range (not all correctly identified), optd 'OS' issues with minor varieties, official perfins, QV Long Type revenues to 10/-, etc, mixed condition, postmark interest likely. (100s) O 363 G A 364 P A 365 G A Valuable collection on Hagners with Sydney Views 1d (4), 2d (8, including a pair) & 3d (3), Laureates to 8d (2), Imperf Diadems to 1/- (3), 'REGISTERED' Imperf (4, two unused) & Perf (7), 5/- Coin mint, Long Type 10/- used & optd 'Specimen' (2), 20/- Carrington (2) etc, also some forgeries & van Dyke reprints, condition is very mixed but there are many fine stamps here, STC 15,000+. (+) Sydney Views Plate II with Horizontal-Lined Background, Dated Bale & Dots in Stars Worn Impression 2d Prussian blue SG 26 [7], large even margins with outer frameline at left, bars cancellation of Sydney, Cat Large Diadem 1902 reprinted die proof of Design C with blank value tablets in vermilion on green paper. Ex Mann, Ginger, Carleton Jones and Sir Gawaine Baillie.{Page 36.9} 'REGISTERED' Imperf (6d) SG 102 with the Vignette Misplaced to Lower-Right, margins just clear to huge, cancelled clear of the variety, Cat A striking variety.{page 52.1} 366 O B - Imperf 6d salmon & indigo SG 103 marginal example from the top of the sheet, margins close to huge, a little grubby, Cat 190. A huge stamp.{page 36.6} * attractive collection including 'NINEPENCE' on 10d (4), 10d (2), Centennial 4d (3) 6d 8d & 20/- SG 264c, 5/- Coin Re-Issue (2), 6d green SG 307, 2/6d Lyrebird (3) etc, also a few 'OS' Overprints including 5d SG O29a with Reversed Watermark (RPSofL Certificate), perforations not checked by us, generally very fine with large-part o.g., Cat 1180 minimum. (80) P 1890 Allegorical Figure 2½d progressive proof in black on thin wove paper, with blank shield at lower-left and heavy outer border-lines, poor condition; and three imperforate colour trials in red-orange (small fault at top), in blue-black (minor thinning), & in black on pink (very fine) on ungummed unwatermarked paper. Ex John White and Sir Gawaine Baillie.{Page 36.12} (4) 369 * A/B Crown/A-in-Circle 20/- Carrington Perf 11 BW #N77 (SG 350), virtually full o.g. & very fine; also Perf 11x12 BW #N79 (SG 350b), one short perf & minor aging; Cat $700 ( 380). (2) 370 * C Official Stamps: De La Rue 2d blue Perf 10 SG O3a block of 12, some soilng/toning & creasing, large-part o.g., Cat A rare & presentable if somewhat forlorn multiple.{page 36.10} 371 * A C /- Coin Perf 11 SG O16, large-part o.g., Cat * A- C Centennial 5/- Map Perf 12 SG O49b, small gum-thin, large-part o.g., Cat O A/A- 374 C B 375 Revenues: 1920s 'W&SA' (Wine & Spirit Association) Perf 11½ '1' scarlet, '3' deep violet & '4' green and "High Values" '10' blue & '20' green, three have one or two sides imperforate. [These were for paying an industry levy: see Peck & Smith at pp128-9] (5) Railway Stamps: Uniform Design 5d 9d 3/- & 5/- #1342, 1346, 1349 & 1350 all affixed to the reverse of a parcel tag to "Canberra/FCT", red/white 'INSURED' label - defective - folded over the tag, minor soiling. A rare "entire". Ex Ray Kelly. [Use of the abbreviation "FCT" dates this item to the 1930s] C - $2 bright purple #1397 (2) & $5 brown #1 single & block of 15 plus 5c & 20c all affixed to oversize "parcel tag" (215x225mm) constructed from eight Public Transport Commission parcel tags, from Singleton to Murwillumbah, some faults as might be expected still most impressive. An extraordinary item. Ex Ray Kelly. 376 **V A Decimals 'BERALA' Station Name 1c to $5 # complete overprinted 'SPECIMEN', unmounted plus $4 & $5 with quarter-circle cancels, no gum; large-part set of 14 values to $5 - plus 5c 10c & 70c without Station Name - overprinted 'SPECIMEN' & "CTO" with various handstamps; 'VICTORIA' Station Name 1c to 5c & 10c mint, plus 15 values to $5 # used; also 'CANBERRA' 1c, mint. Ex Ray Kelly. (64) 377 C B s 'BOOKED VALUE LETTER ENVELOPE' x2 (one with red/white 'VALUE PARCEL - Inwards Registration No' label affixed to the face); 'VALUE LETTER ENVELOPE' with black/white 'OHMS - FREE' label affixed to the face, and a second such label loose; also 5c 'CARINGBAH' on Sydney Morning Herald cover front. Ex Ray Kelly. (5 items) 1, T 500 T

54 Page: 54 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 NEW SOUTH WALES 378 C A- 379 C A- 380 C A- 381 CL A - Postal History 1858 cover to an officer with the 17th Regiment in India, Diadem 6d grey (close margin at base otherwise just shaved) tied by Sydney duplex, 'CAL/GPO' arrival b/s in red, a few minor pinholes large-part cover to England (b/s) with Diadem 6d grey pair tied by very fine Sydney duplex, a little reduced at left (Dec 22) commercial cover to "Owari/Japan" addressed in English & in Japanese with 2½d Allegorical tied by Sydney duplex, Hong Kong & 'YOKOHAMA/JAPAN' transit b/s plus different Japanese-language b/s (in red) & on the face. A most attractive & early UPU cover to an unusual destination.{page 50.3} 1898 & 1905 OHMS covers registered to GB 1) with 2d & 'SEVEN-PENCE/HALFPENNY' on 6d (scarce on cover); & 2) with 2½d & 3d plus boxed 'TOO LATE' h/s. Nice pair. (2) 382 PS A Resch's Brewery illustrated PTPO 2d Envelope to Germany with ½d tied by Redfern cds. 150 NEW SOUTH WALES 383 C B 384 C NEW SOUTH WALES 385 PS B PS - Postmarks Bradfield Scouts Jamboree: hexagonal 'AUSTRALASIAN SCOUTS JAMBOREE/BRADFIELD/...' light strike on cover to South Australia, and fine arrival on face of cover from Port Adelaide with large 'UNCLAIMED' h/s in rosine, minor faults. Very scarce commercial mail. (2) Mount Kosciusko: 'MT KOSCIUSKO' on 1921 plain and 1936 illustrated Hotel Kosciusko envelopes & on 1932 inwards airmail cover from England; then 'SNOWY RIVER HOUSE' cds on 1926 to England & 1953 registered; also postmarks on piece, 1950s-70s souvenir covers with pictorial postmarks, early PPCs etc, mixed condition. (approx 100 items) - Postal Stationery Envelopes - PTPO: 1898 usage of Arms 1d with illustrated advert for 'BULL DOG ALE & STOUT' at left, to Perth with 1d added & tied by Sydney duplex, minor blemishes. Rarer than the similar 2d Envelope, of which Ed Druce's very fine example sold for $718 at auction in 6]{Page 50.4} Postal Cards: 1897 Scenic Issues 1d unused (7) or CTO (4) and 1½d unused (3) or CTO, a few blemishes but generally fine to very fine. Nice lot. (15) PS - another selection unused (8), CTO (3) or commercially used (8, including HG 28a), very mixed condition but there are a few better grade items. (19) PS QUEENSLAND Wrappers: Handy selection of unused (36, including 1864 Embossed 1d x2, 1906 ½d x2 & a few optd 'SPECIMEN') and used (9) types with a variety of shades and stocks, generally fine to very fine. (45) O* collection with Small Chalons (some heavily duplicated) including 1860 Wmk Large Star Perf d 2d (2) & 6d, Wmk Small Star Clean-Cut Perf d 3d (2) 6d (5, one with superb Rays '74' cancel) & 1/-, 1861 Clean-Cut Perf 14 1d (5, including a pair) & 2d (2), Rough Perf 'REGISTERED' (6d) x3, Perf 13 'REGISTERED' (6d) x12, 1866 Litho Second Transfer 5/- (4, one handstamped 'SPECIMEN'), Truncated Star 1/- grey x4, Crown/Q Perf 13 4d, plus a good spread of later issues including some mint/unused. Also Stamp Duty including /- (2) 10/- & 20/- and /- (3). High catalogue value with some postmark interest and worthy of close inspection. (100s) *O Modest selection on leaves including Small Star Wmk 2d strip of 4 used (minor blemishes) & 3d block of 4 mint, Large Chalons Thick Paper 5/- to 1 unused plus 10/- & 1 CTO with large-part o.g., plus a few fiscally used, Cat 800+ (not including the fiscals). (19) 391 P (A) 'REGISTERED' (6d) reprinted die proof in yellow-olive on Sideways Star paper (27x30mm), a couple of ironed-out creases. Ex Sir Gawaine Baillie: cost $575 (the creases were not mentioned). {Page 36.11} 392 P A - (6d) reprinted die proof in deep green on Sideways Star paper (28x31mm). Ex Sir Gawaine Baillie: cost $517.{Page 36.13} 393 P A- - (6d) posthumous die proof in green on thick wove paper (65x83mm, being large enough to reveal the outer dimensions of the die-impression as being 44x70mm), a few minor tonespots mainly on the reverse.{page 52.2} 394 G A 395 P A 396 P A No Watermark 2d blue single apparently from the left of the sheet & Imperforate Vertically SG 24b, lightly cancelled, Cat 1700 as a pair.{page 52.3} 1880 Small High Values 2/- imperforate plate proof pair in the issued colour on ungummed watermarked paper, margins good to large. Ex Sir Gawaine Baillie: cost $414.{Page 36.15} First Sidefaces 1d imperforate plate proof Dies I-II pair in blue (unissued colour) on thick wove paper, very minor thin. Ex Sir Gawaine Baillie: cost $460.{Page 36.14} 397 P A - 4d imperforate plate proof Die II pair in yellow-orange on thick wove paper. Ex Sir Gawaine Baillie: cost $460.{Page 36.16} 100 T T T For added security and your peace of mind consider having your purchases sent by courier.

55 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 55 QUEENSLAND (continued) Lot 398 Lot * A/A- - 6d green SG 142 block of 8 (4x2), well centred, excellent colour, a few very minor blemishes, large-part o.g. with the lower units being unmounted, Cat [Stated to be the largest recorded multiple]{page 55.1} 399 */** A B Four Figures 2d blue "Diseased Queen" BW #Q16c being the lower-left unit in a block of 4, lower units unmounted, Cat $++. [ACSC states "...very scarce...occurs for a short period in September 1906"] {Page 55.2} * A/A Small Crown/A Perf 13x11-12½ ½d to 1/- vertical strips of 3 SG 301-8, some perf reinforcing, Cat 800 approximately (BW $2600+).{Page 52.4} 401 * A B Crown/A Litho 10/- black-brown BW #Q60 (SG 311), two well centred examples in slightly different shades, Cat $600 ( 240). [The vendor identified these as SG 311 & 311a. However, ACSC states that the later printing is on a thinner paper. These appear to be of slightly different thicknesses but we believe they are both #Q60] (2) QUEENSLAND 402 **P A 403 W A 404 O 405 P A 406 P A - Railway Stamps d to 10/- #QR76-86 (ex 1/-) **, 1946 'Q.G.R.' Underprint imperforate proof of the underprint with 'QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS' printed on all four sides **, 1962 High Values in Sans-Serif Type 1/- & 2/6d #QR100 & 102 plus 10/- #QR103 (a bit wrinkled, blue-crayon cancel), 1976 Security Paper 50c brown imperforate plate proof, 1976 Tropical Gum 5c to $5 #QR horizontal pairs (one unit in each pair with White Flaw on 'N' of 'BRISBANE'), unmounted. [This and the other lots in this section are Ex Ray Kelly] (31) 'QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS' Watermark Crown/Q 1d to 1/- #QR14-17 each handstamped 'CANCELLED' (inverted on the 1d & 3d) for presentation sets. Rated R each. [RSA lists a set with 'SPECIMEN' handstamp, Cat $0]{Page 52.5} (4) New Designs & Values Ray Kelly's ground-breaking study of no less than 18 different perforations in this issue including compound and mixed perfs, values to 5/- (3), some minor duplication, condition very mixed. [In a classic understatement, Elsmore notes "Compound perfs found"! Four perf varieties are represented by one value only, and another four perf varieties by two values only. Some, perhaps many of these, are likely to be of considerable rarity] (61) 'QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS' (Train at Top) 1d to 5/- (ex 5d magenta) imperforate plate proof singles in close to the issued colours on ungummed unwatermarked pelure paper #QR All rated RRRR. Very colourful group. [Druce's similar group of 6 values sold for $1568]{Page 52.8} (7) 1928 'QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS' (Value in Words at Top) ½d grey to 10/- grey-black & carmine imperforate plate proof singles with lower tablet blank, on ungummed unwatermarked paper #QR63-74 (ex 1/-), all but the ½d 1d & 5d printed on stock with an unusual grid printed on both sides, the 2/- & 10/- with the Frame Plate only Printed Sideways on the Reverse.{Page 52.7} (11) 407 CL C - 6d green with station name 'INNISFAIL/(NEW)' in red #QR79 affixed partly onto 'QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS/BOOKED PARCEL' label & tied to an envelope (280x128mm) by very fine Railways Numeral '1489' cancel, the label damaged at right on opening, three vertical folds. A rare & remarkable survivor. Ex Druce: realised $728.{Page 50.7} 408 P A/A High Values in Sans-Serif Type 1/- red to 10/- grey-black & red complete set of imperforate plate proof singles with lower tablet blank, on ungummed unwatermarked paper printed on stock with an unusual grid printed on both sides #QR96-99, all Printed on Both Sides (the 2/6d with Value Grossly Misplaced), the 1/- with minor stain from adhesive on the reverse. All rated RRRR.{Page 52.9} (4) 409 ** A - 10/- charcoal-black & red #QR99 marginal horizontal pair from right of the sheet, unmounted, RSA Cat $500+. Rated RRRR. 410 P A 1966 Decimal Currency imperforate plate proof singles in the issued colours on ungummed unwatermarked paper with large grid printed on both sides 1c to $1 #QR , the 1c 2c 5c & 7c Printed Both Sides. All rated RRRR.{Page 52.11} (11) 1, T 500 1,

56 Page: 56 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 QUEENSLAND - Railway Stamps (continued) 411 P A 412 P A 1974 'SPECIAL MANGO' $1 yellow, $1.25 black, $1.30 bright blue & $1.55 slate-purple imperforate plate proof singles on ungummed grid paper #QR All rated RRRR. (4) 1976 Tropical Gum 5c emerald to $10 violet as #QR progressive proofs without the Station Name, unmounted. [With copy of 1987 Queensland Railways letter confirming their proof status] (9) 413 W A - 5c to $5 overprinted 'Specimen' #QR All rated RRR. (8) W A PRIVATE "TRAMWAYS": 1911 'CAIRNS MULGRAVE TRAMWAY' (tramcar) Large Format 1d blue, 3d yellow-brown & 6d deep green rouletted blocks of 4, ungummed. Rated RRR/RRRR. {Page 52.6} (12) 415 W A/A- SAVINGS STAMPS: 1940 'LAY BY TO TRAVEL/THROUGH/BEAUTIFUL/QUEENSLAND' 1/- blue (a few small blemishes on the face), 2/6d scarlet & 5/- emerald on ungummed unwatermarked paper, all with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint. Rare: believed to be the first time offered at auction. [See Elsmore at page 16 where he refers only to proofs, which these may well be. The design features a banana tree & waterfall]{page 52.10} (3) QUEENSLAND Revenues O Array on Hagners including Stamp Duty /- brown, to 10/- including Burelé Band to 2/- (2) & 5/-, 1892 Long Types to 1, 1895 Impressed Duty selection with values to & 500, 1904 KEVII 4/- blue, Large Chalons fiscally used including 1 strip of 5, 1941 Buffalo Fly 1 **, other handy oddments, mixed condition, Barefoot Cat (110) 417 ** A Buffalo Fly Control: 1d 3d 6d (minor thin) 8d 1/- 5/- 10/- & 1 dull claret (not "red" as listed by Barefoot), the 3d 1/- 5/- & 1 are marginal examples, unmounted. (8) 418 P A 419 WO A-/B Impressed Duty: & 500 imperforate plate proofs on ungummed paper, the 100 with part '(QUEENSL)AND' sheet watermark, others without watermark. (4) Stamp Duty: Medium Chalons Wmk Large Crown/Q 1d to 20/- (an unusually large example) SG F16-23, the 2/- & 2/6d (damaged at lower-right) both with cds (postal?), the others unused, Cat 1+. (8) 420 P B Medium Chalons 20/- perforated plate proof in dull rose on thin ungummed unwatermarked paper with 'POSTAGE' Overprint (Inverted), some shallow thinning & minor stain at top. Ex Ferrary and Manning. 421 P A Sideface 1d stamp-size imperforate proofs in dull brown-lilac and bright violet both on thick ungummed unwatermarked paper, minor creasing. Rare. Ex Ron Butler. (2) QUEENSLAND - Postal History C C Lot 422 Lot town letter (outer only) with Imperforate 1d carmine-rose SG 1 (defective but of reasonable appearance) tied by Rays '133' of Dalby. Ex "Maxwell Hayes" (1989). [Stated to be one of only two solo frankings of SG 1 paying the town rate. The other - Ex Stevenson - bore a superb example of the stamp but the outer was defective & the address was restored. That cover sold for SFr20,700 at auction in 3]{Page 56.1} 423 C B - cover from England with 1d "Stars" x3 (a couple of faults) & 6d lilac tied by 'COLCHESTER - 210' duplex, to "Kalonga/Wide Bay/North Australia" but with 'MELBOURNE/JL13/60' b/s & a partly fine strike of the rare double-oval 'MISSENT TO/VICTORIA/MELBOURNE' h/s in red on the face, very fine 'BRISBANE/=QUEENSLAND=' & superb 'MARYBOROUGH/JY2/1860/NSW' b/s (very late usage), a little aged. A remarkable Interim Period cover. [Wide Bay is in the Hervey Bay area. There has never been a post office called "Kalonga". Queensland was separated from NSW on 10/12/1859 but NSW stamps, and some postmarks, remained in use until November 1860]{Page 56.2} 424 C A 425 C A/B 1892 philatelic registered cover to Germany (weak b/s) with Queensland Lined Background 2½d x7 & ½d tied by 'R'-in-ovals h/s with very fine 'REGISTERED/OC 21 92/BRISBANE' partly tying the ½d & a 2½d. Stunningly attractive valuation notice from Gatton to Lowood (b/s) at 1d circular rate with 'TRAMPA DIVISIONAL BOARD/ GATTON' oval h/s in violet on face; 1897 Brisbane triple rate cover to England with Void Background 2½d & 5d. Some staining on the first item. (2) 2,500 1,

57 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 57 QUEENSLAND - Postal History (continued) 426 C B 1911 advertising cover for AP Greenfield "Vice-Regal Opticians" (!) with illustration of binoculars, to United States with 1d only and light strike of scarce '30/CTMS/T' handstamp, US '6 CENTS' h/s & Postage Due 1c & 5c affixed, stained on the reverse.{page 50.5} 427 PS A/A- PTPO Envelopes comprising unused Void Background 1d (2) & 2d (3), and Widow's Weeds ½d (3), and used Four Corners 1d with BN '472' & 'WOOLLOONGABBA' cds (minor stain) & Widow's Weeds ½d (+ ½d adhesive) used at Rockhampton; & Letter Cards unused group comprising HG A1a, 2, 2a, 3a, 4, 4a, 5 CTO & commercially used (underrated), and Reply Letter Card 1d+1d HG 6, fine to very fine. (19) QUEENSLAND SD O SOUTH AUSTRALIA Postmarks Numeral cancellations collection in small stockbook, lots of high numbers, lovely strikes & some better stamps noted, some minor duplication. (+) MORETON BAY DISTRICT: Selection of New South Wales postmarks on various imperf issues including Barred Numerals '85' on 3d Sydney View, fine '87' on 2d Laureate, '96' on 3d Laureate pair, '108' (Nanango, rated RRR) on 1d Laureate, Rays '74' on 'REGISTERED' (6d) & '131' on 6d Large Diadem etc, quality of stamps and strikes is very mixed. (25) */** Mint selection on Hagners including 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' 2/6d 5/- & 10/-, d on 6d SG 230a block of 4, Thick "POSTAGE" Wmk Crown/A to 2/6d & 5/- (4) with duplication including 3d SG 298 block of 15, plus useful material including perf 'SA' issues, condition variable, Cat 950+.{Page 58.4} (80+) Lot * B 1855 London Printings 2d & 6d and Adelaide Printing 1d (large-part o.g.) & 1/-, all cut very close with margins in places, unused with traces of o.g., Cat 13,800 if all are truly the imperforate issues. Very fresh and attractive. These stamps - and Lot 842 under Great Britain - were removed by us from an original 1850s sketchbook. The 6d (Cat 2) exists only imperforate. The other values were also issued rouletted. However, the rouletted stamps almost invariably have the rouletting into the design on at least one side. The designs of all four stamps are complete, with no evidence of rouletting into the designs. We are therefore confident that they are all imperforate stamps. However, as it is unlikely that anyone would issue a clear certificate for the 1d 2d or 1/-, we must offer them "as is", with the protection of a conservative estimate.{page 57.1} 432 O A - 1d dark green SG 1 horizontal pair, margins just touching (at lower-left) to good, almost very fine strike of Diamond Numeral '77' (rated RRR) of Inman Valley, Cat 950+.{Page 58.1} 433 O A - 2d rose-carmine SG 2 horizontal strip of 3, margins close to large, dumb cancels of Adelaide & London cds in red at the base, Cat {Page 58.2} 434 F/G A 435 G/F 436 P A Adelaide Printing 2d orange-red SG 7 horizontal strip of 3, large margins, neat dumb cancels of Adelaide, Cat {Page 58.3} Second Roulettes 2d pale vermilion SG 25 block of 4, the left-hand units thinned, light diagonal crease, lightly cancelled. A rare multiple.{page 58.5} 1894 Tannenberg imperforate plate proof pairs of the 2½d Kangaroo in olive-brown or dull purple, and 5d Arms in olive-brown, purple-brown or red-brown, all on gummed unwatermarked paper, full unmounted o.g. (5 pairs) 437 */** A Thin 'POSTAGE' 4d orange-red upper-left corner vertical strip of 3 with 'SUOTH' for 'SOUTH' in watermark (obvious from the face) BW #S20a and sheet number '4d ' in pale red, two units unmounted, Cat $ , T

58 Page: 58 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 432 Lot 433 Lot 434 Ex Lot 430 Lot 435 Lot 440 Lot 449 Ex Lot 438 Lot 457 Lot 455 Lot 463 Lot 464 Lot 461 Lot 469 Lot 479

59 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 59 SOUTH AUSTRALIA (continued) 438 O A Official Stamps: Overprint Varieties comprising /- Inverted SG O27a (under-catalogued at 130), Type 3 1d Inverted SG O81a, 1d No Stop after 'S' O81c, & 2½d Inverted SG O83a, Cat 270.{Page 58.8} (4) 439 */** A/B Type 1 'O.S.' Perf 10 1d (the third unit creased) & 2d (the last unit damaged) SG O43 & O44 blocks of 9, minor blemishes, some perf reinforcing of the 2d block, large-part o.g., the 1d block with 6 units unmounted, Cat G A Revenues: Harbors [sic] Board Jetty Tolls Rouletted 7 2d carmine Walker #6 on small piece with machine cancel, rated RRR. {Page 58.6} 441 */** B B Commonwealth 'TAX INSTALMENT' with 'S.A.' at Base 1/- #8 block of 6 (3x2), a little aged, a few units unmounted. Scarce multiple. 442 ** A - Stamp Duty 1978 Magpie on Granite Paper 10c block of 18 (9x2), the upper units affected by Double Perforations at Top & Sides and Misplaced Perfs above Value Tablet Walker #227pf/pm, some perf separation, unmounted. Rated R/RR. SOUTH AUSTRALIA 443 C A/B - Postal History group with instructional handstamps including 1885 to Magill with 'UNCLAIMED', 1906 from Vic with 'NOT KNOWN BY/LETTER CARRIERS/ADELAIDE', others with capsule 'T2D' or 'T4D' (2), 1922 from Austria with 'CALLED TO POSTMEN', and 1906 returned from SAfrica with DLO cds. (7) 444 S B A1- Diamond Numeral '148' of Nailsworth/Prospect on 6d Prussian blue (small tear & aged). Rated RRR C B 1859 (Jan 12) outer to England endorsed "Overland" with Adelaide Printing Imperf 6d slate-blue SG 10 (very fine with margins good to huge & part of the adjoining unit at base) tied by dumb cancel, very fine 'PAID/ADELAIDE SA' cds in blue alongside, Halifax arrival b/s, ironed-out horizontal fold. [Carried on the last run of the European & Australian Line per "Oneida" to Suez, overland to Alexandria, then "Teviot" to Malta & "Wye" to Marseilles]{Page 50.6} 446 C/CL 447 CX A- SOUTH AUSTRALIA 448 PS OPSO or OHMS covers including 1877 statute (4pp only) endorsed "Book packet" with Type 1 6d, 1890 wrapper with Type 2 2d + Type 3 1d, 1902 Police Dept registered with Type 3 1d & 2d x2, 1891 with Type 1 1d pair mss "Pt Aug Hsptl" & very fine 'P.A. RAILWAY' b/s, 1900 large-part registered cover to USA with rare franking of Type 2 '5D' on 6d & 1/-, condition a bit mixed. Very scarce & desirable group.{page 60.1} (7) 1893 thin book (133x262mm) of 'SURGEON'S CERTIFICATES' (36, a few removed) addressed to Yankalilla, 1d & 2d tied by GPO duplex, endorsed "Book parcel", light central fold. A most unusual concessional rate item that will fit on a standard display page. - Postal Stationery Postal Cards: Unused selection comprising 1d violet (12, including optd 'O.S.' x2, and the front of a post office "band" inscribed 'ONE DOZEN POST CARDS'), 1d brown (9, including optd 'OS' x2), 1909 Scenic Issue (2), plus various Reply Cards (10, one optd 'SPECIMEN'), wide range of shades & stocks, generally fine to very fine. (33) 449 P A - Stamp-size die proofs in black on card comprising d, d (glazed) & another as for the 1908 Fleet Card but endorsed on reverse "1/3/88" so for adhesive stamps. Ex Martin Walker & Nelson Eustis. {Page 58.7} (3) PS Wrappers: Unused array of shades, stocks & sizes in the 1d violet issues (44, including a couple optd 'O.S.' & one with 'SPECIMEN' opt), No Heading 1d green (14, one with 'SPECIMEN' opt) & 1d red, 'COMMONWEALTH...' ½d violet & ½d green, generally fine to very fine. Study potential. (61) PS - Used array of mostly ½d violet including 'COMMONWEALTH...' (to Germany), overprinted 'O.S.' (9), & 1d green (3), cancels include 'PORT DARWIN NT/SA' squared-circle & superb diamond-numeral '59', many uprated for use abroad, good to very fine. (51) 452 P A- - De La Rue imperforate sample stamp block of 4 in "Special Violet" (a little stained) affixed to a photocopy of the original "ink recipe" from the De La Rue day-book. TASMANIA P*O OC 455 G/H A Small selection on Hagners with imperforate Reprints comprising Courier 1d & 4d from defaced plates & Sidefaces 4d blue block of 4, 1878 Sidefaces 8d plate proof pair on Wmk 'TAS' gummed paper, Pictorials Wmk Crown/A Perf 11 'CA' Monogram block of 6, 1912 'ONE PENNY' on 2d 'CA' & 'JBC' Monogram block of 12, etc. Mixed Condition. (41) Modest selection of Classics on leaves including Courier 4d (4 margins but repaired), Numeral Wmk Imperf 1d carmine & 1d dull vermilion horizontal strips of 3, 2d x3 shades all with 4 margins, 6d grey almost 4 margins, 6d grey-violet almost 4 margins on cover to England, 1/- x2 with 4 margins, 6d SG 143 marginal block of 4 with full unmounted o.g., etc, better fiscal usages include 6d strip of 5 & a lovely 1/- block of 8, condition a bit mixed so close inspection is recommended. (47) Courier Plate II 4d orange SG 10 (early printing, rich colour) & 4d dull orange SG 11 (late printing, the plate quite worn), both with full margins, the SG 11 being quite a large example, BN '59' cancels (untidy on the SG 11) of Hobart, Cat 750.{Page 58.10} 456 R A - Plate I 4d complete sheet of 24 (6x4) reprinted in 1889 from the defaced copper plate in dull ochre on thick wove paper. Ex "Lionheart". {Page 60.2} , T T T 750

60 Page: 60 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Ex Lot 446 Lot 467 Lot 456 Lot 514 Lot 517 Ex Lot 518 Lot 519

61 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 61 TASMANIA (continued) 457 W (A) 458 W A+ 459 G B Lot 458 Lot 459 Lot No Watermark Pelure Paper 1d deep red-brown SG 24, margins close to large, partpapermaker's watermark, repaired upper-right corner, pencil annotations on reverse, unused, Cat Ex "Lionheart". {Page 58.9} 'TASMANIA' 6d slate-violet SG 48, large margins with fragments of units on 3 sides & marginal watermark lines at the base, Cat 350. Superb! [A remarkably large stamp]{page 61.1} Experimental Separations Perf 12 at Hobart by Walch & Sons 1d carmine SG 70 Printed Double, perfs at left trimmed but well clear of the design, bold bars cancel of Hobart. Unlisted by Gibbons. Ceremuga Certificate (7) states "Very rare".{page 61.2} 460 O A- - Oblique Roulette 10-10½ 6d grey-violet SG 96, slight thin at top, BN '52' cancel Cat 950. Ex "Lionheart". BPA Certificate (1959) states "Oblique roulette 8,10½ 6d grey-violet...is genuine.".{page 61.3} 461 O A TASMANIA - Revenues 462 OC Sidefaces 1d scarlet Queen Obliterated variety caused by major over-inking that has also occluded much of the frame-detail. A remarkable item.{page 58.13} Selection of mostly Platypus types including 6d x2 postally used, also 2d grey x5 on 1894 registered cover front to Dunedin. (35) 463 ** A 1900 St George & the Dragon optd 'REVENUE' 5d on 10/- Craig & Ingles #36 with unlisted 'REVF.NUE' Error, unmounted.{page 58.11} 464 D A 465 P A TASMANIA - Postal History 466 C B 467 C C 468 C B 469 S A- A1 Pre-printed Duty: d black/orange-buff Craig & Ingles #566. Rated RRR. [Craig states "At some date...between 1920 and 1955, pre-printed duties were introduced for certain documents. They have generally not survived, and are very rare ". Printing on the reverse shows this to be from a Tatts ticket]{page 58.12} Stamp Duty: c Thylacine, 10c Blue Gum and $5 Power Pylons imperforate plate proof pairs in black on highly surfaced thick paper. (3 pairs) 1855 entire to Launceston with Courier 4d (3 good to large margins & just shaved at the top; crossed by heavy filing crease) tied by BN '65' of Hobart with light strike of the oval 'PAID/13MA13/1853' d/s in red below, Launceston arrival b/s of 14MA14, a couple of small filing holes, Cat 350 x James Smith cover to Forth, Local Printing 1d pair with manuscript "G Bay/ " of George's Bay, arrival cds of 13NO/78 below, a few "improved" stains & a repaired fault at top still most presentable. Georges Bay PO 1/4/1869; renamed St Helens 30/6/1882. [Stated to be the only recorded example of this manuscript marking, from a correspondence discovered after publication of the Handbooks. Volume II at p132 states "Manuscript cancellations are extremely rare in the period"]{page 60.3} 1900 lettersheet (front panel only) with 1899 Pictorial 1d paying the concessional printed matter rate just tied by a fair strike of BN '255' of 'DUNORLAN' (very fine strike of MY12/00 below). [Numerals are scarce on Pictorials & this is stated to be the only recorded cover with '255' in the Pictorials Period] 1910 manuscript "R.daston/ /Tasmania" of Rhyndaston over an almost complete strike of 'TML RY No 3/MR10/10/TASMANIA' cds on 2d Pictorial, some light toning. PO 1/7/1881; closed 18/4/1968. [A new discovery, not recorded by Avery & Hardinge] {Page 58.14} 600 1, Offer T T 1,500 Avoid your bids arriving late: bid by fax, or directly from our website.

