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3 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 3 Prestige Points #138 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 1. This catalogue may surprise you. It s smaller than normal, and of lesser total value than is usual for us. It has come about because of my having to visit Europe and England at the end of June. For us to prepare a full general sale, we would have had a gap of up to 8 weeks between auctions and we felt that was a bit long. So, with all the KGV material to hand lotted, we decided to slot this mini special sale into our programme. 2. And it s not too shabby! There are many fine to superb stamps on offer, and a number of rarities that we have not previously handled. In addition, we are pleased to present the most comprehensive range of Penny Red shades ever to come our way, most with expert certificates from Michael Drury of Sydney. Further, if you want a quantity of stamps in the lots you buy, there are dozens of collections and accumulations here, priced from $100 up to $8000. The sale has been drawn from a number of sources. There are basically two major collections, both from long-time clients in South Australia. These holdings largely complement one another, as one is mostly mint material and the other focuses on used stamps. As I am constantly stressing, provenance of significant philatelic items is a major factor in the marketing of better material. It is thus both convenient and prudent to be able to put a name on a sale. However, with multiple vendors this becomes more problematic. We could call this the Brown/Smith/Jones Collection for example but it s a bit of a mouthful. So we have decided on the pseudonym The Anglo-Saxon Collection. 3. The Georgian Heads are one of the most popular series of Australian stamps, with collectors at all levels having the chance to find items that nobody else has seen. A number of major research projects are underway or in the planning stages, and new discoveries are being made all the time By way of example, a local resident recently brought in a fairly basic collection for assessment. One of our describers, Matt Hancock, noted that it included a used example of the KGV 4d violet with Line through FOUR PENCE. The owner was delighted with Matt s discovery, and with the knowledge that he has contributed one of the highlights of this auction. 4. One of the challenges of being involved in auctions is that we are regularly called upon to handle all manner of material. Generally speaking we are confident of dealing at least competently with all the assignments that come our way. But on this occasion I adjudged that the time it would take me to process a huge amount of KGV material, which frankly is not my cup of tea, meant that some external help was required. We were fortunate to be able to involve a local dealer, George V guru Michael Eastick, in the process. Michael spent several days running his expert eye over the two major consignments, confirming the identification of important pieces, and occasionally finding items that weren t what they purported to be. His contribution to this auction is both appreciated and acknowledged. 5. We hope you will find items for your own collection in this interesting sale. If you know other KGV enthusiasts who you think should receive this catalogue, give us their details and we will be pleased to send them a copy. 6. Kindly note that we are starting this sale later than usual, at 4.00pm. This will permit an extended viewing session - from 9am until 3pm - on the sale day, and still allow us to finish in time for anyone who attends from interstate to get a plane home that night. Our American Agent: Steve Schumann Cell Ph: (510) steve@prestigephilately.com

4 Page: 4 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 Specialist Societies for Collectors of KGV Heads Australian Commonwealth Collectors Club of New South Wales The ACCC was founded in 1940 and has been responsible for much of the detailed research into the stamps of Australia for the past almost 70 years. While all aspects of Commonwealth Period philately are covered, it is fair to say that King George V subjects have been and remain prominent. The Bulletin is published quarterly and always features new discoveries and new information on a range of topics. It has recently been re-designed with a modern format and colour cover. One of its great strengths is that it is edited by Dr Geoff Kellow who is also the editor of the entire Australian Commonwealth Specialists Catalogue. New members are always welcome. The annual subscription is $A35 for Australia & Oceania or $A60 for the Rest of the World. Cheques can be sent to the Treasurer, Mark Knothe, Suite 25, The Hub Jones Street, Ultimo NSW The British Society of Australian Philately The BSAP was founded in 1933 and for many years was the pre-eminent research society for Australian stamps. It is still the only society in Great Britain devoted to Australian philately. While there is some cross-pollination of articles between the journals of the BSAP and the ACCC, the British Bulletin - which is published six times each year - also includes much original material on a wide range of Australian stamp and postal history subjects. There is a one-time joining fee of 5 and an annual subscription of 23 for GB or 35 overseas (with a discount for prompt payment). Pounds cheques can be sent to the Treasurer, Keith Hayes, 3 Bracken Crescent, Guisborough, Cleveland TS14 8DU. The Society of Australasian Specialists incorporating Oceania Edited by prominent collector David McNamee, The Informer is the quarterly journal of the SAS, the only American society devoted to Australian philately (and the Pacific). While KGV subjects appear only occasionally, the journal is a worthwhile addition for your library. The annual subscription is $US17 within North America, or $US24 for overseas members. $US payments can be sent to the Secretary/Treasurer Stu Leven, PO Box 24764, San Jose CA To assist our clients, and these societies, we will accept payment by credit card for memberships, and pass the full amount, and your details, on to the relevant club. There is no fee for payment by Visa or MasterCard, but 2.5% will be added for payments by American Express. You can simply endorse your bidsheet: Add membership to [name of society/ies] and we will look after it for you.

5 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 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 138 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Public Auction Terms of Sale (amended as at 1 st July 2007: see in particular Paragraph 10 as to the unavailability of extensions to have perfins expertised) 1. AUCTIONEER: Prestige Philately (Prestige), 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 Prestige 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 Prestige 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. Prestige reserves the right to refuse any bid, or to refuse bids from any person, for any reason. In most cases, Prestige's bidding steps are as follows: $ $10 rises $ $200 rises $300 - $20 rises $ $250 rises Under $30 $1 rises $ - $25 rises $ $ rises $30-50 $2 rises $ - 1 $50 rises $ $1000 rises $ $5 rises $ $100 rises over $30000 average of 5% rises Prestige 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 Prestige 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. 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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, Prestige 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 Prestige; 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 Prestige 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. Prestige 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 Prestige, and Prestige will be responsible for submitting the lot to that expert or expert committee. Should Prestige 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 Prestige 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.

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8 Page: 8 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 Contents of Auction #138 The Anglo-Saxon Collection of King George V Heads King George V Issues - Miscellaneous Lots 1-16 The KGV Penny Engraved Penny Red Shades General Smooth Paper Rough Paper Large Multiple Wmk - Cooke Printings Harrison Printings Single Watermark Halfpenny Penny - mostly Penny Reds Three Halfpence Twopence Threepence Fourpence Fourpence Halfpenny 204 Fivepence One Shilling & Fourpence Official Stamps including more Penny Reds Large Multiple Watermark including more Penny Reds and perforated OS Penny Reds Small Multiple Watermark Perf Official Stamps 294 Small Multiple Watermark Perf 13½x12½ Official Stamps CofA Watermark Official Stamps 338

9 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 9 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues (Miscellaneous Lots) 1 2 O*/** O Interesting accumulation including mint Single Wmk 4d lemon, 4d blue 'PE' of 'PENCE' Joined plus Harrison Printing Watermark Inverted, 5d White Flaw in King's Hair ** & 1/4d, LMult Wmk ½d Thin Fraction at Right on left-hand unit of a pair, SMult Wmk 1/4d (2, both perfs); used Single Wmk Die III 1d & 5d varieties, good selection of lesser varieties mint & used; also perf 'OS' & State perfins, condition variable. (few 100) Bulky accumulation with Single & Multiple Wmks to 5d including 1d reds in bundles and loose. Appears to have been trawled for varieties but still likely to have shade and postmark potential. (1000s) 3 Ex Lot 3 *O Watermark Inverted group on Hagners mostly mint including Single Wmk 1½d red (2, one perf 'OS', both **), 2d orange perf 'OS', 2d scarlet (used), 4d orange (5, three perf 'OS') & 4d blue (4); Large Mult ½d perf 'OS'; SMult Perf 14 ½d (**) & 3d Types B-A pair perf 'OS'; SMult Perf 13½x12½ 3d (** but faint toning); etc, condition rather mixed.{page 9.1} (58) 4 Ex Lot 4 */** Collection on "Lighthouse" hingeless pages largely complete with Single Wmk to 1/4d (2) including 1d red Die II (3) & Die III (2), 4d orange (5, shades, one a "lemon"), LMult Wmk including 1d carmine-pink, SMult Perf 14 set, SMult Perf 13½x12½ set including 1d green Die II (**) & CofA set, a few are unmounted but the condition is very mixed so be sure to carefully inspect.{page 9.2} (99) 1, Ex Lot 5 */** Perforated 'OS' collection on Lighthouse hingeless pages with Single Wmk to 1/4d including Rough Paper 1d red Die II, 3d, 4d orange (4, one a "lemon"), 4d violet, 4d blue, 4½d & 5d, LMult Wmk set, No Wmk 1d & 1½d, SMult Wmk Perf 14 set (the 4d & 4½d are unmounted), SMult Perf 13½x12½ set including Dies, plus 'OS' Overprints complete, many are very lightly mounted or unmounted but centring and condition are both quite variable so close inspection is recommended.{page 9.3} (69) */**O Consignment remainders including Single Wmk 1½d red corner block of 4 ** & corner block of 6 with Aberrant Perfs in the Margin *, 2d orange **, 2d orange Cracked Electro BW #95(U)o used, 4d blue used (34, including perf 'OS' x4, a few varieties & a private perfin), 4½d corner pair with Double-Tail Emu (*) & Shaved Top Frame (**), SMult Perf 13½x12½ 2d mint group including marginal pair with Extra Double Perfs in the margin, perf 'OS' corner block of 4 ** & optd 'OS' imprint block of 4, CofA 5d used array (+) including State Government perfins & a few optd 'OS', 1/4d used (12, one CTO), condition variable. (100s) *O Higher values array in Hagner album including Sgl Wmk 4½d mint (4, one perf 'OS'), 5d Single-Line Perf mint (5) & Comb Perf mint (5, one perf 'OS'), 1/4d perf 'OS' mint; SMult Perf 14 4½d mint (4) & 1/4d used (5, one CTO); SMult Perf 13½x12½ 4½d Die II CTO (6) & 1/4d mint, used (11) & CTO (3); CofA 5d optd 'OS' mint, used (2) & CTO (5) & 1/4d CTO (7); some plated examples, condition variable. ( approx) O Large stockbook of used duplicates including 1½d green ( approx), 1½d brown (600 approx), 2d orange ( approx) & 5d ( approx), condition variable, STC $1+ (2000+) 3,

10 Page: 10 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues (Miscellaneous Lots) (continued) O O Consignment remainders with an album of Penny Reds (3000+), another modest annotated album of Penny Reds, an album of ½d greens & oranges, two thin stockbooks one with some ½d greens & the other waiting for you to fill it. (1000s) Perforated 'OS' group on two stockcards with Single Wmk including Rough Paper 1d rosine & 5d bright chestnut (on piece), 1½d black-brown Watermark Inverted, 2d brown (2), SMult Perf 14 2d & 4d etc, condition variable. (37) */** Scrappy little lot comprising Single Wmk 1d violet, 4d orange corner pair (one **) & 4d olive single with complete Harrison Imprint; and SMult Perf 13½x12½ 3d Die Ia x6 including L-shape strip of 3 with Thick Upper Frame at Right & Distorted U/L & L/R Corners (creased) BW #107g & h, some toning. (10) *O Modest little collection on leaves & Hagners with two pages of Penny Reds, other values to 1/4d (3), noted SMult Perf 13½x12½ 2d brown mint block of 4 (2 **). Have a look. (+) *O HALFPENNY: selection on Hagners mostly mint including Single Wmk "Cyprus" Green blocks of 4 (2, unmounted but toned), handy group of varieties, Single-Line Perf (used, corner fault), perf 'OS' pair with Grossly Misplaced Perfs used, ½d orange Watermark Inverted (2 blocks of 4); LMult Wmk Double Perfs (toned), Dry Ink (?, **), blocks with varieties including block of 12 with large-part Harrison Imprint; etc, condition variable but many are fine to very fine. (150+) *O THREE HALFPENCE: Two volumes collection of Browns Greens and Reds with a significant mint content but mostly used with a quantity of plated stamps with some better varieties, lots of shades, 'OS' & State perfins etc. Not surprisingly the Reds are the strongest section. Hours of fun with this lot. (1000+) *O TWOPENCE: Boxed album with a handy array including Single Wmk 2d scarlet Dry Ink perf 'OS' mint & used & 2d brown CTO (6), CofA booklet pane & gutter block of 4 with Imprint at Top, lots of plated stamps, condition variable. (100s) *O THREEPENCE: Array on Hagners with Single Wmk mint (2), SMult Perf 14 perf 'OS' Watermark Inverted (3), Mullett Imprint block of 4, SMult Perf 13½x12½ mint pair & block of 4, etc, condition variable. (300 approx) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - The KGV Penny Engraved 17 */** 1d red single-volume collection with lots of listed plate flaws, weak entries & retouches many in blocks, single with Double Perfs, Plates 1-4 plate number strips & blocks, imprint strips & blocks etc, the largest multiple is a Plate 1 lower-right corner block of 25 (5x5), generally fine to very fine with many units and blocks being unmounted but careful inspection is required. (+) T , Lot * A/B 1d bright scarlet Plate 2 Vertical Pair Imperforate Horizontally BW #59bb, the lower unit creased through the value tablets which doesn't affect the very fine appearance, Cat $3000.{Page 10.1} 1, Lot 19 Lot * A 1d red marginal horizontal pair from the right of the sheet Imperforate at Right BW #59bf, Cat $1000. {Page 10.2} 20 * A 1d red marginal horizontal strip of 3 from the right of the sheet Imperforate at Right BW #59bf, Cat $1000.{Page 10.3}

