Accumulations & collections

1354 1905-10 Lyrebird 8d magenta, left pane top marginal blk of 12, with 3 monograms in margin inc "WAG", "GPrO NSW" & "1907", wmk 2nd crown single-lined A. VF MUH. 3 stamps sl tropicalized spots. ACSC N44z cat $800 for M, should be $1600 MUH, SG 344 cat £300 as M singles, should be at least double, £600 MUH, plus premium for rare monograms. (P) $500 $800

1355 1905-10 QV 10d violet, right pane top margin blk of 12 with plate no.1 in margin, wmk crown single-lined A, perf 11½x11. VF UN. ACSC N55 cat $325, SG 346a cat £156 as M singles, plus premium for plate no. (P) $130 $200

1356 1905-10 QV 10d violet, LR cnr marginal blk of 4 with plate no.5, wmk crown single-lined A, perf 11½x11. VF fresh MUH. ACSC N53zc cat $150 for M so $300 MUH, SG 346z cat £52 as M singles, should be at least double, £104 MUH, plus premium for plate blk. (P) $120 $180

1357 1905 Carrington 20/- cobalt-blue, wmk crown A in circle, perf 11. VF fresh MLH. SG 350 cat £325. Scarce top value. (P) $300 $400

1358 1907 Cook 4d orange-brown, bottom marginal blk of 4 with "GPrO NSW" monogram, wmk 2nd crown double-lined A. VF fresh 2MLH/ 2MUH, (monogram pr MUH). ACSC N31 cat $120 as M singles so $180++ for blk, SG 357 cat £100 for M singles, MUH should be at lest double, so £150 for this blk, plus premium for monogram. (P) $180 $250

1359 1907 QV Arms 6d orange-buff, bottom marginal blk of 4, with "GPrO NSW" monogram, wmk 2nd crown double-lined A inverted. VF fresh M/MUH (monogram pr MUH). ACSC N42 cat $240 for M singles so $360++ for blk, SG 358 cat £200 for M singles, MUH should be at least double, so £300 for this blk. (P) $300 $450

1360 1907 QV 10d violet, LL cnr marginal strip of 3 with plate no.1, wmk crown double-lined A, perf 11. VF M/MUH, uneven gum colour. ACSC W57 plate blk cat $400 for M, SG 361 cat £105 for M singles, MUH should be at least double, so £175 for this strip, plus premium for plate no. (P) $150 $250

1361 1897 Money Order form from Narrandera for 10/4, bearing 1888 Centenary 1d tied by violet "MOO & GSB 22 MR 97 Narrandera" d/s, another strike alongside, cashed at Hobart with paying office "MOO & SB MR 30 97 Tasmania" cds & "Commercial Bank of Tasmania" cachet on reverse. Comp with advice portion with 20 March departure & 26 March arrival pmks. VF. (P) $240 $300

1362 1900 cover franked Shield 1d red & QV 1d orange Stamp Duty, tied by "Sydney NO 10 00" cds. VF & unusual (P) $150 $250

1363 Postmark Numeral 871 of Farley (RRRRR) comp strike tying 1897 1d Shield to small piece. Extremely rare. Not illustrated in Freeman. (P) $220 $300

1364 Postmark: Numeral 873 of Whealbah (RRRRR, closed Sept 1912) near comp strike tying 1897 QV 2d blue to small piece. (P) $120 $160

1365 Postmark: Numeral 999 of Wanaaring part strike on 1897 QV 2d blue pr attached to envelope fragment with superb "Registered Wanaaring" h/s in violet below. Very scarce. (P) $60 $100

1366 Postmark: Numeral 1010 of Tin Tin Hull (RRRRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue pr tied with 1d Shield pmkd by "Tin Tin Hull DE 29 ? NSW" cds, all tied to registered letter fragment. Exquisite exhibition piece! (P) $220 $300

1367 Postmark: Numeral 1044 of Morven (RRRR), near comp strike on 1897 1d Arms. (P) $70 $120

1368 Postmark: Numeral 1211 of Never Never (RRRR), light comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet. (P) $60 $100

1369 Postmark: Numeral 1272 of Upper Coldstream (RRRR, closed 1963) comp strike tying 1d Arms to sm piece, part "...stream" cds (P) $120 $180