62 Page: 62 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 475 Lot 476 Lot 477 Lot 478 Lot 480 Lot 482 Lot 483 Lot 484 Lot 485 Lot 487 Lot 488 Lot 486 Lot 489 Lot 504 Ex Lot 491 Lot 490 Lot 492

63 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 63 TASMANIA - Postal History (continued) 470 PS C 471 PS B VICTORIA *WR O*W O 475 H (A) Letter Sheets - PTPO: 1890s "True Shot Postal Wrapper" 1d red/magenta (417x312mm opened-out) with all panels except the address & back panels occupied by boxed advertisements for an array of products including Cascade Beer, Nicholls Malt Ales, Hops, Liberty Sharebrokers, Lion Tea, 5 O'Clock Tea, Criterion Hotel, Drugs, Goldsmiths etc, some discolouration on the address panel & the flap has been re-attached, unused. Rare & unlisted by Higgins & Gage. Registration Envelopes: 1903 New Sizes No Value bright ultramarine 127x78mm HG C4 with 2½d Table tied by Hobart cds of MY7/1903, to Switzerland with Naples transit & Bern arrival b/s, minor blemishes. Underrated. Mint array on Hagners including d green on Horizontally Laid Paper SG 86b unused, d optd 'STAMP DUTY' SG 308, inscribed 'STAMP DUTY' to 2/- (7) & to 9d, 1901 without 'POSTAGE' duplicated to 2/- plus 5/-, 1897 Charity pair optd 'Specimen', selection of Reprints (14), Jeffreys forgeries of 1d & 2d Half-Lengths in blocks of 4, 1890 Postage Dues 1/- 2/- & 5/- plus 10d used, condition mixed in places, Cat (80) Collection with a few imperforate issues, middle period to 5/-, an array of mostly commoner barred numerals and datestamps, revenues including Stamp Statute 4d Watermark Inverted with fake postal cancel, Stamp Duty optd 'CATTLE' to 6/-, etc. (100s) Small carton with thousands of stamps partly sorted into packets with many better items noted including Postage Due 5/- blocks of 6 & 8, also Postal Fiscals & Revenues, condition all over the place. Many hours of fun. (1000s) Half-Lengths Ham Original State of the Dies 2d grey-lilac SG 3a [vii], large margins except at lower-left where just touched, ironed-out crease that doesn't affect the fine appearance, Cat 425. Ex Purves, Perry & Diffen.{Page 62.1} 476 H A - Ham Second State of the Dies 1d pale dull red-brown SG 5a [26], good to large margins, untidy cancel, Cat 425. Ex Purves & Diffen.{Page 62.2} 477 F A - Ham Second State of the Dies 6d grey-lilac SG 6 [27], margins clear to large, light Butterfly cancel, Cat 150.{Page 62.3} 478 G B - Ham Third State of the Dies 2d grey SG 10 [1], marginal example from the upper-left of the sheet, margins close to huge, small nick in the margin at right, Butterfly '33' (rated R) of The Glenelg, Cat 180. Ex Diffen.{Page 62.4} 479 F A/A- - Ham "White Veils" 3d blue SG 14 horizontal pair [10-11], clear margins - unusual for this very close setting - except at right, Cat Ex Diffen.{Page 58.15} 480 G/H B - Ham "White Veils" 3d deep blue SG 14a horizontal strip of 4 [3-6], margins close to good except at left where just touched, ironed-out horizontal crease, Cat Scarce multiple. Ex Diffen.{Page 62.5} 481 F A- - Ham "Vertical Drapes" 2d brown-lilac SG 16b [6], margins close to large except at base where just touched, Cat 85. Ex Diffen. 482 G A+ - Campbell & Co 1d orange-red SG 23 [14], margins good to huge, Cat 130. Superb! Ex Diffen.{Page 62.6} 483 G A+ - Campbell & Fergusson 1d orange-brown SG 27, margins good to large, Cat 120. Superb! Ex Diffen. {Page 62.7} 484 G B - Campbell & Fergusson 1d bright rose-pink with Large Retouch at Upper-Left SG 27c, margins close to huge except at lower-right where slightly cut-into, some minor ironed-out creasing, Cat 425. Ex Diffen. [This shade is from a very small printing & can be distinguished from the SG 28 group only by the presence of secondary flaws or a retouch]{page 62.8} 485 F A+ - Campbell & Fergusson 1d dull brown-red SG 28c, margins good to large, Cat 120. Ex Diffen. A superb example of this scarce shade.{page 62.9} 486 G A-/A - Campbell & Fergusson 1d dull brown-red SG 28c vertical pair [2/8], margins good to large except at upper-left where just shaved, Cat Ex Diffen. A rare multiple.{page 62.10} 487 G C 1854 Shilling Octagonal 1/- blue SG 25 with Large White Retouch to U/R of 'I' of 'VICTORIA', margins close to good except at top where just shaved, cancelled well away from the variety, minor faults. Rare: the vendor states only two examples are known.{page 62.11} 488 W A 1858 Emblems Rouletted 5½-6½ 4d pale dull rose on Vertically Laid Paper SG 71, unused, Cat 170. Ex Pack. Underrated.{Page 62.12} 489 G A 490 O B C2 491 V A+ A Beaded Ovals 4d dull rose-pink SG 95c Rouletted at right well clear of the design, tied to small piece by BN '61' cancel, Cat.{Page 62.13} Laureates Single-Lined Numeral Watermark 4d deep rose Perf 13x12 SG 121a(ii), a few short perfs. Ex Harvey. Ceremuga "Statement" (6). [This is a rare stamp that should be listed separately from the far more common Perf 12x13 stamps] {Page 62.16} 1900 Boer War Charity 1d & 2d SG 374-5, excellent centring, CTO with full unmounted o.g., Cat 220. Superb!{Page 62.14} (2) 492 * B/A V/Crown Perf 12½ 2 deep blue SG (crease & toning), and Crown/A (Sideways) 1 dull rose SG 431a, both well centred, Cat 750.{Page 62.17} 700 1, T

64 Page: 64 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Ex Lot 495 Ex Lot 498 Lot 501 Lot 503 Ex Lot 761 Ex Lot 770 Ex Lot 523 Lot 746 Ex Lot 502 Lot 620 Lot 817

65 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 65 VICTORIA (continued) 493 * A 'POSTAGE' Crown/V Perf 11 ½d 1d 3d & 1 BW #V126 (SG 407), the Pound exceptionally centred, and Perf 11x12½ ½d #V18 (SG 409), Cat $690 ( 395). (5) 494 ** A Crown/A 2d bright violet vertical lower-left corner strip of 5 with Double Perforations at Right BW #V64b, unmounted, Cat $375++ (mounted). 495 * A/A- - Perf 11 selection including 3d (3), 4d (2), 1 & 2, plus a few extras, Cat $0 approx ( 1+).{Page 64.1} (19) 496 ** A- Postage Dues: Wmk Crown/A (inverted) ½d scarlet and pale yellow green SG D34a complete sheet of 100, upper left & lower sheet margins intact, a few minor stains in sheet margins, unmounted, Cat **/*O A/B Railway Stamps: 1878 (Jan) Small Format 3d blue/blue inscribed 'NEWSPAPERS ONLY' #1316, 1879 Large Format Wmk V/Crown 2d violet/white & 3d blue/blue #1320 & 1321, New Values & Designs ½d purple-brown/cream #1332 mint, '.../RAILWAY DEPARTMENT' Second Issue (Red Values) 1d 3d 6d & 9d #1531/3/6/8 unmounted, & 1981 New Design # complete set from the record sheets, unmounted, the earlier issues with a few faults. Ex Ray Kelly. (21) 498 ** A Security Underprint 1d to 5/- (perforated) the original (?) sixteen values between #1453 & 1493 all with 'Specimen' handstamp in violet, unmounted.{page 64.2} (16) VICTORIA Revenues O* Array on Hagners including Stamp Duty 35/- violet, (4, including pair), 25 (3), 50 & 100, 1909 Perf 11 1 re-issue unmounted, Stamp Duty Exempt blue-grey on yellow Barefoot #4 (pen cancelled 25/4/98 - early usage), 1930 Relief Tax 2 & 5 Bicolour, other 20th Century issues including Numerals in mint blocks of 4. (100+) 500 O A/B Cattle Thin 'CATTLE' ('C' almost Closed) Small Numerals 1d (2 shades) to 3d Craig # , Large Numerals 3d (both) to 2/1d aqua #682-8 and 19th Century Designs 2/6d to 1 # ; Income Tax Modified Designs 2d, 1/-, 1/4d & 2/6d horizontal pair between Craig # ; and Stamp Duty Rouletted 1d olive-yellow as Craig #159a but without '½d.' Surcharge (unlisted), manuscript cancel of "3-6-33". (26) 501 ** A Stamp Duty: Rough Perf 11 2d brown-orange Craig #195 block of 4 from the top of the sheet Imperforate at Top, unmounted.{page 64.3} 502 O A/B Swine Stamp Duty: 1928 Perf 11 Thin overprint 2/6d red with 'SWINF.' for 'SWINE' Craig #1210 (some wrinkling); and Thick Opt on Arms 2 blue Craig #1244 (unrated: unrecorded by Barefoot, Craig states "Not seen").{page 64.10} (2) 503 W A- Tax Instalment: 1933 Emergency Bridging Issue 6d lilac optd 'TAX INSTALMENT' in black Craig #998 block of 4, some light toning, unused. Rare multiple.{page 64.4} 504 O A Rouletted 3/- pale mauve optd 'NOT/TRANSFERABLE', various cancels including '8 MAR 1937' straight-line d/s. Unrecorded by Barefoot and Craig. {Page 62.15} VICTORIA - Postal History T 1,000 T C 506 C 507 C A Lot 510 Lot 511 Interesting mix including 1886 & 1891 covers with 'HAZEL GLEN' arrival d/s, 1893 'THORNTON' & 1894 'YAN YEAN RS' d/s on covers to Kangaroo Ground, a few covers with 'UP TRAIN' cancels, 1903 registered to Brazil with 4 colour franking, plus a few documents with duty stamps. (approx 80 items) 1841 part-entire with 'MELBOURNE/PAID' h/s & first-type oval 'MELBOURNE/NEW S WALES' b/s, heavy fold; 1853 stampless entire to Mauritius; 1854 stampless entire with 'PAID/GEELONG' d/s in red; and 1886 cover to Germany with scarce franking of Naish ½d pink, 2d mauve & 6d ultramarine. (4) 1841 entire - with enclosure - to London with 'MELBOURNE/PAID' h/s in red & first-type oval 'MELBOURNE/NEW S WALES' b/s, rated "8" in black for incoming shipletter, readdressed to Malta & endorsed "paid 1/- via Falmouth". T 350 T Bids below 75% of the estimates are routinely ignored.

66 Page: 66 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 VICTORIA - Postal History (continued) 508 C A - lengthy entire to England with octagonal 'MELBOURNE/PAID' h/s in red & very fine strike of the ovoid 'MELBOURNE/[crown]/AP * 5/184 ' d/s - the first Melbourne datestamp - on the reverse, straight-line 'SHIPLETTER' b/s in red & rated "8" in black for an incoming shipletter, very fine 'BURY ST EDMUNDS' arrival b/s. Very fine & attractive. Ex Bunbury Correspondence. 509 C C 510 C B 511 C A- 512 C A 513 PS B 1853 (Nov 22) stampless outer to Ireland "pr Celurian" (?) with fine boxed 'PAID AT/SPRING CK' h/s & fair oval 'SPRING CK/VICTORIA' b/s, Dublin arrival b/s, rated "5" in red & "2/3" in black, a bit knocked-about. PO 1/5/1853; renamed Beechworth 1/1/1854. [Goldmining] 1858 cover to England with Emblems 1d pair & strip of 3 - some a bit cut-into but attractive - cancelled with indistinct BN of 'CHUTON' (oval b/s), minor soiling. Unusual make-up of the 6d rate.{page 65.1} 1867 large-part entire to Prussia with Laureates 2d & 6d pair tied by three fair to very fine strikes of BN '78' (original state, with sidebars: rated R) of 'ST KILDA' (very fine oval b/s), Melbourne transit b/s in blue, light strike of a French marine sorter cds in red & good strike of the large double-circle 'AUS FRANKBEI TIER AACHEN/FRANCO' exchange office cds in blue both on the face, a couple of very minor faults that don't detract from what is a splendid Laureate cover to an unusual European destination. Ex Nick Holness.{Page 65.2} 1890 commercial cover to Germany "Via Brindisi", Astley 6d with indistinct perfin (seems to be 'C', as Mathews #C7) tied by Melbourne duplex usage of 'MELBOURNE OBSERVATORY' Wrapper to the United States with 2d affixed over the Chief Secretary Frank & tied by Melbourne cds, vertical fold at left. [The rate to the USA was 2½d. However we have seen another OHMS cover to the States also paid 2d only. We suggest there may have been a preferential official mail rate in place, possibly a reciprocal rate, with the USA] 514 C A- - (Sep 13) stampless OAS Boer War cover endorsed "from/glmacdonald", 'FIELD POST OFFICE/ BRITISH ARMY S AFRICA' cds, oval 'T ("1d")' h/s applied at Melbourne, 1d Postage Due affixed & pen-cancelled.{page 60.4} 515 C A 516 PS A 517 C B 518 C A/A- 519 C B 520 C VICTORIA 1902 cover to England with 2½d blue & 3d tied by 'R'-in-circle, 'REGISTERED MELBOURNE/ 4 ' cds alongside, on arrival readdressed to Algeria, 'MUSTAPHA/ALGER' arrival b/s. Ex Max Watson usage of OHMS lettersheet with printed 'CHIEF SECRETARY' Frank & Electoral Registrar's Office imprint at lower-left, 'MO&SB/MITIAMO' cds & fine strike of the boxed 'PAID AT/MITIAMO' h/s, superb 'ROCHESTER' arrival b/s. Very late & unusual usage of a rare franked stationery item usage to San Francisco (fine b/s) of pictorial envelope depicting a military parade "At Queenscliff" Kelly #V31 (one recorded) sent at double-rate with 5d brown tied by an indistinct cancel, endorsed "Per S.S. Ventura". Flap tear.{page 60.5} 1911 double- & triple-weight covers to different firms of manufacturing chemists in the United States with scarce frankings of 2d + 6d or 1½d + 9d, also 1912 triple-weight cover to Germany with 2½d + 4d pair, each with a different sub-type of the scarce black/white experimental registration labels of Melbourne. An attractive and desirable trio.{page 60.6} (3) 1912 PPC to Collingwood with 1d tied by 'TPO 13/UP...' cds, endorsed "closed" over very fine strike of the rare 'T1D/LATE FEE' handstamp, Postage Due 1d pen-cancelled, minor blemishes.{page 60.7} POSTAL STATIONERY: Basic collection including Postal Cards unused (18) & CTO (6), Letter Cards unused (13) & CTO (5), Envelopes unused (14) & CTO, Wrappers unused (4) & CTO (3), Registration Envelopes unused (4), plus a small selection of postally used items, condition variable. (80+ items) - Postmarks 150 T 1, T SD Ex Lot 521 Barred Numerals collection in stockbook with numerous fine to superb strikes and a good proportion of rated items including RR (40+), RRR (15+) & RRRR (4: 1st Type '542', non-duplex '1622', '1845', 2nd Type '1976'), some minor duplication. List available..{page 66.1} (1000+) 522 O Small carton of 1d pinks and 2d lilacs stated to be unchecked for postmarks. Happy hunting! (1000s) T 523 D Single-volume collection of mostly KGVI pieces the majority cut-to-shape but with numerous very fine strikes & better material including 'BAIRNSDALE WEST', 'BINGINWARRIE', 'BURWOOD WEST E3', 'DREEITE', 'EZARDS MILLS', FAIRHAVEN' (French Island), 'FLYNN', 'HAZELDENE', 'KOOREH' (2), 'KORWEINGUBOORA', 'LORNE NORTH', 'MERRINEE', 'CIC MILDURA', 'MOOLORT RAIL' (2), 'MUDGEGONGA', 'NEWHAVEN' (Phillip Island), 'No 5 CAMP MT BEAUTY' (very rare but a poor strike), 'PARKERS CORNER', 'PULLUT', 'RHYMNEY REEF', 'RIPPLEBROOK', 'ROCKLANDS DAM', 'ST HELIER', 'TANDARA', 'WANDIN YALLOCK' (2), 'WARRENBAYNE, 'WINNAP', 'WYUNA TOWN', YATPOOL' & 'YUNGERA/VIC-AUST' etc.{page 64.7} (1000 approx) 1,

67 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 67 WESTERN AUSTRALIA [This is the most extensive Western Australian material we have offered since our sale of Dr Cecil Walkely's Collection on 14/4/5. Three principal consignments - two from North America - are included. here. For provenance purposes, we present this offering as the "Freemantle" Collection] 524 Ex Lot 524 O A well-developed collection on leaves with d (4), 4d (3, one with RPSofL Certificate) & 1/- (2), Hillman 2d (rebacked) & 6d (3, including a black-bronze with small faults), d (5), 4d unused & 1/- (very fine with 4 margins), then a good range of Middle Period issues with lots of duplication), later Swans with a few multiples, some limited postmark interest, finally a few Imperf forgeries including a lovely 1/-. The condition is generally fine but the Imperfs are a rather mixed bunch from fair to very fine so inspection is recommended. High catalogue value.{page 67.1} (+) 1,000 T 525 Ex Lot 525 Ex Lot 526 *O Modest collection on Hagners with earlies in very mixed condition including Imperf 4d (3, one cut-to-shape) & 1/- (a huge stamp but faded), Hillman 2d & 6d both cut-to-shape & an apparently Rouletted 6d, d (2) & an apparently Rouletted 6d, handy range of Middle Period issues including 'ONE PENNY' on 2d, V/Crown to 5/-, Crown/A 9d 10d & 5/- all mint, 1/- SG 169 mint etc. High catalogue value. Close inspection recommended.{page 67.2} (101) 526 *WR A/B 527 O A/B d pale blue SG 3 (shaved lower-right corner), unused; 1861 Clean-Cut Perf /- green SG 43 unused; Cat 775; plus an attractive forgery of a 6d purple-brown with impressed watermark of a duck!{page 67.3} (3) CofA period private perfins comprising 'GDCo' on 3d 4d 6d & 1/-; 'GW/F' on 2d; 'HS/&Co' on 6d; and 'VOCo' on 2d & 6d. Scarce group. (8) 528 *W A/B 'SPECIMEN.' handstamp on CC 1/-, CA 6d (2, one oxidised), d, 1885 ½d 2d 4d & 1/-, and 1888 New Colours set; also 'SPECIMEN' overprint on ½d & 5d, generally fine to very fine & mostly with large-part o.g. (13) 500 T 100 T T 529 Ex Lot 529 *W Perforated Issues valuable duplicated collection remainders on stockleaves including 1861 various perfs 1d (8), 2d (12) & 6d (6), No Wmk 1d (14) & 6d (2), CC Perf 12½ 1d (13), 2d (3), 4d (4), 6d (7) & 1/- (9), DLR 3d (10), CC Perf 14 6d (4), CA Perf 14 1d 2d & 4d, Perf 12½ 1d (9), 2d (6), 4d (5) & 6d (5), 1884 '½' on 1d (45, including a block of 4), 1885 '1d.' on 3d (14), array to 1/- (15, one with Plate Number '1') including 4d & 5d blocks of 4, 1888 New Colours (4 sets), 1895 'Half-penny' in Red & in Green on 3d (8), d & 2d blocks of 4 etc, generally good to very fine but some toning and other faults noted, most of the earlies without gum, most later issues with part- to large-part o.g. High catalogue value.{page 67.4} (100s) 3,000 T

68 Page: 68 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) O Heavily duplicated array in large stockbook with some 1861 values to 1/- including 4d vermilion (2), Crown/CC to 1/- (40), lots of Crown/CA issues, 'ONE PENNY' on 2d (10) etc, some watermark varieties noted, numeral interest including some superb strikes, condition variable. High catalogue value. (100s) O Stockbook with heavily duplicated array of Middle Period issues including Perf 12x14 1d (5), '½' on 1d (15, some of which are forgeries), '1d.' on 3d (17), 1888 New Colours 4d (10), d & 1/- blocks of 4 etc, also a selection with 'SPECIMEN.' h/s (11, including 1/- x2 & 1888 New Colours set) or opt (2), (condition variable. (100s) 532 P A/B 533 Imperforate colour trials comprising No Watermark 2d blue (3, one marginal), and Crown/CC 1d bistre (2, shades) & 1/- emerald, a few minor blemishes. (6) *O Odd little remainder lot including 1888 New Colours 4d used, V/Crown mint 2/- (3, one with Watermark Sideways) & 10/-, Crown/A Perf 11 5d used, 3d SG 170 used, 9d perf 'WA' mint etc. Have a look. (33) 500 T 750 T T T Ex Lot WO Issue Imperf 1d black used (14), 4d blue unused (4, one stained by original brown gum - with APEX Certificate - plus two with apparent roulettes) & used (7, plus one with apparent roulettes) and 1/- unused (3, one stained) & used (4, plus one with apparent roulettes); mostly with three margins, some with small faults & some repaired, Cat 8700 minimum.{page 68.1} (36) 1,500 T Lot 535 Ex Lot P A Ex Lot "Penny Black" 1d Perkins Bacon imperforate plate proof single in black on unwatermarked wove paper, close to large margins.{page 68.2} 536 R A reprinted die proofs of the frame with Void Corners & Swan in black, purple, blue, green, red & vermilion on separate pieces of thick wove paper. Very attractive.{page 68.3} (6) 537 WO A/B - Imperf selection comprising an unused example with margins in places, used 4-margins with untidy cancel in red (with Sismondo Certificate), a vertical pair with margins except at lower-right & with part of the units at left, finally a single with Major Re-Entry (Double Tail) with almost full margins but small faults.{page 68.4} (5) T 500 T 500 T Lot 538 Lot W A - Imperf 1d black SG 1, margins close to large, Cat 900. A very attractive example.{page 68.5} 1, W A+ - Imperf 1d black SG 1 marginal example from the top of the sheet, margins good to huge with part of the adjoining unit at right, Cat 900. A wonderful stamp: at least the equal of the example that sold for $2760 at our auction of 1/9/7.{Page 68.6} 2,000

69 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 69 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Lot O A - Imperf 1d black SG 1, five very fine examples with full margins, one a large stamp with part of the adjoining unit at right & light 15-bars '2' cancel, three with void-grid, & one with superb 15-bars '3' of Perth, Cat An unusual opportunity. {Page 69.1} 750 T Lot F A - Imperf 1d black three 4-margin examples cancelled with void-grid in black (a "big" stamp with three large margins), red or blue (faint), Cat An attractive trio, the coloured cancels being very scarce and desirable. [Superior to the Ex Daneswood trio that sold for $575 at our auction of 29/3/8]{Page 69.2} 600 T Lot 542 Lot F A+ - Imperf 1d black SG 1 horizontal pair, margins good to large with fragment of the adjoining unit at lower-right, neat void-grid cancels, Cat +. Superb!{Page 69.3} 543 G A- - Rouletted 1d black SG 2 with clear rouletting at base (just into the design at right) & at left leaving a large margin, margins clear to good at top & right, void-grid cancel, Cat 500.{Page 69.4} 500 T T 544 W A Ex Lot Lithographs Imperf 4d pale blue/blue group SG 3/3a, eight examples all with full margins, Cat 2+. One with Sismondo Certificate (4).{Page 69.5} (8) 1,500 T Our agents in Sydney, Perth, California and England are available to assist you with your questions and vendor consignments.

70 Page: 70 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Lot O A - Imperf 4d blue (shades) five examples with full margins, various cancels including '14'-Grid of Albany in murky red, Cat 900 minimum. An unusual opportunity. {Page 70.1} 600 T Ex Lot O A/B - Imperf 4d pale blue/blue group SG 3/3a, mostly with full margins though close in places, includes a lower-right corner example, one very deep over-inked shade (a little cut-into at top), three with Pre-Printing Paper Folds, and one with 'WEST' Compressed & Pointed Foot on 'F' SG 3j (Cat 1100), various cancels, Cat 0+ minimum. One with Pinchot [who!?] Certificate (1988).{Page 70.2} (12) 1,500 T Lot 547 Lot 548 Lot W A+ - Imperf 4d blue SG 3a, margins good to large, Cat 350. Pristine!{Page 70.3} T 548 O A- - Imperf 4d blue SG 3a with Watermark Sideways or Sideways (Inverted), the first with 3 huge margins & just shaved at right, the other - a little soiled - with margins close to large, Cat +. {Page 70.4} 549 F B - 4d blue Tilted Border at Base SG 3ai with 3mm imperial pincture, good even margins, lightly cancelled, Cat Rare.{Page 70.5} T 750 T Lot 550 Lot 552 Lot F A - 1/- deep red-brown SG 4a, margins close to large, light grid cancel, Cat 750. Ex Daneswood.{Page 70.6} 600 How would you like to see your stamps showcased like this? Talk to Gary Watson today if this idea tantalises you.

71 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 71 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Ex Lot W A - Imperf 1/- grey-brown to pale brown SG 4b/c group, four examples in distinctly different shades, all with margins close to good, unused, Cat 2150 minimum. One with Holcombe Certificate (1990).{Page 71.1} (4) 552 W A - Imperf 1/- grey-brown SG 4b, margins good to large, Cat 550. [Undercatalogued relative to the 1/- pale brown at ] {Page 70.7} 553 W A - Imperf 1/- grey-brown SG 4b, margins good to huge with a fragment of the adjoining unit at left, Cat 550. {Page 70.8} 1,000 T T 500 T Ex Lot 555 Lot 556 Lot F A-/A - Imperf 1/- grey-brown SG 4b marginal vertical pair from the left of the sheet with margins just clear to huge except where a trifle shaved at right of the upper unit, light indistinct cancels, Cat A very scarce used multiple.{page 71.3} 555 W A - Imperf 1/- pale brown SG 4c, four examples all with margins close to good, some shade variance, unused, Cat 1600.{Page 71.2} (4) 556 W A - Imperf 1/- pale brown SG 4c, marginal example from the left of the sheet with margins good to huge, unused, Cat. An unusually large example.{page 71.4} 1,000 T 750 T 500 T Ex Lot 557 Lot G/F A - Imperf 1/- pale brown SG 4c, four examples all with full margins, some shade variance, all-different cancellations, Cat 1.{Page 71.5} (4) 558 F A - Imperf 1/- pale brown SG 4c, margins close to large, unusually late usage & unusually cancelled with cds, Cat. {Page 71.6} 750 T T IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS AUCTION IS ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

72 Page: 72 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Lot 559 Lot 561 Lot G B - Rouletted 1/- grey-brown SG 6 with 3mm imperial punch, rouletted at sides & base, a couple of minor blemishes, Cat 950. Sismondo Certificate (2). [A large enough stamp to satisfy all but the most cynical observer of its bona fides]{page 72.1} 560 F A - Rouletted 1/- pale brown SG 6a rouletted all sides just touching the design at top & base but well clear of the design at sides, fine 15-bars '3' cancel of Perth, Cat 800. An unusually large example. BPA Certificate (1967) as the then SG 13.{Page 72.3} 561 F A - Rouletted 1/- pale brown SG 6a rouletted at the base & traces of rouletting at the left, large margins except at top where just clear, superb "socked-on-the-nose" strike of the first '[crown]/registered' h/s Type 1a in blue, Cat 800. Holcombe Certificate (1998). [This stamp is illustrated in the Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia at p277: see also Lot 587]{Page 72.2} 500 T 750 T 1,000 T Ex Lot O Hillman Lithographs Imperf 2d (4) & 6d (8), a generally fine to very fine selection but all are expertly repaired and/or rebacked, Cat 6600 minimum. One with RPSofL Certificate (1965) "...genuine but repaired".{page 72.4} (12) 1,000 T Ex Lot 563 Lot 564 Lot O A- - Imperf 2d SG 15 four fine examples & 2d on Indian Red SG 16, each with almost full margins and a couple with fragments of adjoining units, some shade variance, Cat 0. One with APEX Certificate (1999).{Page 72.5} (5) 564 G A- - Imperf 2d brown-black/red SG 15 & brown-black/indian red SG 15 & 16, the design just shaved in places still an attractive duo, 15-bars '8' cancels of Fremantle, Cat 1350.{Page 72.6} 565 G A - Imperf 2d brown-black/red SG 15, margins just touching (at top) to good, void-grid cancel of Perth, Cat 550.{Page 72.7} 566 F A - Imperf 2d brown-black/red SG 15, margins just clear to large, light 15-bars '2' cancel of Perth, Cat 550.{Page 73.1} 567 F A+ - Imperf 2d brown-black/red SG 15, margins just clear to large with a fragment of the adjoining unit at left, 15-bars '3' cancel of Perth, Cat 550. Superb!{Page 73.2} 1,500 T T 750 T

73 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 73 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Lot 566 Lot 567 Lot V A- - Imperf 2d brown-black/red SG 15 with Major Transfer Flaw affecting 'WESTERN', three large margins & just shaved at right, very fine void-grid cancel, Cat 550+.{Page 73.3} T Lot V A - Imperf 2d brown-black/red Printed on Both Sides SG 15a (the impression on the reverse is inverted), margins good to large except where just touched at upper-right & with fragments of the adjoining units at left & base, light cancel, Cat 800. [Superior to Dr Walkley's example that sold for $977 at our auction of 14/4/5]{Page 73.4} 750 T Lot 570 Lot V A - Imperf 2d brown-black/red Printed on Both Sides SG 15a (the impression on the reverse is inverted), margins good to large & with fragments of the adjoining units at left ("overlap") & right, very fine 15-bars '1' cancel of Perth, Cat 800. BPA Certificate (1990). [Superior to Dr Walkley's example that sold for $977 at our auction of 14/4/5]{Page 73.5} 571 G A - Imperf 2d brown-black/indian Red SG 16, margins just clear to good, the red surfacing with an all-over dappling causing the design to be rather indistinct, 15-bars '17' cancel of Australind, Cat 800. An unusually fine example that should be of great interest to the specialist.{page 73.6} 750 T 500 T

74 Page: 74 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Lot 572 Lot G A - 6d golden-bronze/black-bronze group SG with "Flying Stick" Variety, large even margins, obvious metallic lustre, indistinct numeral cancel. Ex Caspary (Lot 552: sold for 38 at auction on 8/10/1958, where it was identified as "black-bronze" and described as "extremely fine"). [Please note: the footnotes below Lot 574 constitute part of the description of this lot]{page 74.1} 573 F A+ - 6d golden-bronze/black-bronze group SG 17-18, margins close to large, obvious metallic lustre, central void-grid cancel. Superb! Bühler Certificate (1981) as "black-bronze". [Please note: the footnotes below Lot 574 constitute part of the description of this lot]{page 74.2} 4,000 T 4,000 T Lot F A+ - 6d golden-bronze/black-bronze group SG 17-18, with a minor Pre-Printing Paper-Fold at lower-right, margins close to large with fragments of the adjoining units at top & left, obvious lustrous sheen, light void-grid cancel. Superb! Ex Button (realised 67/10/- in 1946) and Lars Amundsen (Lot 628: where it was identified as "golden bronze" & described as "magnificent"!, with which statement we readilly concur. RPSofL Certificate (1943) as "golden bronze". Our Rarities Auction on 24/5/8 included examples of the golden-bronze & black-bronze shades. Our visual comparison of those items with these three stamps, inclines us to the view that Lots 572 and 573 are "golden-bronze", while Lot 574 is "black-bronze". Under illuminated magnification, there is more evidence of metallic particles on the first two stamps compared to the third. However, our scans suggest that Lot 574 is more "golden" than Lots 572 & 573. It's a bit of a conundrum. What we can say without hedging our bets is that these are three exceptional stamps. Given that Dr Walkley's premium-grade "golden-bronze" and "black-bronze" sold for $7762 and $5290 respectively at our auction of 14/4/5, we are confident that our estimates of $0 each will thus prove to be enticing regardless what conclusions one may draw regarding the precise shades.{page 74.3} 4,000 T The price will be forgotten, but the pleasure of ownership will endure.