11 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 11 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - The KGV Penny Engraved (continued) Lot * A 1d red horizontal strip of 3 from the upper-right of the sheet Imperforate at Right BW #59bf, a few split & reinforced perfs in the top margin only, Cat $1000.{Page 11.1} 22 * A 1d red horizontal pair Double Perfs Between, vertical pair Double Perfs at Top, & horizontal strip of 3 Double Perfs between Stamp & Margin all BW #59bi, Cat $450+. (3 items) 23 * A 1d red block of 4 with Double Horizontal Perfs Between BW #59bi, lightly mounted, Cat $ COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues - Penny Red Shades [Most single stamps offered here have been expertised by The Sydney Philatelic Research Service operated by Penny Reds expert Michael Drury, hence our references to "Drury Certificate". As a general rule, no extensions will be allowed in respect of stamps that have been expertised. Because of the many subtle variations in shade, we cannot guarantee that the illustrations in the catalogue will appear to be the stated shades] * Selection of shades comprising Smooth Paper Dull Red #71E (2, one perf 'OS'), Scarlet-Red #71H perf 'OS', Brownish Rose #71M; and Rough Paper Carmine #72C (2, one perf 'OS'), Rosine #72I perf 'OS', Damson #72K, Brownish Red #72N perf 'OS', Carmine-Red #72P perf 'OS' & Carmine-Red #72Q; mixed condition & centring, Cat $1350. All with Drury Certificates. (11) */** Selection of shades in blocks of 4 comprising Smooth Paper Scarlet #71G (4), Deep Red #71H perf 'OS', Rose-Carmine #71L (a No Imprint gutter pair), Carmine-Rose #71V (4) & Carmine #71Z; and Rough Paper Deep Scarlet #72A, Deep Red #72B (two pairs), Carmine-Red #72P & Carmine-Rose #72Q perf 'OS'; mixed condition & centring, many units are unmounted, Cat $900+. All with Drury Certificates. (15 blocks) O O O O Die II array on Hagners with a significant number of Rough Papers, three with Watermark Inverted, many perf 'OS' (one unused, no gum), even a couple of postal stationery cutouts. An unusual shading and/or plating opportunity. (700+) - companion lot of Die II or Die I-II multiples mostly pairs but including strips of 3 (6) 4 or 5, vertical pairs (5, including Rough Paper rosine & Rough Paper perf 'OS') & strips of 3 (3), condition a bit mixed. A very scarce group. (31 items) Two volumes collection of dated examples from July 1914 to May 1922 plus a smattering of later usages including an aberrant 1948! The vendor states that most Sundays & public holidays are included & that up to the end of 1918 there are only 49 missing dates of which 39 are Sundays, some postmark interest. A dated collection is a great reference point for collecting shades & this is the most extensive we have offered. (2000+) Another collection of dates to late-1918 only & somewhat less comprehensive than the previous lot, stated to include 49 Sundays. (1300+) *O "Shades" collection with a significant mint content & lots of good material throughout including Smooth Paper Bright Brown-Red (12), Orange-Red (8), "Brick" (14, of which 6 are perf 'OS'), Pink (9, one perf 'OS') & Brown-Red (5, one mint) & Rough Paper Pale Rose-Red (12, one mint perf 'OS'), Orange-Red (7), Pink (19, 4 perf 'OS'), Rose-Pink (16, one mint & one perf 'OS'), Rosine (7, plus perf 'OS' mint & used x3), Deep Rosine (4, two perf 'OS'), Damson (8, two perf 'OS'), Lilac-Rose, Plum (2) & Maroon (9, two mint) etc, some postmark interest, condition variable. [Local shades "guru" Michael Eastick states that some shades are not correct, so careful personal assessment is essential. Michael would also appreciate us mentioning that the vendor knowingly bought from him a group of defective shades for reference purposes!] (1000+) O O Single-volume array partly sorted by quality (!) including numerous fine to very fine examples plus a handy group of pairs, perf 'OS' (100+), etc, condition variable. Shades collectors should carefully assess this lot. (100s) Yet another collection of dated examples on Hagners but this time they are all face down (with the dates pencilled on the reverse) which will make viewing nigh on impossible! (100s) , ,000 Offer

12 Page: 12 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues - Penny Red Shades (continued) *O SMOOTH PAPER: An extensive mostly used array with lots of duplication on Hagners with representation of most shades claimed though many are incorrect so very careful inspection is required. Watch out for the mint Die II with the spur created using a pin! We noted 90+ mint examples but some of these have no gum. (100s) O - Annotated group stated to include all shades between G10 & G33 (BW #71A-Z) except for G27 & 27A (BW #70R & S, the "eosins"), variable centring but most appear to be fine, Cat $850+. (25) 35 * A A1-1d reddish pink BW #71F marginal block of 4 from the left of the sheet, three units with over-inking below 'ONE PENNY', excellent centring, very lightly mounted, Cat $240+. With Drury Certificate (2006) Lot 36 Lot * A/A- B1-1d deep red (aniline) Dies I-II pair BW #71H(1)fa, a "jumbo" pair with large margins at top & base, the Die II unit with a minor bend, lightly mounted, Cat $. Drury Certificate (2003).{Page 12.1} 37 ** A B1-1d deep scarlet (aniline, thin paper) BW #71J 1) with White Flaw behind Roo #71J(4)n; 2) perforated 'OS' #71Jbb; and 3) perforated 'OS/NSW'; all unmounted, Cat $ (plus the 'OS/NSW). A scarce t rio.{page 12.2} Lot 38 Lot * A-/A B1-1d rose Plate 3 'CA' & 'JBC' Monogram singles BW #71K(3)zc & ze, both well centred, the first with a hinge remainder, Cat $. Separate Drury Certificates (2003).{Page 12.3} 39 * A- B1-1d rose Watermark Inverted Plate 4 'CA' Monogram single BW #71Ka(4)ze, hinge remainder, Cat $250+.{Page 12.4} 200 Lot 40 Lot 41 Lot ** A- B2-1d bright brown-red BW 71O, a few slightly nibbled perfs, unmounted, Cat $. Drury Certificate (2002) states "sub-shade orange-brown-red".{page 12.5} 41 ** A C1-1d bright brown-red with Dot before '1' at Right BW #71O(3)f, unmounted, Cat $1. {Page 12.6} 1, * A- D1-1d bright brown-red with 'RA' Joined BW #71O(4)j, grievous centring, hinge remainder, Cat $1. {Page 12.7} 15% Buyer s Premium will be added to the Hammer Price.

13 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 13 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues - Penny Red Shades (continued) Lot 43 Lot 45 Lot 46 Lot ** A C1-1d orange-red marginal example from the left of the sheet with Break in Left Frame near Top BW #71P(3)e, unmounted, Cat $ (mounted). Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 13.1} 44 F A C1-1d orange-red with Secret Mark (obstructed by the postmark) BW #71P(4)f, Naracoorte (SA) cds, Cat $350. Drury Certificate (2005). 45 * A B1-1d orange-red with Watermark Inverted BW #71Pa, with uncatalogued flaw Indented Upper-Left Corner, unmounted, Cat $1000+ (mounted). Drury Certificate (2005).{Page 13.2} 46 ** A C1-1d orange-red Watermark Inverted BW #71Pa, unmounted, Cat $1000 (mounted). Dunkerley Certificate (2008).{Page 13.3} 47 ** A C1-1d orange-red with Watermark Inverted BW #71Pa, unmounted, Cat $1000 (mounted). A lovely shade. Drury Certificate (2004).{Page 13.4} Lot 50 Lot 53 Lot 48 Lot O A B1-1d orange-red Plate 3 'JBC' Monogram single BW #71P(3)ze, well centred, untidy Brisbane machine cancel, Cat $3000 (mint).{page 13.5} 49 O A/B - 1d pale terra cotta (brick) BW #71Q five examples (one with Drury Certificate) plus another that is not right, and two perf 'OS', a few small faults, Cat $700. (8) 50 ** A- B1-1d pale terra cotta (brick) BW #71Qbb perf 'OS', watermark line at base, small paper inclusion, unmounted, Cat $1125. Drury Certificate (2004).{Page 13.6} 51 ** A B1-1d pale terra cotta (brick) BW #71Qbb perf 'OS', marginal example from the base of the sheet with watermark line at base, unmounted, Cat $1125. Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 13.8} 52 G A C1-1d pale terra cotta (brick) Run 'N' (Second State) BW #71Q(4)sa, neat cds cancel obscures the variety, Cat $300. Dunkerley Certificate (2008). 53 ** A B1-1d salmon with Dot before '1' BW #71R(3)f, unmounted, Cat $ (mounted). Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 13.7} 1, The Australian Commonwealth Specialists Catalogue King George V While the Stanley Gibbons British Empire Catalogue is a fine general reference work, it falls far short of requirements for a full and detailed cataloguing of Australian stamps. For this reason we use the ACSC numbering almost exclusively in our auction catalogues. Edited by renowned philatelist Dr Geoff Kellow, the ACSC is widely regarded as the finest single-country catalogue ever published. The current King George V edition was released in 2007 and is available from Prestige Philately for $A99 (GST inclusive), plus postage.