1370 Postmark: Numeral 1312 of Kar's Springs (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $80 $120

1371 Postmark: Numeral 1319 of Graman (RRRR). Crisp comp strike on 1897 QV pr. Vastly superior to that illustrated in Freeman. (P) $60 $100

1372 Postmark: Numeral 1322 of Ben Lomond R.S, 2 crisp strikes in violet tying 1897 2d QV pr & 1d Shield to small piece not listed by Freeman in this colour, normal black strike rated RR. (P) $60 $100

1373 Postmark: Numeral 1423 of Billeroy (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue vert pr. (P) $100 $150

1374 Postmark: Numeral 1458 of Falls Creek near comp strike (RRRR) plus confirming "Falls Creek JA 29 1901 NSW" cds tying 1897 2d QV pr & 1d Shield to registered env fragment. (P) $120 $160

1375 Postmark: Numeral 1587 of Tongarra (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 1d Arms pr. (P) $120 $160

1376 Postmark: Numeral 1664 of Tyringham (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d pr. $120 $150

1377 Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramornie Works (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d pr. (P) $80 $120

1378 Postmark: Numeral 1688 of Bective (RRRR) 2 near comp strikes tying 1897 QV 2d pr & 1d Shield to env fragment plus "Bective NO 2 1898 NSW" confirming cds alongside. (P) $120 $160

1379 Postmark: Numeral 1849 of Wrightville (closed 1958 -RRRR). Comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $150

1380 Postmark: Numeral 1987 of Yambulla (RRRR) near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $80 $150

1381 Postmarks Numeral cancels collection on early 1900s PPC plus odd cover with 100 diff POs from no.2 (Parramatta) to 2075 (Kurri-Kurri) inc 200 Bandon Grove (R), 203 Kaloola (RR), 821 Ging Kin (RRRR), 1067 Bakers Swamp (RR), 1418 Thirroul (RR), 1548 St John's Park (RR), 1698 Avoca (RRRR), 1835 Mount David (R), 1925 Triangle Flat (RRRR), 1986 Gravesend (RRR), 2034 Broken Hill West (RR), 2044 Medina (RRRR) & 2055 Tyagarah (RR). Strikes mostly F-VF inc comp cancels & many confirming cds. On leaves in 3 Springback binders. See website. (106 cards/covers). $600 $800

1382 Tattersalls Mail to Sydney Agents (all rare, 4) with A Thompson, 253 Pitt St (1904) from Harden. JW Harvey 253 Pitt St (1904) registered from Young. CM Mason, Electric Light Station, Palace Theatre (1903) from Dapto. All noted in the handbook pg 118. Plus WJ Adams, Marble Bar Pitt St (1904) from Thirlmere (pg 19). All very scarce, spike as always & with the Sydney Tatts h/s. $100 $200

1383 Watermark Master Plate of 10 large "NSW" similar to that used on the tall Postal Fiscal opts, this used to make an impression in wax that is used to create the final wmk. Still with interconnecting lines which are later removed before cutting into single pieces to be affixed to the dandy roll. Made by specialist dandy roll makers Edwin Amies & Son, still in it's original rustproof paper wrapper. Unique. (P) $400 $700

1384 Watermark Master Plate of "New South Wales Postage" as used for sheet margin wmks, used to make an impression in wax that is used to create the final wmk. Still with interconnecting lines which are later removed before cutting into pieces to affix to the dandy roll. Made by specialist dandy roll makers Edwin Amies & Son. Unique. (P) $350 $600

1385 Watermark Master Plate of 6 similar to the 1890s "5/- NSW" in diamond wmk, used to make an impression in wax that is used to create the final wmk. Still with the interconnecting lines which are removed before cutting into single pieces to be affixed to the dandy roll. Made by specialist dandy roll makers Edwin Amies & Son, still in its original rustproof paper wrapper. Unique. (P) $400 $700

NSW - POSTAL STATIONERY

1386 Postcard: 1898 Arms 1d red die I with view "Iron Cover Bridge in green-black & "Greetings" in flesh. F-VFU, with Kiandra departure & Hunters Hill arrival cds. H&G 19a. $30 $50