75 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 75 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Lot 575 Lot 577 Lot 578 Lot F A- - Imperf 6d grey-black SG 19, margins just clear to large except at lower-right where just touching, excellent colour, superb "socked-on-the-nose" 15-bars '3' cancel of Perth, Cat 550.{Page 75.1} 576 G A - Imperf 6d grey-black SG 19, margins close to large, excellent colour, void-grid cancel, Cat 550. {Page 75.4} 577 G A - Rouletted 6d grey-black SG 23, rouletting on all sides slightly into the design at the top and left but leaving large margins at right & the base, a marginal example from the base of the sheet with marginal watermark lines at the base, a pale shade, 15-bars '1' cancel of Perth, Cat BPA Certificate (1988). Despite the certificate, and the fact that this is quite a large stamp, the rouletting appears to us to be unconvincing. The stamp is therefore offered "as is".{page 75.2} 578 G A - Rouletted 6d grey-black SG 23, traces of rouletting at top & sides and clear of the design on all sides, good colour, void-grid cancel, Cat Again, despite this being an unusually large stamp, the rouletting appears to us to be unconvincing. The stamp is therefore offered "as is".{page 75.3} T 500 T T T Ex Lot W Printed in the Colony from Perkins Bacon Plates Imperf duplcated group with unused 2d (12, including a horizontal pair, plus a few that are badly oxidized), 4d (8) & 6d (2); then used 2d (21, including 2 with Pre-Printing Paper Folds, plus several badly oxidized) & 6d (8); condition variable as should be expected but many are fine to very fine, Cat 10,000+. {Page 75.5} (50+) 3,000 T Lot 580 Lot 581 Lot W B/A - Imperf 2d pale orange SG 24 (a little oxidixed) & 4d SG 26 each with a significant Pre-Printing Paper Fold, margins close to good, Cat {Page 75.6} 581 F A+ - Imperf 2d pale orange SG 24 with 3mm official puncture, margins good to huge, excellent colour for this often washed-out issue, light 15-bars '8' cancel of Fremantle, Cat 75. Superb!{Page 75.8} 582 W A+ - Imperf 2d orange-vermilion SG 25 vertical pair, close even margins, lovely shade, unused, Cat Superb!{Page 75.7} T 150 T T Overseas clients pay no Australian Goods & Sales Tax (GST).

76 Page: 76 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Lot 583 Lot 584 Lot W A - Imperf 6d sage-green SG 28, close to good margins, unused, Cat BPA Certificate (1998). [Dr Walkley's similar example sold for $1610 at our auction of 14/4/5]{Page 76.1} 584 W A - Imperf 6d sage-green SG 28, close to large margins, from the base of the sheet with part marginal watermark at the base, unused, Cat RPSofV Certificate (1978). An unusually large and attractive example.{page 76.2} 1, T 1,500 T Lot G A/B - Imperf 6d sage-green SG 28, margins just clear to good; & Rouletted 6d sage-green SG 32, rouletted three sides with margins clear to large, small tear at right; Cat 1000.{Page 76.4} 586 F A - Imperf 6d sage-green SG 28, good to large margins, light indistinct numeral cancellation in blue, Cat. Ex Tomasini. [Significantly superior to Dr Walkley's two used examples]{page 76.3} T Lot F A+ - Rouletted 6d sage-green SG 32 rouletted at the base & traces of rouletting at the left, an unusually large example with margins close to huge, very fine "socked-on-the-nose" strike of the second '[crown]/registered' h/s Type 1b, Cat. A superb stamp: examples with four margins are rare. Holcombe Certificate (1998). [This stamp is illustrated in the Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia at p277: see also Lot 561]{Page 76.5} 750 T

77 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 77 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) 588 P A/A+ Lot Printed by Perkins Bacon imperforate plate proof singles of the 4d & 6d in black on ungummed unwatermarked paper, the 4d with margins clear to good, the 6d with margins good to large. [Ron Butler's set of 4 different values sold for 940 at auction in 4]{Page 77.1} 1,000 T Ex Lot P A - imperforate colour trial singles of the 1d in carmine, 2d in deep blue, 4d in carmine-pink, in deep carmine-pink, & in rose-carmine, 6d in grey-violet & in slate-purple, & 1/- in deep green, on ungummed unwatermarked wove paper, all with full margins (the 1d a little untidy & the 1/- just clear at lower-right). [A similar group of 5 proofs - Ex Daneswood - sold for $1322 at our auction of 29/3/8] {Page 77.2} (8) 1,750 T Lot P A - imperforate colour trial horizontal pairs 4d in carmine-pink (marginal, from the right of the sheet) & in rose-carmine on ungummed unwatermarked wove paper, margins clear to humungous.{page 77.3} 1,000 T Lot P A - 4d imperforate colour trial block of 6 (3x2) in deep carmine on ungummed unwatermarked paper, margins close to good. A lovely item.{page 77.4} 1,500 T

78 Page: 78 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) 592 O - selection on leaves comprising 1d (10), 2d (27), 4d (5), 6d (19) & 1/- (7), annotated by reference to perfs but some are clearly wrong so inspection is recommended, condition a bit mixed with some oxidization but many appear to be fine to very fine, postmark interest, high catalogue value. (68) 1,000 T Ex Lot 593 Lot 594 Lot 595 Lot W B - Intermediate Perf d rose & 2d blue SG 33 & 34, each with a rounded corner, unused, Cat 600. {Page 78.1} (2) 594 W A- - Intermediate Perf d rose SG 33, a couple of minor perf faults, unused, Cat 450.{Page 78.2} T 595 * A - Intermediate Perf d purple-brown SG 36, large-part o.g., Cat 600. {Page 78.3} 600 T 596 W B - Intermediate Perf /- yellow-green SG 37, a couple of very minor blemishes, unused, Cat 700.{Page 78.4} T T Lot 598 Ex Lot 597 Lot * A/B - Perf 14 at Somerset House 1d, 2d (rounded corner, unused) and 4d (2, slightly different shades, both cut from the sheet to preserve the design), large-part o.g., Cat 950. {Page 78.6} (4) 598 W A B1 - Perf 14 at Somerset House 4d vermilion SG 40, remarkably well centred for this stamp, unused, Cat. [Because of misaligned perforations, virtually every example of this stamp we have seen has been cut from the sheet to preserve the design. This full-margined example is an undeniable rarity] {Page 78.5} 599 W A - Perf 14 at Somerset House 4d vermilion SG 40 with Double Perforations at Top, unused, Cat +. The only example we have seen. {Page 78.7} 500 T 600 T 500 T Ex Lot 600 Ex Lot 601 Lot W A - Perf Clean-Cut d, 6d (possibly reperforated) & 1/- SG 41-43, unused, Cat 900. {Page 78.8} (3) 601 W A - Clean-Cut Perf d 6d & 1/- SG 41-43, unused, Cat 900.{Page 78.9} (3) 600 T 602 */** A - Clean-Cut Perf d blue SG 41 block of 6 (2x3), large-part o.g. with units 2 3 & 4 all unmounted, Cat [While blocks of this stamp are not great rarities, most have significant toning and/or oxidizing]{page 79.7} 603 W A - Clean-Cut Perf d purple-brown SG 42, unused, Cat 350. BPA Certificate (1998).{Page 78.10} T 1,000 T We will travel to you to accept your major consignment.

79 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 79 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Lot 605 Ex Lot 604 Lot G A - Very Rough Perf d 6d & 1/- SG 44-46, Cat 825. A fine "set".{page 79.2} (3) 500 T 605 W A - Very Rough Perf d rose-carmine SG 44, cut from the sheet to preserve the design at right, an unusually fine & attractive example of this stamp, most examples of which are faded, unused, Cat. {Page 79.1} 350 T Lot 606 Lot 609 Lot * B - Very Rough Perf d dull purple/blued paper SG 45, imperforate at right where cut from the sheet well clear of the design, faint surface toning, part-o.g., Cat A rare stamp.{page 79.4} 607 F A - Very Rough Perf d dull purple on blued paper SG 45, neat 15-bars '1' cancel of Perth in blue, Cat 450. Ex Daneswood. RPSofV Certificate (8).{Page 79.3} 608 G A - Very Rough Perf d dull purple/bluish SG 45 with 3mm official puncture, exceptional centring, fine 15-bars '2' cancel of Perth in blue, Cat 450.{Page 79.6} 609 * A - Very Rough Perf /- deep green SG 46, cut from the sheet at left to preserve the design, gorgeous rich colour, large-part o.g., Cat Ex Caspary: Sale 15 (6-9/10/1958) Lot 591, realised 35. [By way of interesting comparison, Caspary's unused d golden-bronze which currently is catalogued at 11,000 - or more than 7½ times the quote for SG 46 - sold for 60]{Page 79.5} 1,500 T T 2,500 T Lot 602 Lot */** A No Watermark 1d carmine-rose SG 49 block of 9, horizontal perfs slightly low so cut from the sheet at the base, rich colour, large-part o.g. with four units being unmounted, Cat A remarkable and beautiful multiple. [The paper is relatively thick, with horizontal mesh]{page 79.8} 2,500

80 Page: 80 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) 611 P A/B Lot CC 1d to 1/- imperforate colour trial singles in the issued colours on watermarked paper, full margins except the 2d which is just cut-into at the base, the 1d & 1/- with large-part o.g. Gorgeous! {Page 80.1} 750 T Lot 612 Ex Lot 614 Lot P A - 1d & 1/- imperforate colour trial vertical pairs in the issued colours on gummed watermarked paper, full margins, large-part o.g.{page 80.2} 500 T Ex Lot *W A - Perf 12½ 1d (both) to 1/- (both) SG with all listed shades except 2d yellow, a few characteristic short perfs, a couple with part-o.g. otherwise unused, Cat {Page 80.5} (10) 614 P* A/B New Value 3d die proof in brown on glazed card reduced to stamp-size (significant rubbing), imperf plate proof single in brown & a pair optd 'CANCELLED', plus issued stamps a single & blocks of 4 in both shades with large-part o.g., Cat 500+ plus the proofs.{page 80.3} (14) 615 P B - 3d imperforate plate proof block of 4 in cinnamon on ungummed unwatermarked paper, each unit overprinted 'CANCELLED', some very minor surface-rubbing, tonespots on the reverse as usual. Prepared by De La Rue for the 1872 South Kensington Exhibition. [Dr Walkley's corner block of 4 sold for $1552 at our auction of 14/4/5]{Page 80.4} 1,000 T 500 T 750 T 616 O A/B Lot 617 Lot Surcharge 'ONE PENNY' in Green on 2d yellow SG 67 with Low Setting (3, one with Watermark Reversed), High Setting (4, one with Watermark Reversed; with Brandon Certificate), plus various intermediate levels (5), a few small faults but generally fine, a couple with GPO cancels otherwise with various numeral cancels, Cat An interesting lot for the specialist. [Juhl states the watermark is either "upright or upright reversed". He makes no distinction regarding valuation] (12) 617 W A - 'ONE PENNY' in Green on 2d yellow SG 67, unused, Cat 475.{Page 80.6} T T

81 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 81 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) 618 F A+ - 'ONE PENNY' in Green on 2d yellow SG 67, crisp void-grid cancel, Cat 55+. Superb! {Page 80.7} 150 T 619 W A Ex Lot 619 Lot 627 Ex Lot Crown CC Perf 14 1d to 6d (2, both SG 75) SG missing only the 1d SG 70, unused or part-o.g., Cat 900.{Page 81.1} (6) 620 G A - 1d yellow-bistre SG 69 irregular block of 10 (3x4, less the vertical pair at upper-right), multiple fine strikes of the 12-bars '2' cancel of Perth. A rare multiple. [Pope & Reynolds record no covers with 12-bars '2' while used at Perth. It may have been used mainly for parcels] {Page 64.8} 621 G/F - 2d chrome-yellow SG 71 apparent reconstruction of the 120 positions mounted on aging pages, generally fine to very fine, Cat (120) 622 W* A Crown/CA Perf 14 1d to 6d (both) SG and Perf 12 1d to 6d SG 82-85, the Perf 12 4d & 6d are unused otherwise large-part o.g., Cat {Page 81.3} (9) 623 * A- - Perf 14 1d yellow-ochre SG 76 marginal block of 4 from the base of the sheet, gum blemishes & hinge remainders still large-part o.g., Cat G A - Perf 14 1d yellow-ochre SG 76 block of 6 (3x2) & 2d chrome-yellow SG 71 block of 4, Fremantle duplex cancels. Scarce multiples. (2 blocks) 600 T T 100 T 750 T 150 T Lot 625 Lot * A- - Perf 14 2d chrome-yellow SG 77 block of 6 (3x2), some weak perfs sensibly reinforced, large-part (dull) o.g., Cat 174+.{Page 81.4} 626 G A - Perf 14 6d lilac SG 80 marginal block of 6 (3x2) from the left of the sheet, well centred, strong colour, 'BE'-in-bars cancels of Beverley. A rare & attractive used multiple. [Pope & Reynolds record usage of 'BE' from 1892 only]{page 81.5} 627 G A - Perf 12x14 1d yellow-ochre SG 81 horizontal pair, 15-bars '11' cancels of Newcastle, Cat +. A scarce multiple.{page 81.2} 628 ** A Crown/CA 3d red-brown SG 87 marginal block of 12 (4x3) from the base of the upper pane, full unmounted o.g., Cat T T 629 G A Lot 629 Lot Surcharge '½' in Red on Perf 12 1d yellow-ochre SG 82 block of 4, Bunbury duplex cancels, Cat A rare multiple.{page 81.6} T

82 Page: 82 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) 630 */** A B Surcharges '1d.' with Curved Top Serif in Green on 3d pale brown SG 91 block of 4, large-part o.g. with the lower units being unmounted, Cat {Page 81.7} T Ex Lot P B/A Lot De La Rue Designs 1d (minor rubbing & a bit soiled) and 2½d (very fine) die proofs in black on glazed card reduced to stamp-size & affixed to pieces cut from the De La Rue day books, the first endorsed "Aug 30/240 leads" & the other endorsed "Dec 19/240 leads/6 extra for repair", later also endorsed in red "Oct 4th 1897/Repeat plate/no 2" or "Mar 3 97" respectively. Unique. [Cecil Walkley's similar 2d proof sold for $552 at our auction of 14/4/5]{Page 82.1} 632 P A/B - ½d 4d & 5d imperforate blocks of 4 in the issued colours on gummed watermarked paper from the imprimatur sheets, the ½d a little cut-into at the base & the 5d trimmed a little close at left, full unmounted o.g.{page 82.2} (3 blocks) 1,000 T 1,500 T Ex Lot G A/B - 6d bright violet & 1/- olive-green SG 100 & 102 blocks of 4, also 1/- pale olive-green SG 101a remarkable block of 12 (6x2, a couple of minor perf faults). Scarce multiples. {Page 82.3} (3 blocks) T Ex Lot 634 Ex Lot 635 Lot */** A B New Colours 1d to 4d SG 103-5, plus 1d block of 4 (the lower units unmounted), large-part o.g., Cat {Page 82.4} (7) 635 O A/B - 1d carmine-pink, 2d grey & 4d red-brown blocks of 4, a few blemishes. A rare "set".{page 82.5} (3 blocks) 636 * A - 2d grey SG 104 block of 4, large-part o.g., Cat +.{Page 82.6} T 500

83 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 83 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) 637 * A/B Surcharges 'ONE PENNY' in Green on 3d SG , 'Half-penny' in Green on 3d SG 110 & 110a, and Overprinted Twice in Red & in Green on 3d SG 111a (surface blemish) and 111b, large-part o.g., Cat (7) 150 T Ex Lot 638 Lot 640 Ex Lot */** A B W[crown]A 1d to 1/- SG blocks of 4, large-part o.g. with the lower units being unmounted, Cat {Page 83.1} (20) 639 P A - 2d lower-left corner pair & 2½d block of 4 (minor scissor-cut between the units at left) imperforate multiples in the issued colours on gummed watermarked paper from the imprimatur sheets, the 2½d trimmed a little close at left, full unmounted o.g.{page 83.3} (2 items) 640 P A+ - 6d & 1/- imperforate vertical gutter pairs on gummed watermarked paper from the imprimatur sheets BW #W2PP(1) & W3PP(1), full unmounted o.g., Cat $1. Superb! [Although printed in 1898, these were not issued until and they are therefore Commonwealth Period issues]{page 83.2} 350 1,000 T 750 T Ex Lot 641 * Commonwealth Period Issues collector's duplicates with V/Crown 4d block of 4, 5d (9), 8d (18), 9d (8), 10d (17, including a block of 4), 2/- (5), 2/6d (10), 5/- (8) & 10/- (4), Perf 11 5d 9d & 2/- (2); Crown/A with 5d (15, including a block of 4), 8d (14), 9d (13, one with Watermark Upright), 10d (13) & 5/- (3), Perf 11 2d (3), 3d (4), 5d (11) & 9d (2), 1907 W[crown]A 6d (14) & 1/- (15, including a block of 4), 1912 Crown/A 6d (17) & 1/- (8); etc, generally fine to very fine but some toning & gum faults noted. High catalogue value.{page 83.4} (+) O - stockbook of duplicates, mostly low values but some better stamps noted including 5/- (3), Crown/A Perf 11 9d etc, condition variable. Study opportunity. (100s) 2,500 T T Ex Lot 643 Ex Lot * A/B V/Crown Perf 12½ 1d to 1 (both) plus shades of the 1d & 9d, some with hinge remainders including the 1 orange-brown & some gum blemishes including the 1 orange, Cat {Page 83.5} (15) 644 O - stockbook of duplicates including 2/- (10), 2/6d (9), 5/-, 10/- (3, plus two with concentric-circles cancels) & 1 etc, condition variable. (+) 645 V A B1-9d, 10d, 2/-, 5/- Die 1, 10/- (3) & 1, CTO with concentric-circles cancels, Cat $ {Page 83.6} (8) 600 T T 500 T

84 Page: 84 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Ex Lot O A/A- - High Values selection comprising 2/- (11, including vermilion/yellow x3), 2/6d (5), 5/- (4, two of each Die), 10/- (5) & 1 (5) SG , generally very fine, a variety of cancellations, Cat Attractive stamps commercially used & rarely available in such quantity.{page 84.1} (30) 647 V A B1-10/- deep mauve & 1 orange-brown SG 127 & 128, neatly cancelled, Cat. (2) T 1,000 T Ex Lot * A B1 - Perf 11 2d 5d 9d & 2/- (both), Cat 900+ ($0+).{Page 84.2} (5) 1,000 T Ex Lot 649 Ex Lot 650 Lot G/F A B1 - Perf 11 1d 2d 4d 9d & 2/-, Cat 650+ ($1350+).{Page 84.3} (5) 850 T 650 G/V A B Crown/A Perf 11 1d 2d 3d 4d 5d (both shades, the bistre toned) & 9d red-orange SG a, the rare 4d is a gem, Cat 475 ($1).{Page 84.4} (7) 651 G A C1 - Compound Perf of Perf 12½ & 11 2d yellow SG 162 (BW W25 or 26??) Perf 12½x11x11x11, neat duplex cancel, Cat 350 ($750).{Page 84.5} 600 T T 652 F B Lot Crown/Single-Lined A Perf 12½ 1/- sage-green SG 169a (BW #W57), a trifle soiled but a fine example of this rare stamp, 'MOO SANDSTONE' cds, under-catalogued at 1500 ($1500). [ACSC states "at least five examples can be confirmed" of which one is in the Western Australia Museum. Dr Cecil Walkley's very fine example, also with the 'MOO SANDSTONE' cds sold for $7475 at our auction of 14/4/5]{Page 84.6} 2,500 T

85 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 85 WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued) Ex Lot WO FORGERIES: Selection of mostly Spiro reproductions with concentric-circles cancels, a few attractive types including Imperf 6d black & 2d orange, an imperf 6d violet on thin card, photographic "proof" of the One Pound with 'SPERATI REPRODUCTION' h/s on the reverse, etc; also a few genuine stamps with forged overprints & a repaired 1/- brown; condition variable.{page 85.1} (55) T Lot P A Crown/CC 4d carmine "die proof" on thin card with the "watermark" impressed - in reverse! - on the back. Not seen by us before.{page 85.2} T Lot Ex Lot 655 Ex Lot 657 *O LOCAL STAMPS: Coolgardie Cycle Express 2/6d blue, a very fresh marginal example with part o.g., and Camels set 6d 2/- & 5/- with large-part (sandy) o.g. but some toning especially on the 5/-; and Lake Lefroy Goldfield Cycle Mail 6d Swan pink/pale yellow an attractive used example with manuscript "H&M" cancel but with a 17mm repaired tear at upper-right & a small tear at base. A scarce group. The last with Ceremuga Certificate (2) that states "...nice frontal appearance with strong original colour). [Of the Lake Lefroy 6d, the census by Reynolds & Pope lists 36 unused & 34 used examples - of which this is #U6 - plus the unique tête-bêche pair]{page 85.3} (5) 656 * A - Coolgardie Cycle Express: 1895 Bicycle 1/- blue marginal example from the right of the sheet Imperforate at Right, very fresh with part o.g. RPSofL Certificate (1974). {Page 85.4} 657 O A/B RAILWAY STAMPS: Revised Larger Format values watermarked 1/- & the rare 1/3d, and unwatermarked 3d 6d 9d 1/6d 2/- & 2/6d, a couple are marginal examples with one straight edge, '1'- (2/-) or '12'-in-bars cancels, generally fine to very fine. Unusual quality for such large parcel stamps.{page 85.5} (8) 1,000 T T T

86 Page: 86 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Official Stamps Ex Lot O Collector's duplicates with Imperial Punctures including d (2), 1861 Very Rough Perf 1/-, later issues to 1/- (5); perf 'WA' to 1/- (2), V/Crown 10d (2), 2/6d (2) & 5/-; perf 'OS' to 1/- (2), V/Crown 10d (3), 2/- (4), 2/6d (7) & 5/- (2), Crown/A 9d (6) & 5/- plus Perf 11 4d & 9d, W[crown]A 6d block of 6 etc; condition variable but generally fine to very fine. A desirable lot.{page 86.1} (220+) 1,000 T 659 Ex Lot 659 O Imperial Punctures: Selection with 3mm including d (4 margins) & 1/- (cut-into), d (2, shades), 1861 Perf 14 at Somerset House 1d, Clean-Cut Perf 2d & 1/- & Very Rough Perf 1/- (thinned) etc; then 4mm including Perf 14 at Somerset House 4d (Double Puncture), Clean-Cut Perf 2d, to 1/- (2) including 4d carmine pair etc; some faults in the earlies but generally fine. Scarce group. {Page 86.2} (30) T Ex Lot *O A/B Perforated 'OS': Mostly used selection including d (both), values to 1/-, Upright 2/- (2, shades) to 10/- & Sideways 8d (2, one mint), 9d, 10d (2, one mint) & 1 (mint) plus Perf 11 5d, ½d to 5/- (ex 10d), d & 1/-, d & 1/- etc, generally very fine, Cat $ Another very scarce group.{page 86.3} (42) 750 T Lot 661 Ex Lot G A B Upright 10/- deep mauve BW #W65b (SG 127), lightly cancelled, Cat $.{Page 86.4} 150 T 662 O A/B Perforated 'WA': Selection including d (both), values to 1/- (both), Upright 8d to 2/6d plus 1, and Sideways 2/6d 5/- & 10/-, mostly very fine. Very scarce.{page 86.5} (23) T

87 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 87 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Revenues Ex Lot *WO Remainders on leaves including 'I R' in Green on 1d (3, one apparently postally used); Internal Revenue Long Types d 2d (large-part o.g.), 3d & 1/- unused plus 1 with 'SPECIMEN.' h/s in rosine and 1d to 2/6d postally used; d 6d & 2/6d with large-part o.g.plus 1d to 2/6d and 5/- all postally used; W[crown]A 1d to 1/- and 5/- with large-part o.g. plus 1d to 2/6d postally used; Duty Stamp Lithographs colourful group to 10 (3); Revenue Duty 1d plate proof block of 4 on grey card; Impressed Duty 24 cutouts to 100 (cut-to-shape) with some better values; Telegraph Stamps 1d both perfs & 6d all mint & postally used; finally a 1/- Telegram Form with the counterfoil (detached). A good lot.{page 87.1} (134) 850 T 664 *WO "Mystery lot" of revenues in two stockbooks and on stocksheets with a good range of 1881 Provisional Surcharges, later Purple Swans, Waterlow and Litho horizontal types, Hospital & Financial Tax stamps, Telegraph stamps etc, condition variable. (500 approx) 500 T 665 O Lot 666 Lot 667 DUTY STAMP: Bicolours selection to 5 (2) and 10 (2) including 2/- Raised Swan, some with 'T' punctures, many with oval or boxed dated cachets. (59) 666 P A Waterlow Printing plate proof of the Swan vignette only, marginal block of 4 from the left of the sheet on highly glazed ungummed unwatermarked paper, some very minor surface-rubbing. Ex Waterlow Archives. [A similar block of 6 sold for $920 in our auction of 24/5/8]{Page 87.2} 667 P A Waterlow Printing 1d imperforate proof in indigo & brown on ungummed unwatermarked paper. {Page 87.3} 500 T 150 T Ex Lot 668 Lot O A/B Waterlow Printing 1d to 100 Dzelme R56-71 (missing only the 5 & 10), a few minor faults, various revenue cancels. Dzelme states only 869 of the 25, 127 of the 50 & 207 of the 100 were sold.{page 87.4} (14) 669 O A/B Lithographed Issues on exhibit pages including set to 10 (the 1 badly stained), set to 30/-, d 1 & 5, set to 10 (ex the 3d), set to 10, Zinc Plates set to 5 (ex 2d), /- etc, a few minor faults. A very colourful lot, that would be difficult to assemble. (75) 670 G A B Litho by the Government Printer 15/- deep green & black Watermark Upright Dzelme #R80, dated handstamp in violet. Rare. [In Dzelme's 1999 Price Supplement, this is catalogued at $500 ]{Page 87.5} 500 T 500 T

88 Page: 88 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Revenues (continued) Ex Lot 672 Ex Lot 671 Ex Lot O A/B INTERNAL REVENUE: 1881 Provisional Surcharges on 3d lilac 'THREE SHILLINGS' to 'TEN POUNDS', a couple of small faults, manuscript cancels. Very scarce: numbers issued were between only 960 for the 5 & 10 and 4560 for the 3/-. [Also with a Duty Stamp Litho 15/- black & turquoise Imperf Vertically #R137Aa, used. Dzelme Certificate (7)]{Page 88.2} (10) 672 *W A/A Provisional Surcharges 2d 3d & 6d all with large-part o.g., and '15 SHILLINGS', unused. RPSofV Certificate (3) for the 15/-, of which Dzelme states only 1 were printed.{page 88.1} (4) 673 O A/B Provisional Surcharges 'ONE PENNY' to 'TEN POUNDS' Dzelme #R3-16 (ex the 5/-), a few minor faults, pen cancellations.{page 88.3} (13) 674 G/V A B Provisional Surcharges 2d 3d & 6d plus a scarce block of 4 of the 2d, all postally used. (7) 175 T T T Ex Lot 675 Lot 676 Lot O A/B Crown/CA (Wide) 1d to 10 Dzelme R17-31, a few minor faults, various revenue cancels. Dzelme states only 5160 of the 5 & 6060 of the 10 were printed.{page 88.5} (15) 676 * A A Crown/CA (Wide) 3/- purple Dzelme R23, large-part o.g.{page 88.4} 175 T 677 W A- A Crown/CA (Wide) 15/- purple Dzelme R27, unused. Dzelme states only 6720 were pri nted.{page 88.6} T T Ex Lot 678 Ex Lot 680 Lot 681 Lot 682 Lot O A/B Crown/CA (Narrow) 1d to 1 Dzelme R32-40, the 3/- with fault at top, various revenue cancels except for the 2/6d which is postally used. Dzelme states only 6240 of each of the 3/- 5/- & 10/- and only 3540 of the 1 were printed.{page 88.9} (9) T Ex Lot G/F A B Crown/CA (Narrow) 1d to 100 Dzelme R32-43, oval datestamps. A rare set. [Of the three ultra-high values, Dzelme states only, 150 & 180 respectively were used]{page 88.12} (12) 750

89 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 89 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Revenues (continued) 680 O A/B W[crown]A 1d to 1/10/- Dzelme R44-55 including the rare 15/- but without the 1 (which Dzelme states has not been seen), various revenue cancels. Dzelme states only 2520 of the 1/10/- and a mere 60! of the 15/- were printed.{page 88.7} (11) 681 ** A B W[crown]A 3/- purple Dzelme R49, excellent colour, full unmounted o.g. Dzelme states 10,080 were printed. [A mounted example sold for $460 at our auction of 14/4/5]{Page 88.8} 682 * A B W[crown]A 7/6d purple Dzelme R51, excellent colour, large-part o.g. with a small paper-hinge remainder. Ceremuga Certificate (6) states "Very rare mint". Dzelme states only 6240 were printed. {Page 88.10} 683 * A- A W[crown]A 10/- purple Dzelme R52, excellent colour, minor bend, large-part o.g. Dzelme states 28,380 were printed.{page 88.11} 684 *WO A/A- MISCELLANEOUS TAXES: Hospital Fund Tax 1½d, 3d yellow, 3d orange, 6d blue, 6d grey, 9d & 1/- all with large-part o.g., plus 1½d, 3d yellow, 4½d, 6d grey, 9d, 1/-, 2/- & 5/- all used; Financial Emergency Tax 1d, 4d, 9d (unused), 1/-, 2/-, 5/-, 10/- (2, one unused) & 1 (2, one unused). (25) 500 T 500 T 1,000 T T T Ex Lot 685 Ex Lot 686 Ex Lot 687 Ex Lot * A/B SUPREME COURT: Overprints 1d 6d & 1/-, Surcharges with Seriffed Value 1/- on 1 & 2/- on 1 (2, different watermarks) or Sans Serif Values 2/- on 1 & 2/6d on 1 (small ink-stains), 1905 Overprinted in Blue 1/- & 2/- on 1, all with large-part o.g. A very scarce group.{page 89.1} (10) 686 */** - 'FEES' 1907 W[crown]A 6d to 2/6d plus 25 to 100, No Wmk 1d to 1/10/- (ex 6d), green & 10 indigo, then optd 'CANCELLED' Wmk 2/6d plus 25 to 100, No Wmk 1d to 1/10/- (ex 2/6d), green & 10 indigo, generally very fine & many are unmounted.{page 89.2} (35) 687 O A/A- - 'FEES' d to 10 Dzelme S36-47, various cancels. Very scarce used. Dzelme states less than 10,000 each were sold of the 1d 6d 15/- & 1/10/-, 1560 of the 5 and 1500 of the 10.{Page 89.3} (12) 500 T T T Lot P B - 'FEES' /- Dzelme S43 imperforate plate proof marginal block of 4 from the left of the sheet in the issued colour on ungummed watermarked paper, minor wrinkles.{page 89.5} 689 * A B1 - 'PROBATE DUTY' Overprints on Internal Revenue W[crown]A 6d Dzelme S110 & 5/- S113, plus 3d on 6d S119, large-part o.g. Dzelme states only 871, 371 and 507 respectively were sold.{page 89.4} (3) 690 */** A - 'PROBATE DUTY' d to 1/10/- plus 25 Dzelme S plus 134, 1922 New Colours 5 orange to 50 brown, mostly unmounted; then optd 'CANCELLED' d to 1/10/- plus 25, and 1922 New Colours 5 orange & 10 dull claret. (28) T T T PASSION! it s the key ingredient in The Prestige Difference.