14 Page: 14 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues - Penny Red Shades (continued) Lot W B C1-1d salmon/pink eosin BW #71S-SA group, a few tiny black marks on the face, regummed, Cat $15,000 (mint). Drury Certificate (2003) as "pink salmon eosin". [ACSC states "Mint stamps have a relatively dull fluorescence under UV light. This is now believed to be due to the presence of esculin, a water-soluble paper brightener...the esculin is diffused in used stamps [causing] the full effect of the presence of eosin in the ink to become apparent"]{page 14.1} 5,000 Lot 55 Lot 56 Lot 57 Lot 58 Lot G B B2-1d salmon/pink eosin BW #71S-SA group, rounded corner at upper-right, part Uralla (NSW) cds, Cat $1+. Drury Certificate (1999) as "pale pink salmon eosin".{page 14.2} 56 G A C1-1d salmon/pink eosin BW #71S-SA group, Sydney machine cancel, Cat $1+. Drury Certificate (2000) as "rose salmon eosin".{page 14.3} 57 G A C1-1d salmon/pink eosin BW #71S-SA group, Brisbane machine cancel, Cat $2250. Drury Certificate (2005) as "deep salmon eosin". A really rich shade.{page 14.4} 58 O A B1-1d salmon/pink eosin BW #71S-SA group, Brisbane machine cancel, Cat $1+. Drury Certificate (1999) as "deep pink salmon eosin".{page 14.5} 59 G A B1-1d salmon/pink eosin BW #71S-SA group, machine cancel, Cat $1+. Drury Certificate (1999) as "pale rose salmon eosin".{page 14.6} 60 * A C1-1d pink BW #71T, very lightly mounted, Cat $250. Drury Certificate (2000). 150 Lot 61 Lot 62 Lot O A B1-1d pink Plate 3 'JBC' Monogram single BW #71T(3)ze, well centred, untidy machine cancel, Cat $1 (mint).{page 14.7} 62 * A- B1-1d carmine-pink horizontal pair, the first unit with Flaw under Neck BW #71U(4)h, minor hinge remainder, Cat $800+.{Page 14.8} 63 G A C1-1d brown-red 'JBC' Monogram single BW #71W(1)ze, the Monogram trimmed, Castlemaine (Vic) cds, Cat $3000 (mint). Drury Certificate (2003). Used monogram pieces are much scarcer than are mint examples.{page 14.9} 64 * A- C2-1d maroon BW #71X marginal example from the top of the sheet, the perfs a bit rough, a few split & reinforced perfs, Cat $

15 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 15 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues - Penny Red Shades (continued) 65 */**O Ex Lot 65 ROUGH PAPER: Annotated selection in Hagner album with a good range of shades identified though many are incorrect. About half are mint (some with no gum), several are perf 'OS' and we noted a few varieties including Die II mint (3, one perf 'OS' is unmounted). Mixed condition so careful inspection is a must. A few with Drury Certificates.{Page 15.1} (77) 66 * A C1-1d pale rose-red BW #72E, very lightly mounted, Cat $. Drury Certificate (2001) , Lot 67 Lot 68 Lot 69 Lot * A B1-1d pink perf 'OS' BW #72Gbb, traces of compartment lines on all sides, Cat $600. Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 15.2} 68 * A B1-1d rosine BW #72I, very lightly mounted, Cat $600. Drury Certificate (now lost).{page 15.3} 69 ** A C1-1d rosine BW #72I, unmounted, Cat $1000. Drury Certificate (2001). {Page 15.4} 70 ** A+ B1-1d deep rosine perf 'OS' BW #72Jbb, well centred, unmounted, Cat $1250. Superb! Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 15.5} 1,250 Lot 71 Lot 72 Lot 73 Lot ** A C1-1d damson BW #72K, unmounted, Cat $1250. Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 15.6} ** A B1-1d damson perf 'OS' BW #72Kbb, well centred, unmounted, Cat $1250. Drury Certificate (2006). {Page 15.7} 73 * A B1-1d lilac-rose BW #72KA, well centred, lightly mounted, Cat $1000. Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 15.8} 74 ** A B1-1d plum BW #72L, well centred, unmounted, Cat $2000. Drury Certificate (2001).{Page 15.9} 2,000 Lot 75 Lot 76 Lot 77 Lot ** A C1-1d brownish red Die II Watermark Inverted BW #72Na(1)f, unmounted, Cat $1250+ (mounted). Drury Certificate (2004) for a vertical pair, of which this is the upper unit.{page 15.10} 76 * A- A1-1d maroon BW #72R, excellent centring, mounted several times, Cat $600. Drury Certificate (2005). {Page 15.11} 1,

16 Page: 16 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues - Penny Red Shades (continued) 77 W A- B1-1d maroon perf 'OS' BW #72Rbb, unused, Cat $600(-). Drury Certificate (2003) states "mint"!{page 15.12} 78 * A C1-1d maroon perf 'OS' BW #72Rbb, lightly mounted, Cat $600. Drury Certificate (2001).{Page 15.13} 200 Lot 79 Lot O C C1-1d orange-brown perf 'OS' BW #72Sbb, a serious thin doesn't affect the facial appearance, Cat $6000. Drury Certificate (2005). [ACSC states "...all examples are punctured OS"]{Page 16.1} 80 O B C1-1d orange-brown perf 'OS' BW #72Sbb, ironed-out crease at upper-left, Cat $6000. Drury Certificate (2004). [A fine used example sold recently for $9000 retail]{page 16.2} 4,000 Lot 81 Lot 82 Lot ** A C1 LARGE MULTIPLE WATERMARK - COOKE PRINTINGS: 1d carmine-pink BW #73A, unmounted, Cat $650. Drury Certificate (2001). {Page 16.3} 82 ** A C1-1d carmine-pink BW #73A, unmounted, Cat $650. Drury Certificate (2002). {Page 16.5} 83 ** A C1-1d carmine-pink BW #73A horizontal pair from the top of the sheet, the perfs between the stamps have separated while those in the margin have been reinforced, unmounted, Cat $ {Page 16.4} 800 Lot 84 Lot ** A C1-1d rose-red BW #73B, unmounted, Cat $10,000. RPSofV Certificate (1999).{Page 16.6} 7, 85 ** B B2-1d deep red BW #73C, pulled perf at upper-right, unmounted, Cat $12,. Drury Certificate (2004). {Page 16.7} 5,000 Bids below 75% of the estimates are routinely ignored.

17 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 17 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues - Penny Red Shades (continued) Lot 86 Lot * B B1 LARGE MULTIPLE WATERMARK - HARRISON PRINTINGS: 1d deep carmine (aniline) BW #74E, well centred, minor gum-thinning, Cat $600. Drury Certificate (2003).{Page 17.1} 87 ** A+ A1-1d deep carmine (aniline) BW #74E, exceptional centring, unmounted, Cat $1000. Superb! Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 17.2} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark 250 Lot 88 Lot 89 Lot G B B2 HALFPENNY GREEN: ½d green Electro 2 with Crack through 'P' of 'POSTAGE' BW #63(2)j, rounded lower-left corner, machine cancellation clear of the variety, Cat $2000.{Page 17.3} 89 G C/B - ½d green Electro 2 with Crack through Oval in front of Face BW #63(2)k, well centred, pulled perf at upper-left & small repaired tear at lower-left; and another example (Advanced State extending to First 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA'), small surface abrasion at top, Melbourne machine cancel largely clear of the variety, Cat $0. {Page 17.4} 90 F A B1 - ½d green Electro 2 'CA' Monogram single BW #63(2)zc, the perfs sensibly reinforced, CTO, Cat $250 (mint). 91 G B B1 - ½d green Electro 3 with Crack through Roo's Face & the Oval Above BW #63(3)g (Early State), a couple of minor defects, Tamworth (NSW) cds clear of the variety, Cat $1.{Page 17.5} 200 Lot 92 Lot O A-/B - ½d green Electro 3 with Crack through Lower-Left Corner BW #63(3)h, the first with a very minor corner bend & machine cancel clear of the variety, the other (Advanced State) with a repaired tear at the base & untidy cds largely clear of the variety, Cat $0.{Page 17.6} 93 */** A B1 - ½d green Electro 5 'CA' Monogram block of 4 BW #63(4)zc, the upper units very lightly mounted, the lower units unmounted, Cat $200 for a Mongram single (mounted). 2, Avoid your bids arriving late: bid by fax, or directly from our website.

18 Page: 18 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) Lot ** A- B1 - ½d green Electro 5 Watermark Inverted 'CA' Monogram block of 12 (6x2) BW #63a(5)z, rich colour, well centred, a few minor gum-bends, unmounted, Cat $ for a normal Monogram strip of 3 (mounted).{page 18.1} 95 * A B1 - ½d green Electro 5 'JBC' Monogram pair BW #63(5)zc, very lightly mounted, Cat $ ** A B1 - ½d green Watermark Inverted Electro 5 block of 48 (6x8) with 'JBC' Monogram strip of 3 BW #63a(5)zb but none of the listed varieties are present, the first two units with surface abrasions, very fresh but the block is literally falling apart, unmounted, Cat $2 (as 48 unmounted singles) + a premium for the Monogram. 97 F A C1 - Single-Line Perf ½d green BW #64, lightly cancelled, Cat $. [See also Lot 223, a rare perf 'OS' example]{page 17.7} 98 ** A HALFPENNY ORANGE: ½d orange Watermark Inverted Electro 7 blocks of 15 (3x5) & 9 (3x3) with listed varieties BW #66(7)g/i/j/m & n, unmounted, Cat $480 plus premium for the varieties. Ex Barry Gribble. (24) 99 * PENNY RED: 'NY' Joined in block of 4, Ferns & 'RA' Joined in two blocks of 4 (one with part-imprint), One Line Harrison Imprint block of 4 with Ferns & 'RA' Joined (Drury Certificate), and a perf 'T' corner block of 6, very mixed condition. (5 blocks) Ex Lot 100 */** - Selection on Hagners with Watermark Inverted block of 4, marginal single with Double Perfs at Base, Saddle on Emu (no gum), Rusted Upper-Right Corner, Four Breaks in Shading Lines, White Line below R/H Value Tablet, Thin 'G' (3, one in a pair), 'RA' Joined (4), Dot before '1' (2), 'NY' Joined, Run 'N' etc, also a pale terra cotta (no gum) with Drury Certificate, some fine stamps but condition is very mixed so close inspection is required.{page 18.2} (64) O - The proverbial "mixed bag" of Smooth Paper shades & varieties mostly used including orange-red x2 (both with Drury Certificates), Die II unused etc, a few Single-Line Perf and LMult Wmk, condition variable. (79) O - Mostly used selection on Hagners including Single-Line Perf mint (5), Large Multiple Wmk (15, with three perf 'OS'), Die III (18, including Watermark Inverted & six with listed varieties but these have faults) etc, condition variable. (43) 2,

19 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 19 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) 103 O - Two volumes including Watermark Inverted (100+), Double Perfs (3), Coil stamp with Monogram coil-join, Horizontal Watermark-Line Only, perf 'OS/NSW' (13), perf 'T' (35), private perfins (80+), Die III (5), postal stationery cutouts (24), some postmark content including good strikes of 'MILITARY CAMP/BENDIGO', 'MILITARY CAMP/GEELONG' & 'MILITARY CAMP EXHIBITION/SA' & eight covers, etc, condition variable. (100s) Ex Lot 104 */** - 1d reds selection including marginal Plate Proof single in rose-pink, mint singles (100+, some stated to be unmounted) and blocks of 4 (21, one Single-Line Perf & another perf 'OS/NSW'), Plate 3 Harrison One-Line Imprint pair BW #71(3)zf (**, hinged in the gutter only), condition variable.{page 19.1} (200+) *O - Watermark Inverted group with Smooth Paper mint (8, a couple with varieties & one perf 'OS') & used (22), Rough Paper mint (5, one with Drury Certificate & one perf 'OS') & used (8), and Die III mint (2) & used, some better shades, condition a bit mixed. An unusual opportunity. (46) Ex Lot 106 */** - Smooth Paper 1d red Die II selection comprising unused (2), mint (2), Dies II-I-I-I rejoined strip (Ex Tom Graveney), perf 'OS' single & Dies II-I pair (unmounted), and Rough Paper single (grossly off-centre & creased), centring & condition variable, Cat $0+.{Page 19.2} (12) O - Eight volumes collection on Hagners in matching boxed albums with a page for almost every position on the four plates/eight panes. A huge array of plated material in both Smooth and Rough Papers with numerous fine to very fine examples throughout. Heavy duplication of listed varieties includes Pane I Saddle on Emu (34); Pane II Die II (100+); Pane III Rusted U/R Corner (34), Four Breaks in Shading Lines (24) & White Line under R/H Value (35); Pane IV Substituted Clichés Die II (38) & Die I (35), Thin 'G' (43), Pregnant 'Y' (27), & Colour Flaw in R/H Margin (14); Pane V Damaged Frame at Lower-Right (45) & Break in Left Frame at Top (50); Pane VI Dot before '1' at Right (50+) & Thinned Left Frame (50+); Pane VII Secret Mark (60+), Weeping Pearl (50+), Wattle Line (40+), Nick at Top of L/H Frame (40+), Flaw under Neck (40+), "Ferns" (50+) & 'RA' Joined (50+); and Pane VIII Distorted 'ONE PENNY' (50+), Thin 'ONE PENNY' (50+), 'NY' Joined (14, one mint but poorly centred), Scratch behind Roo (40+), Corner Dot (50+), Roo's Tongue (40+) & Run 'N' (80+). In addition, there is a wealth of other varieties recorded in the BSAP Checklist, many of which are very scarce. We also noted many perf 'OS' & some Watermark Inverted examples, and little attempt has been made to assess the shades. Many items Ex Charles Hosking are accompanied by his notes &/or diagrams. A remarkable assemblage that has taken many years to put together. (1000s) 108 */** A - Group of mostly Smooth Paper multiples with listed varieties Dot before '1' & Thinned Frame [VI/21-22] in two blocks of 4 & Rough Paper (**) in block of 6, Wattle Line & Nick at Upper-Left [VII/31-32] in block of 4, Ferns & 'RA' Joined [VII/54/60] in block of 6, Corner Dot & Run 'N' Early States [VIII/54/60] in block of 4, and a few others with no listed varieties, some units are unmounted. (10 items) 109 O - Annotated group of shades (many marked incorrectly) and varieties including Die II (10), 'PENAVY' (2), Dot before '1' (8), Secret Mark (5), Ferns (3), 'RA' Joined (6), Corner Dot (11) & Run 'N' (7). (90) 8, Starting Prices are updated on our website until the auction commences.

