Lot 447 o
South Australia, 1879, Queen Victoria, 6d bright blue, perf 10, double impression, Broad Star watermark, very lightly canceled, unusual printing flaw, F.-V.F., variety unlisted in both S.G. and Scott. Scott No. 69c var.SG No. 136 var. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $280
Lot 448
South Australia, 1876, Queen Victoria, 1s reddish lake brown, perf 10, Broad Star watermark, o.g., typically centered for these difficult issues, rich color, Fine. Scott No. 73f.SG No. 136a £550 ($650).
Realized: $170
Lot 449
South Australia, 1901, 2½d indigo, "O.S." inverted, horizontal pair, o.g., fresh with deep color, Fine, a very scarce multiple.SG No. O83a £1,200 fo singles ($1,430).
Realized: $375
Lot 450 o
Victoria, 1911, 6d yellow green, perf 11x12½ "Registered, Stock Exchange" town cancel, fresh color, a very scarce combination, F.-V.F.SG No. 451a £900 ($1,070).
Realized: $325
Lot 451 o
Victoria, 1851, Queen Victoria ("Half Length"), Ham printing, 3rd Die State, 1d dull rose, used plating group of 22 singles + horizontal pair, mounted on page, nearly all four margins, various cancels, including several interesting, expect usual amount of flaws/faults, note various shades, etc., generally F.-V.F., a wonderful opportunity. Scott No. 2 $4,800.SG No. 9b; £4,800 ($5,710) Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 452
Victoria, 1862, 4p rose, "Five Shillings" watermark, full o.g., couple trivial flaws, F.-V.F., extremely scarce, ex-Purves. Scott No. 62 $3,750.SG No. 92d £3,500 ($4,160).
Realized: $1,350
Lot 453 o
Victoria, 1878, 2d violet on lilac, neat barred "Victoria" cancel, strong color in distinctive lilac paper, Fine, a very scarce paper variety, only cataloged in used condition. SG No. 198 £1,500 ($1,780).Scott No. 137A $1,200.
Realized: $800
Lot 454
Victoria, 1905-12, 1d rose-pink, experimental black bar overprint, block of 8 with right selvage, o.g., never hinged, well centered, brilliant and fresh, Very Fine and choice. SG No. 139 var.Scott No. 219 var. Estimate $200 - 300.
These experimental overprints were prepared in October 1907 for experiments, or for use in stamp vending machines (Kellow, Stamps of Victoria, p. 295).
Lot 455 o
Victoria, 1879, £25-£100 Stamp Duty issues, all with revenue manuscript cancels, £25 with pre-printing paper fold, £50 small staple holes, otherwise fresh, bright and attractive, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. AR55-AR57.SG No. 280-282 £700 ($830).
Realized: $475
Lot 456 o
Australia, 1915, Kangaroo and Map, 5s gray & yellow, 2nd watermark inverted, bottom left corner single, Very Fine, an extremely scarce variety. Scott No. 44a.SG No. 30w £500 ($600).
Realized: $180