90 Page: 90 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 699 Ex Lot 692 Lot 701 Lot 700 Lot 705 Lot 706 Lot 718 Lot 724

91 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 91 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postal History C C/CL Group of PPCs including Zieher & VSM embossed "stamps" types, others by Foy & Gibson, Falk & Austral Stores, also Swan Express "Guildford Post Office" and Albert & Co "Kalgoorlie Gold Escort Going to the Mint", some non-wa cards used in WA, condition variable, mostly used. (20) Annotated group of covers etc including registered items from Broome Hill, Davyhurst, Mt Morgan, Subiaco (1911, with early red registration label) & Yarloop, Department of Mines Frank cover with very fine boxed 'No.../REGISTERED./KANOWNA, W.A.' arrival b/s, a couple of other Frank Stamp covers, Department of Agriculture Journal wrapper front with 2d perf 'OS' x2, 1905 unclaimed registered cover with 4d perf 'OS', 1906 OHMS cover with 1d perf 'OS' & superb boxed 'POSTED OUT/OF COURSE' h/s, 1899 soiled cover with dumb cancels & 'HALLS CREEK' cds (ERD) in violet etc, condition variable. A good lot.{page 90.1} (28) T 800 T 693 C A- Lot (c.) part-entire to "NG Meares/Resident/York" with largely fine & bold strike of the '[crown]/ GENERAL/POST OFFICE/PERTH' d/s (PMI #1b), endorsed "Free" and signed "RHBland" at lower-left, minor vertical fold. Rare intra-colonial mail. [The surviving content is a piece of rollicking patriotic doggerel that mentions an assassination attempt on the Queen's life, which must have been that of Revett Henry Bland arrived in Perth in August He was appointed Resident at York by 1834 & the local Protector of Aborigines in He left York in October 1848 & Meares was presumably his successor. He was Acting Colonial Secretary in 1849 until March 1850 & it is during this short period that he would have enjoyed the free franking privilege. Attempts on the Queen's life were made by William Hamilton in 1849 and by Robert Pate in Both were transported for 7 years]{page 91.1} 2,500 T 694 C B Lot 694 Lot cover to Victoria with rare franking of Imperf 6d sage-green SG 32 (4 margins, slight impression from ironed-out vertical fold) tied by very fine 15-bars '8' cancel, 'FREEMANTLE/ FE21/1862/WESTERN AUSTRALIA' cds at lower-left, Melbourne transit & fair oval 'BATESFORD/ [crown]/ma15/1862/victoria' arrival b/s (LRD), flap removed. Rare inter-colonial usage.{page 91.2} 1,000 T

92 Page: 92 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) 695 C A- 696 C B 1863 large-part front with rare franking of Rouletted 2d orange-vermilion SG 25 (a large stamp with rouletting all sides & well clear of the design at right & base) tied by fine 15-bars '1' in blue, Maltese Cross 'PERTH/AP2/1863' d/s also in blue alongside, a couple of very minor blemishes homemade mourning cover to England "via Marseilles" with 2d yellow pair & 6d violet tied by Perth duplex, London transit cds in red on the face & 'BRIGHTON' arrival b/s, repaired flap.{page 91.3} 500 T 1, C B 698 C B 699 C A- 700 C C 701 C B Lot 697 Lot cover to England "via Marsels" [sic] with lovely franking of 1864 CC 4d carmine & 6d violet tied by light strikes of 15-bars '1' cancel, 'PERTH/NO11/1868/=WESTERN-AUSTRALIA=' cds at left, 'PORTSMOUTH' arrival b/s crossed by repaied tear on the flap, minor blemishes on the reverse. Most attractive.{page 92.1} 1882 cover to England with scarce franking of CA Perf 14 2d pair & Perf 12 4d carmine SG 84 tied by 15-bars '3' cancels of 'PERTH' (cds alongside), embossed 'JOHN SUMMERS/CARRIAGE/ BUILDER/PERTH WA' in red on the flap, 'BRIGHTON' arrival b/s, light allover soiling. [The earliest advertising cover we have offered from Western Australia]{Page 92.2} 1883 cover to England with CA 6d lilac tied by fair strike of the 9-bars '8' cancel, very fine 'FREMANTLE/NO24/1883/=WESTERN-AUSTRALIA=' cds below, two different London backstamps. [The latest 9-bars '8' cover by 19 months: not listed in the Pope & Reynolds census]{page 90.2} 1884 Post Office Savings Bank card (150x120mm) 'TO BE USED ONLY BY CHILDREN ATTENDING SCHOOLS' with 'GERALDTON' cds at L/R and CA 1d x12 tied by 12-bars '1' of Perth, minor overall soiling & minor peripheral faults. The only example we have seen but Pope & Reynolds state that the 12-bars '1' was "In use on Child's [sic] Savings cards from August 1881"]{Page 90.4} 1888 cover to England with CA 6d lilac (a bit oxidized) tied by fine strike of the 15-bars '23' cancel, very fine 'GINGIN/("2 12")/188("8")/=WESTERN-AUSTRALIA=' cds at lower-left, very fine 'PERTH/W.A. - GPO' (sideways) duplex (PMI DxA-5) transit b/s affected by part of the flap having been removed, minor repaired tear at top. [The latest 6d rate cover from Gingin, not listed in the Pope & Reynolds census]{page 90.3} 1,000 T 1, T T T 702 C B 703 C B 704 C Lot 702 Lot cover to London (b/s) "via Brindisi" (amended to "Naples") with scarce franking of a very fine 6d lilac vertical pair tied by 'ALBANY - KGS' (King George Sound) duplex, embossed 'P&O SS BRITANNIA' on the flap, repaired flap fault & a couple of minor blemishes. A very scarce cover.{page 92.3} 1893 cover to Guildford (duplex arrival b/s) with scarce franking of 'ONE PENNY' on 3d + 1d tied by Gingin duplex, minor blemishes covers with Postal Fiscal frankings of 'I.R./TWO PENCE' pair, and Long Types 1d pair, 2d and 3d, condition variable. The vendor paid many years ago. (4) 750 T T T

93 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 93 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) 705 C B 706 C B 707 C B 708 C A- 709 C B 1896 usage of GB 2½d Envelope to "Mallina Gold Mine/Roebourne" via Albany with very fine 'TRAVELLING POST OFFICE/MR28/96/G.S.R.W.A.' transit b/s & Roebourne arrival b/s of AP1/96, minor blemishes. [Mallina is S of Roebourne & 22km ESE of Whim Creek. There was no PO until 1910 but a TO operated 16/7/1896 until 9/3/1899. Mallina is within the current Indee Gold Project]{Page 90.5} 1898 usage to England of 'Mining and Industrial Exhibition' wrapper with a partly very fine strike of the 'WESTERN AUSTRALIAN EXHIBITION/[swan]/COOLGARDIE' Frank h/s in purple as is the underlined 'OFFICIAL PAID' h/s, minor blemishes.{page 90.6} 1899 cover from England to Fremantle with WA 1d only duly cancelled & the cover not taxed, boxed 'UNCLAIMED' h/s & 'DEAD LETTER OFFICE/PERTH WA' b/s in purple, returned to the London Returned Letter Office from where it was forwarded in stampless OHMS 'Returned Postal Packet' envelope, minor blemishes. Most unusual. (2) 1900 cover to the United States with ½d & 2d tied by 'MT LEONORA' cds, very fine strike of 'TPO EGF/WA' (Eastern Gold Field) cds & Perth transit b/s, a couple of very minor blemishes. [Goldmining: 202km N of Kalgoorlie. Truly remote!] 1901 cover to France "Via Italy" with 1d x2 & 2d grey x2 tied by 'R'-in-oval h/s, largely superb strike of the double-oval 'POST & TELEGRAPH OFFICE/20FEB01/MARBLE BAR, W.A.' d/s - unrecorded in PMI - in violet, French TPO cds in red on the face & very fine 'PUTEAUX/SEINE' arrival b/s, opened-out & a couple of faults. [Goldmining. Marble Bar is renowned as the hottest place on the driest continent]{page 92.4} T T T 175 T T Lot 710 Lot PS A- - envelope to England with Coat of Arms embossed in blue on the flap & very fine strike of the 'GOVERNOR OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA/[crown]/FRANK STAMP' Frank h/s in blue cancelled by 'SMR/PERTH WA' cds, 'PAID/OFFICIALLY/WEST AUSTRALIA' h/s at left, a couple of very minor blemishes.{page 93.1} 711 C B - Grand Lodge of Western Australia illustrated cover from Fremantle to England with 1d only, badly worn 'T' h/s & Mss "15c", superb British '3D/I.S./B.' h/s, minor blemishes and the flap removed.{page 93.2} 712 C A cover to England with 2d only tied by light 'DAY DAWN' duplex, superb 'T/5' h/s & light but very fine '("1d")/MORE TO PAY' h/s, also British '1d/F.B.' h/s. [Goldmining: 5km SW of Cue] T T T Lot 713 Lot C A- - WA Bank cover front to Perth with 2d & 3d tied by 'T.P.O - E.G' (Eastern Goldfields) cds, faint 'COOLGARDIE' Bank h/s at lower-left. [Presumably the cover was meant to be registered but it was posted onto the train where there was no registration facility available]{page 93.3} T

94 Page: 94 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) 714 C A - Senator Matheson local cover with ½d only tied by LC Room duplex, large 'T'-in-circle h/s and Australian Blank Tablet 1d Postage Due tied by 'PR/PERTH' Poste Restante cds. 715 C A Chinese merchant's cover to "Haiphund/Tong Kin" [sic] with 2½d & 3d tied by 'R'-in-oval h/s, oval 'REGISTERED/PERTH WA' to right, Hong Kong transit & 'HAIPHONG/TONKIN' arrival b/s, a couple of very minor blemishes.{page 93.4} 716 C B - Wilcox Smith cover to Dunedin (b/s) with 2d yellow & 2½d blue pair tied by good strikes of the scarce 'NEWCASTLE/WESTERN AUSTRALIA - N ' duplex, 'R'-in-cogwheel h/s below, boxed Perth registration d/s, minor faults. 717 CL B - OHMS cover to Canada with perf 'WA' ½d & 1d tied by GPO duplex, 'BINSCARTH/MAN' arrival b/s, minor blemishes. 718 C A- 719 C C 720 C A-/B 1904 cover to Belgium with ½d 2d & 3d cancelled by 'R'-in-oval, unusually no identifying datestamp, fine strike of the rare 'A.R.'-in-oval h/s, Belgian arrival b/s & '448' postman's h/s.{page 90.7} 1905 Austral Stores PPC to Japan with ½d & 1d tied by Cottesloe cds, Colombo & 'SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG' marine sorter (unusually in red) transits, Kobe & Japanese language cds on the face, Japanese endorsements & superb 'INCONNU.' h/s in red, triple-oval 'DEAD LETTER OFFICE/GPO PERTH WA' d/s in violet, soiled & a few bends & 1908 Government Geologist's Season's Greetings PPCs "Some means of transport on the EMurchison Goldfield" or "The Early Days of Pilbara GF" (sluicing) both to Denmark with ½d & 1d (torn) or perf 'OS' ½d pair but not taxed, a few minor blemishes. (2) 721 C B 1907 PPC to England with 1d tied by large-part 'LOOSE SHIP LETTE[R]' handstamp (Hosking #1424; rated DD) of 'LARGS BAY' (very fine squared-circle alongside), minor toning. 722 C A- 723 C B 1909 PPC to "Glen Mervyn/Preston" with 1d tied by fine strike of the 15-bars '17' cancel of 'AUSTRALIND' (very fine cds below). [Not included in Pope & Reynolds' census of 24 covers. Our vendor states that a similar item sold for $2 at a Perth auction!!] 1910 usage of early International Reply Coupon with 'BROAD ARROW/WA' cds, ironed-out fold. Rare, but please don't fall for the FIP nonsense that these things are postal stationery. 724 C A- - merchant's cover to Switzerland with 2d only & 'T/10' h/s of Fremantle, Swiss 10c Postage Due tied by 'YVERDON' cds.{page 90.8} 725 PS B - usage of Austrian 10h Postal Card to "Colgardie" [sic] with unusual routing via NSW (light 'ENGLISH MAIL NSW' transit b/s), very fine strikes of the boxed 'UNCLAIMED' (very worn) & 'UNKNOWN BY LETTER CARRIER' handstamps, endorsed "Retour/Karlsbad" in red, Coolgardie cds & poor transit b/s of the DLO Perth cds in red, minor blemishes. 726 C 1912 Appleby hand-illustrated cover fronts with the English address incorporated into the designs 1) of the Halfpenny Stamp with ½d x2; & 2) a map of England with 1d x2, apparently overweight and with WA and GB tax h/s; both with 'NEWCARNIE' cds, minor blemishes/toning. Attractive pair. WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postmarks T T T T T 100 T T 727 S 728 S 729 SD 730 S 731 D A- A1 Ex Lot 727 Goldfields collection on Swans on annotated pages with a number of very scarce items including superb 'DAVYHURST' on 8d, 'DIORITE KING' (1899), 'DUKETON', triple-oval 'MONEY ORDER OFFICE/MT MAGNET', 'SOUTH BOULDER', 'YUNDAMINDERA' etc. Handy lot.{page 94.1} (53) Single-volume collection of Commonwealth Period postmarks on Swans including 'CONDON', 'GULLEWA', 'IDA H' (on 1/-), 'TELEGRAPH OFFICE/MENZIES WA' (PMI #ORS2 on strip of 3), 'MERREDIN' in red, 'PAID NORTHAM', 'PALACE HOTEL', 'POST OFFICE/("8 6 07"/PARKERVILLE', 'TELEGRAPHS/PERTH WA', 'PRESTON' (1897; L/H portion of duplex), 'ROUND HILL', 'WATEROUS MILL', etc. Not world-beating but worthwhile. (100s) 'SAVINGS BANK/CUBALLING', 'SAVINGS BANK/OC29/00/JARRAHDALE WA', 'SA[VINGS BA]NK/ JA31/8/MT LEONORA', 'S B PADDINGTON', and fair strikes of similar types from Bulong, Dongara & Kurawa. Very scarce group. (7) Array on leaves & Hagner of Numerals & Letters-in-Bars on Swans with values to 1/- & a few better stamps noted, many very fine to superb strikes, 15-bars '16' & '18' both in blue, also a few later cds & other cancels. (140+) Canning Mills: double-oval 'POST OFFICE/2MAY1899/CANNING MILLS, W.A.' very fine strike on 2d grey pair (a couple of toned perfs). Rare. PO 1/10/1894; RO 17/9/1906; closed 30/6/1927. [Timber mill] T 500 T 150 T T 240 T

95 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 95 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postmarks (continued) 732 PS A+ B1 733 D B A2 734 D A A1+ Great Boulder: duplex 'GREAT BOULDER/ 2 /AU19/97/W.A - PO' largely very fine strike in blue on 1d Postal Card to Fremantle, Kalgoorlie b/s. PO 12/4/1897; renamed Boulder 15/9/1897. [Goldmining. 6km SE of Kalgoorlie] Harvey (2): triple-oval 'POST & TELEGRAPH O[FFICE]/14JUL99/HARVEY, W.A.' [LRD] very fine strike in violet on 2d grey pair (ink-stain at one corner). Rare: recorded 9 months only. PO 1/2/1895. Laverton: double-oval 'POST & TELEGRAPH OFFICE/17JUL1900/LAVERTON, W.A.' (ERD) superb strike in violet on small piece. PO 13/9/1899. [Goldmining: this is the strike illustrated in PMI] 150 T 120 T 160 T 735 C C Lot 735 Ex Lot 737 Toweranna: mss "Towranna/Sep 24 97/W.A." [sic] across 5d on cover to London, also cancelled with circle-of-bars probably applied in transit as PMI shows that the PO obliterator was an oval type, Roebourne & Perth (blue) transit b/s, some soiling/toning. A rare cover. T.O. only 12/7/1897; closed 27/7/1898. [Goldmining: 16km S of Whim Creek]{Page 95.1} WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery 736 PS A/B 737 PS A/B PS PS 740 PS A-/B Postal Cards 1d PC10A & 1½d+1½d; Letter Card 2d; Envelopes 1d, 2d orange (discoloured), 2d yellow (rare; minor tonespots) & 2½d (discoloured & the flap stuck); Registration Envelope RE2; and Wrappers 1d WR2 & ½d WR3, all with concentric circles CTO cancel. For UPU distribution. (10) Unused selection comprising Postal Cards (13, including ½d sepia, Melbourne Zinco 1d with advert on reverse, & a superb American Fleet 1d); Reply Cards (both); Letter Cards (4, including 2d brown); Envelopes 2d, 'ONE PENNY' on 2d orange & 'ONE PENNY' on 2d yellow-orange (not "yellow"); Registration Envelope 3d RE1; and Wrappers ½d & 1d both folded, and No Border ½d; a few blemishes but most are very fine.{page 95.2} (25) Postal Cards 1d unused (5) & used (2); Letter Cards 'ONE PENNY' on 2d very fine unused (3); and Envelopes 2d orange (2, used at Wagin with different cds), minor faults. (12) Basic collection in Hagner album with Postal Cards including 'SPECIMEN' handstamp on ½d & 1d, 3d green, Visit of American Fleet 1d (2, one used), Unbordered Surfaced Stock 1d; Envelopes 2d orange used (poor) & 'ONE PENNY' on 2d; several with concentric circles cancels including 1d+1d & 1½d+1½d Reply Cards, ½d & 1d Wrappers and 3d Registration Envelope; etc, condition rather mixed but most are presentable to fine.{page 98.1} (40) Selection prepared for UPU distribution comprising Postal Cards 1d & 1½d (Perth cds), 1d+1d & 1½d+1½d Reply Cards, 2d Letter Card, 1d 2d & 2½d Envelopes, 3d Registration Envelope and ½d & 1d Wrappers, generally fine to very fine but with some adhesions on the reverse from where they were previously affixed in an official collection, all with concentric circles cancels. (11) T 500 T 1,000 T 175 T PS B Lot 741 Lot 742 ENVELOPES: ½d blue EN4, light overall discolouration & a couple of minor tonespots on the reverse, flap stuck, unused. Rare: only a few unused examples have been recorded. [Margaret Hamilton's example sold for $2420 at the Macray Watson auction of 30/3/1999] {Page 95.3} 1,500 T

96 Page: 96 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery (continued) Lot 743 Lot PS A Large Die (24x20mm) 1d rose-pink EN6, unused. Superb! Rare. [Margaret Hamilton's example sold for $1100 at the Macray Watson auction of 30/3/1999] {Page 95.4} 743 PS A 'ONE PENNY' in Blue on 2d orange EN8 (lower flap 45mm deep) to London with Perth Krag machine cancel of 4NOV12. {Page 96.1} 744 PS A+ 745 LETTER CARDS: d LC1, unused, Cat $1000. Superb! [The issue was withdrawn soon after release because the admonition 'FOR USE WITHIN WESTERN AUSTRALIA' was wrong: 1d was for local delivery only]{page 96.2} PS POSTAL CARDS: Used selection including a very fine American Fleet 1d usage under cover in 1910 unfortunately with a faked cancel, a few nice usages including 1d to NSW with 'DEFICIENT POSTAGE' h/s crossed-through & endorsed "error", 1d to GB with very fine 'T' h/s, ½d (+ ½d) to GB with 'TOO-LATE' h/s etc, also 1d+1d Rehlen usage, condition a bit mixed but many are fine to very fine.{page 98.2} (13) 746 P B ½d die proof in black on glazed card reduced to stamp size, tiny magenta mark at base & a trifle soiled.{page 64.9} 747 PS A ½d & 1d PC1 & 2 both with 'SPECIMEN.' handstamp. Superb! (2) T 750 T T 750 T T Lot PS B Provisional 1d with 'ALSO AVAILABLE FOR UNITED KINGDOM WITHOURT EXTRA POSTAGE' handstamp in blue at the top #PC12A to Sydney with Perth cds of 15AU05, minor blemishes & a small repaired tear at left. One of the great rarities of Australian Postal Stationery. The new 1d with admonition "Available...United Kingdom..." is recorded from November [Only 2 unused & 3 used examples recorded. Margaret Hamilton's used example sold for $7975 at the Macray Watson auction of 30/3/1999]{Page 96.3} 6,000 T

97 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 97 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery (continued) 749 PS A Unbordered Surfaced Stock 1d PC18 with ½d tied by Fremantle cds, to Holland with postman's handstamp '288'. 750 PS B Unbordered Surfaced Stock 1d PC18 to Malta with two cds & postman's delivery h/s on the face, brief message, minor blemishes. [Telegraphic messages were sent to Perth, transcribed onto Postal Cards, & forwarded. All other cards we have seen from this well-known correspondence bore messages headed "Cocos Islands" & this is probably from the same origin] T Lot 751 Lot PS B ½d blue/green PC19, a few minor tonespots, unused. Rare: only 5 or 6 unused examples recorded. [Margaret Hamilton's example sold for $1265 at the Macray Watson auction of 30/3/1999 ]{Page 97.1} 752 PS B 'ONE PENNY' in Blue on 2d carmine PC20, printed advice for Tomlinson Bros Engineers, very late usage with Perth machine cancel of 11DEC14, grubby thumb-mark on the reverse.{page 97.2} 753 PS A- 754 PS B ADEN 755 C C 756 C B ANTARCTICA REGISTRATION ENVELOPES: 1902 Text in Red 3d red-brown RE1 to United States with 1d & 2d tied by 'R'-in-oval h/s, oval 'REGISTERED/PERTH WA' d/s below, light strike of the rare boxed 'STAMP ISSUING OFFICE/4JUL1904/G.P.O.' d/s in purple at lower-left, New York arrival b/s, a couple of minor blemishes. WRAPPERS: 1902 Double-Lined Borders 1d red WR2, to "Museum/Adelaide" with very fine Kalgoorlie Duplex, endorsed "2 papers", minor wrinkling local poste restante usage of illustrated Eastern Telegraph Co 'TELEGRAM' envelope with India ½a & 2a tied by indistinct cancels, 'R'-in-circle h/s below & 'ADEN/REG.' b/s, repaired tear at upper-left & ironed-out creasing, the envelope having obviously been screwed-up & tossed in the cylindrical file! Rare, especially for being registered.{page 98.3} 1945 stampless commercial cover from Singapore with cds of 8OC/1945 during the period of free postage, however this was not recognised so taxed on arrival with superb strike of the rare 'ADEN-CAMP/DUE/("5")AS' h/s; also 1953 cover to India with 3/75c meter. (2) 757 */** A A1 FRENCH: 1955 'TERRES AUSTRALES...' Overprint on Madagascar 15fr Bird SG 1 block of 4, the upper units lightly mounted, the lower units unmounted. AUSTRIA 758 PS 759 F A- A1 760 C A/B BECHUANALAND collection of Postal Cards and Envelopes including Hungarian issues affixed in an oldtime album, with an excellent array of datestamps including straight-line, oval, boxed & "thimble" types. Noted usages from Wadowice (Poland), Prague, Zagreb, Trieste and Hungarian offices including 'CSONGARD', 'TOT-KOMBOS', 'KAPOSVAR', 'SZENDRO', 'MEZO-RERENY', 'NAGY-KABOLY', 'UJHELY', 'KAROLY-FEHERVAR', 'EMOD', 'SALGO TARJ...', 'NAGY-VARAD', 'POZSONY', 'SOPRON', 'LOSONCZ', 'LAJOS-MIZSE' etc, also a few unusued Hungarian items including a Postal Card with multiple adverts on the reverse. The condition is rather mixed but some items have become detached from the pages and we expect most could be removed. (85 items) 1933 WIPA 50g(+50g) Mailcoach on Granite Paper Mi 556A corner example on Wipa postcard, well centred, boxed cancel and strikes of the Exhibition concave-boxed & "sunburst" datestamps below, a couple of very minor tonespots, unaddressed, Cat premium for being on cover.{page 98.4} Rocket Mail: 1933 (Dec 10) second flight of mailrocket V18 cover front (paperclip stain) with 30g triangular commemorative label affixed with 'POST-RAKETE/V18' h/s in red; also (Dec 29) cover for the first catapult launch of rocket K1 with 20g rocket label optd 'Katapultflug' in blue & numbered '597' in manuscript, both items signed by rocket constructor Friedrich Schmiedl in pencil. (2) 761 ** A/A- TATI CONCESSIONS: 1896 Elephant 1/- to 5 Barefoot 1-6, a couple of characteristic minor gumbends, full unmounted o.g., Cat 350 (mounted).{page 64.5} (6) 500 T T T T 500 T 150 T

98 Page: 98 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Ex Lot 739 Ex Lot 745 Lot 755 Lot 759 Lot 783 Ex Lot 774 Lot 804

99 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 99 BRITISH WEST INDIES 762 * A BAHAMAS: 1935 Silver Jublee 1/- Dot by Flagstaff SG 144h, Cat. T 763 */**O Ex Lot 763 BERMUDA: KGVI Keyplates selection comprising 2/- mint (7, plus SG 116e two unmounted blocks of 4) & used (2), 2/6d mint (5, plus SG 117b block of 4) & used, 5/- mint (4) & used (2), 10/- SG SG 119a & 119d both mint, 12/6d mint (4, including SG 120 with small thin), & 1 mint (2) & used, most not identified, a few small defects but generally very fine, Cat minimum. A colourful and appealing lot.{page 99.1} (42) 764 ** A A KGVI Keyplates Perf 13 12/6d grey & pale orange SG 120e marginal strip of 4 from the top of the sheet [6-9], the last unit with Shaved Upper Lip, well centred, unmounted, Cat {Page 104.1} 765 V A B KGVI Keyplates Perf 13 12/6d grey & yellow SG 120e block of 4, central 'ST GEORGES/ 28OCT50/BERMUDA' cds stated to be the Earliest Recorded Date for the 11th (August 1950) Printing, Cat +. Ex Wilson Wong.{Page } BURMA O KGVI Keyplates 12/6d single, two pairs & a block of 4 (one unit defective) all with telegraph puncture. (9) * ST KITTS-NEVIS: KGVI ½d to 1 SG 68-77f stated to include all listed perfs and shades except SG 73b 74b & 77c but including 1d carmine-pink SG 69b (small fault) & 3d Perf 14 SG 73e, STC 530 (unmounted). (34) 768 PS A usage of Indian KGV Envelope uprated with KGVI ½a to 'THABYEGAN' (arrival b/s), cancelled at Rangoon with very fine strike of the tiny 'Paquebot' h/s (Hisking #3016; rated C) below. 769 ** A/A- Officials: 1939 'SERVICE' Overprints on KGVI 1r purple & blue SG O24 complete sheet of 100, most units are very fine unmounted, Cat CEYLON 770 G A B1 CHINA MCA 20r SG 319 two examples in diffferent shades, and Script 20r SG 357, postal cancellations, Cat 525.{Page 64.6} (3) 1, T W A 772 */**W 773 **B A Ex Lot 776 Schaubek pages with a range of Heavenly Gate issues plus an array of Surcharges that may or may not be worthwhile, no gum as issued; also $20,000 on $10,000 scarlet SG 1431 used, and some reprints. (130+) Interesting but somewhat disorganised collection in Schaubek album with lots of Communist Issues for Central & South, East, North & North East China etc, blocks of Overprints on Sun Yat Sen issues, Russian Post Offices, some imperforate issues etc, generally very fine with no gum as issued or mint. Inspection a must. (100s) Large carton of modern geegaws including oversize "miniature sheets" notably the 1999 gold foil New Year set in special folder and the PRC/Hong Kong/Macau monstrosity for the Successful Olympics Bid that, at 480x285mm, must be the world's biggest M/S!!), undenominated souvenir sheetlets, booklets and other ghastly emissions, unmounted. Obscene initial cost. Offer Offer

100 Page: 100 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 805 Lot 806 Ex Lot 808 Ex Lot 818 Ex Lot 884 Ex Lot 820 Lot 789 Lot 831

101 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 101 CHINA (continued) 774 C 775 W A 776 W** A Schaubek boxed album and Hagner binder with an unsorted array of covers, with Sun Yat-Sen frankings, Junks including a printed registered letter envelope with 'AR'-in-circel h/s, 1936 France- China First Flight, PRC frankings including Cultural Revolution period, modern mail etc, many are "red band" types, generally fine. Includes a few with stamps we couldn't find in Gibbons.{Page 98.5} (89) Commemoratives Political Conference to Sino-Soviet Treaty all with the accompanying reprints, plus Doves, Taiping, Tibet etc, without gum as issued, STC (77) Issues virtually complete in Schaubek hingeless boxed album with a few better Heavenly Gate issues, 1952 Gymnastics blocks of 4 originals (plus a used set) & reprints, Occupations, Pigs, 40th Anniversary of Party, Tang Dynasty Pottery, Rebirth of Tibetan People, Cranes, Support for Cuba, 4th Anniversary of Cuban Revolution (10f Castro stained), Butterflies, Pandas, Yenan Shrine, Yin Bronzes, 15th Anniversary of Republic strip, Tsunyi Conference, Chingkang Mountains, PLA, Victory over Japanese, etc etc, no gum as issued or unmounted, Cat {Page 99.2} (100s) 777 ** A Miniature Sheets collection in Schaubek hingless boxed album, including 1955 Scientists, 1979 National Games, 30th Anniversary & Great Wall, 1980 Lotus, Qi Baishi and China Exhibition sheetlets, 1981 Twelve Beauties, 1983 Terracotta Warriors & Western Chamber, 1984 Beauties, thereafter apparently complete, no gum as issued or unmounted, Cat W A A Military Post $800 orange-yellow, vermilion & red-orange SG M1593, characteristic rough perfs, no gum as issued, Cat W A 1958 Heroes Monument M/S SG 1749a, no gum as issued, Cat W A 1958 Kuan Han-Ching M/S SG 1762a, no gum as issued, Cat 180 (6). 781 ** A B Goldfish SG , unmounted, Cat 225 (6). (12) 500 2, Ex Lot 782 Ex Lot 786 Ex Lot ** A B Chrysanthemums SG , unmounted, Cat (6). [A mounted set, with some hinge remainders, sold for $483 at a Melbourne auction in October 7]{Page 101.1} (18) 783 V A 1961 Table Tennis Championships M/S SG 1971a, 48mm pictorial First Day of Issue cds in red, Cat 275+ (6).{Page 98.6} 784 ** A B Mei Lan-fang SG , unmounted, Cat 350 (6).{Page 101.3} (8) 785 ** A- - M/S SG 2044a, minor corner crease at upper-right, unmounted, Cat 2 (6).{Page 102.1} 1, W** A/B 1963 Imperforate Issues Children (no gum), Pandas (a couple of minor gum blemishes), and Monkeys (some minor toning), unmounted, Cat 660 (6).{Page 101.2} (14) Ex Lot 787 Ex Lot 788 Ex Lot 791 Ex Lot ** A/A Hwangshun Landscapes SG , some characteristic minor black offsets on the gum, unmounted, Cat 425 (6).{Page 101.4} (16) 788 ** A B Peonies SG , unmounted, Cat 225 (6).{Page 101.5} (15) 789 V A+ - M/S SG 2199a, pictorial First Day of Issue cancellation, Cat 450. Superb!{Page 100.7} ** A B Petroleum Industry and Hydro-Electric Power Station SG and , unmounted, Cat (6).{Page 101.7} (9)

102 Page: 102 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 CHINA (continued) Lot ** A B Second National Games SG , unmounted, Cat (6).{Page 101.6} (11) 150 Ex Lot 792 Ex Lot ** A Cultural Revolution Issues on Schaubek illustrated pages including Industrial Machines, Revolution Games, Lu Hsun, Oilwell Fighters, Liu Ying-chun, Five Year Plan, 18th Anniversary, Literature & Art (2nd Issue), etc, unmounted, Cat (6); also a facsimile of "All the Country is Red".{Page 102.2} (80) 850 Bid boldly: you may not get another opportunity!