20 Page: 20 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) 110 Ex Lot 110 *O - Single-Line Perf 1d red selection with mint singles (12) & blocks of 4 (3, one very well centred & **) and used (30+ including 28JL14 usage, and a few stray Comb Perfs), a few varieties including Dot before '1' at Right, Thin 'ONE PENNY' and Run 'N' (2) plus a few unlisted varieties including Break at Lower-Left & a transient 'POSTAGEO', condition variable. A good lot.{page 20.1} (64) 2,000 Lot F A A1 - Single-Line Perf 1d carmine-red Die II BW #70(1)f, excellent centring, neat cds cancel, Cat $0. An exceptional example of this rare stamp.{page 20.2} 112 G/V A - Smooth Paper listed varieties missing only the Pre-Substituted Clichés and 'CNE PENNY' but with both states of the 'Run 'N', all selected for cds cancels that don't obstruct the varieties, mostly well centred, Cat $. Very difficult to assemble in this quality. (31) 113 ** A C1 - Smooth Paper 1d red Watermark Inverted BW #71a marginal block of 12 (4x3) from right of the sheet, minor perf separation, unmounted, Cat $480+. Ex Barry Gribble. 4, Lot */** A - Smooth Paper 1d red upper-left corner block of 4 the upper units with Double Perforations Three Sides BW #71bb, the third unit mounted otherwise unmounted, Cat $+. {Page 20.3} 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%.

21 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 21 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) Lot 115 Lot * A- B1 - Smooth Paper 1d carmine-rose Die II BW #71V(1)f, a few adhesions on the gum, Cat $600. Drury Certificate (2007).{Page 21.1} 116 ** A B1 - Smooth Paper 1d carmine-red Die II BW #71(1)f, unmounted, Cat $1000.{Page 21.2} 300 Ex Lot G/F A - Smooth Paper 1d red Die II Watermark Inverted BW #71a(1)f shades, one with submerged spur, variable centring, four with cds cancels.{page 21.3} (6) 850 Lot 118 Lot O A - Smooth Paper 1d red Pre-Substituted Clichés [IV34-35] BW #71(2)i & j, each with Melbourne machine cancel (that obscures the flaw on the second stamp), Cat $1. Drury Certificate (2007) for the first.{page 21.4} 119 G A - Smooth Paper 1d red Pre-Substituted Clichés BW #71i & j, Moree (NSW) or Cowangie (Vic) cds largely clear of the varieties, Cat $1. Drury Certificate (2007) for Unit [35].{Page 21.5} 120 O - Smooth Paper 1d red Substituted Clichés Dies II & I plus Thin 'G' and Pregnant 'Y', and the same varieties in Rough Paper, various cancels, Cat $550. (8) Ex Lot 121 Lot 122 Lot 123 O - Smooth Paper Substituted Clichés group comprising Die II BW #71(2)ia x10 (one perf 'OS') and Die I #71(2)ja x3, various shades that need to be carefully checked, condition variable, Cat $ [Based on the vendor's assessment of shades, he states they are catalogued at $10,000+]{Page 21.6} (13) 122 W B C1 - Smooth Paper 1d red Substituted Cliché Die II BW #71(2)ia, creased upper-left corner perf, unused, Cat $2.{Page 21.7} 123 * A B1 - Smooth Paper 1d carmine-red Substituted Cliché Die II BW #71Y(2)ia, Cat $2.{Page 21.8} 1, Increase your chances of success: use our Limit Bidding facility to bid for more lots.

22 Page: 22 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) Lot * B C2 - Smooth Paper 1d scarlet-red 'CNE PENNY' BW #71G(4)p, rounded corner at upper-right, Cat $10,000. Drury Certificate (2003) as the then yet to be plated flaw BW #71Gcb. [ACSC states "Several mint examples exist"]{page 22.1} 3,000 Lot 125 Lot F A- B1 - Smooth Paper 1d scarlet-red 'CNE PENNY' BW #71G(4)p, well centred, a little aged, cds cancel clear of the variety, Cat $1.{Page 22.2} 126 G A C1 - Smooth Paper 1d scarlet-red 'CNE PENNY' BW #71G(4)p Advanced State ('O' now a Short Vertical Line Only), Adelaide machine cancel well clear of the variety, Cat $1+. A remarkable stamp, being the most exaggerated example of this ink-clogging flaw that we have seen.{page 22.3} 800 1,250 Lot 128 Lot */** A C1 - Smooth Paper 1d carmine Plate 4 'CA' Monogram (1mm below Jubilee Line) BW #71(4)zc being the fourth unit in a non-corner block of 6, three units - including the Monogram unit - are unmounted, Cat $650+. Ex Tom Graveney.{Page 22.4} 128 */** A - Smooth Paper 1d carmine-rose Plate 4 Harrison Single-Line Imprint pair with 'RA' Joined BW #71(4)zj, the left-hand unit unmounted, Cat $800 (for a block of 4).{Page 22.5} 300

23 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 23 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) 129 Ex Lot 129 *O - Rough Paper selection on Hagners with mint including Rosine perf 'OS' pair with Pre-Printing Paper-Fold, Die II perf 'OS', perf 'OS/NSW' (with Drury Certificate), 'CA' Monogram block of 8 & Watermark Inverted, lots of mostly minor varieties but including Rosine 'PENAVY' (with Drury Certificate) and a few Substituted Clichés etc, Plum (with Drury Certificate), condition variable & some are not what is claimed so careful inspection is required.{page 23.1} (78) Ex Lot * A/A- - Rough Paper 1d Monogram singles comprising Plate 1 'CA' (minor stain in the margin) & 'JBC', Plate 2 'CA' & 'JBC', and Plate 4 'CA' (Worn) 1mm below Jubilee Line (short perf at upper-left) & 'JBC' 3mm below Jubilee Line, Cat $1800{Page 23.2} (6) Lot 131 Lot * A A1 - Rough Paper 1d carmine No Watermark BW #72ab, excellent centring, lightly mounted, Cat $0. A gem! RPSofV Certificate (1978).{Page 23.3} 132 O A B1 - Rough Paper 1d with Two Vertical Watermark Lines Only from having been printed across the gutter between the panes, machine cancel. An unusual error.{page 23.4} 5,000 Lot */** A C1 - Rough Paper 1d carmine-rose Dies I-II-II strip of 3 BW #72Q(1)fa, the central unit mounted, the others unmounted, Cat $ Drury Certificate (2004).{Page 23.5} 1,250

24 Page: 24 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) Lot 134 Lot * A B1 - Rough Paper 1d carmine-rose Die II with Watermark Inverted BW #72a(1)f, lightly mounted, Cat $+. Drury Certificate (2005).{Page 24.1} 135 ** A B1 - Rough Paper 1d carmine-rose Dies II-I pair BW #72Q(1)fa, well centred, unmounted, Cat $1. Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 24.2} 600 1,250 Ex Lot 136 Lot Lot 138 O - Rough Paper Substituted Clichés group comprising Die II BW #72(2)ia x8 (one perf 'OS') and Die I #72(2)ja x11 (one in a vertical strip of 3, & two perf 'OS'), various shades that need to be carefully checked, condition variable, Cat $2375. Drury Certificates for three basic shades. [Based on the vendor's assessment of shades, he states they are catalogued at $8,000+]{Page 24.3} (19) 137 * A- B1 - Rough Paper 1d red Substituted Clichés Dies II & I BW #72(2)ia & ja rejoined pair, hinge remainder, Cat $3000.{Page 24.4} 138 * A- C1 - Rough Paper 1d carmine-rose Substituted 'CA' Monogram single BW #72Q(2)ze, the perfs sensibly reinforced, part o.g., Cat $0. Rare.{Page 24.5} 139 */**O - War Savings Paper 1d red Die III selection mint (19, including a claimed brownish red that is very badly aged, and a block of 4, a few are unmounted) and used (62, more than half a "bundle"!), and a mint perf 'OS/NSW' that is almost certainly a forged perfin, variable centring & some faults noted. Rarely available in such quantity. (82) 1, 2, 2,000 Lot 142 Lot 140 Lot * A B1 - War Savings Paper 1d red Die III BW #75 block of 4, a few minor gum flecks but unmounted, Cat $800+ (as unmounted).{page 24.7} 300

25 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 25 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) 141 */**O - War Savings Paper 1d red Die III selection of listed varieties mostly mint comprising Watermark Inverted (3, two used), Flaw under Emu's Tail BW #75h (unmounted), Break in Upper Frame #75j (2, one unmounted), Scratch below Wattle #75n in pair, Flaw on 'S' #75o (2, one Wmk Inverted & the other used), Spot on Beard (2, one used), Break at U/L #75q, Spot above Ear #75r, and White Flaw at L/R #75t (unmounted), variable centring but generally fine, Cat $ A desirable lot. (15) 142 * A C1 - War Savings Paper 1d Die III deep red 'JBC' Monogram single BW #75Bza, Cat $. Drury Certificate (2003).{Page 24.6} 143 ** A C1 - War Savings Paper 1d Die III carmine-red 'JBC' Monogram single BW #75Aza, unmounted, Cat $ (mounted). Drury Certificate (2003).{Page 24.8} 1, Ex Lot 144 Ex Lot 145 */** PENNY VIOLET: Mint selection including lower-right corner block of 12 (**), nice selection of listed varieties including a few in blocks, marginal pair apparently Imperforate at Top (RPSofV Certificate states "jumped perfs"), Harrison Imprint pair (faults) etc.{page 25.1} (45) *O - 1d violet single-volume collection including Deep Aniline Violet BW 76G, Dry Ink (3), hundreds of plated examples including many listed varieties, mint x50+ including a marginal block of 4 with Jumped Perfs, etc, condition variable. A good basis for a serious study of this underrated stamp.{page 25.2} (600+) */** PENNY GREEN: Handy mostly mint group including an excellent Pre-Printing Paper Fold, Dry Ink perf 'OS' (used), listed varieties some in blocks, Watermark Inverted block of 4, Harrison & Mullett (2) imprint blocks etc, condition a bit mixed. (60) *O - Bulging Hagner album with a mostly used collection including Dry Ink (at least 3), perf 'OS/NSW' **, then an extensive duplicated array of plated stamps with all the listed varieties including mint Secret Mark in pair & in block of 4 with Weeping Pearl, Wattle Line & Nick in block of 4, Ferns & 'RA' Joined in Harrison and Mullett Imprint blocks of 4, etc, condition variable. (100s) Lot 152 Ex Lot 148 Lot */** A THREE HALFPENCE GREEN: 1½d green group including block of 14 (2x7, eight units **), block of 4 perf 'OS' (**), a few listed varieties etc, also Electro 12 Cracked Electro BW #88(12)L (used, corner fault).{page 25.4} (35) 149 G A B2-1½d green Very Coarse Mesh Paper BW #88a, characteristic rough perfs, Cat $ */**O THREE HALFPENCE RED: 1½d red Die I extensive collection on Hagners with an array of mint & used varieties some in pairs or blocks, Harrison Imprint pair, strip of 12 & block of 4, Mullett Imprint pairs (2) & blocks of 4 (2, one perf 'OS'), No Imprint pair and blocks of 8 & 18 etc, condition variable. Close inspection recommended. (100s) 151 ** A C1-1½d scarlet Watermark Inverted BW #89Aa gutter strip of 4 from the top of the sheet, unmounted, Cat $ * A A1-1½d red Unsurfaced Paper BW #89ab with Cut Lower Frame BW #89(16)d, well centred, Cat $+. [The ACSC states "A portion of one sheet only was printed on unsurfaced paper"]{page 25.3} 153 * A- B1-1½d scarlet Electro 17 Cracked Electro from Kangaroo to Below Emu BW 89(17)m, small hinge remainder, Cat $.{Page 25.5} 154 ** A - 1½d scarlet Electro 21 upper-right corner block of 8 (4x2) with No Top to Crown BW 89(21)k, Double Perfs in the top margin, seven units unmounted

