Sale 103: The APS Auction

Lot 457    

Australia, 1918, King George V, 1d rose red, Die III, bisect, used pair, 2nd watermark, left stamp diagonally bisected and tied on cover to Ivanhoe by Melbourne "2 DE 18" machine cancel with "Victoria" slug, Very Fine. Scott No. 21c.
SG No. 53    Estimate $250 - 350.

The increased ½d war tax on letters taking effect on November 4th, 1918 lead to shortages of ½d issues with the 1d values at times being bisected.

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Realized: $675

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Lot 458 o   

Australia, 1930, Kangaroo and Map, £2 black & rose, Small Multiple watermark, lightly canceled, well centered, Very Fine. Scott No. 102 $800.
SG No. 114    £750 ($890).

Realized: $325

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Lot 459 o   

Australia, Postage Due, 1903, 20s emerald green, perf 11, watermarked Large Crown & NSW, neat "NSW" oval, Just Fine, quite scarce. Scott No. J22 $2,750.
SG No. D44    £2,250 ($2,680).

Realized: $575

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Lot 460    

Australia, Official, 1914, 2½d indigo, perforated "O.S.", 1st watermark, o.g., n.h., bottom sheet margin single, fresh and F.-V.F.
SG No. O19    £400 ($480).

Realized: $140

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Lot 461    

Bermuda, 1942, King George VI, 10s yellow green & carmine on green, line perf 14¼ o.g., lightly hinged, fresh and well centered, Very Fine. Scott No. 126 var.
SG No. 119b    £500 ($600).

Realized: $120

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Lot 462 o   

Bermuda, 1947, King George VI, 12s6d gray & yellow, perf 14, ordinary paper, neat town cancel, strong bright colors, Very Fine. Scott No. 127b.
SG No. 120d    £600 ($710).

Realized: $130

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Lot 463    

British Guiana, 1935, 24¢ Silver Jubilee, dash by turret, o.g., centered, toned gum, Fine. Scott No. 226 var.
SG No. 304i    £475 ($560).

Realized: $100

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