103 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 103 CHINA (continued) Ex Lot ** A A Thoughts of Mao Tse-dung (First Issue) SG including the two se-tenant strips of 5, the gold printing untarnished, unmounted, Cat 1775.{Page 103.1} (11) 794 ** A A Labour Day SG , unmounted, Cat 275. (5) 795 ** A A Mao Tse-dung's Talks on Literature SG , unmounted, Cat 480.{Page 102.3} (3) 796 ** A B Communist Party SG , unmounted, Cat. (5) 1,750 Ex Lot 797 Ex Lot ** A A Our Great Teacher SG , unmounted, Cat 470.{Page 103.2} (3) 798 ** A B Poems of Mao Tse-dung SG , unmounted, Cat 1100.{Page 103.3} (14) 1, ** A B Revolutionary Literature & Art SG , unmounted, Cat. (5) Lot ** A B Directives of Mao Tse-dung se-tenant strip of 5 SG 2397a, unmounted, Cat 1900.{Page 103.4} 1,750 Read what our vendors think about selling through Prestige Philately: go to and click on "Feedback"

104 Page: 104 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Ex Lot 825 Lot 764 Ex Lot 834 Ex Lot 824 Ex Lot 842 Lot 835 Lot 843 Lot 894 Lot 877 Ex Lot 888 Lot 765 Ex Lot 909

105 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 105 CHINA (continued) Ex Lot ** A Issues apparently complete (no M/Ss) in Schaubek illustrated boxed album, unmounted, Cat 0+.{Page 105.1} (100s) 802 W A 1978 National Science Conference imperforate M/S SG 2765a, no gum as issued, Cat ** A 1978 Galloping Horses imperforate M/S SG 2781, unmounted, Cat. 804 ** A 1978 Arts & Crafts "Flying Fairies" M/S SG 2815, unmounted, Cat.{Page 98.7} 805 ** A 1978 Highway Bridges M/S SG 2834, unmounted, Cat.{Page 100.1} 806 ** A 1979 Riccione Stamp Fair overprinted Great Wall M/S SG 2874, unmounted, Cat 425.{Page 100.2} 1, Lot ** A 1979 Study Science M/S SG 2900, unmounted, Cat 700.{Page 105.2} ** A 1979 Camellias M/S SG 2922, and overprinted for the PRC Stamp Exhibition SG 2923, unmounted, Cat 390.{Page 100.3} (2) 809 ** A Issues virtually complete (no M/Ss) in two Schaubek illustrated boxed albums, missing only a couple of later issues, unmounted. (100s) COCOS ISLANDS 810 CPS A/B CZECHOSLOVAKIA 811 C A commercial cover to Victoria with Singapore 10c & 50c, 1953 Qantas Coronation covers (2) & aerogramme, and 1954 Royal Visit cover with Singapore KGV1 Perf 17½x18 35c pair. (5) 1938 Skodovy Zavody (Skoda) registered cover (233x162mm) to Thailand with rare franking of Fügner 50h strip of 3 & 2kc marginal block of 7 plus Airs 20kc blue-black tied by Prague cds, boxed 'PRAHA 7/LETECKA POSTA/POSTE AERIENNE' d/s, Bangkok arrival cds. Marvellous item. 150

106 Page: 106 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 FALKLAND ISLANDS Lot 812 Lot 815 Lot * A A KGV Pictorials 5/- Sea Lion pale yellow-brown & indigo SG 161b, exceptional centring, very lightly mounted, Cat 900.{Page 106.1} FIJI 813 OW* Collection on Hagners including c on 3d & 12c on 6d, 1872 Laid Paper 6d rose x2, d on 3d, array including Perf 10x12½ 6d & Perf 11¾x10 2d unused "as is", KGV to 5/-, duplicated KGVI including 5d "Blue Canes" & 6d Die I mint, & QEII 1954 Pictorial set *, etc. Mixed condition. (500+) 814 */** A Attractive collection in hingeless Lighthouse album with a few earlies, KEVII to 1/- (2), KGV to 1 including some listed shades & 4d optd 'SPECIMEN', Script set, KGVI Pictorials unmounted to 10/- with some perfs, QEII issues to 1999 complete unmounted with all watermark changes & M/Ss etc, also Postage Dues 1917 set with 'SPECIMEN' Opt & 1940 set unmounted, and a few booklets, Cat (100s) 815 W B Fiji Times Express Quadrillé Paper 1/- SG 4, small thin at the top, Cat RPSofL Certificate (1979).{Page 106.2} 816 ** B A Victory 2½d green Printed Double, one Albino SG 268a, well centred, minor soiling on the face, unmounted, Cat. Brandon Certificate (1996).{Page 106.3} 817 ** A 1968 Pictorials 9d Bamboo Raft SG 377v horizontal imperforate pair from the left of the sheet, large margins, unmounted. Brandon Certificate (1995).{Page 64.11} FRANCE 818 C 819 P A Bundle of covers & PPCs including six from Monaco, 1805 entire to Quebec with st-line 'IRVINE' h/s, 1817 with st-line 'AVIGNON' h/s, 1871 mourning cover with Alsace 25c, WWI covers including POW mail, airmail, Postage Due, frankings including some better stamps and Cinderellas, condition variable. An interesting group, priced to sell at $US0+.{Page 100.4} (38) 1997 Rowing 3fr die proof in brown on thin wove paper (129x153mm), signed in pencil by engraver "MMörck" (Martin Mörck). Lovely item for the France or sports specialist. FRENCH COMMUNITY [See also Anatrctica - French Lot 757 and New Hebrides - French Lots ] CPS C French Africa mostly commercial covers & PPCs including registered, military, shipmail, airmail, official, postage due, censor, overprints, Cinderellas etc, many from small towns, condition variable. Inspection a must. Priced to sell at $US2800+.{Page 100.6} (45) French Pacific covers with better items from Polynesia, New Caledonia & Wallis et Futuna, some smaller offices noted, condition variable. Attractive lot. Priced to sell at $US0+. (35) C French South America interesting group including c.1850 with 'ST PIERRE MARTINIQUE' cds, 1944 censor from Brazil to French Guyane, 1940s commercial airmail from Inini to America, etc, some better stamps, condition variable. (15) C Commercial & philatelic covers including some better frankings from French India, Syria, Indo-China & Antarctic Territories, condition variable. Priced to sell at $US1+. (28) 824 * A pictorial sets from Dahomey, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Senegal & Upper Senegal -Niger, lightly mounted, Dallay Cat Gorgeous!{Page 104.4} (103) 825 * A 1931 Paris International Colonial Exposition complete sets from the 26 participating Colonies, very lightly mounted, Dallay Cat 942.{Page 104.2} (103) 826 ** A 1937 Paris International Exposition complete sets from 21 participating Colonies, unmounted, Dallay Cat 429. (126) 827 ** A - complete set of M/Ss from the 24 participating Colonies, unmounted, Dallay Cat 550. (24) T 828 P A+ 829 C Monaco: fr Rembrandt die proof in black on thin wove paper (129x160mm), signed in pencil by engraver "GBétemps". Attractive item for the art thematicist. St Pierre et Miquelon: Attractive group of commercial & philatelic covers including some better frankings, condition variable. Priced to sell at $US1+. (15) T 1,000 T T 600 T 100 T 750 T 500 T T T 1,500 T T T 100 T 350 T

107 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 107 GERMAN STATES 830 O GERMANY 831 CO C REVENUES: Mint and used array on album leaves including selections from Bavaria, Brunswick, Mecklenburg, Saxony, Württemburg & Prussia, plus later issues from Germany. Unusual material seldom offered in Australia. (approx ) 1923 (Oct 19) commercial cover (213x134mm) to a Catholic missionary at "Doilon (Madang)/New Guinea via Australia" absolutely festooned on both sides with 90 (yes, ninety) Hyper-Inflation adhesives comprising 75,000mk on 1000mk blocks of 12 & 60! (folded to the back), 100,000mk x6 & 2,000,000mk on 5000mk x12 all cancelled with 'KALDENKIRCHEN/(RHEINLAND)' cds, a bit soiled/ aged. A truly amazing cover, with a total franking of 30 million marks! [Deulon was on Alexishafen, about 16km north of Madang]{Page 100.8} GERMAN COLONIES [See also Lots 971 to 991 under "New Guinea - German"] *O American dealer's stock in small retail packets with many better singles & sets, some postmark interest, generally fine but inspection recommended. High retail value. [See multiple scans on our website] (100s) *O MARSHALL ISLANDS: 'Marschall' Opts (ex 5pf) mint, 'Marshall' Opts mint & used, No Wmk Yachts to 3mk + 50pf & 80pf optd 'Specimen', & Wmk 5mk, a few minor faults but mostly very fine, Cat 900 approximately. (32) * SAMOA: 1900 Overprints, No Wmk Yachts (hinge remainders) and another set with 'Specimen' Opt (some faults), and Wmk Yachts, Cat 1800.{Page 104.3} (36) GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS 835 */**O 1911-mid 1970s accumulation including used 1911 Opts on Fiji ½d 1d & 6d (on piece), 1911 Pines (4 sets, 3 on large pieces with KEVII ½d), KGV 5/- (4, one used), 10/- (2) & 1 mint, 1935 Jubilee each with sheet number, KGVI including Pictorials (13 sets, 10 * including blocks of four & 3 used), Silver Wedding 1 mint (7, inluding a pair and one used) & Postage Dues *, QEII Pictorials (3 sets, one used), duplicated mint & used array therafter with plenty of multiples sighted. Condition variable.{page 104.6} (many100s) 836 PS B GREAT BRITAIN CHRISTMAS ISLAND: 1957 late commercial usage of GB KGVI 6d Registration Envelope size G to England with QE 3d & 6d tied by 'BFPO/ * /CHRISTMAS ISLAND' cds, FPO registration label with '158'-in-box h/s, sender's address given as BFPO 170, minor blemishes. 1,000 2,000 T 600 1, Ex Lot 844 Ex Lot 845 O*/** KGV & KGVI on Hagners, noted d (2) & 7d unmounted, 1924 ½d to 1/- *, 1934 ½d to 1/- */**, Wembleys with 1925 **, KGVI 1938 & d Wmk Sideways SG 465a & SG 488a *, high values include 10/- dark blue fine used and 1 Silver Wedding **, Cat (179) *O Collection on old-time ledger pages including "Penny Black" (3, spacefillers only), d corner strip of 3 (very close to touching at base), ½d on piece, 1924 Wembley mint blocks of 4, 1925 Wembley, PUC to 2½d mint, early QEII mint blocks of 4 including Coronation, Games, Post Office, Red Cross etc, handy Postage Dues to 1, Officials including Parcels 6d & 9d etc, condition of the used material is rather mixed. (100s) 839 W*/** A 840 *OCA Selection in a Lindner hingeless album including QV 2½d SG 141 (unused), Jubilee 4½d stated to be SG 206a, thereafter mostly unmounted including KEVII 2½d & 4d orange, selection of Mackennals, 7d SG 387 block of 4 (mounted), 2d SG 421b, Wembleys corner blocks of 4, PUC to 2½d Control singles, Photogravure, KGVI to 1/- (2 sets), Wedding, Festival etc, generally very fine, Cat 1+ (not including the reputed SG 206a). (150 approx) Collection remainders in a carton with modest selection in Windsor album including two reasonable Penny Blacks, quantity of mostly QEII FDCs, Post Office packs including ghastly "shrink-wrapped" issues, expensive Lindner multi-ring boxed album, etc. 841 G/F A selection comprising 1841 Black Plates 1d red SG 7 Plate 9, d red/blued paper SG 8, 1841 Lines Added 2d blue SG 14 horizontal pair, & d SG 45 Plate 8, all very fine used, Cat 280. (5) 1, T

108 Page: 108 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 GREAT BRITAIN (continued) 842 G/H B 843 W B C Embossed 6d purple SG 60, three good margins & just shaved at right, & 1/- pale green SG 54, two good margins, just touched at base & a little cut-into at right, a little soiled, Diamond Numerals '13' or '12' respectively, Cat 1550.{Page 104.5} (2) Large Coloured Letters Wmk Anchor 2½d rosy mauve on blued paper SG 138 Plate 1, a few toned perf-tips, unused, Cat 750.{Page 104.8} 844 ** A/A KEVII ½d to 1/- simplified set missing the 6d, the 5d is marginal, a couple of very minor gum-bends, all are apparently unmounted, Cat 1000 approximately.{page 107.1} (13) 845 * A/B - 2/6d dull purple, 5/- bright carmine (well centred) & 10/- ultramarine (minor surface-rubbing), Cat 1275 minimum.{page 107.2} (3) Ex Lot 846 Lot 850 Lot 851 Ex Lot * A/A KEVII ½d (2 shades) to 1/- between SG 215 & 257, a few small hinge remainders otherwise fine and fresh, Cat 560.{Page 108.1} (15) 847 W A- B1-10d purple & carmine with No Cross on Crown SG 254a, unused, Cat ** A B Mackennal Multiple Cypher 1d scarlet No Cross on Crown SG 350a, unmounted, Cat ** A/A Royal Cypher ½d to 1/- between SG 351 & 396 mostly marginal examples from the base of sheets, a few minor gum-bends, the 6d with 'V.23' & the 9d agate with 'O 19' Controls, unmounted, Cat 550 minimum.{page 108.4} (15) 850 ** A Multiple Cypher Coil Stamps ½d bright green (perfs slightly trimmed at left) & 1d scarlet (perfs trimmed at right) SG 397-8, unmounted, Cat 600.{Page 108.2} 851 O B/A 1913 Multiple Cypher Coil Stamps ½d & 1d SG 397-8, the ½d with some trimmed perfs at base & coil join at top, untidy cancels, Cat.{Page 108.3} Ex Lot 852 Lot 854 Ex Lot * B Seahorses Bradbury Wilkinson 2/6d 5/- & 10/- SG & 417, small faults, Cat 750. {Page 108.5} (3) 853 ** A B Block Cypher ½d to 1/- SG , unmounted, Cat. (12) 854 ** A A Postal Union Congress (PUC) 1 black SG 438, exceptional centring, unmounted, Cat 1000.{Page 108.6} 1,000 Ex Lot 855 Ex Lot ** A B Re-Engraved Seahorses 2/6d (no selvedge), 5/- & 10/- SG marginal examples, unmounted, Cat 1000.{Page 108.8} (3) 856 ** A B1-2/6d 5/- & 10/- SG marginal examples, unmounted, Cat 1000.{Page 108.9} (3) 1, ** A B KGVI High Values 2/6d to 1 (marginal, from the right of the sheet) SG b, well centred, unmounted, Cat 350. {Page 108.7} (6) 1,000

109 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 109 GREAT BRITAIN (continued) Lot 859 Lot ** A QEII Issues complete in expensive Lindner hingeless album, missing the De La Rue Castles but including all the Phosphor Commemoratives & Regionals, lots of extras including Watermark Varieties, some minor varieties, a few booklet panes & a number of blocks, unmounted, (100s) 859 * A B Graphite-Lines 2d brown with Bar at Left SG 564a, lightly mounted, Cat 650.{Page 109.1} 860 ** A A Christmas 1/6d Adoration of the Magi with Gold Printing (Queen's Head) Omitted SG 814a marginal from the right of the sheet, unmounted, Cat 130 (Pierron 140). 861 ** A B Anniversaries 1/- Alliance (marginal, from the left of the sheet) & 1/6d "Mayflower" both with Gold Printing (Queen's Head) Omitted SG 821a & 822a, unmounted, Cat (Pierron 330). (2) 862 ** A B1-1/6d "Mayflower" with Gold Printing (Queen's Head) Omitted SG 822a, unmounted, Cat 225 (Pierron ). 863 ** A Issues complete in three expensive Lindner hingeless albums, as received from a New Issues Service including se-tenant strips, M/Ss, booklet panes including "Smilers", Postage Dues, lots of Machins (many in small packets) unmounted, 750+ (plus the Machins). (100s) 864 PR/C A Machins in Post Office packs and on FDCs (mostly with small address labels or unaddressed) in three expensive Lindner boxed albums. Not complete but includes many higher values & scads of Regionals. 865 ** A B Christmas (Paintings) 4d Madonna & Child with Gold Printing (Value & Queen's Head) Omitted SG 757a marginal block of 4 from the top of the sheet, unmounted, Cat + (Pierron 320+). 866 ** A A Tree Planting Year 9p with Brownish Black Printing (Value and Inscription) Omitted SG 922a, unmounted, Cat 600 (Pierron 600). {Page 109.2} 867 C/PR A Non-Definitive Issues on First Day Covers (mostly with small address labels or unaddressed) and from 1980s also in Post Office packs with a reasonable degreee of completion, in six expensive Lindner multi-ring boxed albums. 868 ** A Annual year sets comprising 1983 (2) & 1985 Collector's Packs, then boxed year albums B A BOOKLETS: Extensive collection of QEII pre-decimal issues in two expensive Lindner multi-ring boxed albums including /- Lemon Cover SG N4-20 complete plus 9 more with Phosphor Bands, /- (27), 10/- SG X1-2, X3 & 8, X10-14 (missing X11) etc and the Pictorial types in all values largely complete. High catalogue value. (170+) 870 B A - Extensive collection of QEII decimal issues in five expensive Lindner multi-ring boxed albums including lots of the earlier "etchings" issues to 2, an album of "barcode" types including "Smilers" & Christmas "Special Offer" types, "Prestige" issues including Wedgwood (trimmed perfs) plus many Prestige panes on FDCs. High catalogue value , Ex Lot 872 Ex Lot 873 Ex Lot 874 Ex Lot ** A/A- B1POSTAGE DUES: Cypher ½d to 1/- SG D1-8, well centred, the 4d with some gum disturbance otherwise unmounted, Cat 395(-). (8) 872 ** A B Block Cypher ½d to 2/6d SG D10-18, mostly well centred, unmounted, Cat 585.{Page 109.3} (9) 873 ** A B KEVIII 'E8R' Wmk ½d to 2/6d SG D19-26, mostly well centred, unmounted, Cat 390.{Page 109.4} (8) 874 ** A B KGVI 'GviR' Wmk ½d to 2/6d SG D27-34 plus New Colours SG (ex 1½d), mostly well centred, unmounted, Cat 335.{Page 109.5} (12) 875 ** A QEII Issues SG D40-79 complete plus 1½d D37, unmounted, 700+.{Page 109.6} (38)

110 Page: 110 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 GREAT BRITAIN - Official Stamps O Ex Lot 876 Selection on Windsor leaves with 'I.R.' including QV 5/- and KEVII to 1/- (2, one faded, the other with minor thins); 'O.W.' QV 10d; 'ARMY' KEVII set; 'GOVT/PARCELS' d 9d & 1/-, set (1/- with excellent colour), set & KEVII set; 'BOARD/OF/EDUCATION' KEVII 2½d; 'ADMIRALTY' 1903 set; etc, condition generally good to fine but many with heavy cancels as usual for these issues, Cat {Page 110.1} (62) */** 'C/of/A' Perfins: Royal Cypher KGV 1d red 'H16' control block of six perforated 'C/of/A' (inverted on the upper units), the third unit re-attached, creased across the upper units. Also an accompanying Australian Military Office letter - some toning - to General Selheim: "Please find specimens of the special stamps issued to A.I.F Hospitals for use by soldier inmates". An enclosed extract from the Australian Philatelist (July 1916) states: "The 1d value at least is used [by] Australian Soldiers in hospital in England. Six stamps per week are allowed by the Commonwealth Government to each wounded soldier".{page 104.7} 2,000 Ex Lot G B B1 Lot 878 Lot 879 Board of Education: 'BOARD/OF/EDUCATION' QV Jubilee 1/- green & carmine SG O82, a little faded, Cat 3750.{Page 110.2} 879 G A B1 - 'BOARD/OF/EDUCATION' KEVII 5d dull purple & ultramarine SG O86, Cat 4500.{Page 110.4} 2, G A B1 GREAT BRITAIN - Postal History 881 CPS 882 CPS A 883 C B/C 884 C B 885 C B 886 C B Office of Works: 'O.W./OFFICIAL' KEVII ½d (blue-crayon line) to 2½d SG O36-39, cds cancels the ½d & 2d at 'PARLIAMENT ST', Cat 1.{Page 110.3} (4) QV-KEVII array of commercial covers including Penny Red imperforate frankings x5, 1862 to France with 4d pale red SG 80, 1875 Morris Prevost & Co entires addressed to Alsace x8 all franked with 3d rose Plate 16, many others addressed to Germany including uprated Registration Envelopes x3, 1893 Price's Patent Candle Company 2d PTPO advertising envelope, KEVII commercial covers mostly addressed to Germany including 1906 uprated Registration Envelope, also postal cards, wrappers, printed matter rate covers & a little unused postal stationery. (170+) KGV-KGVI era commercial covers mostly addressed to Germany with letter-rate frankings plus a few airmail or registered covers, also a selection of KGV postal stationery envelopes mostly sent at ½d printed matter rate, a few wrappers & a large selection of PPCs; also KEVIII jusqu'a cover with 1d x4, KGVI uprated postal stationery envelopes, etc. (+) "free frank" fronts with various signatures, postmarks including 'T.P./Ebury St Pim' & 'EXMOUTH/176'. (9) 1843 single- & double-rate entires with Imperf 1d (3 margins) or 2d (2 margins & cut-into at top) both tied by the distinctive Maltese Cross of 'GREENOCK' (boxed b/s), the first is a fine strike, the other is poor, SG Specialised Cat 1600.{Page 100.5} (2) 1856 Crimean War cover to London endorsed "Army Works Corps" with fine strike of the unframed 'POST OFFICE/AP29/1856/ B /BRITISH-ARMY' cds in blue on the reverse, "Stars" 1d strip of 3 ['QG - QI'; the first unit damaged at the base] cancelled with '44'-in-diamond of the London Inland Section. With 6-page letter on very flimsy paper outers to France with 4d vermilion Plate 7 or 9 tied by good strikes of the '46-46' or '48-48' roller cancels, each with a horizontal fold, SG Specialised Cat +. (2) 1, T 500 T Offer 500 T T T

111 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 111 GREAT BRITAIN - Postal History (continued) 887 PS A- 888 D A/A commercial usage of 6d Air Letter from 'KILREEL/CO DOWN' (Ulster) to "44 Staging Post/RAF/PAIFORCE" at Sharjah, chatty letter includes comment about German POWs described as "...docile & well-behaved & noone need be in the least bit nervous. They were only in NI a week when 4 escaped & they had only been caught when 3 more got out..." Ex John Daynes. POSTAL STATIONERY: QV embossings of 1d 1½d 3d 4d 6d & 1/- on small pieces of thick very white wove paper & 10d on thin brown paper all with sans-serif 'SPECIMEN' handstamp, also cutouts from 2d Envelope (with watermark) & 2d Registration Envelope both with seriffed 'SPECIMEN' h/s. A lovely lot but are those on white paper reprints?{page } (9) GREAT BRITAIN - Channel Islands 889 **B A 890 **B A 891 **VB A HONG KONG 892 O**BC GUERNSEY: Collection in three expensive Lindner multi-ring boxed albums, apparently complete to 1995 including Postage Dues and booklets with some extras & a little Alderney, plus another album with duplicated issues 1941 to 1983, unmounted. (100s) ISLE OF MAN: Collection in three expensive Lindner multi-ring boxed albums, apparently complete to 1995 including Postage Dues and booklets with some extras, plus another album with duplicated issues 1958 to 1981, unmounted. [Yes, we know it's not in the Channel!] (100s) JERSEY: Collection in three expensive Lindner multi-ring boxed albums, the mint issuea apparently complete to 1995 including Postage Dues and booklets with some extras including d on Chalk-Surfaced Paper, mostly marginal stamps with most from 1984 being corner examples with Plate Numbers, also issues virtually complete CTO. (100s) Hagner binder with mostly used pre-wwii group including KGV to $2 + Jubilee set, KGVI to $5 (both) + UPU set etc, then 1980s-5 array of M/Ss and a few booklets, also PPCs with "hologram" stamps, 1997 Last Day of British and First Day of Chinese Administrations FDCs etc. 893 * A B CA 10c purple/red & 30c green SG with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint, Cat. Ex Neal Allen. 894 * A B Surcharge 1898 '1/DOLLAR' on 96c grey-black SG 53a with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint, Cat 600. Ex Neal Allen.{Page 104.9} INDIA 895 C Bundle of mid-19th century stampless native entires, covers and fronts, with a wide range of postal markings. Condition is very mixed. Should prove a challenging lot for the dedicated student. (150+) 896 ** B a purple Mail Plane SG 277 blocks of 50 x2 with upper & right side sheet margins intact, tropicalised gum, unmounted, Cat (100) 100 T 500 T Lot 897 Ex Lot 901 Ex Lot ** A 1974 Family Planning 5p carmine marginal example from the base of the sheet. BUT!! It's printed on a piece of adhesive tape!! and perforated!! The first such error we have seen from any country. A truly weird item.{page 111.1} 898 ** A A1 0 Wildlife 5r Leopard Cat with Purple Printing (background & highlights) Omitted, unmounted, unlisted by Pierron. With a normal example for comparison. {Page 112.1} 899 ** A A1 5 Jadavpur University 5r with Black Printing (Scientific Instruments etc) Omitted, marginal example from the left of the sheet, unmounted. Unlisted by Pierron. With a normal stamp for comparison. [Our vendor states only 8 examples are recorded]{page 112.4} 900 ** A A1 6 Sandalwood 15r Elephant with Blue Printing (highlights) Omitted, unmounted, unlisted by Pierron. With a normal example for comparison. [Our vendor states that 15 examples - 3 rows of 5 - have been recorded]{page 112.2} 901 *O A Officials: 'SERVICE' KGVI unlisted colours comprising ½a carmine + a mint strip of 3; 1½a purple/blue (4, including a pair); 4a sepia; 8a grey-blue; and '3 PIES' on 1a3p olive pair tied to small piece by cds of 22MAR48, all mounted on an old album page endorsed "War Printing/Wrong Colours". Offered "as is".{page 111.2} (11) 902 * A A1 PORTUGUESE INDIA: c.1947 Indian Currency 'Court Fees' Overprint Essays on Revenues 25np to 20r, excellent centring, minor gum disturbance from interleaving. Unissued. [We have not previously seen these stamps]{page 111.3} (9) T 125 T T T Offer T

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113 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 113 INDIA - Postal History 903 C B 1856 (Oct 27) outer with East India ½a imperforate single SG 37a (margins close to good; Cat 1 for a used pair) tied by '65'-in-diamond-of-bars cancel, boxed 'JAULNAH/1856OCT27/Paid...' & similar 'HYDRABAD/(" ")/PAID' arrival d/s on the reverse with boxed '1st D' b/s all in red, a repaired tear on the face is well clear of the stamp. All postmarks are remarkably fine.{page 114.1} 904 C B 905 C/L B 1870 entire to France with East India 8p x2 & 4a green tied by oval 'FORWARDED BY/.../JEMSETJEE RUSTOMJEE' cachet in blue (another strike at lower-left) & 'KURRACHEE - 29' duplex of Karachi, superb boxed 'P.D.' h/s, minor blemishes. Attractive Pakistan forerunner stampless 'PRISONER OF WAR POST' printed envelope to a civilian in Japanese-Occupied Burma, boxed 'RETURNED TO SENDER/LANGUAGE NOT ALLOWED' h/s in violet because the enclosed letter printed in English was added to with a message in Tamil, minor blemishes don't detract. Very scarce.{page 114.5} (2 items) INDIAN STATES - Feudatory States 500 T 175 T T OC C Lot 919 Excellent selection of scarce revenues from numerous States and Statelings including Bhardava, Bhor, Chuda, Kurwia, Phaltan, Rairakhol, Ramdurg, Sailana & Surghuja etc, K&M STC $US4700+ plus 9 unlisted items; also Shahapura 1a red x15 fiscally used on documents. Handy group of covers including Bhopal 1880s with ¼a block of 4 (not tied), Bundi 1920s addressed to the State Post Office with ½a black, 1940s with 6p blue & 3a orange x3 including a pair; Indore 1890s with ½a block of 8, Jhalawar 1892 use of India ½a Envelope uprated with ¼a green, Kashmir 1880s use of India ½a Envelope to Amritsar with ½a imperf added. Mixed condition. (6) 908 ** A- B1 BAHAWALPUR: 1945 (March-June) Surcharges on No Watermark Remainders 1½a on 1r Temple SG O13 block of 4, minor gumbends, unmounted, Cat O A/B - Revenues comprising 'RECEIPT' Amir 1a black & green block of 8 (*); and Court Fee values overprinted 'West Pakistan' 2a 4a 8a 1r 2r & 20r, all with punch-hole ("filled" on the 20r); good to very fine. All unrecorded by Koeppel & Manners and Barefoot.{Page } (14) 910 C - Revenues on documents comprising 1) with First Issue 8a; 2) with 1a optd 'REVENUE' x3 + Court Fee 8a green & 1r; 3) with Court Fee 8a green x4; 4) with Court Fee 2a & 8a orange x3 (one optd 'West Pakistan' is on the reverse); 5) with Receipt 1a pair & Court Fee optd 'West Pakistan' 1r; and 6) with Court Fee optd 'West Pakistan' 8a orange + Pakistan Court Fee 2a; mostly with punch holes, the documents themselves with some faults. Very scarce group - especially the combination usages - mostly unrecorded by Koeppel & Manners and Barefoot.{Page 114.2} (6 documents) 911 CX A/A- - c.1947 Acquittance Roll page (336x410mm) with 1947 'RECEIPT' 1a x11 pairs affixed to both sides, a few touched by audit ticks in red pencil otherwise all uncancelled. An impressive document. Recorded by Koeppel & Manners and Barefoot only with 'West Pakistan' overprint. 912 * A BIJAWAR: 1935 Perf 9 set of 5 including 1r violet pair the left-hand unit with "1 Rs" for "1 R" SG 15a, lightly mounted, Cat (6) 913 O BIKANER: 1909 & 1945 'TALBANA/TICKET' issues complete including listed types plus 12 errors five of which are unlisted, generally very fine. Most unusual lot. (47) 750 T T 75 T 500 T 500 T T 125 T T

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115 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 115 INDIAN STATES - Feudatory States (continued) 914 W A/A- BUNDI: Sacred Cows 10a yellow-brown sheetlet of 4 Unit 1 SG 35a, the others SG 43b, staple-holes at base a little rusted, no gum as issued, Cat 540+.{Page 112.5} 915 W A Sacred Cows 12a sage-green sheetlet of 4 Unit 1 SG 36, the others SG 44, split roulettes between the second & fourth units, no gum as issued, Cat 640+.{Page 112.6} 916 W A Sacred Cows 2r chocolate & black SG 46a, no gum as issued, Cat T 917 W A Sacred Cows 3r grey-blue & chocolate SG 47a, no gum as issued, Cat 480+{Page 116.1} T 918 W A Sacred Cows 12a blackish green sheetlet of 4 SG 53b, no gum as issued, Cat 280+ T 919 W A Sacred Cows 5r scarlet & yellow-green sheetlet of 4 SG 72, without gum as issued, Cat 1000+{Page 113.1} 920 C 921 PS B 922 O A 923 INDONESIA JAMMU & KASHMIR: 1870s-80s group of 4 native covers all appear to be franked with ½a red SG 113 (shades), one to Amritsar with 'POSTAGE DUE' boxed h/s. Mixed condition. (4) MORVI: c.1940 (?) 3p+6p both impressions in yellow-green HG B7 local native usage uprated with 3p vermilion, a number of staple-holes at upper-left - from apparently having been affixed to a (legal?) file - are obscured by a postmark and don't detract from the very fine appearance.{page 114.3} SORUTH: a blue Error of Colour SG 19e, Cat 600. Offered with the 1a green (stained) for comparison.{page 112.7} O Officials group used on piece comprising 1a on 8a SG O17, handstamped 1a on 1r with 'SARKARI' optd in vermilion SG O16 x5, optd in red SG O19 x2 & 19a x3, condition variable, Cat (11) 924 CO B ITALY C C 1949 large registered covers from Batavia to Switzerland with lots of stamps but possibly commercial, values to 2½g with 'INDONESIA' Opt (2), minor faults. (3) selection of stampless entires comprising 1819 Serravalle local, 1821 Spoleto to Terni x3 and Terni to Calvi, 1834 Milan to Wohlen, 1839 Bologna to Wohlen and 1846 Firenze local. The items with heraldic cachets, condition variable. (8) stampless part or complete entires with a good variety of internal origin/destination mail including 1870 from the Milan Treasury to the Superintendent of Finance in Reggio with 'MINISTRO DEL TESORO' boxed h/s, 1878 Legnago Court House to Padua with 'J.R Pretura di Legnago' h/s in green, also official and diplomatic mail; plus mail to other European destinations including 1845 Trieste to Linz, 1851 Robbio to London, 1865 Messina to Gothenburg. Fascinating selection with a wide range of cachets, notations & other postal markings, mixed condition.{page 114.4} (90) 927 ** A/B PAPAL STATES: Reprints of the issue in blocks of 60 (6x10) on shiny paper with vertical dividing lines, most blocks are duplicated, some small faults, yellow gum. (1440) JAPAN 928 L A 929 WOC 930 C A KENYA UGANDA & TANGANYIKA "Gallery of Japanese Stamps" Volumes 1 to 10 by Japan Philatelic Publications Inc (1980s), each beautifully bound in leather & still in the original slipcases, the text largely in Japanese but extensively illustrated (much in colour) & with numerous captions etc in English. A superb set of inestimable value to enthusiasts of the stamps & postal history etc of Japan. {Page 114.6} (10) 1923 Earthquake Series specialist collection on exhibit leaves including unused set to 10s (2) & 20s (2) including 2s 3s & 4s vertical pairs; used including Osaka Printing ½s with private perforation, 4s (5, including private perforation used on piece), 8s (3, including dark orange shade), 20s solo franking cover to Australia, Tokyo Printing 5s with provisional cancel, 20s strip of 3 with 'IJPO' cancels, also postal cards x2 and "extras" on Hagners including 20s vertical pair unused & a stray y Blast Furnace mint (some toning), Cat Ex Betty van Tenac.{Page 114.7} () WORLD WAR II: c.1944 Japanese soldier's stampless postcard from South-East Asia with "chops" in red, violet & rosine, the message including a drawing of a pineapple, unusually fine & attractive. 931 * A B1 BRITISH EAST AFRICA: 1890 Suns 8a grey SG 13, part papermaker's watermark, large-part o.g., Cat 275. [A note after SG 19 states this was intended for revenue usage but was also issued for postal purposes]{page 112.8} 932 O set of 15 SG with some extra shades including 1a ultramarine SG 75a, plus r orange SG 93 and a fiscally used 50r SG 99; also Uganda 1899 piece with 3a bluish-grey vertical pair and a type-set 3a SG 57 horizontal pair tied by 'KAMPALA' d/s. Generally fine, Cat 475 (excluding the BEA 50r fiscal).{page 116.2} (77) 933 * A B Crown CC 3r deep violet (light gum wrinkles) & 10r yellow-bistre SG 94 & 97, Cat 480. Gorgeous stamps.{page 116.3} (2) 500 T 600 T 1,000 T T T T T 100 T 1,000 T 150 T Offer T T IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS AUCTION IS ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