26 Page: 26 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) 155 */**O TWOPENCE ORANGE: 2d orange upper-right corner block of 4, varieties BW #95(1)d & f and #95(U)d, also Watermark Inverted perf 'OS' pair (used, a few pulled perfs); then 2d scarlet with a good range of varieties mint or used, Dry Ink perf 'OS' etc, condition variable. (53) 156 G B C2-2d orange Electro 1 Cracked Electro at Upper-Right BW #95(1)k, rounded corners at upper-right & lower-right, Exchange (NSW) machine cancel clear of the variety, Cat $ Lot 157 Lot 158 Lot G A B1-2d orange Electro 3 Cracked Electro at Base of Left-Hand Wattle BW #95(3)g, well centred, machine cancel largely clear of the variety, Cat $.{Page 26.1} 158 * A- B1-2d orange Electro 3 Cracked Electro at Base of Left-Hand Wattle State II (also at Top of Left-Hand '2') BW #95(3)ga, hinge remainder, Cat $350.{Page 26.2} 159 G A C1-2d orange Electro 3 Cracked Electro at Base of Left-Hand Wattle State II (also at Top of Left-Hand '2') BW #95(3)ga, Brisbane machine cancel largely clear of the varieties, Cat $250.{Page 26.3} Lot F A C1-2d orange Electro 8 Cracked Electro through Wattles at Left BW #95(8)fa, light cds cancel clear of the variety, Cat $250.{Page 26.4} 250 Lot 161 Lot 162 Lot 163 Lot G A C2-2d orange unlocated Cracked Electro Vertically through Right-Side BW #95(U)L, characteristic rough perfs, Adelaide machine cancel largely clear of the variety, Cat $.{Page 26.5} 162 G A C1-2d orange unlocated Cracked Electro Vertically through Right-Side BW #95(U)L, Melbourne machine cancel obstructs the variety except behind the Emu to Base, Cat $.{Page 26.6} 163 G A C1-2d orange unlocated Cracked Electro to Left of the Wattles at Upper-Right BW #95(U)o, Tasmanian cds well clear of the variety, Cat $.{Page 26.7}

27 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 27 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) 164 G A C1-2d orange unlocated Cracked Electro to Left of the Wattles at Upper-Right BW #95(U)o, Moora (WA) cds well clear of the variety, Cat $.{Page 26.8} H A C1 Lot 165 Lot 166 TWOPENCE SCARLET: 2d scarlet Electro 8 Cracked Electro diagonally through Wattles at Upper-Left BW #96(8)fa, Melbourne machine cancel clear of the variety, Cat $350.{Page 27.1} 166 G A B1-2d scarlet Electro 8 Cracked Electro diagonally through Wattles at Upper-Left BW #96(8)fa, Galong (NSW) cds clear of the variety, Cat $350.{Page 27.2} 167 */** TWOPENCE BROWN: 2d red-brown selection including unmounted blocks of 10, 12 & an irregular slab of 32, varieties including White Flaw in Value Tablet BW #97(16)f x3, Harrison Imprint pairs (2) & block of 4 etc, condition variable. (75) 168 * A B1-2d brown Electro 16 lower-left corner pair with Right-Hand Frame Largely Missing State II (Additional Vertical Crack) and Retouched Lower-Left Corner State II (Frame Missing by Emu) BW #97(16)ha & ia, Cat $ */** THREEPENCE: 3d blue Die Ia selection of varieties including in four blocks of 4, Dry Ink single (with Drury Certificate), marginal pair & block of 4 (light crease), Harrison Imprint strip of 4 (faults), Types A-B pair perf 'OS' etc. (46) 170 */** A/A- - 3d blue Die Ia upper-left corner block including Types A-B pair, single with Retouch in Front of Nose BW #105e, and perf 'OS' unmounted pair, Cat $890. (7) 171 ** A C1-3d blue Die Ia as BW #105 but Dry Ink, unmounted. [Dry Ink varieties are unlisted in this issue] *O FOURPENCE ORANGE: 4d orange mostly used duplicated selection with a good range of shades including lemon-yellow mint & used (3, two perf 'OS'), three optimisitically labelled "lime yellow", handy group of minor flaws plus Weeping '4' mint & used (4, one in a pair) & Line through 'FOUR PENCE' (3 different shades, one in a pair), generally fine. A good lot. (68) 173 * A - 4d orange shades including lemon-yellow (2), mostly lightly mounted, Cat $ (10) 174 */**V - 4d orange Watermark Inverted BW #110a four singles in distinctly different shades (one with tone spot at top) plus an attractive block of 4 from the upper-left of the right-hand pane (faint toning, two units unmounted), and a used example, Cat $850 minimum. (9) Lot 175 Lot 176 Lot 177 Lot * C B1-4d lemon-yellow Watermark Inverted BW #110Ca, well centred, light overall gum-toning, lightly mounted, Cat $1.{Page 27.3} 176 ** A C1-4d lemon-yellow Watermark Inverted BW #110Ca, unmounted, Cat $1 (mounted).{page 27.6} 1, 177 * B A1-4d lemon-yellow Plate 1 'JBC' Monogram single BW #110C(1)za, a couple of closed pinholes in the selvedge which has been detached & rejoined, Cat $1(-). [NB: the ACSC values for "lemon" monograms were inadvertently not changed in the 2007 edition. All other lemon quotes were doubled, so we extrapolate that the correct catalogue value is $1]{Page 27.4}

28 Page: 28 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) 178 ** A B1-4d lemon-yellow Plate 1 'CA' Monogram single BW #110C(1)zc, well centred, Cat $1 (mounted). [NB: the ACSC values for "lemon" monograms were inadvertently not changed in the 2007 edition. All other lemon quotes were doubled, so we extrapolate that the correct catalogue value is $1]{Page 27.5} 1, Lot 180 Lot 179 Lot ** A C1-4d lime-yellow BW #110D marginal example from the left of the sheet, unmounted, Cat $2000. Drury Certificate (2004) as the then BW #110E. [The 4d shades were re-ordered in the 2007 catalogue. The watermark is clearly visible from the face, the details of which are difficult to distinguish]{page 28.2} 180 G A- C1-4d lime-yellow BW #110D, a couple of toned perf-tips, Broadford (Vic) cds, Cat $. Drury Certificate (2004) as the then BW #110E.{Page 28.1} 181 G A- C1-4d lime-yellow BW #110D, a trifle aged, Gympie (Qld) cds, Cat $. Drury Certificate (2003) as the then BW #110E.{Page 28.3} 1, Ex Lot 182 Lot 186 Lot */** A - 4d orange (shades) selection of listed varieties comprising Splintered L/L Corner BW #110(1)i **, Scratch Crown to Head #110(1)j, Thin 'FOU' Retouch #110(2)e (perf 'OS'), Weeping '4' #110(2)f **, Line through 'FOUR PENCE' #110(2)h in pair, Horned Emu #110(2)j, Scratch behind Emu #110(2)L & 'PE' Joined #110(2)m **, Cat $1385.{Page 28.4} (9) 183 ** A B1-4d orange irregular lower-right corner block of 13 (2x6 + an extra unit at lower-left) including Scratch behind Emu and 'PE' of 'PENCE' Joined BW #110(2)L & m plus 6 unlisted varieties, well centred, unmounted, Cat $ Lot O A B1-4d orange block of 18 (6x3) being the top three rows from the left-hand pane, with Left Frame Broken at Top and Weeping '4' at Right BW #110(2)d & f but the Thin 'FOU' is absent, well centred, multiple strikes of '...EXCHANGE/NSW' cds ('THE' removed) obstructing #110(2)d but well clear of the Weeping '4', Cat $ A remarkable commercially used multiple.{page 28.7} 250

29 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 29 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) 185 * A B1-4d pale orange-yellow Weeping '4' BW #110E(2)f, Cat $. Drury Certificate (2004).{Page 28.6} * A B1-4d orange Line through 'FOUR PENCE' BW #110(2)h in horizontal pair, very lightly mounted, Cat $540+.{Page 28.5} Lot ** B B1-4d orange upper-right corner block of 9, the sixth unit with Line through 'FOUR PENCE' BW #110(2)h, even overall gum-toning, unmounted, Cat $ RPSofL Certificate (1989).{Page 29.1} 800 Lot 188 Lot 189 Lot * A C1-4d orange Plate 2 'JBC' Monogram pair BW #110(2)z, the first unit with a tiny natural paper-flaw, lightly mounted, Cat $1000.{Page 29.2} 189 * A B1-4d orange Plate 2 'CA' Monogram single BW #110(2)zc, well centred, Cat $.{Page 29.3} */** A C1-4d orange Plate 2 'CA' Monogram pair BW #110(2)zb, the monogram unit very lightly mounted, the sormal unit unmounted, Cat $1000.{Page 29.4} 191 *O FOURPENCE VIOLET: 4d violet selection with shades & varieties including Cracked Electro BW #111(1)d, Weeping '4' #111(2)f, & Horned Emu #111(2)j in vertical pair **, a few unlisted varieties including in vertical strip of 3 & perf 'OS' with Hairline below Chin, also a few used, generally fine. (22) 192 * A C1-4d violet Thin 'FOU' and Thin 'FOUR PENCE' Retouch BW #111(2)e & ha, Cat $900.{Page 30.1} 193 */** A B1-4d violet Weeping '4' BW #111(2)f being the second unit in block of 4, well centred, upper units very lightly mounted, lower units unmounted, Cat $