1387 Postcard: 1897 Arms 1d red die I with view "Katoomba Falls" in green-black & "Greetings" in flesh. F-VFU, with crisp 917 King Street duplex cancel. H&G 19a. $30 $50

1388 Postcard: 1898 Numeral 1½d blue with view "Mossman's Bay" (ferry & ships) in green-black & "New Year Greetings" in dull claret. F-VF U with numeral 221 in rays & "Hunters Hill 2 Jan 1899" cds. H&G 23b. $30 $50

1389 Postcard: 1898 Numeral 1½d blue with view "Town Hall Sydney" in green-black & "Christmas Greetings" in dark grey. FU with numeral 221 in rays & "Hunters Hill 22 JA 1899" cds, sl aged. H&G 23a. $30 $50

1390 Postcard: 1908 1d Arms Visit of US Fleet. Superb fresh UN. $60 $100

NSW - LOCALS, REVENUES, RAILWAYS

1391 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV Long type set 4d-£1, opt SPECIMEN in blue (similar to type 4), all wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 12½ (some with imperf sides from trimmed sheet margins). F-VF M/MLH, nice colours. Bft 17-34(s). Very important & extremely rare with only several sets recorded. (18). (P) $3500 $5000

1392 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 6d blue & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 10 (imperf at left), white paper. VF fresh MLH. Bft 18(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1393 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 8d blue & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrows sideways, perf 10, white paper. VF fresh M. Bft 19(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1394 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 1/6 brown & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 12x10, white paper. VF fresh MLH. Bft 21(2). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1395 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 2/- brown & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, rough perf 12x10, white paper. VF fresh M. Bft 22(2). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1396 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 2/6 brown & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 12x10, blued paper. VFM. Bft 23(2). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1397 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 5/- green & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 10, white paper. VF fresh MLH. Bft 26(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1398 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 6/- green & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, rough perf 13, blued paper. VF fresh MLH. Bft 27(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1399 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 7/- green & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), plus large "Spec" black & violet h/s (twice diag) wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 12½, white paper. VF fresh M. Bft 28(2)(var). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $300

1400 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 10/- red & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, rough perf 10, white paper. F-VF fresh M. Bft 31(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1401 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 12/6 red & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 12½, blued paper. Fresh M, closed tear at top. Bft 32(2). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1402 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 15/- red & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8) wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 13x12½ blued paper. F-VF M. Bft 33(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1403 Stamp Duty: 1868-71 QV 4d orange & lilac imperf PROOF, wmk NSW sideways. Superb fresh MUH, 4 margins, Bft 17(p). Rare & attractive. (P) $150 $250

1404 Stamp Duty: 1880-82 QV Stamp Duty 2d purple-brown, opt Specimen (13x1½mm), perf 10½, wmk NSW sideways. Fresh M. Bft 50(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1405 Stamp Duty: 1880-82 QV Stamp Duty 3d blue, opt Specimen type 8 (13x1½mm), perf 10½, wmk NSW sideways. F-VF fresh M, paper adhesion from archive book, left wing margin. Bft 51(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1406 Stamp Duty: 1880-82 QV Stamp Duty 9d green, opt Specimen (13x 1½mm), perf 10½, wmk NSW sideways. Fresh M. Bft 52(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1407 Stamp Duty: 1881 QV Stamp Duty 1d orange, opt Specimen type 8 (13x1½mm), perf 10½, wmk NSW sideways. F-VF fresh M, right wing margin. Bft 49(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1408 Stamp Duty: 1966 Numeral 15c green & blue comp sheet of 100 totally IMPERF & with green offset on reverse. Purchased from a suburban PO at time of issue for fiscal usage & put aside when error was noticed. F-VF MUH, odd minor tone spots & a few wrinkles. Unique! (P) $500 $1000

1409 Stamp Duty: 1966 Numeral 15c green & blue imprint strip of 4, error IMPERF at base. VF fresh MUH. Bft 230(var). Only 1 sheet with row of 10 errors recorded, so unique with imprint. (P) $150 $300

1410 Tramways: 1937 NSW Govt Tramway "6d" red opt 4d blue & black Packet Stamp. F-VFU, tied to sm piece by violet cancel. (P) $70 $100