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117 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 117 KENYA UGANDA & TANGANYIKA (continued) 934 *O EAST AFRICA & UGANDA: Selection including mint KEVII CA to 8a plus CC 1r & 3r, 1904 MCA to 8a & set of 9; KGV MCA to 75c plus a fine 10r (Cat 140), also some used extras including fiscally used rupee values; then Tanganyika G.E.A Opts including r mint plus 3r to 10r (2) fiscally used. Some faults but generally fine, Cat 500+ (plus fiscals). (120+) 935 C A/B usage of KEVII 2a size H Registration Envelope uprated with KGV 25c and 6c & 1c pairs to Kilo (Belgian Congo) with manuscript "Via Toro-Boga" and fine 'IRUMU' transit b/s; 1916 (April 10) King's African Rifles registered cover Naivasha to England; 1918 usage of 31c size G Registration Envelope uprated 3c to India. (3) 936 C TANGANYIKA: 1929 Morogoro registered to England, 1930 Muhesa airmail to England with 'PAR AVION - BY AIR MAIL/TANGANYIKA TERRITORY' airmail label in blue, 1933 Mbosi registered with mss "Mbosi" on provisional Registration Label & fine 'MBEYA' transit b/s, 1933 Mbulu jusqu'a airmail to Germany with 75c tri-colour franking with 'ARUSHA' 'KILIMANJARO TPO' & 'MOSHI' b/s; plus 3 others. Mixed condition. (7) 937 * A - Mafia Island 1915 'G.R./Post/MAFIA' Overprints SG M43-52 plus a few "varieties", very lightly mounted, Cat 0+. Pity they're all forgeries!{page 112.3} (15) KOREA 938 O* 1900 Overprints on Japanese issues mostly used including 1½s pale ultramarine (tone spot) and 8s olive, also mint 5s orange-yellow & 25s pale blue green (thinned), mixed condition, Cat 690.{Page 112.9} (14) 939 C A- 940 C LATIN AMERICA c.1948 British & Foreign Bible Society cover to Perth with scarce combination franking of US MIlitary Government 50ch Observatory pair & Republic 4w Li Jun tied by indistinct cds, a couple of very minor blemishes.{page 118.1} KOREAN WAR: Exceptional group of Korean Army covers with array of KAPO cancels, 3 with oval Censor h/s of the Counter-Intelligence Corps, plus two stamped covers (one registered) from the Administrative Section, covers from all 5 nations that sent medical personnel only (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany & Italy), British Marines cover from 41 Commando through US APO 1052, and Colombian Forces cover to GB, five covers with US "Prexies", then an interesting US Forces group with an array of cachets & including 1956 Occupation of Pyongyang cover, generally fine. A very scarce group that could form the basis for a fascinating collection/exhibit. Ex John Daynes.{Page 118.2} (65 items) 150 T P A Ex Lot 941 Ex Lot 943 HONDURAS: 1956 Airs overprinted 'OFICIAL' 1c to 60c imperforate plate proof blocks of 4 in the issued colours on gummed paper, ink-lines ruled across all units & each unit with a small security punch, unmounted. Ex Waterlow Archives.{Page 117.1} (16 blocks) 942 P A/B PARAGUAY: 1940 Parcel Post 50c to 100p, 1944 Train 5c (stained on the reverse) & 20c blocks of 4, and 1945 Flags 1c to 10g (24 different, some with blank Flags) imperforate plate proofs in the issued colours on gummed paper, each unit with security punch, mostly unmounted. Ex Waterlow & Sons Archives.{Page 116.4} (41) 943 P A/B 944 P A/B PERU: 1938 Pictorials & Airs array of imperforate & perforated plate proofs including blocks of 4 in issued colours, some of the frames only, on gummed paper, all units with security punch, some duplication & not all values included, mostly very fine unmounted. Ex Waterlow Archives.{Page 117.2} (168) URUGUAY: Range of 1930s and 1950s imperforate plate proofs including blocks of 4 in issued colours, some of the vignettes only, on gummed paper, most units with security punch, mostly very fine unmounted. Ex Waterlow Archives.{Page 116.5} (72) % Buyer s Premium will be added to the Hammer Price.

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119 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 119 MALAYAN REGION 945 CPS 946 G/F A/A- Interesting lot comprising 1940 to India with Malaya Patriotic Fund 1c label; two commercial Japanese Occupation covers (one registered) from Taiping to Singapore; 1945 post-war usage of Japanese 'DENPO' telegram form with 'MALACCA/T.O.' cds; and 1950s-1960s eight Singapore Aerogrammes (STC $M500+); condition generally good to fine. (12 items) STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: 1884 Surcharges '4/Cents' in Red on 5c blue SG 73 (rounded corner at lower-right), '8/Cents' on 12c blue & on 12c brown-purple SG 74 & 75; and CA 30c claret Watermark Inverted SG 69a, a couple of short perfs, lightly cancelled; Cat (4) 947 CX B/C (Jan) two covers (255x178mm) registered to Melbourne at 55c rate & endorsed "From Dr Gibson-Hill c/- Raffles Museum", plain brown Censor tape tied by Censor #220 or #161 cachet, the later item also with '.../[crown]/e & T BRANCH SINGAPORE' impressed in wax, minor soiling and the later item a little toned. [A similar cover of Sep 1941 while Gibson-Hill was on Cocos Islands sold for $4370 at our auction of 29/3/8] (2) 948 * A A1 BRITISH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION: c grey, exceptional centring, very lightly mounted, Cat 375. Unissued: see note below SG 18.{Page } 949 ** A B1 MALAYAN STATES: Malacca KGVI $5 green & brown SG 17 lower-left corner block of 8 (4x2), unmounted, Cat +.{Page 116.7} 950 ** A+ A1 - Selangor Elephants $25 green & orange SG 66 overprinted 'SPECIMEN', gorgeous rich colours & exceptional centring, unmounted, Cat (mounted). Ex Neal Allen. Superb! {Page 116.6} 951 PS A-/B JAPANESE OCCUPATION: Seven Japanese military postal cards comprising "Four Characters", Star (2) & Dove (4, three in different orange shades & one in yellow), various stocks, some minor blemishes but generally fine. Very scarce group. Ex John Daynes.{Page 118.3} (7) 952 O A/B - Revenues comprising Johore $1 fiscal usage; Kedah 1937 $1 & $5 with boxed handstamp, not listed by Barefoot; and Pahang 10c pair & 30c with boxed h/s; Cat $M380 (3). (6) MIDDLE EAST 953 C B BAHRAIN: c.1946 two hand-illustrated (Eid Greetings?) covers to Bombay, Overprints on KGVI ½a & 1a x2 tied to the reverse by Bahrain cds, minor soiling. A pretty pair.{page 118.4} (2) 954 C A airmail covers from London (29JAN/1946) to "Bahrein Island/Persian Gulf" with 'BAHRAIN/ 5FEB456' arrival b/s; and from Bahrain (inditinct d/s) to London with British Airways arrival cachet in violet on the reverse; endorsed "Test Letter No 10" or "(Test Letter No 5)" respectively & with the relevant enclosures. [Only 24 such pairs of covers were flown]{page 118.5} (4 items) 955 *O A BUSHIRE: 1915 Overprints on Persia selection on approval book pages & a stockcard with values to 5kr, some "used". High catalogue value: a pity they're all forgeries!{page 116.8} (41) T T T 600 T 350 T 956 C B Ex Lot 956 Lot 957 DUBAI: 1944 two commercial airmail covers to Bombay both with India ½a & 2a6p Bullock Cart pair tied to the reverse by 'DUBAI' cds, 'DUBAI' or 'DUBAI/PERSIAN GULF DISTRICT' handstamp on the registration labels, each with small 'Iranian Language' h/s in violet, a bit soiled & one with a minor corner fault.{page 121.1} (2) 957 C C commercial airmail cover to Bombay with 'PAKISTAN' Overprints 3p x2 & 1a x2 tied to the reverse by two unusually fine strikes of the 'DUBAI/24MAR48/PERSIAN GULF' cds in the last week of use of the Overprints, vertical fold through one stamp & a bit soiled. [Because Dubai was formerly administered from Karachi, it passed to Pakistani control after partition from India. Overprinted stamps were available from October 1947 until 31/3/1948. The next day, Dubai came under the control of the London GPO] {Page 121.2} 958 C C IRAQ: 1921 cover to England endorsed "By Aerial Mail/Bagdad to Cairo" with scarce franking of 'ON STATE SERVICE' 3a on 1½pi x5 & 1r on 10pi x5 - total franking of 5r15a - all tied by Baghdad cds of 9DEC21, minor peripheral faults. [From 1921 the Royal Air Force operated a fortnightly airmail to Cairo]{Page 118.6} T 750 T

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121 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 121 MIDDLE EAST (continued) 959 C A airmail cover from a Dutch intelligence officer at GHQ in New Delhi to an officer at Basra with 'BASE POST OFFICE - C' b/s used at Basra Margil, readdressed to "2 Ech/Paiforce" in red but with 'Untraceable at O2E Paiforce/...' h/s in violet, various other transits including 'POSTAL UNIT 02E INDIA' b/s & boxed 'NO TRACE/2nd ECHELON GHQ INDIA' h/s (Proud #I3) in violet on the face. Remarkably fine for such a traveller. Ex John Daynes.{Page 120.1} 960 ** A/A- ISRAEL: commemoratives with complete tabs including 1949 National Flag x2 from the left and a pair from right of the sheet (with sheet number), 1950 Peta Tiqwa Well 40pr x2 from the left side and upper right corner of the sheet (with sheet number), 3rd Maccabiah Games 80pr, Opening of Elat Post Office 500pr, a few tonespots & other minor blemishes, unmounted, Cat 670. {Page 122.1} (6 items) 961 ** A/A Jewish New Year set complete with full tabs, minor blemishes including a few tonespots on 35pr, unmounted, SG 18-20, Cat 800.{Page 122.2} (3) 962 V A Second Anniversary of Independence SG & 1952 Menora and Emblems SG 64a, with full tabs, First Day of Issue or CTO cancels, Cat 425.{Page 122.6} (3) 963 ** A- A Menora & Emblems 1000pr with full tab, a few minor tone flecks, unmounted, SG 64a, Cat C C KUWAIT: 1941 merchant's airmail cover to Bombay with 'KUWAIT' Overprint 2a Dak Runner tied to the reverse by good strike of the scarce 'EXPERIMENTAL PO/ No 79 ' cds, another strike on the face, endorsed "Arabic Language", Bahrain transit cds obscured by red/white Censor '177C' tape, overall soiling & minor faults. [The Iraqi postmaster abandoned his position in May 1941 during the Rashid Ali Coup in Iraq. The Experimental PO No 79 cds is recorded June-Oct 1941] 965 C B/C & 1943 commercial airmail covers to Bombay 1) uncensored with Indian KGVI 1a & very late usage of KGV 1a3p, roughly opened; and 2) with Indian ½a 1a & 4a, 'KUWAIT' h/s on registration label, red/white '116C' Censor tape, faults. (2) 150 T T T Lot 966 Lot C C merchant's airmail cover to Bombay with very scarce combination franking of 'KUWAIT' 1a & Indian Victory 1½a tied to the reverse by the wavy lines cancel of 11APR/1946, boxed Bombay arrival b/s, somewhat aged & part of the flap missing.{page 121.1} 967 PS B commercial airmail usage to Bombay of Indian 1½a Envelope with Indian 1a affixed to the reverse, cancelled with the wavy lines cancel of 23OCT/1947, Bombay arrival b/s of 14NO47, minor faults. [Donaldson at p136 states that during the Pakistan Administration Period - August 1947 to March "Kuwait continued to use overprinted Indian stamps..." He makes no mention of unoverprinted stamps being used in that period. At p133 he states that "stragglers" of unoverprinted stamps were used as late as January This usage is 9 months later]{page 120.2} 968 C B MUSCAT: 1899 Receipt for Money Order with fine strike of the rare boxed 'MUSCAT/DT ARABIA' handstamp & 'BOMBAY/FORT/1DEC89' arrival cds, receipt acknowledged on the reverse & returned to the sender with 'MUSCAT/16DEC89' arrival cds (Donaldson Type 8A) on the face, minor overall soiling.{page 118.7} 969 C C commercial airmail usage to Bombay of Indian 1½a Envelope with Indian 1a tied by wavy lines cancel, endorsed "Via Dubai" but amended to "Via Karachi", 'PASSED CENSOR/ 48 ' h/s applied at Muscat partly obscured by Indian Censor label, overall soiling & flap fault.{page 120.3} 970 C B commercial censored airmail cover to Bombay with rare franking of Al bu-said Dynasty Overprints 1½a pair tied to the reverse by very fine wavy lines cancel, minor blemishes. [Donaldson, at p32 states "The lower values...are occasionally found on commercial mail"]{page 121.2} 500 T 1,000 T T T 800 T

122 Page: 122 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Ex Lot 960 Ex Lot 961 Lot 976 Ex Lot 1023 Ex Lot 978 Lot 1025 Lot 111 Ex Lot 962 Ex Lot 1039 Lot 1031 Ex Lot 1019

123 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 123 MIDDLE EAST (continued) 971 C B commercial airmail cover to Bombay with Indian 1½a & 6a turquoise tied to the reverse by two very fine strikes of 'MUSCAT/15AUG46' cds, small 'MUSCAT' h/s in lieu of a registration label, minor faults. [The 6a is rarely seen used in the Arabian Gulf, especially from Muscat] 972 C A- 973 CO B QATAR: 1954 commercial airmail cover to London with Bahrain 6a on 6d tied by partial Bahrain cds, sender's endorsement on flap ".../Elec Dept Dukhan/QPC Ltd Qatar/PG". With the similarly endorsed contents. Very scarce mail, processed through Bahrain after the opening of Doha Post Office in {Page 120.4} SAUDI ARABIA: 1934 commercial registered & insured cover (207x148mm) to Bombay with excellent combination franking of Hejaz-Nejd pi x2 & 5pi and Saudi Arabia 1934 Postal Tax ½g all tied by bilingual '.../MECQUE' cds, black/white registration label & black/pink 'Value Déclarée' label, transit b/s of '.../DJEDDAH', Ismailia, Port Taufiq & Port Said, a vertical fold has been reinforced with archival tape on the reverse. 974 C A/B - Selection of mostly 1950s-60s commercial covers mostly to Sweden, others to Denmark and America, some are registered & many have attractive multiple frankings, also 3 covers from Yemen (one addressed to Aden Camp) and an Egyptian paquebot cover. (25) 975 C A SHARJAH: 1957 & 1958 airmail covers to England with Local Currency 25np on 4d or 3np on ½d + 9np on 1½d pair tied by British 'FPO/938' cds in violet or black, the first with Arabic & English inscriptions & endorsed on the flap by an Omani soldier ".../Sahel Amman Forces/Chargah/Persian Gulf". Ex John Daynes. [Gould & Proud don't record FPO 938 in the Gulf, their latest record being for 1SE/57 in Cyprus] (2) NAURU 976 G A C1 NEPAL 977 C B NETHERLANDS INDIES 978 O A/B NWPI First Watermark 5/- grey & chrome-yellow SG 83 type a, 'CANCELLED/NAURU' telegraph cancellation, Cat 1 postally used. A rare usage on Nauru. With Brandon Certificate (1998).{Page 122.4} 1929 Indian OHMS cover to Ajmer (poor b/s) with 'SERVICE' 1a brown tioed by 'NEPAL' cds, manuscript "(signature)/brit Envoy/Nepal" at lower-left, horizontal fold revenue receipt fragments with issues optd with various types of the Japanese Naval Control anchor h/s, most with Dutch postmarks including 'GORONTALO', 'KWANDANG', 'MENADO', 'TERNATE', 'TOMORON', with Japanese d/s tying the stamps. Scarce group. {Page 122.3} (12 pieces) NEW GUINEA - German (Deutsch) New Guinea T 500 T T T 500 T 979 Ex Lot 981 Lot 984 Lot 983 *O Overprints mint (2 sets but only one each of 3pf Mi 1b & 1c) & used, No Wmk Yachts mint (2 sets), Wmk Yachts to 5mk (2, 25x17 & 26x17 perf-holes) & a few others, a few hinge remainders & other blemishes but generally fine to very fine, Cat 1+. (55) 980 ** A 1897 Overprints 5pf green Mi 2 complete sheet of 10, some very minor peripheral damage but all stamps are very fine with full unmounted o.g., Cat 900. Ex Colonel Harrie Evans. 981 G/F A B Yachts 3pf to 5mk Mi 7-19, five values including the 50pf on small pieces, the 2mk & 3mk with guarantee handstamps, various cancels, the 1mk to 5mk each cancelled twice as usual, Cat 1000.{Page 123.1} (13) 982 G A - 3pf to 5mk Mi 7-19 complete tied to 1903 large-part cover-front by multiple strikes of the 'HERBERTSHOHE' cds, a couple of folds clear of the stamps, Cat {Page 120.5} 983 F A B1-5mk greenish black & crimson Mi 19, two strikes of the 'STEPHANSORT' cds, Cat 600.{Page 123.3} 984 F A B1-5mk greenish-black & crimson Mi 19, marginal example from right of the sheet, well centred, tied to small piece by two fine strikes of the 'SIMPSONHAFEN/.../16 3/09' cds, Schröder & Bothe guarantee handstamps, Cat 600.{Page 123.2} T

124 Page: 124 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 NEW GUINEA - German (Deutsch) New Guinea - Postal History 985 C B 986 C A Dutch PPC ("Groet uit Banda") to Sydney with German 10pf tied by light but obvious 'DEUTSCHE SEEPOST/NEU/GUINEA/ZWEIGLINIE/(SINGAPORE)/28 10/04 b' cds, minor blemishes. Cockrill & Gottspenn state "Very rare cancellation" commercial cover to 'SCHWERRIN/(MECKLB)' (b/s) with German 20pf tied by good strike of the 28mm 'DEUTSCHE SEEPOST/NEU/GUINEA/ZWEIGLINIE/2 4/08 c' cds used aboard SMS "Prinz Waldemar", light horizontal fold. Cockrill & Gottspenn state "Scarce cancellation" C B Lot 987 Lot (March) parcel card from Bavaria to a missionary at Kurum in the Dampier Archipelago via Friedrich-Wilhelmshafen ("FW'hafen") with Bayern 30pf & 60pf x4 (on the reverse) tied by 'WUERZBURG 1' cds, black/orange 'Nachname/Remboursement' label & 'Wurzburg' parcel label, boxed 'WURZBURG/FRANKFURT (MAIN)/BAYER BAHNHOF' d/s on the face & oval 'BASSEL- FRANKFURT (M)' TPO b/s, FW'hafen arrival b/s of 29/5/14 & 'Kaiserliche Zollstelle/[arms]/Friedrich- Wilhelmshafen' Customs seal in violet, some toning & minor blemishes. [This is the only item bearing Bavarian stamps in the recent find. Kurum is on Karkar Island, 60km north of FW'hafen]{Page 124.1} 988 C B - a similar parcel card from Germany to FW'hafen with 5pf 25pf 50pf & 2mk x2 (only one 2mk on the face) tied by 'BREMEN' cds, unusually without the triangular 'Nachname' label, very fine FW'hafen arrival b/s & largely very fine strike of the Customs seal, minor blemishes.{page 120.6} 989 C A- - a similar parcel card to "Angorum (Sepik)" with 5pf 60pf & 2mk tied by 'Leipzig-/Plagwitz' cds, very fine FW'hafen arrival b/s & light but clear strike of the Customs seal, a few very minor blemishes. Another really remote destination. [Angoram lies 100km up the Sepik River. The Germans established a "station" there but a post office was opened only in A similar item also to Angoram sold for $2530 at our auction of 9/2/8]{Page 124.2} 990 C B - a similar parcel card to the Neu Guinea Compagnie at Peterhafen with 20pf & 60pf x4 (only one 60pf on the face) tied by 'ERFURT' cds, very fine FW'hafen arrival b/s & partial strike of the Customs seal, minor blemishes. [Peterhafen is on Garowe Island in the Witu Group. It was one of the remotest German outposts. A similar card to Peterhafen sold for $1092 at our auction of 9/2/8]{Page 134.1} 991 PS A+ - plain postcard with 'FELD.../nur für die Wehrabteilung und/für die Expeditionstruppe' handstamp & fine strike of the Rabaul mailbag seal both in violet, unused. Superb! Böthe guarantee handstamp & Ceremuga Certificate (3) that states "Very rare". [When War was declared, no suitable military stationery was available so this provisional expedient was resorted to. Tim Rybak's similar card sold for $604 at our auction of 26/4/8]{Page 120.7} NEW GUINEA - 'G.R.I.' Overprints 1, , L A Lot 997 Ex Lot 994 Lot 1002 "G.R.I." by Robert Gibbs (1988), hardbound with dust-jacket. As new. One of the most important books in our library. Long out-of-print and always in demand. [Tim Rybak's copy sold for $747 at our auction of 26/4/7] T

125 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 125 NEW GUINEA - 'G.R.I.' Overprints (continued) 993 L (B) (Nov 10) hand-written letter on Melbourne dealer William Ackland's letterhead to Lieut Price offering to pay him the enormous sum of 55 for a set of the overprints on Marshall Islands "and about the same for New Guinea", signed "Wm Ackland", a bit aged & with the folds reinforced. * Useful selection with New Guinea 5mm Setting 1d on 3pf & 5d on 50pf with Additional Overprint in the (rejoined) Margin at Base, 'O.S.' 1d on 3pf (14, including 5 vertical pairs) & 1d on 5pf; and on Marshalls three low values, 2d on 10pf complete marginal strip of 10 from the top of the sheet, 2d on 20pf horizontal pair SG 53/e & 3d on 25pf, Kawieng Regn Label SG 42, Cat {Page 124.4} (34) *O 6mm Setting 1d on 5pf on piece with Rabaul oval d/s, mint 2d on 10pf, 2d on 20pf, 2½d on 10pf; 5mm Setting 1d on 5pf x2, 2d on 10pf, 2d on 20pf; 'G.R.I./3d.' on Registration Label Kawieng SG 42; Opts on Marshalls 5mm Setting 1d on 3pf, 1d on 5pf, 2d on 10pf x2, 2d on 20pf & 1d on 2d on 10pf SG 63; condition variable but mainly fine, Cat (19) 100 T 750 Ex Lot * A/B mm Setting 1d on 3pf SG 1 (overall aging) to 8d on 80pf (tiny thin spot) SG 1-11, mostly very fine, Cat 0+. BPA Certificate (1980) for the 3d on 25pf.{Page 125.1} (11) 997 * A B1-1d on 3pf SG 1, very lightly mounted, Cat 450.{Page 124.3} T 1,500 Lot 998 Lot 999 Lot * B B High Values 3½-4mm Setting '1s.' on 1mk red SG 12 with Defective Stop after 'G', well centred, a little aged, small hinge remainder & a couple of small thin spots, Cat [Tim Rybak's very fine example - without the variety - sold for $3680]{Page 125.2} 999 * C A1 - '2s.' on 2mk blue SG 13, exceptional centring, thin & minor stain at top, Cat RPSofL Certificate (1973).{Page 125.3} 1000 W A- B1 - '3s.' on 3mk blue SG 14, well centred, unused, Cat BPA Certificate (1949). [Tim Rybak's mint example - a couple of tiny blemishes - sold for $3680]{Page 125.4} 1001 * A/B mm Setting 1d on 5pf, 2d on 10pf, 2d on 20pf, 2½d on 10pf, 3d on 30pf & 5d on50pf (minor stain), Cat 525. (6) 1002 * A B1-1d on 3pf with Straight Top Serif on '1' SG 16c [Setting 6; Posn 3], two expertisers' handstamps on the reverse, Cat 1000.{Page 124.5} 1, , T Lot W 1915 '3d.' Surcharge on Registration Labels selection comprising Rabaul SG 33 (stained), FW'hafen SG 35 & 35f, Herbertshöhe SG 36, Kieta SG 38, Manus SG 39 and Town Name with Serifs FW'hafen SG 41 & Kawieng SG 42, a few perf faults, unused, Cat (8) 750

126 Page: 126 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 NEW GUINEA - 'G.R.I.' Overprints (continued) 1004 W A - 'Friedrich-Wilhelmshafen/(Deutsch Neuguinea)' & '.../(Deutsch-Neuguinea' SG 35 (well centred) & 35f, unused, Cat 370.{Page 125.5} Lot 1005 Lot W A C1 - 'Herbertshöhe/(Deutsch Neu-Guinea)' SG 36e, unused, Cat 375. [Tim Rybak's mint example sold for $604]{Page 126.1} 1006 W A B1 - 'Kawieng/ Deutsch Neu-Guinea ' with No Stop after '3d' SG 37ba, unusually well centred, unused, Cat 450.{Page 126.2} Lot * A C1 - 'Manus/(Deutsch Neuguinea)' marginal vertical pair from the left of the sheet, the upper unit with No Bracket before 'Deutsch' SG 39/b, large-part o.g., Cat A rare se-tenant multiple.{page 126.3} 1, Lot W A C1 - Town Name with Serifs 'Kawieng/(Deutsch Neuguinea)' block of 4, both left-hand units with No Stop after '3d' SG 42/a, unused, Cat Ceremuga Certificate (2).{Page 126.4} 1,000

127 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 127 NEW GUINEA - 'G.R.I.' Overprints (continued) Ex Lot * A B mm Setting on Marshall Islands 1d on 3pf to 8d on 80pf SG 50-58, hinge remainder on the 3d on 30pf, Cat 1+. Kilian Certificate (1985) for the 3d on 30pf, and BPA Certificate (1989) for the 8d on 80pf.{Page 127.1} (9) 1, Lot 1011 Lot 1012 Lot */** A B1 - '4d.' on 40pf SG 56 marginal block of 4 from the top of the sheet, split & reinforced perfs between the lower units, the upper units unmounted, Cat A scarce multiple. {Page 127.3} 1011 * A- B1 - '4d.' on 40pf with No Stop after 'd' SG 56e, insignificant gum-bend, lightly mounted, Cat 275. [Tim Rybak's very fine example sold for $460]{Page 127.2} 1012 * B C ½-4mm Setting on Marshall Islands High Values '1s.' on 1mk red SG 59, very minor thin & minor soiling, Cat 2. Ex Colonel Harrie Evans: sold for $1650 at our auction of 6/10/1. RPSofV Certificate (1). {Page 127.4} 500 2,000 Lot 1013 Lot 1014 Lot F A B1 - '1s.' on 1mk red SG 59, well centred, light strike of the oval Rabaul datestamp in violet, Cat BPA Certificate (0). {Page 127.5} 4,000

128 Page: 128 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 1027 Lot 1029 Lot 1026 Lot 1035 Lot 1032 Lot 1036 Lot 1040 Lot 1041 Lot 1043

129 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 129 NEW GUINEA - 'G.R.I.' Overprints (continued) 1014 W A- C1 - '2s.' on 2mk blue SG 60, unused, Cat 1. BPA Certificates (1936, when the stamp had a margin at left), & (1999, which mentions an "ironed crease at right" that we cannot discern). [Tim Rybak's very fine mint example sold for $4600]{Page 127.7} 1015 W B A1 - '3s.' on 3mk violet-black SG 61 marginal example from the top of the sheet with part "eagle" in the margin & Stop Replaced after 'I', exceptional centring, a couple of minor blemishes, unused, Cat 0+. Holcombe Certificate (1997). [Tim Rybak's mint example without the variety - minor faults - sold for $4]{Page 127.6} 800 3,000 Lot V A/B Lot Additional Surcharge on Marshall Islands '1' on 2d on 10pf & '1' on 2d on 20pf (minor surface abrasion) SG 63 & 64 tied to piece from an envelope by oval Rabaul datestamp of JAN in violet, Cat [Tim Rybak's very fine used example of SG 64 sold for $3815]{Page 129.1} 1017 * B C1 - '1' on 2d on 10pf with Small '1' SG 63c with Defective Stop (traces only) after 'G', minor toning, Cat Holcombe Certificate (1998). [Tim Rybak's mint example without the variety - minor faults - sold for $420]{Page 129.2} NEW GUINEA - 'N.W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS' Overprints O*W Array on Hagners including used KGV Heads ½d abc strip, ½d pairs x2, 1d blocks of 4 (2, one perf 'OS'), 2d orange & 2d rose-scarlet perf 'OS'; Roos perf 'OS' 1/- (2), 2/- (2) & 5/- (defective, but rare); plus a few useful mint/unused items, condition very mixed, Cat *O Mint and used selection on leaves wth Kangaroos First Wmk 9d & 1/- mint plus 6d & 10/- (2, one with radio station cancel) used, Second Wmk 2/- (2, one mint) & 5/- used, Fifth Setting mostly mint to 5/- with a few duplicates, 1918 Surcharge used, KGV Fifth Setting 1d Saddle on Emu mint, New Colours Perf 'OS' 2d orange x3 & 4d violet used, a few minor overprint varieties, condition generally fine, Cat 1+. {Page } (92) 1020 CPS A/B Two German 10pf Postal Cards with NWPI values to 6d added, plus two covers with ½d strip of 4 + 2½d or KGV 4d each with 'Eitape/Deutsch-Neuguinea' registration label & the latter also with 'T.'-in-octagon h/s, the two covers also with the German mailbag seal poorly impressed in wax on the reverse (which has bled through to the face), all cancelled with the German 'EITAPE' cds dated Christmas Day 1914, prior to the issue of the stamps. Interesting souvenirs.{page 134.2} (4 items) 1021 * A Varieties on Kangaroos comprising 2d Scratch [2L28] on both SG 94 & 106, 2d Scratch [2L34] on SG 106 (2), 2½d SG 107b Thin Fraction in block of 4, 3d SG 96 Retouch to first 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA', and 6d SG 110 Jet-Propelled 'S' in 'AUSTRALIA' in block of 4. A very scarce little group. (7 items) 1022 * A/B Kangaroos abc strips comprising First Wmk 2½d 9d & 1/- (a little toned), Second Wmk 1/-, and Third Wmk 2d & 2/- (2, one with Watermark Inverted, rounded upper-right corner), a few minor perf faults, Cat (7 strips) 1023 *O Mostly mint selection on Hagners with Kangaroos including 2/-, 5/-, 10/- x2 & 1, KGV including 1d Dies I-II pair SG 67/c, 'One Penny' Surcharges, New Colours (2 sets) plus used 4d violet (14, including a block of 4), a few KGV abc strips, perf 'OS' 2d orange & 4d violet both used etc, generally fine.{page 122.5} (120+) 1024 */** A KGV 1d carmine SG 67b complete forme of 30 from the upper-left of Plate 4 with "Secret Mark" [1] & Break in Top Frame [7, early state] Fourth Setting Intermediate State with Circle-Stops [6 & 18] & Large Stop [12], most units unmounted, Cat Ex Colonel Harrie Evans: cost $253 at our auction of 6/10/ * A- B1-4d chrome-yellow SG 70b, well centred, a very minor reddish stain on the reverse doesn't detract from the excellent facial appearance, under-catalogued at. With a normal 4d orange for comparison.{page 122.7} 2, Offer