30 Page: 30 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) Lot 192 Lot G B D2-4d violet Plate 2 Line through 'FOUR PENCE' BW #111(2)h (SG 64a), characteristic centring and perforations for this variety, Sydney cds, Cat $8000 ( 3). One of the iconic flaws of the KGV Heads Series. Dunkerley Certificate (2008). [The ACSC states "Five mint & at least 15 used examples have been recorded. One mint example is in the Royal Collection, and mint & used examples are in the Australia Post archival collection". Quite a number of the examples we have seen have obvious faults. This stamp is a new discovery, having been identified by our staff in a basic Australian collection] {Page 30.2} 195 */** FOURPENCE BLUE: 4d blue selection with Cooke Plates including Dry Ink, Flaw behind Emu's Leg BW #112(1)o in pair, Left Frame Broken at Top #112(2)d x2, Weeping '4' ** & Scratch behind Emu in pair; Harrison Plates normal (4) & Watermark Inverted (2, one **), and corner single with Distorted Lower-Right Corner #113(4)L unmounted but suntanned. (17) 4, Lot 196 Lot * A- C1 - Cooke Plates 4d bright ultramarine Thin 'FOUR PENCE' Late State (Deteriorated) BW #112B(2)ha, hinge remainder, Cat $900.{Page 30.3} 197 * A C1 - Cooke Plates 4d dull ultramarine Thin 'FOUR PENCE' Late State (Deteriorated) BW #112C(2)ha, Cat $900.{Page 30.4} 300 Lot 198 Lot */** A C1 - Cooke Plates 4d dull ultramarine Thin 'FOUR PENCE' Late State (Deteriorated) BW #112C(2)ha being the last unit in a block of 4, the first unit with hinge remainder the other units unmounted, Cat $1575+.{Page 30.5} 199 */** A C1 - Cooke Plates 4d ultramarine Thin 'FOUR PENCE' Late State (Deteriorated) BW #112A(2)ha being the last unit in a block of 4, the lower units unmounted, Cat $1525+.{Page 30.6}

31 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 31 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) Lot ** A C1 - Cooke Plates 4d bright ultramarine Watermark Inverted marginal single with part-harrison Imprint BW #113az, unmounted, Cat $20,000 for a block of 4 (mounted). [The Harrison Imprint on the 4d blue printings is one of the most elusive of all Australian imprints]{page 31.1} 2,000 Lot 201 Lot ** A A1 - Harrison Plates 4d bright ultramarine Watermark Inverted BW #113a, exceptional centring, unmounted, Cat $250.{Page 31.2} 202 O A- C2 - Harrison Plates 4d dull ultramarine Watermark Inverted (with traces of the marginal watermark at left) BW #113a, a few tiny perf defects, rubber parcel cancel, Cat $1000. [This is a fairly common stamp mint. However, ACSC states "Examples used during the period of issue are scarce"]{page 31.3} 203 */** FOURPENCE OLIVE: 4d olive selection including marginal single with Double Perfs (no gum), No Imprint pair (** but "suntanned") & block of 4, a couple of used varieties etc, condition variable. (18) Lot * A- FOURPENCE HALFPENNY: 4½d violet Harrison Imprint block of 4 BW #118z, the lower units with Double Perforations Three Sides (an unlisted variety in this issue), some perfs split & reinforced, ink notations in the margin, Cat $++.{Page 31.4} **/* FIVEPENCE: 5d chestnut mint selection with Single-Line Perf (7, shades) plus Damaged Upper-Right Corner BW #122ua, and Comb Perf (13) plus varieties Broken Upper-Right Corner BW #123f (2), Retouched Upper-Right Corner #123ub (2, one perf 'OS'), mostly fine, Cat $ (27) O - 5d chestnut used selection with Single-Line Perf (40+, including 8 perf 'OS'), Comb Perf (160+, many perf 'OS' & a few perf 'OS/NSW'), and Rough Paper Single-Line Perf perf 'OS' (5), many noted as having varieties, condition variable. (200+) 800

32 Page: 32 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) Lot 207 Lot * B B1 - Single-Line Perf 5d chestnut 'CA' Monogram pair [L56-57] with Damaged Upper-Left Corner & Beard Flaw and Nick at Base of Frame at Left BW #122za, well centred, some perf separation & reinforcing, Cat $1125+.{Page 32.1} 208 * A B1 - Single-Line Perf 5d chestnut 'JBC' Monogram corner pair with Retouched Upper-Right Corner (State II) and Flawed 'P' of 'PENCE' BW #122zg, well centred, Cat $1000.{Page 32.2} Lot 209 Lot * A B1 - Comb Perf 5d chestnut Watermark Inverted BW #123a, well centred, very lightly mounted, Cat $.{Page 32.3} 210 * A B1 - Comb Perf 5d chestnut Watermark Inverted BW #123a, well centred, Cat $. [A deeper shade than the previous lot]{page 32.4} Lot 211 Lot * A B1 - Comb Perf 5d chestnut 'CA' Monogram single BW #123za, very lightly mounted, Cat $.{Page 32.5} 212 ** A B1 - Comb Perf 5d chestnut 'JBC' Monogram pair [59-60] (no side-margin) with Damaged Upper-Left Corner (State III) and Flawed 'P' of 'PENCE', BW #123zb, unmounted, Cat $1250 (mounted).{page 32.6} 1,250

33 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 33 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) Ex Lot */** A/B ONE SHILLING & FOURPENCE: Eleven examples identified by shade & optimistically stated to include deep greenish blue x2, one with Thick '1' at Right BW #128m, very mixed centring, a few faults, five are fine unmounted stamps, Cat $3 minimum.{page 33.1} (11) 214 *O - Selection of mint (9) and used (21) plus perf 'OS' mint (7) and used (7), range of shades, centring and condition very mixed, Cat $3+ minimum. (44) 1, Lot 215 Lot 216 Lot * A C1-1/4d deep greenish blue BW #128C, lightly mounted, Cat $.{Page 33.2} 216 * A B1-1/4d deep greenish blue BW #128C, well centred, Cat $.{Page 33.4} 217 * A C1-1/4d very deep turquoise BW #128F, very lightly mounted, Cat $0. Drury Certificate (2005).{Page 33.3} 3,000 Lot * A - 1/4d turquoise-blue Retouched Lower-Left Corner BW #128g being the fourth unit in a lower-left corner block of 6 (3x2), central perfs at right have separated & been rejoined otherwise lightly mounted, Cat $1+. An attractive block.{page 33.5} 800

34 Page: 34 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark (continued) Lot * A B1-1/4d greenish blue Thick '1' at Right being the third unit in a large-part-harrison Imprint strip of 4, well centred, a few split & reinforced perfs between the second & fourth units, Cat $ [Harrison Imprint block of 4 Cat $7]{Page 34.1} Lot * A - 1/4d turquoise-blue Harrison Imprint pair BW #128z, some characteristic rough perfs, Cat $7 (block of 4).{Page 34.2} 2, Lot * A A1-1/4d greenish blue pair [R55-56] with large-part Mullett Imprint pair BW #128za, excellent centring, Cat $3 (block of 4).{Page 34.3} Lot * A B1-1/4d greenish blue Mullett Imprint pair BW #128za, the left-hand unit well centred & very lightly mounted, Cat $3 (block of 4).{Page 34.4} 1,250

35 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 35 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark - Official Stamps 223 G B B1 Lot 223 Perforated 'OS': Single-Line Perf ½d pale emerald BW #64b (SG O38a), a little soiled, untidy Melbourne cds, undercatalogued at $0 ( 1). A true rarity. Ceremuga Certificate states "extremely rare with only several recorded". [The ACSC states "Punctured OS was unknown until 1998, when two examples - originally a horizontal pair - were discovered...two further examples have since been reported"]{page 35.1} 224 * A C1 - Smooth Paper 1d rose Dry Ink BW #71Kca, compartment line at right, Cat $ ,000 Lot 225 Lot 227 Lot ** A B1 - Smooth Paper 1d rose Dry Ink BW #71Kca, minor characteristic gum-bend, unmounted, Cat $600. Drury Certificate (2004).{Page 35.2} 226 F A B1 - Smooth Paper 1d rose Dry Ink BW #71Kca, cds cancel, Cat $150. A pretty stamp * A C1 - Smooth Paper 1d pale terra cotta (brick) BW #71Qbb, very lightly mounted, Cat $560. Drury Certificate (2003).{Page 35.3} 228 ** A B1 - Smooth Paper 1d pale terra cotta (brick) BW #71Qbb, watermark line at the base, unmounted, Cat $1125. Drury Certificate (2004).{Page 35.4} Lot 229 Lot 231 Lot * A- D1 - Smooth Paper 1d scarlet (aniline) as BW #71Ibb but with Inverted 'OS' Perfin, minor hinge remainder. Drury Certificate (2006). [The vendor paid $675]{Page 35.5} 230 * A C1 - Smooth Paper 1d scarlet (aniline) Die II as BW #71Ibb(1)f but with 'OS' Inverted, Cat $ Drury Certificate (2003).{Page 35.7} 231 * A- D1 - Smooth Paper 1d scarlet (aniline) Dies I-II Pair as BW #71Ibb(1)fc but with Inverted 'OS' Perfin, some separated & reinforced perfs between the units. Drury Certificate (2003). [The vendor paid $2090]{Page 35.6} 1, How would you like to see your stamps showcased like this? Talk to Gary Watson today if this idea tantalises you.

36 Page: 36 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark - Official Stamps (continued) Lot * B B1 - Smooth Paper 1d carmine-pink Substituted Cliché Die I BW #71U(2)ja, minor surface abrasions at lower-left, hinge remainder, Cat $0.{Page 36.1} 2,000 Lot 234 Lot * A A1 - Rough Paper 1d rosine Watermark Inverted BW #72Iabb vertical pair from the top of the sheet, the upper unit with Double Perforations, small adhesive tabs from an official repair, lightly mounted, Most attractive. [Watermark Inverted in the rosine shade perf 'OS' catalogues 50% of $1250 x2]{page 36.2} 234 * A C1 - Rough Paper 1d rosine Plate 2 BW #72Ibb block of 4 with 'PENAVY' [III/23] and Rusted Upper-Right Corner [III/29], Cat $ {Page 36.3} 600 Lot 235 Lot 236 Lot 237 Lot * A- B1 - Rough Paper 1d rosine Plate 1 Die II BW #72Ibb(1)f, minor black marks on the reverse, lightly mounted, Cat $1000. Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 36.4} 236 * A B1 - Rough Paper 1d rosine Plate I Die II BW #72I(1)fbb, Cat $1000.{Page 36.5} 237 ** A B1 - Rough Paper 1d rosine Plate I Die II BW #72I(1)fbb, unmounted, Cat $1000 (mounted).{page 36.6} 238 * A B1 - Rough Paper 1d deep rosine Plate 1 Die II BW #72Jbb(1)f, lightly mounted, Cat $2. Drury Certificate (2002).{Page 36.7} 1,

37 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 37 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark - Official Stamps (continued) Lot 239 Lot 240 Lot 241 Lot * A- C1-1½d scarlet Printed on the Gummed Side (the Watermark Inverted) BW #89c, minor colour-diffusion at lower-left, Cat $.{Page 37.1} 240 ** A B1-2d scarlet Watermark Inverted BW #96ba, well centred, unmounted, Cat $2. {Page 37.2} 1, 241 ** A C1-2d scarlet Dry Ink BW #96bc, unmounted, Cat $450. Drury Certificate (2004).{Page 37.3} G A C1-4d lime-yellow BW #110Db, Bendigo (Vic) cds, unpriced in the ACSC. Drury Certificate (2004) as the then BW #110E.{Page 37.4} 243 * A A1-4d violet BW #111b, exceptional centring, very lightly mounted, Cat $ Lot * A C1 - Single-Line Perf 5d chestnut Watermark Inverted BW #122baa, very lightly mounted, Cat $1. {Page 37.5} Lot ** A/B C1 - Comb Perf 5d orange-brown perf 'OS' BW #123b block of 9, light surface rubbing on the first two units, couple of minor tone spots on reverse, Cat $ {Page 37.6}

38 Page: 38 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Single Watermark - Official Stamps (continued) Lot * A- C1 - Rough Paper Single-Line Perf 5d deep bright chestnut BW #124, hinge remainder, Cat $0. Drury Certificate (2005).{Page 38.1} 2, Lot * A C1 - Rough Paper Single-Line Perf 5d bright chestnut, typically off-centre but better centred than most we have seen, lightly mounted, Cat $0.{Page 38.2} 248 *WV A/A- - 1/4d group comprising singles (4, two unmounted), horizontal strip of 4 (hinge remainders) & an upper-left corner block of 4 (no gum), and a CTO single, Cat $ (13) 3,000 Lot * A+ B1-1/4d very deep turquoise BW #128Fba, well centred, very lightly mounted, Cat $0. RPSofV Certificate (1999). A superb example of this stunning shade.{page 38.3} 4,000 Notice to Prospective Vendors Prestige Philately is committed to an on-going programme of major public auctions serving the Australian market and the international philatelic community. We offer vendors access to the best lotting and describing of material, the best catalogue production, the best results, and the best all-round service of any Australasian auction house. And with an all-inclusive fee of only 16.5% (including GST) or 15% for overseas clients - that s correct, no hidden extras - we are more than competitive. As a truly global company, we will even come to you, anywhere in the world, to take delivery of major consignments. If you are thinking of selling part or all of your collection, can you afford to take your business anywhere else? To find out how you can enjoy the Prestige Difference", contact Gary Watson, Matt Hancock or Nick Anning today.