QUEENSLAND

1411 NSW used in Qld: Moreton Bay District numeral 133 of Myall Creek in rays, near comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 2d imperf. (P) $150 $250

1412 1860 QV Chalon 6d green, imperf, wmk Large star. Superb U, 4 margins -3 very large inc portions of 2 adjoining stamps! SG 3 cat £800+. Genuine imperf are very rare so nice! RPSL photo-cert (P) $1100 $1500

1413 1860-61 QV Chalon 1/- blackish violet, wmk small star, rough perf 14 to 16. VFM, original gum, nice deep colour. SG 10 cat £1300. Very rare mint. 2007 Sismondo photo-cert. (P) $1100 $1500

1414 1862-79 QV Chalon collection of 1895 Official reprints inc 1862-79 2d, 3d, 6d & 1/- imperf horiz prs, no wmk. 1868-74 1d, 2d, 3d, 6d, 1/- blks of 4, wmk truncated star. 1864-65 Registered (6d) blk of 4, wmk small star, error extra row of horiz perfs between stamps. 1868-78 1d, 2d (2 shades), 3d, 6d & 1/- M&U, wmk crown Q. All diff. F-VF M/U. SG cat of normals £5100+ = A$10,000+. (39). (P) $2700 $3700

1415 1866-68 QV Large Chalon Stamp Duty 1d blue Postal Fiscal, "crown Q" wmk, perf 13. VF fresh MUH, nice original gum. SG F9 cat £55 for M, should be at least double, £110 MUH & ridiculously undercatalogued as 99% of those offered are cleaned & regummed. (P) $100 $200

1416 1878 QV ½d red imperf ESSAY by William Bell on wmk crown Q paper, with diag SPECIMEN opt. VF fresh UN, 4 margins (P) $200 $300

1417 1895-96 QV ½d green, blank background, 2 numerals, imperf proof pr, no wmk. VF UN as made, 4 margins. SG 208(p) (2) (P) $80 $120

1418 1895-96 QV ½d Green, blank background, PROOF in near issued colour, on thick no wmk paper, with issued stamp to compare. VF UN. SG 208(p). Probably only 1 proof sheet printed. (P) $100 $200

1419 1895-96 QV 2½d brown, figures at base, perf 12½ colour trial, wmk "crown Q". VF MLH. SG 213(p). (P) $100 $150

1420 1895-96 QV 2½d carmine, blank background, 2 cnr numerals, perf 12½ colour trial on no wmk bluish granite paper, prepared as proof for the 1899 new colour 2½d figures in 4 corners. VF MUH. ACSC Q23(PP)2 cat $500+. (P) $150 $250

1421 1897 QV 1d figures in 4 cnrs, zig-zag roulette full sheet of 120 with near comp selvedge inc sheet no.457 in LR cnr. Some separation, even overall tropicalisation. Mounted for display. Shows extra frames at left & right, plus missing lower frame (pos 120). SG 257 cat £1920 as M singles, plus huge premium for very rare sheet. Ideal for study. $200 $400

1422 1900-12 QV 2/- pale yellow-green, 4 cnr numerals, perf 13 colour trial, wmk crown Q. VF fresh MUH. SG 254(p). ACSC Q50(PP)2 cat $300 for M, should be $600 MUH. Only 1 pane printed. (P) $180 $250

1423 1900 Boer War Patriotic Fund set 1d & 2d. VF MLH. SG 264a-b cat £490. (2) (P) $300 $400

1424 1905 QV ½d green, 2nd "crown Q" wmk, rare perf 12. VF fresh MUH. SG 262b cat £100 for M, so at least £200+ MUH. ACSC Q3 cat $500 for M, should be at least $1000+ MUH (P) $100 $200

1425 1905 QV ½d green, 2nd "crown Q" wmk, rare perf 12. VF fresh MLH. SG 262b cat £100, ACSC Q3 cat $500 (P) $60 $100