130 Page: 130 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 NEW GUINEA - 'N.W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS' Overprints (continued) 1026 ** A/B Kangaroos First Watermark 1/- SG 81 complete forme of 30, centred high, some short/pulled perfs, unmounted, Cat Very scarce: absent from Tim Rybak's collection.{page 128.1} 1027 ** A B1 - First Wmk 10/- grey & pink SG 84 types bc vertical pair, unmounted, Cat {Page 128.2} 1028 */** A/B - Third Watermark 3d olive SG 96 complete forme of 30 from the left-hand pane of Plate 2 [1-30] with Retouch on First 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA' [2L59], some gum blemishes especially on the upper row but most units are unmounted, Cat ++. Ex Colonel Harrie Evans * A B1-2/- brown SG 97 type b with '$' for 'S' in 'AUSTRALIA' (Early State), lightly mounted. Colonel Evans' used example sold for $935 at our auction of 6/10/1.{Page 128.3} 1030 * A B1 - Third Watermark 1 chocolate & dull blue SG 99 type a, well centred, Cat. An unusually large stamp.{page 132.1} 1031 * A/B 1918 'One Penny' Surcharges on KGV 5d & Kangaroo 1/- SG abc strips, minor blemishes & the 1d on 5d strip with hinge remainders, Cat [Tim Rybak's very fine strips sold for $1437] {Page 122.8} 1032 ** A C Fifth Setting Kangaroos 5/- grey & yellow SG 116 block of 4, unmounted, Cat {Page 128.5} 1033 C A C B 1921 commercial cover to Germany with ½d 2d pair & 2½d tied by 'RABAUL/15FE21' cds, mss "R1230" in red, very late usage of 'OPENED BY CENSOR' tape & the vertical-oval 'PASSED BY CENSOR/No.1/AN&MEF' h/s in violet, opened again in Germany where currency control label affixed & tied to reverse by 'POSTUBERWACHUNGSSTELLE/[arms]/MUNCHEN' cachet & to face by 'Nachgesandt' h/s both in violet. A marvellous cover. [The foreign letter rate was raised to 4d on 1/10/1920. The sender's address is given as "LBeck, Kavieng/New-Guinea/N.W. Pacific-Islands", an expression rarely seen except on the stamps, which were actually intended for use in the Carolines, Marianas & Marshalls and NOT in New Guinea, to which the NWPI appelation was never officially applied. Even this late, censorship was still applied to mail for Germany from former German nationals] {Page 134.4} 1922 commercial cover to Chicago with 1d carmine & 2d orange tied by light Rabaul cds, mss "T30c" in blue, minor peripheral tears. [The foreign letter rate was increased to 4d on 1st October 1920] 1035 * B B1 Officials: KGV 1d carmine-red perf 'OS' SG O3 block of 4, light wrinkling at base of lower units, lightly mounted, Cat {Page 128.4} 1036 G A- C King George V 4d orange perf 'OS' SG O4 block of 4, light stain on lower-right corner unit, 'RABAUL' cancel. Rare multiple, Cat 240+.{Page 128.6} NEW GUINEA - Mandated Territory Issues 1037 */**O Mint and used collection on leaves including Huts 6d used (2, shades), Dated Birds to 5/- * plus Optd 'OS' 1/- & 2/- used (dubious cancels), Undated Birds to 2/- (ex 5d) mint plus 5/- **, Airs to 1/- plus 5/- used, 1939 Bulolo to 1/- mint, condition a tad mixed, Cat (100+) , T Ex Lot 1038 *O Huts plus Airs & 'OS' Opts, Dated Birds + Airs & 'OS' Opts, Undated Birds including the Unissued ½d orange (toning) + Airs & 'OS' Opts, & 5, 1939 Bulolo, also Huts 2/- block of 10 (2x5) with Double Perfs at Top, & 'STAMP DUTY' 1d 2d 6d & 2/-, generally fine but we did note some minor problems so inspection is recommended, Cat 4+ approximately.{page 130.1} (150 approx) 1039 G/V A/B 1935 Bulolo 2 violet & 5 emerald SG 204-5, a couple of minor blemishes, Cat 530.{Page 122.9} (2) 1040 W A B1-2 violet Panelli Forgery, unused.{page 128.7} 1041 F A A1-5 dull green Panelli Forgery, forged 'BULOLO' cds. Very scarce.{page 128.8} P A 1939 Bulolo 1 olive Panelli Forgery "die proof" on wove paper (62x51mm).{Page 132.4} W A A1-1 olive Panelli Forgery, unused.{page 128.9} 1044 C A 1934 commercial airmail cover from Sydney to Wau with KGV 2d pair, endorsed "Left Territory" in red & with good strike of the rare boxed 'UNCLAIMED/AT RABAUL' h/s, Sydney DLO re-sealing label on the flap & h/s in magenta on the face. [4d was a short-lived rate introduced in 1932, comprising 2d surface to Port Moresby (reduced to 1½d in 1933) + 2d air on the Port Moresby-Salamaua route]{page 134.3} Avoid your bids arriving late: bid by fax, or directly from our website. 2, 1, T

131 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 131 NEW HEBRIDES (British) Ex Lot */** A An excellent collection in hingeless Lighthouse album missing only the 1938 Postage Due 5c! but including the finest example we have seen of the 1908 CA 1/- SG 9, Specimen sets of the 1921 & 1925 Idols, 1938 Gold Currency, and the Postage Due 1925 & 1938 sets, 1978 Port Vila Surcharges including the Unissued 50fr & 100fr, issues from and the 1925 Postage Dues - (but not the Specimen sets) are unmounted, Cat 2+.{Page 131.1} (+) 2,000 T Lot * A A Overprints on Fiji MCA 1d carmine vertical pair the upper unit with Overprint Omitted SG 2a, exceptional centring, lightly mounted, Cat RPSofL (1985) & Behr (1999) Certificates. [The "Crowning Glory" of New Hebrides stamps. Absent from William Frazer's collection. The "Santo" strip of 4 and pair - the bottom unit of both with the Overprint Omitted - sold for $6875 & $6325 at our auctions of 24/6/0 & 30/9/0]{Page 131.2} 8,000 T

132 Page: 132 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 1030 Lot 1069 Lot 1042 Lot 1049 Lot 1060 Lot 1064 Ex Lot 1061 Lot 1065 Lot 1071 Lot 1060

133 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 133 NEW HEBRIDES (British) (continued) Lot 1047 Lot * B A Surcharges on British Issue '1d.' on 5d olive Surcharge Inverted SG 30a marginal example from the left of the sheet, exceptional centring, tropicalised gum, very lightly mounted, several guarantee handstamps on the reverse, Cat 0. BPA Certificate (0). [Absent from William Frazer's collection. The "Santo" example - significantly off-centre - sold for $2310 at our auction of 24/6/0]{Page 133.1} 1048 * A B Surcharges '5d.' on 2½d ultramarine Surcharge Inverted SG 42a, well centred, guarantee signature on the reverse, Cat Behr Certificate (1998) states "superbe, rare". [The "Santo" & William Frazer examples - both marginal - sold for $2090 at our auction of 24/6/0 & for 1150 at auction in London in 3 respectively]{page 133.2} 1049 P B 1966 Churchill 35c imperforate proof in the colours of the 30c affixed to Harrison & Sons presentation card, minor blemishes on the card but the proof itself is very fine. Unissued value.{page 132.3} 2,500 T 3,000 T 500 T Lot 1050 Lot ** A B Port Vila Surcharges '25/FNH' on 25c Shell horizontal pair the first unit with '25/FHN' Error of Overprint SG 236a, minor offset of the overprint on the reverse, unmounted, Cat + (2). [The virtually identical "Santo" pair- sold for $880 at our auction of 24/6/0] {Page 133.3} 1051 ** A A1 - '30/FNH' on 25c Shell with '30/FHN' Error of Overprint SG 237a, exceptional centring, guarantee handstamp on the reverse, unmounted, Cat 1+ (2). {Page 133.4} 1052 PS B 1954 commercial usage of "Australian Territories" formular aerogramme to Canada with French c tied by fair 'SANTO' cds, the lengthy letter in Czech (?), minor blemishes. Rare. [This is the only commercial usage we have recorded of any of the Australian aerogrammes from New Hebrides, being all the more remarkable for being from an outlying island]{page 134.5} 1,000 T 2,000 T Lot ** A VANUATU: Issues in hingeless Lighthouse album apparently complete except for the 1998 Surcharges, plus 7 booklets, unmounted, Cat Exceptional thematic content. (100s) 350 T

134 Page: 134 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 990 Ex Lot 1020 Lot 1044 Lot 1033 Lot 1052 Lot 1076 Lot 1077 Lot 1078

135 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 135 NEW HEBRIDES (French) Ex Lot */** A An excellent collection on hingeless Lighthouse pages with an unusually fine Syndicat Francais set (hinge remainders), the issued stamps largely complete with a few gaps in the pre-1938 issues but including Specimen sets of the 1925 Idols & the 1925 Postage Dues, 1980 Booklet (2, different covers), issues from 1941 onwards are unmounted, Cat 0+.{Page 135.1} (+) 1055 * A+ A Surcharges '5c.' on 'NOUVELLES/HEBRIDES' 50c SG F32a, excellent centring, the faintest evidence of having been mounted, Cat 475. Superb! [The "Santo" example - significantly off-centre - sold for $1320 at our auction of 24/6/0]{Page 133.5} NEW ZEALAND 1056 */** A/B Accumulation of KGVI & QEII plate blocks including KGVI to 2/- including Coarse Paper 5d #96 plate block of 6, 8d optd 'Official' CP #MO11a plate #95 block of 6, 9d plate #134 block of 8, QEII 1953 to 8d and New Values to 3d including 2d on 1½d provisionals. A few tonespots seen, generally fine lightly mounted or unmounted. (65 blocks) 2,000 T 600 T 1057 Lot 1057 O Attractive used collection on leaves with Pictorials including 6d green (5), 2/- (7) & 5/- (6, two of which have obviously fiscal cancels), Penny Universals array including KEVII Land overprint, Christchurch set with Exhibition cds, KEVII & Peace sets, KGV with 1/- Mixed Perfs block of 4, Dunedin 4d 'POSTAGF', etc, generally fine to very fine.{page 135.2} 1058 * A/B Selection of better sets comprising 1906 Christchurch Exhibition (3d gum wrinkle, 3d & 6d with paper hinge remnants), 1913 Auckland Exhibition and 1931 Smiling Boys, Cat 700.{Page 132.7} (10) 1059 G/F A/A No Watermark Imperf 2d blue, three examples - one a huge stamp - with margins close to large, Cat 540. (3) 1060 G A - Imperf 6d chestnut SG 15, margins just clear to large, Cat 550.{Page 132.5} T 1061 O 1862 Large Star 1d (2, one a large stamp but a little oxidized), 2d (4), 3d (dated cancel), 6d (all shades + extra black-brown) & 1/- (3), generally attractive & mostly with four margins but a few faults noted, Cat 2415.{Page 132.8} (14) 1062 G A - Imperf 2d blue Plate I & 6d black-brown SG 38 & 41, both with full margins, the 6d bizarrely with part-wellington cds of DE-/62 on the reverse!, Cat 210. (2) 1063 G A - Imperf 6d black-brown SG 41, margins close to large; and 1/- yellow-green SG 45, margins just clear (at lower-right) to huge, Cat 450. (2) 1064 O B Pelure Paper Imperforate 1d orange-vermilion SG 81, margins close to large except where just touched at a couple of points at right, excellent colour just a trifle oxidised at top, untidy cancel, Cat 0. Odenweller Certificate (8).{Page 132.6} 1065 G A - Imperf 6d black-brown SG 85, margins good to large, light '1' cancel, Cat. Ex "Du Bois" (Inoue). [A superb example sold for $460 at our auction of 29/3/8]{Page 132.9} 1066 V B 1067 G A A Wmk 'NZ' Rouletted 7 at Auckland 2d pale blue (Plate I, worn) SG 102, rouletted (except at top) into the design at left & base but cut from the sheet to preserve the design, tiny thin at top & a little soiled, cds cancel clear of the Queen's face, Cat 750. Ex Inoue. RPSofNZ Certificate (1996).{Page } Large Star Perf 12½ 1/- yellow-green SG 125, exceptional centring, Auckland duplex cancel, Cat ,000 T T 240 T 750 T 140 T 160 T 600 T T 80 T

136 Page: 136 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 NEW ZEALAND (continued) 1068 * A-/B First Sidefaces Comb Perf 12x11½ 6d blue SG 183 block of 4, a few minor blemishes on the reverse, part-o.g., Cat Stated to be the largest recorded multiple.{page 138.1} 1069 * B A2-5/- grey SG 186, well centred, perf repair at upper-right, part-o.g., Cat 375.{Page 132.2} T 1070 Ex Lot 1070 * Second Sidefaces extensive annotated array on leaves with many shades, pairs, blocks of 4 to 1/- (adhesions on reverse) etc, noted Perf 11 2½d block of 6 with Sheet Number, Perf 10 ½d strip of 4 & Perf 10x11 2½d pair both with Double Perforations Vertically, a few with Advertisements including mint Perf 10 3d & 8d etc, generally fine to very fine but there is some toning, Cat An excellent basis for an interesting collection.{page 136.1} (180 approx) 1071 * A/B - Perf 10 8d blue SG 225 block of 4 with Advertisements on the Reverse for "Dandelion Coffee" (!), cough lozenges, soap & potted meat, the left-hand units with two ironed-out vertical creases that don't affect the appearance from either side, Cat ++. A rare and desirable multiple.{page } 1072 P A 1902 Star/NZ Single Watermark blank paper lower-left corner block with 12 impressions plus '...ND' at left & '...GE' at base, also with the Sheet Number 'J417039', unmounted. 2,000 T T T 1073 Ex Lot 1073 * attractive collection on leaves with KEVII with shades to 1/- (4), KGV Recess set plus most Mixed Perf pairs, Auckland Exhibition & Victory sets, Dunedin blocks of 4 plus 4d 'POSTAGF' single, Admirals (both sets), Airmail Issues & Pictorials etcetera, generally very fine, Cat 0+.{Page 136.2} (180+) 1,000 T 1074 Ex Lot 1074 Lot 1075 * 'OFFICIAL' Overprints: Attractive collection on leaves with KEVII set plus 8d Mixed Perfs block of 4, QV 2/- & 5/- both perfs of each, KGV 3d Watermark Inverted block of 4, 8d brown, 3d & 6d Mixed Perf pairs, /- Admiral & 5/- Arms, to 2/- (3) + 5/-, Centennial set, KGVI set 6d Plate '146' block of 9 & 1/- Watermark Upright corner block of 4, a few used including Centennial set etc, also Lighthouses & Express 6d (3 perfs), generally very fine, Cat 0+.{Page 136.3} (240 approx) 1,000 T

137 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 137 NEW ZEALAND (continued) 1075 * A A1 Postal Fiscals: Multiple Watermark 3/10/- rose SG F209, exceptional centring, lightly mounted, Cat An exceptional example of this scarce stamp.{page 136.4} NEW ZEALAND - Postal History 1076 C B 1858 (July 17) cover to England with No Watermark Imperf 2d dull deep blue SG 11 horizontal strip of 3 (margins close to large except at top of the last unit where a little cut-into, Cat 825++) & three poor to good strikes of '18' cancels of 'OTAGO' (b/s), 'CAMBRIDGE' arrival b/s, the strip originally folded over the top of the envelope and the crease across the top of the strip has been largely ironed-out, discolouration at left of the envelope. Ex "Du Bois" (Inoue). {Page 134.6} 1077 C A 1863 (Sep 11) local Colenso cover with rare franking of No Wmk Imperf 2d dull deep blue SG 96, (margins just touched - at upper-left - to large, Cat 800), untidy '11' cancel & 'NAPIER' cds at left, the stamp lifted for examination & replaced. Ex "Du Bois" (Inoue). Odenweller Certificate (6). {Page 134.7} 1078 C A 1079 C A cover to Edinburgh (b/s) with rare and extraordinary franking of 2d blue SG 115a horizontal strip of 5 [R18/1-5, the central unit defective at base] being all five retouched positions from this row, rare "Alf" manuscript cancellations of Alford Forest overstruck with bars cancels of Christchurch (b/s). Ex "Du Bois" (Inoue). [A remarkable cover that predates by almost 5 years the opening of the post office at Alford Forest on 1/5/1874. Mss cancel rated 8 by Wooders] {Page 134.8} 1935 airmail cover from England paid 4½d only to The New Zealand Express Co, with 'TO PAY/("1/9d")/DOUBLE DEFICIENT POSTAGE' h/s partly concealed by Postage Due 3d SG D36 irregular block of 7 (Cat 294+) tied by 'DUNEDIN' cds, 'AWAY FROM HOME/NOTICE LEFT' double-lined boxed h/s in purple on face, minor blemishes.{page 140.1} NORFOLK ISLAND [We are pleased to present the interesting collection formed by our long-time client and friend, Margaret Hamilton, from Western Australia] *OC **OBC B**O 1083 V A B1 A carton, yes a carton! of Norfolk Island material being annotated & often illustrated pages from the late Cliff Franzi's collection with stamps, FDCs, other philatelic covers, etc, also an array of pictorial datestamps stated to be "proof" impressions and they very well may be. The inclusion of numerous photographs and other supporting material makes this a most attractive assemblage that is sure to gladden someone's heart. Allow an hour to view properly. (Qty) Duplicated array of loose stamps, others on Hagners, in a stockbook & on Seven Seas hingeless pages, includes a number of Local Post booklets, plus two Hagner binders of philatelic covers including 1947 Flight pair. Have a look. (Qty) Folder of mostly local booklets including 1995 Flowers optd 'Singapore 95' and 'ASDA', many later issues duplicated including 1 "Parfums de Pacifique" scented $10 booklets (5, two optd 'BELGICA 1'); also Lord Howe Island stamps booklets & covers including 1935 Silver Jubilee 2d & 3d on philatelic cover, $7.20 Courier Post booklet x3, plus a copy of Sel Pfeffer's "Australia & Territories Booklet Catalogue". (150+ items) Ball Bay 2d purple SG 4 horizontal strip of 5 from the top of the sheet with aberrant perfs in the margin, CTO. 2, T 500 T 600 T P A P B Lot 1085 Lot 1084 Lot Pictorials 2/5d Passionflower & 2/8d Rose Apple die proofs in the issued colours on unwatermarked wove paper, a couple of minor blemishes. Rare and desirable.{page 137.2} 1960 Surcharges 1/1d on 3½d Warder's Tower die proof in the issued colour of dull blue on unwatermarked wove paper, minor blemishes. Rare. [The ½d was brown. No 3½d in blue was issued]{page 137.1} 1086 P B - '2/5' on 6½d die proof in the issued colour of blue-green on unwatermarked wove paper, minor blemishes. Rare. [The ½d was deep green. No 6½d in blue-green was issued]{page 137.3} 1, Use Limit Bidding to cover all lots in which you are interested.

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139 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 139 NORFOLK ISLAND (continued) Lot ** A 1966 Decimal Surcharges '10c' on 10d Salt House horizontal upper-right corner strip of 4 all with the Surcharge Grossly Misplaced 5mm to the Left, unmounted. A striking error as the original value is clearly visible beneath the initial silver overprint. [Stephen Bradford's similar strip of 4 sold for $952 at our auction of 9/11/2]{Page 139.1} 1088 P A **C 1090 P A 1966 & 1967 Christmas imperforate proof singles affixed to Harrison & Sons presentation cards, minor blemishes on the cards. (2) Coil Stamps 4c & 5c two strips of 4 of each with colourful "offsets" on the reverse caused by pressure within the coil-roll, 3c on a 1970 philatelic cover to Victoria, 5c (+ 1c Bird) on an apparently commercial cover to NSW (a rare franking; minor blemishes), also coil starters for the 3c 4c 5c & 6c (two different) th Anniversary of Girl Guides proofs of the four designs roughly cut to the "map" shape of the issued stamps & affixed to a Walsall Security Printers presentation card (171x204mm), the 25c and 45c designs were transposed for the issued stamps. Rare. Ex Stephen Bradford: sold for $1792 at our auction of 9/11/2. An important item for the Scouting/Guiding collector. [With a set of the issued die-cut self-adhesive stamps for comparison. Also with a 2 letter from Allan Taverner, manager of the Norfolk Island Post Office, stating that "Only 6 of these items were distributed to members of the Stamp Advisory Committee"]{Page 138.2} 1091 ** A Rowland Hill 55c Miniature Sheet completely imperforate, a few minor black marks on the face, unmounted. [Stephen Bradford's similar M/S - with a few minor tonespots - sold for $1792 at our auction of 9/11/2]{Page 138.5} 1092 P A P B 1979 Christmas imperforate proof se-tenant strip of 3 affixed within Harrison & Sons presentation folder, a few minor tonespots. Ex Stephen Bradford: sold for $403 at our auction of 9/11/2.{Page 138.4} Aircraft $1 Beechcraft & $5 Hercules imperforate proof singles affixed to Harrison & Sons presentation cards, some toning. [Stephen Bradford's very fine part-set of 7 such proofs sold for $1176 at our auction of 9/11/2. (2) 1094 P A 1982 Whales imperforate proof singles affixed to Harrison & Sons presentation cards.{page 146.1} (3) 1, ** A 1986 Christmas (Dove) imperforate vertical pairs, unmounted. [One set of sheets of 50 has been recorded]{page 138.6} (3 pairs) 850 2,000 1, Lot ** A 1987 Endangered Species/World Wildlife Fund (Parrot) marginal se-tenant strip of 4 from the top of the sheet completely imperforate, with colour bars at right and plate numbers at upper-left, unmounted. With a normal strip for comparison.{page 139.2} 1097 ** A 1993 Nudibranchs imperforate vertical pairs from the base of the sheets each with LEIGH-MARDON' imprint in the margin, unmounted. [One set of sheets of 50 has been recorded]{page 138.3} (6 pairs) 1,

140 Page: 140 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 1079 Ex Lot 1103 Ex Lot 1104 Lot 1108 Lot 1111 Lot 1115 Lot 1121

141 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 141 NORFOLK ISLAND (continued) Ex Lot ** A 1 South Pacific Games pair of Miniature Sheets, unmounted. Unissued. [Legal considerations relating to failure to obtain permission from the athletes who were featured, caused the issue to be cancelled. A similar pair sold for $891 at our auction of 1/9/7]{Page 141.1} (2) NORFOLK ISLAND - Postal History SD Selection of Norfolk Island datestamps on stamps of NSW (3, one almost fine, on piece); Australia including 2d Roo on piece, KGV 2d pair + 1/- Roo pair on piece etc; New Zealand including 1936 Health block of 4; United States including in violet on piece; GB (2) & Bermuda!; also per favor strikes of 'RNZAF/ E /NZAPO' cds in black & in violet. (27 items) C Random group including "maximum cards" of the Ball Bay ½d & /- Bridge, 1930 with KGV 3d, 1940 with printed tourism slogan, 1940 philatelic cover with Censor #2 h/s, 1945 stampless to NZ with very fine 'RNZAF/ E /NZAPO' cds but faults, 1970s commercial at 47c rate with Special Delivery label, selection of inwards missent mail including one from Aitutaki! & one misdirected to Lord Howe Island, 1971 plain card with per favor strike of the rare machine cancel - datehead inverted - in violet, 1966 & 1971 local covers with 1d Flower or 1c Bird etc, condition variable. (26) C CPS C C C CPS Array of modern covers with good variety of mostly base-rate adhesives, mostly commercial to NSW, condition variable. (+) The balance of Margaret Hamilton's exhibit pages with some useful items including 19th Century tinted booklplate of Kingston, four covers with 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUSTRALIA' cds, commercial covers with Censor #2 or #3 handstamps, stampless cover to NZ with fair NZAPO cds, 1954 registered with 1/- Ball Bay + 5/- Bridge, official mail including 1957 cover with Ball Bay 4d, some early FDCs, formular Postal Stationery, etc, condition a bit mixed. (48) Selection of commercial & philatelic registered covers with a variety of registration labels & some useful adhesives, noted a 1968 local delivery registered cover with 1c Ship + 20c Bird (philatelic, but the only such item we have seen), & 1982 all with mss "AR" & 1980 Avis de Reception card with 50c Butterfly, etc, also a selection of loose registration labels & a couple of registration receipts, condition variable.{page 140.2} (26 + labels) Interesting selection of taxed mail including 1955 airmail to NSW but with 3½d Tower only, 1962 to NZ with 1962 Christmas 5d, 1966 local cover with 1d only but readdressed to NSW so taxed, 1998 inwards from Yugoslavia etc, condition variable. A scarce lot.{page 140.3} (25) Box of mostly official First Day Covers with a few better ones including 3d green & 2/- blue Ball Bay, 1953 Pictorials (regd), Pictorials including the very scarce 10/- Bird (regd, minor spotting), 2/8d Local Government etc, moderns including 1997 $8 Ball Bay & 2 Jubilee M/S, some unaddressed including 1960s Fish set, some minor problems. (80+) Selection of commercial & philatelic covers including Ball Bay issues with solo frankings of 4d & 9d (registered), 5d greetings card rate to New Zealand with 1d & 4d, airmail to America with 1/- pair and registered to New Zealand with 2/- x3 & 1/- x2; also 1953 set registered to Canada, 1960 to America with 2/5d on 6½d and 1/1d on 3½d plus 10d & 9d, solo frankings including 8d Red Hibiscus x2, 7c Headstone Bridge (surface rate to America) and 25c Passionflower plus modern material including 3 Green Parrot "POSTAGE PAID" wrapper. Condition variable. (24)

142 Page: 142 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 NORFOLK ISLAND - Postal History (continued) 1107 C B 1108 C A Lot stampless cover from London to "Revd GH Nobbs/Norfolk Island/Australia" with fine 'LOMBARD- STREET/F.O./OC30/68/PAID' cds in red & rated "6" also in red, 'BETHAM & BLACKITH/TRANSIT AGENTS/COX'S QUAY/LOWER THAMES ST LONDON' forwarding agents' colourless embossing on the face, unusual 'SYDNEY' transit b/s of DE25/68 (Christmas Day), minor faults & some docketing on the face. Terrific destination item. Very little 19th century mail to or from Norfolk Island has survived. Sold for $4140 at our auction of 22/4/6. [With the (defective) enclosed invoice for hymnbooks etc] In 1828, George Hunn Nobbs arrived on Pitcairn Island, where he quickly assumed the roles of schoolteacher and chaplain, though it was only in 1852 that he travelled to England to be ordained. Over time he became the effective leader of the community and supervised their transfer to Norfolk Island, where he remained after 16 of the islanders returned to Pitcairn in 1859, followed by a further 4 families in 1864.{Page 142.1} 1905 Watson cover to England with NSW 1d pair tied by characteristcally poor strikes of the first type (without 'NSW' at base) 'NORFOLK ISLAND' cds, Sydney transit & 'DONCASTER' arrival b/s. {Page 140.4} 4, Lot 1110 Lot C B - cover to England with NSW 2d tied by two poor but still unusually fine strikes of the first type (without 'NSW' at base) 'NORFOLK ISLAND' cds, Sydney transit & 'WOKING' arrival b/s, a few minor faults still one of the most desirable covers from this period because the cds is almost obvious! {Page 142.2} 600 We encourage you to pay by Visa or Mastercard. We don t charge you a fee for this. However, payment by Amex will incur a fee of 2½%.

143 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 143 NORFOLK ISLAND - Postal History (continued) 1110 PS B - usage of Victorian ½d Wrapper to "MF Burke Esq/Pacific Cable Station/Norfolk Island/Via sydney", minor soiling on the face. [Norfolk Island was one of the most important cable stations in the entire British Empire. The Trans-Pacific cable was bifurcated at Norfolk, the two branches continued to New Zealand and Australia]{Page 142.3} 1111 C B 1112 C A-/B 1113 C A-/(B) 1919 commercial cover to Sydney with KGV ½d green (defective) & 1d red tied by a poor but discernible strike of the 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUSTRALIA' cds, minor blemishes & a light horizontal fold. [Norfolk Island passed from NSW to Commonwealth control on 1/7/1914. Covers from the early Territory Period are rarely seen]{page 140.5} commercial covers to New Zealand (3, one redirected on arrival with 'GREENWOODS CORNER' cds) or Australia with KGV 2d (3) or Macarthur 2d tied by 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUSTRALIA' cds, a few blemishes. (4) 1929 (Aug) & 1930 (March) commercial covers to the Isle of Wight or New Zealand both with KGV 1½d red tied by similarly mis-struck 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUSTRALIA' cds, the first is very fine, the second - cds of 17MR30 & arrival b/s of 24MR30 - has been "renovated". [By late-1929 the Auckland steamer service had become irregular and it ceased altogether in March The second cover here is almost certainly from the last out-going mail] (2) PS A C B Lot 1114 Lot (April 1) use of 'TWO/PENCE' on 1½d Envelope to Sydney with very fine 'NORFOLK ISLAND/ 30MR31/AUSTRALIA' cds & 3-line 'CARRIED BY AIR/...' cachet in violet signed by the pilot "Francis Chichester" AAMC #184, 'LORD HOWE ISLAND' transit cds at lower-left, a couple of minor blemishes, Cat $950. No 76 of the 80 carried: Eustis states #73 is the highest number recorded. [Stephen Bradford's similar cover sold for $1008 at our auction of 9/11/2. Three similar items offered by us since then have sold for an average of $1054 each] {Page 143.1} 1937 (March 28) "TSS Katoomba" (imprint on the flap) cover to Victoria via Sydney (b/s) with Airmail 6d sepia pair tied by 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUSTRALIA' cds, blue 'NORFOLK ISLAND/NEW SOUTH WALES' registration label, British type airmail label, a couple of tonespots. Ex Stephen Bradford. [Registration labels were supplied only in 1927]{Page 140.6} 1116 C B cover to America with KGV 1d & 2d tied by 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUSTRALIA' cds, rare 'NORFOLK ISLAND TOURIST BUREAU' imprint at upper-left, minor blemishes. Ex Stephen Bradford: sold for $368 at our auction of 9/11/2]{Page 144.1} 1117 C A 1118 C A 1119 C B 1938 (July) philatelic covers from GB and South Africa carried on the first Empire Air Mail Rate flight (the latter connecting at Alexandria), both with 'NORFOLK ISLAND/7SE38/AUST' arrival cds on the face. (2) 1944 commercial cover to Sydney with ½d & 2½d pair tied by 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUST' cds, Australian coat-of-arms on the flap & superb strike of the scarce 'Passed by/censor 1/NORFOLK ISLAND' cachet in violet. [The #1 h/s was used at the Administrator's office. Stephen Bradford's 1941 cover - with Sydney Paquebot cancel - sold for $756 at our auction of 9/11/2]{Page 143.2} 1945 stampless New Zealand printed OAS cover to NZAPO 361 with part-strike of the 'RNZAF/ E /NZAPO' cds, endorsed by the sender "Censored by" & signed "EG Pressley F/O" at left, light vertical fold. [The Air Force PO opened 11/2/1944 & closed in 1948] 1120 C A - (Dec 10) similar stampless OAS cover to New Zealand with Church of England (chaplain's) imprint at upper-left, largely fine strike of the RNZAF cds. [Free postage was allowed on Forces mail until November 1947] 1121 C B 1946 (Nov 30) Sheard cover with 'BY FIRST AIR MAIL FLIGHT/From ("Brisbane, Queensland")/To ("Norfolk Island")' cachet AAMC #1080a, minor staining from the gummed flaps, Cat $900.{Page 140.7} PASSION! it s the key ingredient in The Prestige Difference.