39 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 39 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Large Multiple Watermark 250 */** HALFPENNY: ½d green Thin Fraction in vertical strip of 3, 'CA' Monograms comprising BW #65(4)zb strip of 3 (minor tonespots), #65(5)z in block of 6 (hinge remainders) & #65(5)ze in block of 6 (unmounted but creased in the margin), and 'JBC' Monogram #65(5)zc in unmounted block of 8. (5 items) 251 * A- - ½d green Electro 4 'JBC' & 'CA' Monogram blocks of 6 BW #65(4)z & zb, extensive perf reinforcing & hinge remainders, Cat $600+. Ex Barry Gribble. (2 blocks) 250 Lot 252 Lot ** A B1 - ½d green Electro 4 Substituted Monogram 'CA' for 'JBC' block of 6 BW #65(4)zd, unmounted, Cat $+ (mounted){page 39.1} Lot 253 Lot * B B1 - ½d green Electro 5 Substituted Monogram 'CA' for 'JBC' single BW #65(5)ze, the gum a bit suntanned, very lightly mounted, Cat $.{Page 39.3} 254 * A- B1 - ½d green Electro 5 Substituted Monogram 'CA' for 'JBC' pair BW #65(5)ze, hinge remainder, Cat $.{Page 39.4} 255 ** A B1 - ½d green Electro 7 Harrison Imprint ('COMMQNWEALTH') block of 4 BW #65(7)z, well centred, unmounted, Cat $450 (mounted).{page 39.2} 256 * B PENNY RED: Cooke Printings 1d carmine-pink BW #73Ab, three examples, all with small faults, Cat $1200. (3) 257 ** A C1 - Cooke Printing 1d carmine-pink BW #73A, unmounted, Cat $650. Drury Certificate (2006). {Page 40.1} 258 *O - Harrison Printings selection on Hagners with mint including BW carmine (aniline) #74Db x2, Ferns & 'RA' Joined in block of 4 with large-part imprint, singles with Ferns, Run 'N' & Spot on Kangaroo's Shoulder, used array (160+), perf 'OS' x3, perf 'OS/NSW' mint (dubious) & used etc, condition variable. (180+) 259 * B C1 - Harrison Printings 1d carmine-rose Watermark Inverted BW #74Aa, minor colour-run at top, some gum-disturbance, Cat $2. Drury Certificate (2004). [The ACSC states "...always centred to lowerright"]{page 40.2} 260 * A B1 - Harrison Printings 1d deep carmine-rose Watermark Inverted BW #74Bab, Cat $2.{Page 40.3} 1,

40 Page: 40 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Large Multiple Watermark (continued) Lot 257 Lot 259 Lot * A C1 - Harrison Printings 1d Dry Ink BW #74c, very lightly mounted, Cat $350. [ACSC states: "The majority of dry ink stamps are punctured OS"] 262 ** A- B2 - Harrison Printings 1d carmine (aniline) with Thin 'ONE PENNY' BW #74D(4)L, pulled perf at upper-right, unmounted, Cat $ Lot 264 Lot **/* A B1 - Harrison Printings 1d pale carmine-rose lower-right corner block of 4 with Corner Dot and Run 'N' (Second State) BW #74C(4)o & s, well centred, the first (normal) unit mounted otherwise unmounted, Cat $+.{Page 40.4} 264 **/* A B1 - Harrison Printings 1d carmine-rose Plate 4 Harrison Imprint pair with 'RA' Joined (very lightly mounted) BW #74A(4)z, well centred, the right-hand unit unmounted, Cat $1600 (for a block of 4). {Page 40.5} Lot */** A - Harrison Printings 1d carmine-rose Harrison Imprint BW #74A(4)z complete strip of 12 with 'RA' Joined (lightly mounted), Roo's Tongue and Run 'N' (Second State) BW #74(4)j r & sa, unmounted, Cat $1600 (for imprint block of 4) + $ Stated to be Ex Abramovich.{Page 40.6} 266 *O PENNY GREEN: Hagner album with a mostly used collection including perf 'OS' (3, one mint), a few private perfins, lots of mint blocks some with varieties & including a marginal block of 16 (12 units **); also No Watermark 1d group including perf 'OS' mint (2, one **) & used, perf 'OS/NSW' and a few varieties; condition variable. (220+) 1,

41 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 41 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Large Multiple Watermark (continued) 267 ** A/B B1 THREE HALFPENCE: 1½d black-brown Watermark Inverted BW #84a block of 6 (3x2), well centred, a few minor gum blemishes, unmounted, Cat $ COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Large Multiple Watermark - Official Stamps 268 * A D1 Perforated 'OS': Harrison Printings 1d deep carmine-rose with 'NY' Joined BW #74Bb(4)m, poorly centred, Cat $525. Drury Certificate (2001). [ACSC states "Prices for varieties punctured OS are x1.5"] 269 V A B1 - Harrison Printings 1d pale carmine-rose Dry Ink BW #74Cbc, light cds cancel, Cat $ Lot */** A C1 - Harrison Printings 1d carmine (aniline) vertical pair with Corner Dot and Run 'N' (Second State) BW #74Db(4)o & sa, lower unit unmounted, Cat $1150+.{Page 41.1} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - No Watermark 271 */** THREE HALFPENCE: Mint selection including a block of 30 (** but falling apart), a handy group of varieties, perf 'OS', Harrison Imprint pair & block of 4 etc. (55) 272 */** A - 1½d red Electro 18 Harrison Imprint with Stop block of 12 (4x3) BW #90baz, prominent Plate Scratch on the second unit, the first stamp with minor thin, the lower eight units are unmounted, Cat $450+. COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Small Multiple Watermark P ** A-/B B1HALFPENNY: ½d orange Watermark Inverted BW #67a block of 6 (2x3), well centred, some very minor toning, unmounted, Cat $ ** A - ½d orange Watermark Inverted #67a Electro 8 complete sheet of 120 with listed varieties BW #67(8)d to q and Mullett imprint, many units are well centred, unmounted, Cat $24, Ex Malcolm Gilbert. Advertised retail $ *O PENNY GREEN: Extensive collection in three matching Hagner albums including Watermark Inverted two mint blocks of 4, Ash Imprint pairs & blocks including block of 4 BW #80(4)za & block of 8 #80(4)zc, 'OS/NSW' 'T' & private perfins, then an extensive array of plated examples with numerous listed varieties with some in mint blocks including Pane VII [31-32/37-38] 1) with Wattle Line, Nick at Top of Left Frame & Neck Flaw, and 2) with Wattle Line State II, Nick at Top of Left Frame & Neck Flaw State III, Plate VIII block of 6 including #80(4)k l & m, etc, condition variable. (100s) 276 ** A B1-1d green Plate 4 marginal block of 4 from the left of the sheet with Wattle Line State II (White Flaw below L/H Value Tablet), Nick at Top of Left Frame & Neck Flaw State III (Bridge of Nose Doubled) BW #80(4)fa g & hb, unmounted, Cat $ */** THREE HALFPENCE: 1½d red Die II collection on Hagners with an array of varieties many in blocks, Thin Paper single (with Drury Certificate) & corner pair, Void Corner (3, one in an imprint strip), three corner blocks with Double Perfs in the margins, duplication of Plate Dots blocks (including two that may be Translucent Paper) & various imprint pairs & blocks including two Ash blocks of 12 each with Shading behind Roo BW #91(4)ea, perf 'OS' block of 4 etc, condition variable. (200+) 278 ** A B1-1½d deep red Die II BW #91G marginal block of 4 from the top of the sheet, unmounted, Cat $300+. An intense shade. 279 */** A- - 1½d red Die II Plate 1a Mullett Imprint (Dective First 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA') block of 4 BW #91(1a)za, the last unit with White Flaw between Roo's Head and 'A' and "Spear in Chin", neat ink notations in the margins, lightly mounted & the lower units unmounted, Cat $1000.{Page 42.1} 280 */** A B1-1½d red Die II Plate 3 Ash ('N' over 'A') Imprint block of 4 BW #91(3)zb, well centred, the lower units unmounted, Cat $1000. [The ACSC states "The N over A setting of the Plate 3 imprint was not reported until one mint strip of 4 & one CTO block of 4 are recorded"]{page 42.2} 800 7, Bid boldly: you may not get another opportunity!

42 Page: 42 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Small Multiple Watermark P14 (continued) 281 Lot 279 Lot 280 */** TWOPENCE: 2d red-brown selection with varieties including several in an unmounted irregular block of 18, Mullett Imprint pair etc, also Perf 13½x12½ block of 4, a few used. (37) Lot 282 Ex Lot ** A - 2d red-brown BW #98 marginal horizontal strip of 5 from the base of the sheet with blank "stamps" at the base, unmounted, Cat $+.{Page 42.3} 283 ** A - 2d brown Electro 12 complete sheet of 120 with the 7 listed varieties BW #98d e f g h i & j and Mullett imprint, most units are well centred, unmounted, Cat $13,600+. Ex Malcolm Gilbert. 284 */** THREEPENCE: 3d blue Die Ia selection including horizontal & vertical Types A-B pairs, block of 4 with unusual Printing Flaw caused by an imperfection in the paper, Perf 'OS' Watermark Inverted (5), Mullett Imprint pair perf 'OS' (poor) etc, condition mixed.{page 42.4} (21) 4, Ex Lot */** A/B FOURPENCE: 4d olive (5, one unmounted), perf 'OS' (a bit aged), Roo's Tongue Out BW #115(4)e & Distorted Lower-Right Corner #115(4)L, Cat $1650.{Page 42.5} (8)

43 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 43 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Small Multiple Watermark P14 (continued) Ex Lot ** A/A- FOURPENCE HALFPENNY: 4½d violet unmounted singles with varieties BW #119f j m & r and another with Vertical Pre-Printing Paper Fold, upper-left unmounted strip of 4 with early states of #119d ea & f, Ash Imprint pairs (2), & a couple of others, generally very fine, Cat $1000+.{Page 43.1} (16) Lot ** A/A- - 4½d violet upper-right corner block of 20 (4x5) with Retouched Left Value Tablet, White Flaws & Retouched Right Value Tablet BW #119o q & r, variable centring, a minor crease affects the last three units in the first column, unmounted, Cat $1150+.{Page 43.2} 288 */** A B1-4½d violet Ash Imprint block of 4 with Deformed Bottom Frame BW #119z, three units unmounted, Cat $+. 300

44 Page: 44 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Small Multiple Watermark P14 (continued) 289 *O ONE SHILLING & FOURPENCE: Mint (5, one toned), used (13, mixed condition) & CTO singles, also perf 'OS' mint (dubious) & used, Cat $4250. (21) 800 Ex Lot Ex Lot 290 *O - Three marginal examples from the base of the sheet (one with Thick '1', one unmounted), a very fine used single & a Mullett Imprint pair (faults).{page 44.1} (6) */** - Mounted (3) & unmounted (2) singles, two examples of the Thick '1' BW #129m (one toned, the other very fine), and a Mullett Imprint pair #129z (toned), Cat $3950+.{Page 44.2} (9) Lot 292 Lot * A B1-1/4d deep turquoise BW #129D, lightly mounted, Cat $2000. RPSofV Certificate (1999).{Page 44.3} 2, H A A1-1/4d deep turquoise BW #129D, excellent centring, untidy Port Adelaide cds, Cat $2000. RPSofV Certificate (2003).{Page 44.4} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Small Multiple Watermark P14 - Official Stamps 1,250 Lot ** A C1 Perforated 'OS': 1½d red Slurred Print BW #91c upper-right block of 4 with Two Plate Dots, unmounted, Cat $800+.{Page 44.5}

45 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 45 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Small Multiple Watermark P13½x12½ 295 *O PENNY GREEN: Extensive collection in four matching Hagner albums including Watermark Inverted mint block of 4 & Coil Strip of 4 with join, some State perfins, imprint pairs including BW #81(4)z & za and blocks, and an array of plated stamps with Die II mint (24, including 6 units in a block of 9 & an unmounted block of 4) & used (12), Die II perf 'OS' mint, Secret Mark mint (damaged) & used (4), Neck Flaw used, Ferns mint & used (3), Run 'N' used etc, condition variable, high catalogue value. (100s) 1, 296 Ex Lot 296 */** THREE HALFPENCE RED: 1½d red array on Hagners with many varieties some in pairs or blocks, block of 8 from top of the sheet with Double Perfs at Top & two units Officially Substituted, Dry Ink pair perf 'OS', Void Corner single & in Mullett imprint strip of 4, two marginal blocks of 4 Double Perfs at Top (one **, the other with Four Plate Dots), Pre-Printing Paper Flaw perf 'OS', gutter block of 4 with Imprint at Top, etc, condition variable.{page 45.1} (100+) 297 ** A C1-1½d pink BW #92F upper-right corner block with One Plate Dot, unmounted, Cat $ */** THREE HALFPENCE BROWN: 1½d brown selection including upper-right corner blocks with 1 or 3 Plate Dots, gutter block with part-imprint at Top, Ash Imprint block of 8 BW #93zb etc; also CofA 1½d including block of 20 (2x10 **), corner block with 3 Plate Dots, Ash Imprints 'N' over 'EA' (2) & 'N' over 'N', etc. (86) */** TWOPENCE RED: 2d red selection including Retouched Bottom Frame BW 100(1)f in corner block of 4 **, Emu with Medal #101(2)e in corner block of 20 **, good range of varieties in singles & pairs, Ash Imprint blocks (3) etc. (76) 350 Lot P A - 2d scarlet Die II imperforate plate proof pair in the issued colour on ungummed unwatermarked paper BW #100PP(1), trimmed a little close at lower-right corner, Cat $2000. [The ACSC states "All units are scored through with blue pencil". However, we can see no trace of blue lines on this p air]{page 45.2}

46 Page: 46 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Small Multiple Watermark P13½x12½ (continued) Ex Lot */**O A/A- Lot 302 THREEPENCE: 3d blue Die Ia selection including Types A-B pair (**), Thick Top Frame at Right BW #107g (2), Bonnet on Emu #107L, pair with sliced Ash Imprint (**), and perf 'OS' scarce commercially used block of 4.{Page 46.1} (11) 302 ** A C1-3d blue Die Ia Watermark Inverted block of 4 BW #107a, the third unit being Type B, unmounted, Cat $1700+.{Page 46.2} 303 */** - 3d blue Die II selection including two blocks of 4 (one **) with BW #108f & g, Ash Imprint pairs (2) & blocks of 4 (2, one perf 'OS') etc, generally fine. (31) 304 */** A/B FOURPENCE: 4d olive selection with unmounted singles (2) & strip of 3, group of mint & used varieties, Ash Imprint block BW #116(3)z (lower units unmounted), scarce commercially used block of 9, perf 'OS' mint (NSW State perfin); also overprinted 'OS' block of 4 (3 **) & another block with Roo's Tongue Out (lower units unmounted); condition a bit mixed. (86) 800 Lot 305 Lot G B A1-4d olive Watermark Inverted BW #116a, well centred, lovely shade, ironed-out corner crease & associated tiny tear at lower-left that don't detract from the excellent appearance, light Sydney parcels cancel, Cat $20,000. [The ACSC states "Five examples have been recorded"]{page 46.3} 306 **/*O FOURPENCE HALFPENNY: 4½d violet singles (2), Broken Top Frame BW #120f (marginal, unmounted), Flaw on 'A' of 'POSTAGE' #120k (stained), 8 used examples; also 4½d Die II CTO; Cat $950. (13) 307 * A- C1-4½d violet Die II, slightly browned gum as usual, lightly mounted, Cat $9000. RPSofV Certificate (2000). An attractive example of this rare and desirable stamp.{page 46.4} O FIVEPENCE: 5d chestnut array on Hagners including many with annotated varieties, many perf 'OS', condition variable. (250 approx) */** - 5d brown (4, two **), Thin Words of Value BW #126g (3, two **) & another example in unmounted strip of 4, Ash Imprint block of 4 **, and a perf 'OS' single, generally very fine, Cat $2000 approximately. (18) 310 ** A B1-5d orange-brown singles x2 & horizontal strip of 3, also 2d optd 'OS' marginal vertical strip of 5, unmounted, Cat $650. (10) 12, 311 ** A C1-5d chestnut Ash Imprint pair BW #126z, unmounted, Cat $ (for a block of 4).Ex Barry Gribble ,

47 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 47 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Small Multiple Watermark P13½x12½ (continued) Lot */**O Ex Lot 312 ONE SHILLING & FOURPENCE: Selection comprising mint (7) & used (12, one perf 'OS') plus Thick '1' at Right BW #130m (3) & Ash Imprint pair (the left-hand unit unmounted but affected by a light bend), mixed condition, Cat $0+.{Page 47.1} (24) 313 ** B - 1/4d greenish blue three examples, variable centring, light overall gum-toning, unmounted, Cat $1. (3) 314 ** A B1-1/4d greenish blue BW #130A, well centred, unmounted, Cat $.{Page 47.2} 1, Lot 316 Lot ** A B1-1/4d greenish blue upper-right corner block of 6 (2x3) with Colour Flaw in King's Hair, Flawed Right Frame & Shading and Retouched Upper-Left Corner BW #130h i & j, faint toning in the upper margin, Cat $3300+.{Page 47.3} 316 */** A - 1/4d greenish blue Ash Imprint block of 4 BW #130z, the third unit very lightly mounted otherwise unmounted, Cat $2+.{Page 47.4} 317 */**O SURCHARGES: 'TWO/PENCE' on 1½d selection including Plate Dots 1 to 4 blocks of 4 & blocks of 6 plus Plate 4 block of 20, several varieties, Ash Imprint blocks (3) etc; then 'FIVE/PENCE' on 4½d selection including corner block of 12 **, several varieties including in blocks, a very scarce commercially used block of 4, etc; condition variable. (175) 2,000 2, PASSION! it s the key ingredient in The Prestige Difference.

48 Page: 48 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - Small Multiple Watermark P13½x12½ - Official Stamps 318 G A C1 Lot 318 Overprinted 'OS': 2d red Die III with Watermark Inverted BW #102(OS)a (SG O125w), slogan cancel, Cat $0 ( 3000). Dunkerley Certificate (2008) states "a rare variety with approximately 10 used examples recorded".{page 48.1} 5,000 Lot 319 Lot ** A C1 Perforated 'OS': 1½d intense golden scarlet BW #92N, faint central bend, unmounted, Cat $ (mounted; unpriced unmounted). Drury Certificate (2004) as the then #92L. [The ACSC states "OS only"]{page 48.2} 320 ** A B1 Perforated 'OS' (NSW State Perfin): 'TWO/PENCE' on 1½d & 'FIVE/PENCE' on 4½d, unmounted. {Page 48.3} COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - CofA Watermark 600 Ex Lot */** A/B ½d to 1/4d Ash Imprint blocks of 4, a few problems in the lower values, 5d & 1/4d blocks both fine with the lower units unmounted, Cat $1+.{Page 48.4} (8 blocks)

49 Aug 16, 2008 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Page: 49 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - CofA Watermark (continued) 322 *O PENNY: 1d green including 'OS' Overprints extensive collection in five matching Hagner albums. We hope someone can get inspired about this most boring of all KGV stamps. (Qty) 323 ** A THREE HALFPENCE: 1½d red-brown Plate 3 complete sheet with listed varieties BW #94da to L, Plate Dots at upper-right but with unlisted Ash ('N' over 'A') imprint, unmounted, Cat $ An important sheet. Ex Malcolm Gilbert. [The ACSC states 'A' of 'ASH' in the imprint is damaged. This sheet suggests that the imprint was substituted] 250 Lot ** A TWOPENCE: 2d red overprinted 'OS' horizontal strip of 6 from the left-hand pane with Major Double Perforations BW #103(OS)b, unmounted, Cat $1200+.{Page 49.1} 850 Lot * A- B1-2d red Perf 11 Postal Forgery BW #103cc, well centred, disturbed gum, Cat $900.{Page 49.2} */**V THREEPENCE: 3d blue selection including two blocks of 4 (one **), a single wrongly identified as "Intense Deep Blue", Flaw through 'STA' of 'POSTAGE' BW #109i in pair **, Plate 8 imprint block of 4 (** but "suntanned"), then overprinted 'OS' upper-right corner block of 24 (4x6, very fresh ** but poorly centred), plus CTO blocks of 16 (2, one with central gutter), generally very fine. (72) 327 */** A/B FOURPENCE: 4d olive selection with unmounted singles (3) & blocks of 4 (2, both with varieties), Wattle Flaw BW #117(3)d & Roo's Tongue Out #117(4)e etc. (20) */** FIVEPENCE: 5d brown selection of shades including a block of 4, and a few varieties, Ash Imprint pairs (4) & block of 4, overprinted 'OS' single & an unmounted block of 4, condition a bit variable. (40) O - 5d brown heavily duplicated array of annotated varieties on Hagners, some with 'OS' or State perfins, condition variable. An unusual opportunity. ( approx) Lot G B A2-5d brown Watermark Inverted with Hump-Backed 'd' at Right & White Flaw Behind Roo BW #127a(3)La, well centred, small concealed tear at upper-right & a pulled perf at left still one of the more attractive examples, Summer Hill (NSW) cds, Cat $12,. Drury Certificate (2005). [ACSC states "At least 11 used examples are recorded"]{page 49.3} 7,

50 Page: 50 Prestige Philately - Auction No 138 Aug 16, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV - CofA Watermark (continued) Ex Lot 332 Lot *O A/B ONE SHILLING & FOURPENCE: Selection of mint singles (12, shades) & Ash Imprint pair (the left-hand unit unmounted), plus 49 used with some postmark interest, condition variable, Cat $3000. {Page 50.3} (63) 332 ** A B1-1/4d two shades (one marginal), unmounted, Cat $600.{Page 50.1} (2) ** A- C1-1/4d deep turquoise BW #131C, faint vertical bend, unmounted, Cat $0. Drury Certificate (200 2).{Page 50.2} 2, Ex Lot 331 Lot O A A1-1/4d greenish blue Watermark Inverted with Retouched Upper-Left Corner BW #131aj, excellent centring, untidy Canberra City cds cancels, Cat $12,. Drury Certificate (2005). [ACSC states "At least 8 used examples can be traced. All have the Canberra City cds of August 1934"]{Page 50.4} 335 */** A-/A - 1/4d greenish blue Ash Imprint block of 4 BW #131z, hinge remainders on upper units, lower units unmounted, Cat $. 10, Lot 336 Lot ** A B1-1/4d greenish blue Ash Imprint block of 4 BW #131z, unmounted, Cat $ (mounted).{page 50.5} */** A/B - 1/4d greenish blue Ash Imprint block of 8 with Retouched Thick '1' at Right BW #131ma/z, some bends & a few tonespots, the lower units unmounted, Cat $1875+.{Page 50.6} 338 ** A C1 Overprinted 'OS': 3d blue BW #109(OS) block of 30 being the upper-half of the left-hand pane, unmounted, Cat $+. 200

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