144 Page: 144 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Lot 1116 Ex Lot 1124 Lot 1127 Lot 1129 Lot 1128 Lot 1135 Ex Lot 1170 Lot 1213

145 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 145 NORFOLK ISLAND - Postal History (continued) 1122 C A 1123 C A-/B 1124 CPS 1125 C B/A PS A 1127 PS A C A 1129 C A (Oct 14) Sydney-Norfolk Island AAMC #1113 and the return flight #1114 each on Qantas envelope with the appropriate flight label & both signed by the pilot "LRAmbrose", Cat $. With a small photo of the plane. [Stephen Bradford's similar pair - one with a small fault - sold for $324 at our sale of 9/11/2] (3 items) commercial airmail covers to NSW at the 6½d rate + 2d late fee - though this has not been indicated - with 1) Australia 1d & 2½d x3; 2) 1953 Pictorials 8½d; and 3) overpaid ½d with Ball Bay 3d & Pictorials 3½d pair; the first with minor toning. (3) s commercial covers with various Ball Bay adhesives including solo frankings of 4d (OHMS), 5½d & 9d, also airmails including to Perth with 1½d + 4d and 'R. BELL/NORFOLK/ISLAND/ PHOTOGRAPHER' cachet, to NSW with ½d + 6d and another with 2½d + 6d with 'LATE FEE' h/s, 3d + 5½d on registered cover to Victoria, also registered surface to USA with 1d + 5½d (overpaid ½d), finally 1d + 6d tied to philatelically used formular Airletter by poor NZAFPO cds, condition variable. Very scarce group.{page 144.2} (8) commercial covers to Sydney with scarce solo frankings of the 1953 Pictorials 3½d (surface) or 8½d (airmail, including 2d for late fee), the first stained on the reverse, both opened-out. (2) 1955 (Nov 5-6) New Zealand-Norfolk Island First TEAL Flight and return illustrated private aerogrammes. Ex Douglas Walker & Stephen Bradford use of Australian permit aerogramme from H.A.Goddard Ltd representing "The Times" in Sydney apologising to a client for a disruption in service, franked with 6d Kookaburra & QE 4d, a few pinholes. Scarce inwards item.{page 144.3} 1960 overpaid airmail cover to America with rare franking of Ball Bay 2/- blue & 1960 Christmas 5d tied by 'NORFOLK/ISLAND' cds. [The rate was 2/3d]{Page 144.4} 1962 correctly rated registered cover to NSW with rare albeit philatelic franking of Ball Bay 2/- blue & 1961 Christmas 5d tied by 'NORFOLK/ISLAND' cds, a few minor tonespots. [The enclosed letter on Burns Philp stationery states that the formular Letter Card is the only Postal Stationery item sold on the island]{page 144.5} 1130 C A 1965 correctly rated airmail cover to Switzerland with attractive philatelic franking of Fishes 1/3d, 1963 & 1964 Christmas 5ds & Flower 2d tied by two strikes of 'NORFOLK/ISLAND' cds Lot 1131 Lot C A - correctly rated airmail cover to America with rare commercial franking of Fishes 1/6d & 6d tied by unusually fine 'NORFOLK/ISLAND' cds. Gorgeous cover.{page 145.1} 1132 PS A 1133 C A correctly rated use of Archer permit aerogramme sent from an island resident to a family member in England with QANTAS 5c pair and Ships 3c & 2c. A rare survivor.{page 145.2} 1972 commercial airmail cover to Sydney with 7c SPC, 10c Transit of Venus and 30c Bird, white/red 'SPECIAL/DELIVERY' label; and 1977 registered to NSW with $2 and 18c Butterflies, minor blemishes. Modern rarities. (2) NORFOLK ISLAND - Postal Stationery 1134 PS 1135 PS B Folio of Aerogrammes, PSEs, pictorial Postal Cards, and Letter Cards including some Australian Territories formular issues (with & without stamps affixed) unused, philatelically used, or CTO. (80+ items) Aerogrammes - Australian Territories (Formular): 1947 'AIRLETTER' (with 'AI' in 'MAIL' flaw) commercial usage in 1951 to the United States with Ball Bay 3d & 4d tied by poor strikes of the 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUST' cds, appearance affected by the handwritten letter showing through the face, minor blemishes. [Signed "JClapp" who states "I am 2/3 British & 1/3 Polynesian owing of course to the Mutiny on the Bounty on the Adams side..."]{page 144.6} 1136 PS A - a similar item (without the 'AI' in 'MAIL' flaw) commercial usage in 1951 to NSW with Ball Bay 1½d & 5½d tied by very fine strikes of the 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUST' cds. Ex Stephen Bradford: sold for $952 at our auction of 9/11/2. [One of the finest such items we have seen. The writer says "Regulations state not more than two stamps on an airletter unless it is registered..."]{page 147.1} 600

146 Page: 146 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Ex Lot 1138 Lot 1139 Ex Lot 1094 Lot 1142 Ex Lot 1141 Ex Lot 1167 Ex Lot 1145

147 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 147 NORFOLK ISLAND - Postal Stationery (continued) 1137 PS A- NYASALAND 1138 Lot 1136 Lot 1137 Aerogrammes - Australian Territories (Formular):: 1954 with Boxed 'AEROGRAMME' commercial usage in 1956 to South Africa with Ball Bay 2½d & 1953 Pictorials 7½d (rare on cover) paying the 10d rate. Ex Stephen Bradford: sold for $700 at our auction of 9/11/2 but much scarcer than the earlier types. [The lengthy letter from Dorothy Sanders mentions a recent visit to the island by the Duke of Edinburgh: "HRH left his standard as a memento of his visit"]{page 147.2} *O s on stockcards including British Central Africa /- on 5/- mint, /- Arms used (Cat ), KEVII 2/6d mint plus 4/- & 10/- optd 'SPECIMEN', 1935 Jubilee mint and used, KGVI Silver Wedding & QEII to 20/-mint plus a little Malawi, mixed condition, Cat 650+.{Page 146.2} (100+) 1139 * A B KGVI Keyplates 10/- bluish green & brown-red/pale green on Ordinary Paper SG 142a, well centred, lightly mounted, Cat 350. Ex Wilson Wong, and guaranteed by him.{page 146.3} PAPUA O* Well-presented collection on leaves including BNG Horizontal Wmk to 1/- mint, Large 'Papua' 6d used, Large 'PAPUA' to 1/- and Monocolours to 2/6d mint or used, Bicolours including 5/- and optd 'OS' set mint plus a few varieties used, 1931 Overprints, commemoratives. Some useful postmarks on Lakatois sighted including 'KOKODA', 'BRISBANE/T.C' 'LOOSE/SHIP/LETTER' (Brisbane). Also modest New Guinea including Huts optd 'AIR MAIL' or 'OS' to 2/- mint, Undated Bird Air 1 used, condition is very mixed, Cat (few 100) * Attractive collection on Hagners with BNG to 1/-, Large 'Papua' to 2½d, Small 'Papua' to 2/6d, Lithos to 2/6d, Monocolours ½d 'JBC' Monogram block of 4 with Double Perfs, 'ONE PENNY' Overprints, Bicolours to 10/-, 1932 Pictorials set, Airs & Commemoratives, 'OS' Overprints, 'Stamp Duty' on Litho 6d mint block of 4 & single with 'TAMATA ND' cds, generally fine but we did notice a few blemishes, Cat 1+.{Page 146.5} (140 approx) 1142 * A A BNG Watermark Vertical 2/6d black & brown on Thin Paper SG 16a, excellent centring, lightly mounted, Cat 500.{Page 146.4} 1143 * A/A Large 'Papua' Watermark Horizontal 4d to 2/6d SG 17-20, the 6d with tiny stain, lightly mounted, Cat 390.{Page 148.2} (4) **/* 1907 Small 'Papua' Watermark Vertical 4d SG 42 complete sheet of 30, light gum-toning but most attractive, unmounted; also 6d SG 43 "sheet" of 30 being blocks of 20 & 10 from different sheets "rejoined" with hinges, toning & surface abrasions; Cat 0++. (60) O*W Bicolours remarkable commercially used group including 5d (15, including two strips of 3 & a block of 6), 2/6d (3), 5/- (6) & 10/- (15, including two pairs & a strip of 3), plus other handy material mint and used including overprints, very mixed condition, Cat 0+.{Page 146.7} (95) , Ex Lot 1146 Lot O B - 5/- black & deep green (paper scratch on reverse of right hand unit) and 10/- green & pale ultramarine SG strips of 3, some toning, Cat From the same source as the previous lot. {Page 147.3} (6) 500

148 Page: 148 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 Ex Lot 1143 Ex Lot 1151 Lot 1150 Lot 1193 Ex Lot 1195 Ex Lot 1166 Ex Lot 1192 Ex Lot 1199 Ex Lot 1201 Ex Lot 1206 Lot 1205 Lot 1203 Lot 1207 Ex Lot 1209 Ex Lot 1210

149 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 149 PAPUA (continued) 1147 O 1932 Pictorials array on Hagner including 2/6d (9, including two strips of 3), 5/- (5, including pair), 10/- pair & 1 (8, including 2 pairs), mixed condition with staining evident on many, Cat 0+. Another remarkable commercially used group from the same source as the two previous lots.{page 147.4} 1148 C C PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1149 C A/A (Dec 18) Port Moresby-Australia flight per Lord Sempill AAMC #P75 registered to England but with light 'Poste Restante Regulations/not complied with' h/s, boxed 'ADRESSE INSUFFISANTE' (on reverse) & similar 'RETOUR' h/s on the face, endorsed "PAPUA" & sent to the Dead Letter Office at Brisbane (b/s) where it received various markings including 'REBUTS' h/s, a bit soiled & some toning mostly on the back Jack Peake hand-illustrated covers of Birds of Paradise with Australian adhesives cancelled at 'KAIRUKU' (in violet), 'MADANG' or 'SAMARAI', all registered. (3) 1150 ** A B Native Police 5/-, unmounted. Unissued. [The TPNG post office bulletin of January 1962 stated that a forthcoming issue would feature "a Native Affairs patrol..." It is believed the issue was abandoned in September 1962 and all but 2 (?) sheets of the stamps were destroyed]{page 148.3} 1151 B A Booklets: issues apparently complete (ex the rare 50c with maroon cover) including 1970 with Seriffed 'POSTAGE STAMP', c x3 different adverts, Interpex New York and Port Moresby overprints, later Bird types with minor duplication, STC 800+.{Page 148.1} (27) PITCAIRN ISLANDS 1152 ** Stockbook accumulation with KGVI complete including Pictorials (7 sets, including blocks of 4), Silver Wedding 10/- (3, including a pair), QEII 1957 Pictorials x 2 sets, thereafter largely complete to 1985 some issues heavily duplicated with many multiples seen. Gum toning an issue so a modest estimate applied. (many100s) PORTUGUESE COLONIES 1153 ** A/A- MACAO: sheetlets each of four blocks of 4 comprising Chinese Gods (4), and WWF Pangolin (2), a few minor creases in the margins, unmounted, Cat (6 sheetlets) RHODESIA O* Mostly used array on stockcards including Arms /- 1 & 2 plus 5 & 10 fiscally used, /-, issues with duplication, Admirals to 2/- used plus 2/6d *, postmark potential. High catalogue value. (+) */**OC 1156 O A/B Hoard with Northern Rhodesia including KGVI duplicated lower values, plus covers with part-sets to 10/- x3, QEII 1963 Arms x20 sets ** plus additional large multiples including 10/- & 20/- blocks of 20 **; Southern Rhodesia KGV used to 1/6d, 1935 Jubilee x2 sets used, KGVI to 5/- mint and used plus heavily duplicated commemorative & omnibus sets, QEII 1953 set x 5 * plus on FDC; Rhodesia s with many issues duplicated (some heavily) including 1965 'INDEPENDENCE' overprints, 1966 Pictorials & Dual Currency issue with heaps of multiples & a few minor varieties. Inspection invited to fully appreciate the potential of this lot. (1000s) 1905 Victoria Falls 1d with 'AYRSHIRE MINE' cds, 2½d (4, including 'MATAPOS' & 'BLINKWATER' cds), 5d, 1/- x2, and 5/- with 'FILABUSI' cds, odd blemish, Cat 210 plus a premium for the cancels. (9) T 1, Ex Lot 1157 Lot 1160 *W Double Heads mint/unused selection including Perf 14 8d (4), 10d (3), 2/- (4), 2/6d (2, one optd 'SPECIMEN') & 5/-, condition variable but a very attractive & colourful group, mostly with large-part o.g., Cat {Page 149.1} (32) Ex Lot 1158 * - Perf 14 selection including 8d shades (2), 2/- black & ultramarine, 2/6d sepia & deep crimson, 3/- green & violet (2) & 5/- vermilion & deep green (thin), a few faults, Cat {Page 149.3} (23) 600

150 Page: 150 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 RHODESIA (continued) 1159 Ex Lot 1159 Lot 1161 O - Perf 14 selection including shades with 8d (2), 10d (7), 2/- (2), 2/6d bistre-brown & crimson (fault), a fine 5/- crimson & yellow-green, 10/- deep myrtle & orange (minor thins) and 1 (fiscally used, perfin); Perf 15 including 3d, 5d, 6d (2), 1/-, 2/- & 1 SG 179 (the red faded, Cat 0); condition variable, still an attractive mostly commercially used group, Cat (excluding 1). {Page 150.1} (53) 1160 * A B1 - Perf 14 5d lake-brown & olive SG 143, Cat 275.{Page 149.2} 1161 * A- B2 - Perf 14 2/6d sepia & deep crimson SG 156, vivid colours, a single short perf, Cat. {Page 150.2} 1162 O A B1 - Perf 14 5/- scarlet & pale yellow-green and 5/- crimson & yellow-green SG 160 & 160a, strong colours, 'GWELO' cancels, Cat 380. (2) 1,000 Lot 1163 Ex Lot 1164 Lot F A B1 - Perf 14 10/- deep myrtle & orange SG 163, well-centred, part 'BULAWAYO' cds, Cat 275.{Page 150.3} 1164 O B - Perf 14 1 carmine-red & bluish black SG 165, some toning; and 1 rose-scarlet & bluish black SG 166, small faults; an attractive pair with strong colours, Cat 925.{Page 150.4} (2) 1165 * A A1 - Perf 15 5d lake-brown & olive SG 175, Cat 750. A handsome stamp.{page 150.5} * A/B Admirals selection including Die II Perf 14 10/- crimson & yellow-green, Die III 3/-, 5/- deep blue & blue-green x2 and 10/- carmine-lake & yellow-green, some mostly minor problems still very attractive, Cat 950+.{Page 148.7} (10) 1167 *O A Northern Rhodesia: s on stockcards including KGVI to 5/- mint or used including 1½d carmine *, Silver Wedding 20/- x3 *, Coronation & Victory sets perf 'SPECIMEN' and QEII 1963 Arms x13 sets plus extra 5/- 10/- & 20/- x4 all **, Cat 900+.{Page 146.6} (+) 1168 */**OCB RUMANIA 1169 Rhodesia & Nyasaland: Duplicated array including QEII 1954 x11 sets used and 4 ** plus extra 10/- & 1 x3 *, /- & 1 x 3 * plus complete set on FDC, 1960s mint commemorative sets with multiples including heavy duplication of Kariba Dam set, plus a few booklets, Cat (100s) C Specialist collection of "Definitive & Commemorative Romanian Postal Envelopes ", originally a five-frame exhibit, divided into three sections; 1) "Definitive Envelopes "; 2) "Christmas - New Year Envelopes"; 3) "Commemorative Envelopes " showing changes of layout, imprint design, colour & denomination. Approximately 80% of the material is unused, the remainder postally used including some uprated and/or registered material. Wonderful opportunity to acquire an extensive ready-made collection. Ex Betty van Tenac. (100s) RUSSIA [See also Lots under "Thematics & Subjects - Space"] 1170 C SAMOA s collection of covers, PPCs, photographs and a few stamps commemorating the Russian space programme with 134 signatures including cosmonauts Gagarin, Tereshkova, Komarov, Belyajev, Volkov (very scarce - Volkov was killed on the ill-fated Soyuz 11 flight) and nearly all the other early cosmonauts except for Patsayev & Dobrovolsky (the other Soyuz 11 other crew members), also a few covers signed by American astronauts. Material in generally fine condition and includes a list of all the flights and crew signatures represented. Wonderful lot for the space thematicist. {Page 144.7} (71 items) *O 1914 'G.R.I.' Overprints selection with most values to 6d on 50pf mint & to 80pf (2) used, extras include 6d on 50pf mint block of 4 (BPA Certificate doesn't mention that it's been reconstructed) & used pair on piece, 6d on 50pf with Inverted '9' for '6' mint, etc, generally very fine but some cancels are dubious, Cat (38) ,000 T 600

151 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 151 SAMOA (continued) Lot 1172 Lot 1173 Lot * A B1-1d on 10pf Double Overprint SG 103a, very lightly mounted, Cat 750. Stated to be genuine (Ex Pemberton) but the second overprint is slightly diagonal so we offer it "as is".{page 151.1} 1173 F A B1 - '2½d' on 20pf two examples on a small piece, the first Fraction Bar Omitted SG 104a, the other with Comma for Stop after 'I' SG 104d, Apia cds of , Cat 390+.{Page 151.2} 1174 * B A1 - '3d' on 30pf black & orange/buff Mi 6PFi (Gibbs #6a), well centred, minor thin, several guarantee handstamps on the reverse, large-part o.g. Unpriced in Michel. Robineau Certificate (1980) as Yvert #64a "erreur" states "of very beautiful appearance". [The status of this value is highly contentious. Gibbons state it was an "unauthorised surcherge"; Scott states it was "done at a later time". Gibbs emphasises that it "may be from an unofficial printing, but one vertical row of this value may well have been part of the official issue"]{page 151.3} Offer T 3,000 Lot 1175 Lot 1177 Lot F A A1 - '2 Shillings.' on 2mk blue SG 112, exceptional centring, lightly cancelled, Cat BPA Certificate (1967).{Page 151.4} 1176 V A B1 - '3 Shillings.' on 3mk violet-black SG 113 with Shaved Stop after 'I', neat Apia cds, Cat 1. Ex John Powell. RPSofL Certificate (1960).{Page 151.6} 1177 G A- C1 - '5 Shillings.' on 5mk greenish black & crimson SG 114, paper adhesion on the reverse, a couple of minor tonespots, central Apia cds, Cat Ex John Powell. RPSofL Certificate (1960).{Page 151.5} SEYCHELLES 1178 PS A/B 1179 C B SINGAPORE 1180 C QV Postal Stationery group with Postal Cards unused (4), Reply Cards unused (4) & philatelically used (3), and unused Envelopes 15c x2 sizes, 30c, 'SIX CENTS' on 8c x2 sizes & '18 CENTS' on 30c, some minor soiling. Priced to sell at $US500 approximately (17) 1901 stampless Singapore picture postcard to Oldenburg with 'KAIS DEUTSCHE/MARINE-/ SCHIFFSPOST/No35/13 6/01' cds used aboard SMS Weissenburg, message headed " ", minor pre-printing paper-fold at upper-right & minor soiling. Ex Fritz Müller (Lot 227). [The Weissenburg departed Shanghai 1/6/1901 after service during the Boxer Rebellion, & arrived at Mahé 13/6/1901] First Day Covers selection (good proportion unaddressed) including 1970 World Fair M/S, National Day, Festival of Sports and Shipping, 1971 Satellite Station, 1972 Shipping, 1973 Fruits $1 to $10, SEAP Games, Singapore Zoo, 1975 Birds, etc, some toning. (48) 2,000 1, T 150 IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS AUCTION IS ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

152 Page: 152 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 SOLOMON ISLANDS 1181 */**O 1907-early 1980s collection including mint Large Canoes 5d 6d & 1/- & Small Canoes 2/- 2/6d & 5/-, KGV Heads to 5/- * (2), 1935 Jubilee x 9 sets * or **, KGVI complete with 1939 Pictorials (11 sets, 10 * one used), Postage Dues (3 sets, two * one used), QEII Pictorials (3 sets, two * one used) 1965 Pictorials x3 sets ** plus other 1960s Pictorials duplicated mint & used, thereafter largely complete to early 1980s, condition variable with some toning evident. (many100s) SOUTH AFRICA (Provinces) 1182 SPAIN 1183 L/C C SWEDEN BOER WAR: Folio of 13 letters from an Australian serving in the Boer War to his ever-patient sweetheart, the first two on arriving in Durban, two of 14/5/1901 & 28/9/1901 both headed "Platrand", the next upon his return to Sydney headed "Centennial Park" with 'YMCA/TENT' h/s, then from "On Board Manhattan 2/4/02", again from Durban 18/4/02, then six dated up until 1904 in which he still spoke of "this War"(!), with several of the envelopes that have been vandalised but including GB 1d Envelope with very fine British FPO BO 3 cds. [The content of the letters is generally very chatty: "Cape Town is one of the dirtiest places...i have got a good job now Shooting Boars [sic]. I have joined Mennes Scouts up at Zandspruit...I must have been mad when I enlisted...we were in a tight corner the other day...3 killed & 2 wounded and 5 horses killed. I am going out on a colum [sic] again tomorrow...i signed on for another 6 months & nearly got wipped out [sic]. We chased some Boars and ran into a nice trap...etc etc" A newspaper cutting re this incident is included, and a photo of our young hero] Bundle of 1850s stampless entires addressed to Oloron or to the Fould & Fould-Oppenheim banking house in Paris from Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Santander or Zaragoza, the Santander entires (8) all with 'DORIGA HERMANOS' oval h/s applied. Condition variable. (27) C B SWITZERLAND 1185 C 1186 C B 1187 C B Lot 1184 Lot (Sept 22) PPC (Olympic Stadium) flown from Gardet (Stockholm) and forced to land at Vartan, the mail subsequently recovered and cancelled 3 days later at Lidingo Villastad a suburb to the north. The card is franked with and King Gustav 5ö & a Children's Day Society undenominated airmail label (displaced & re-affixed) tied by 'SVERIGES/SEPTEMBER 1912/FORSTA FLYGPOST' d/s in violet, faults including two punch-holes. Rare.{Page 152.1} Stampless postal history selection including 1756 Zurich to Chur delivered by carriage, covers including from Dagmersellen, Münster, Reiden, Wadenswil & Winterthur, mostly addressed to Wohlen. Interesting group. (11) 1856 entire to the United States with scarce franking of Seated Helvetia 15rp x2 (one cut-into & affected by a vertical fold, the other a fine upper-left corner example) and 1fr grey Mi 18ii (natural pre-printing paper-fold otherwise very fine) tied by rhombus-of-bars cancels of 'GENEVE' (superb cds alongside) with equally fine 'PD'-in-circle h/s, light strike of the French 'SUISSE/FERNEY' cds in red, 'PARIS CALAIS' transit b/s & American 'N.YORK AM PKT' cds on the face. A scarce destination in this period, during which the rate for the first weight step was 1fr30rp. Sismondo Certificate (2) states "The letter, postage stamps and postal markings are genuine..."{page 152.2} Covers to India comprising 1924 airmail postcard with 25c Air & 20c Tell, 1932 jusqu'a airmail PPC with solo franking of 1fr Air Mi 191x, 1933 jusqu'a cover with 1fr franking including 20c & 50c Airs, the cards a bit aged. (3) 500 T T 850 T T Make sure that you always keep your contact details up-to-date in case we have a question about your bidding intentions.

153 Jul 11, 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Page: 153 SWITZERLAND (continued) 1188 O*/**C Ex Lot 1189 Ex Lot 1188 Lot 1194 TOGO (Anglo-French Occupation) volume mint & used collection commencing with used 1851 Rayon 1 5r (repaired) & Rayon 2 10r, Sitting Helvetia 40r Imperf, mint including 1918 Industrielle Kriegs-Wirtschaft Officials basic set, 1945 PAX to 10fr lightly mounted. Better M/Ss sighted including Cantonal Centenary (2, both types used), 1945 Basel Dove & War Relief, 1948 'IMABA', 1951 'LUNABA' (creasing) & 1955 Lausanne all mint. Airs well represented including mint 1923 Ordinary Paper Ifr & 2fr; Pro Juventute with mint r Semi-Official, c tête-bêche pair & 10c mint & used, 1916 Vaud used x2, thereafter largely complete mint or used to 1989 including scarce 1941 M/S used; Pro Patria similar degree of completion to 1987 including 1942 M/S mint. Also 1940 International Bureau of Education forerunner set plus good range of mainly mint International Organization issues, plus Soldier Stamps, Couvoisier sample stamps & some 1950s-60s flight covers. Mint items mostly hinged to 1975, thereafter unmounted.{page 153.2} (many 100s) 1189 *O A Overprints on Yachts 5pf (used), 10pf (3, one used), 50pf (3), 80pf, 1mk & 'One penny' on 5pf, all with forged overprints & several with 'FALSCH' h/s on the reverse. RPSofL Certificates for the two "used" stamps.{page 153.1} (10) TONGA 1, T 150 T 1190 *WO TRISTAN DA CUNHA 1191 C A UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Ex Lot 1190 An interesting selection removed from an old-time collection with a good range of the early issues including SG 1-6, 1d with Two Three or Four Stars and 2d with Two Stars (2, one used), 1892 New Designs, ½d on 1/-, 1895 Surcharges SG plus SG 31 corner strip of 3, 1895 New Colours, Typewritten Surcharges 'Half-/Penny' on 7½d SG 37A & 37B, 1897 Pictorials set plus 6d to 5/- strips of 3 (the 2/- a single & pair), etc, also two pieces with d Arms bisects, condition very mixed so close inspection is demanded, Cat 0+ (plus the bisects).{page 153.4} (117) 1932 cover to Devon (Axminster d/s on face) redirected to Yorkshire with KGV 1d pair tied by one of the two fine Cachet V strikes, 1937 Visit of HMS Carlisle illustrated cover to Devon with Cachet V applied, signed by the Tristan Da Cunha Mail Officer, subsequently taxed with Great Britain ½d & 1d postage dues applied, another 1937 cover with 4 strikes of Cachet VII, 1950 two covers with Cachet IX applied, both taxed. Ex Jack Cole. (5) 1192 W* B/C c Sc #153 unused; 1894 Triangles No Wmk 15c (faults), 50c (shortish perfs at base) & $2 (poorly centred & small stain at base), large-part o.g.; Cat $US6375.{Page 148.4} (4) 1193 G A C G A B */**OC Impressed Grille Type F (9x13mm) 30c Franklin Sc #100, neat cork cancel & small-part red cds at lower-left, Cat $US850 (6).{Page 148.5} 1894 First Bureau Issue No Watermark $5 Marshall deep blue-green Sc #263, a gorgeous rich shade, neat 'REG'-in-ovals cancellation, Cat $US2600 (6). A very fine example of this rare high value stamp.{page 154.3} Transportation Series plate number coils (PNCs) on 96 exhibit pages including mint, pre-cancelled used and on-cover usage, laid out in chronological order showing the development of rate changes and the UPS's preoccupation with the printing of the "stamp value" on coils. It contains imperforates of the 5.9c Bureau pre-cancelled pair, 14c mint pair, plus perf & printing varieties, miscut strips, pre-cancel gaps, etc. Also a stockbook of duplicates, plus standard coils (without plate numbers) on covers including FDCs and bulk rate mail. An extensive collection that needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated. Ex Betty van Tenac.{Page 148.6} (many 100s) 750 T 460 T 1,000 1,000

154 Page: 154 Prestige Philately - Auction No 137 Jul 11, 8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (continued) 1196 * A C1 POSTAGE DUES: 1879 First Issue 30c brown Scott #J6, very fresh with excellent colour, small paper-hinge remainder, large-part o.g., Cat $US */** A B Double-Lined Watermark 2c & 3c (2, one mounted) Scott #J40 & 41, very fresh with excellent colour, unmounted, Cat $US465. (3) 1198 * A C Double-Lined Watermark 50c Scott #J44, lightly mounted, Cat $US UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Revenues 1199 O A/B Playing Cards 1917 '7' on 2c blue with Surcharge Inverted #RF7, minor crease, Cat $US600; 'TELEGRAPH' Imperf 1c dull red #4a, margins just touching (at base) to large, hint of a faint crease, unusual handstamp cancel, Cat $US550; Proprietary Part-Perforated 'PROPRIETARY' 2c blue #R13b, torn apart - well clear of the design - at top & bottom, Cat $US; and Customs 1887 Silas Wright 20c to 90c #RL1-8, a couple of tiny defects, Cat $US+.{Page 148.8} (11) 1 O A/B Consular Service Fees: 1906 Perf 12 25c to $10 #RK1-7, and 1924 '.../FOREIGN SERVICE' $1, $2 (minor faults), $2.50 & $5 #RK22-25, Cat $665. (11) 1201 F* A/A- Documentary: 1900 "Commerce" Surcharges '50' on $50 olive-grey Sc #R189, boxed cancel in red that frames the allegorical figure; 1902 Soluble Surcharges '50' on $50 blue-green #R194, "cut-cancel"; 1914 Numerals ½c to 80c #R , large-part o.g. with minor hinge remainders; Cat $ US1070.{Page 148.9} (13) 1202 O Dated Overprints Series 'Series 1954' $10,000 Gresham #R687, cut-cancel, Cat $US O Dated Overprints Series 'Series 1958' $0 Windom #R721, cut-cancel, Cat $US500.{Page } 1204 F A- Internal Revenue: Imperforate 'CHARTER PARTY' $10 bottle-green #R93, close to large margins with complete outer framelines except at lower-left where just touched, deep rich shade, a couple of insignificant blemishes, Cat $US G A Imperf 'MORTGAGE' $15 deep blue #R97, margins close to huge, deep rich shade, tiny closed tear at top, Cat $US0. Philatelic Foundation Certificate (1997). ["Revenue Stamps of the United States" suggests that only 72 $15 'MORTGAGE' stamps were issued imperforate. However, it is thought by modern commentators that the actual number was significantly higher]{page } 1206 O Second Issue Perf 12 1c to $50 Sc #R complete (ex $20), variable centring, the $1.60 & $1.90 with "cut cancels", the $25 with some wrinkling & the $50 with some thinning otherwise generally fine to very fine, Cat $US3700+.{Page } (28) 1207 * A D 'INT. REV./ $5. /DOCUMENTARY' Overprint Reading Down on Newspapers & Periodicals $5 #R159, mint with large-part o.g., Cat $US500.{Page } 1208 WO A/B 1209 *WO A/B 1210 WO Proprietary Revenue: "Violet" & "Intermediate" Papers 1c (uncancelled) to 6c Sc #RB1a-6a; and Green Paper 1c to 10c #RB1b-7b, the 1c & 5c are uncancelled; a few minor blemishes, Cat $US700. (13) Silver Tax: 1941 'SERIES 1941' 1c 4c 5c & 10c to 80c mint/unused plus $2 to $30 used between Sc #RG58 & 77, the used with a few pinholes; and 1942 'SERIES 1942' 1c to $3 #RG83-72 (ex $1), the 4c 5c & 8c with part-o.g. only; Cat $US1475.{Page } (28) Stock Transfer Stamps: Collection on Hagners with many better values including $20 olive (mint), $500 (small faults) & $1000, 1940 Liberty $10 (uncancelled), 1940 "Greens" $2 (mint), 1944 $10 (unused) & $1000 (perfin), 1946 $500, 1947 $500 $5000 & $10,000 (all with cut-cancels), 1948 $500 $5000 & $10,000 (all with cut-cancels), 1949 $500 & $1000, 1950 $5000 (corner fault, Cat $US750) & $10,000 (cut-cancel), 1951 $10 (unused), $1000 & $10,000 (cut-cancel) etc, condition a bit mixed but many are fine to very fine, Cat $US5500 approximately.{page } (280+) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Postal History 1211 CPS Interesting group with a few earlies including c.1860 with 3c strip of 3 ("Ex Eagle Colln"), 1870s (?) municipal cover with 6c carmine & 15c orange, 1870s Boston-Ulster with 10c brown, 1901 illustrated cover for The Larkin Factories with advert at lower-left for the company's Pan-American Expo exhibit, 1956 to Singapore with Prexie 25c tied by 'RIO PODRAS/PUERTO RICO' cancel, 3c Washington Envelope with albino embossing #U163var etc, condition very mixed. (28 items) 1212 PS A C A 1214 C B c Envelope with imprint of Cutting Packing Co at upper-left, uprated with 5c Garfield, San Francisco to China with 'BELGIC.' ship's h/s in rosine on the face, very fine double-oval 'U.S. POSTAL AGENCY/12JUN88/SHANGHAI' arrival b/s (Oct 3) window envelope with Chicago Telephone Co "corner card" locally used with rare franking of 1920 Offset Imperf 2c Washington Type VII (Scott #534B) tied by Chicago '8' machine cancel, Cat $3500 on cover. Gordon Nowell-Usticke expert opinion (1957), being a handwritten reply to Boston dealer Jack Molesworth. The stamp has large margins at top & base but is close at right and just touched at left. Molesworth was suspicious of the side margins & a gap between the margin at right and the wavy lines of the machine cancel. Usticke stated "...this is absolutely OK Type VII Imperf. Most of the used copies would be cut to the design on at least one side...": see scans of Udicke's note by visiting our on-line catalogue]{page 144.8} PHILIPPINES: 1899 cover to France with Overprints on USA 5c Grant tied by one of two part-strikes of the 'MIL STA No1 MANILA/PHIL-ISLD - 1' cancel, octagonal French marine sorter 'LIGNE N/PAQ FR No 5' d/s on the face, minor blemishes , T 240 T 2,000 T 75

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