1426 1905 QV ½d green, wmk crown Q single-line perf 12 (issued 1905) comp intact sheet of 120. Mostly VF fresh MUH, only the odd tone speck or gum bend. SG 262b cat £12,000 for M, should beat least double, £24,000 MUH singles. ACSC Q3A cat $500 ea = $60,000 for M, should be at least double, $120,000(!) MUH singles, plus premium for comp sheet. Even M singles are rarely seen, while a full sheet is an amazing survivor & certainly has to be unique. (120). (P) $4000 $7000

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1427 Literature: Queensland Colonial Postal History, vol 1 -The Numeral Cancels by Manning, 258 pgs, pub 2009. Emphasis on the rarity ratings of numerals 14-15 & 21-747 on Chalons, sidefaces & Commonwealth issues with cancel variations inc sub-types or reallocations where readily identifiable & "railway numbers" on postage stamps. Illustrated throughout in colour with nearly all pmks pictured. Absolute "must-have" for both the beginner & serious student. New $100 $150

QLD - POSTAL STATIONERY

1428 Envelopes: 1892 QV 1d on cream, blue & dark buff stocks, plus 2d on cream. Superb fresh UN. Retail $120. (4). $50 $80

QLD - LOCALS, REVENUES, RAILWAYS

1429 Cairns-Mulgrave Tramway: 1897 2d red, with check number. Fresh UN as made (P) $80 $120

1430 Impressed Duties: 1895 QV Chalon Composite DIE PROOF of almost completed design £500 & 17/6 values in carmine plus separate heads unshaded & shaded, between designs "£500", wove paper, 137x95mm. Actual proofs superb UN as made, vert fold in margin, & small tear at right, superb appearance. Spectacular & unique. (P) $3000 $5000

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

1431 1855 QV 1d dark green imperf, horiz pr. VFU, all 4 margins, barred pmk. SG 1 cat £950+ as singles. Very nice multiple. (P) $600 $1000

1432 1855 QV 6d deep blue, imperf, wmk star. VFU, barred pmk, 4 margins. SG 3 cat £160. (P) $100 $130

1433 1855 QV 1/- black, blk of 4, imperf plate PROOF, no wmk, wove paper. VF UN as made, all 4 margins. SG 4(p), normal cat £100,000. (4). (P) $500 $800

1434 1855 QV 1/- black, imperf plate proof, no wmk, wove paper. VF UN as made, 4 margins. SG 4(p), normal cat £25,000. (P) $130 $200

1435 1856-58 QV 1d pale red imperf, wmk large star, error printed both sides. FU, 4 margins. SG 9a cat £850. Extremely rare. (P) $300 $600

1436 1860-69 QV 6d dull violet blue, opt REPRINT from 1884, roulette, variety DOUBLE PRINT with 2nd impression 1mm to left. VF UN. SG 28R/33aR, normal cat £130. (P) $100 $200

1437 1868-79 QV 1/- red-brown, opt REPRINT from 1884, rough paper 12½, error DOUBLE PRINT with clear 2nd impression to UL. F-VF fresh M. SG 83(R). Very rare error. (P) $150 $250

1438 1868-79 QV 2/- carmine wmk large star, rough perf 11½-12½, error "printed on both sides" -reverse unusually inverted. GU. SG 87a cat £700 & much under-catalogued. Extremely rare with only several recorded. (P) $450 $700

1439 1874-77 QV 1d deep yellow-green wmk large star perf 11½-12½, variety "printed both sides", opt OS. VFU. SG O6a cat £1100 & much under-catalogued. Extremely rare with only several recorded. Ex Napier. 2001 RPSL photo cert. (P) $600 $800

1440 1876-1906 UPU distribution specimen stamps affixed on page from a French colonial postal archive, with 1883-99 QV ½d brown opt SPECIMEN vert, 1876-1904 QV 1d green & 2d orange, 1891-93 QV 2½d on 4d & 5d/6d, 1883-99 QV 3d, 4d & 6d, plus perfs 1876-1900 QV 9d, 1/- (opt REPRINT) & 2/-, 1894-1906 QV Kangaroo & Arms 2½d & 5d 1882 HALF PENNY opt QV 1d opt REPRINT in red & 1876-1904 QV 1d opt REPRINT in black, 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue set 2/6 to £20 opt SPECIMEN inc £5 brown (£1100), the 2/6 with error opt DOUBLE! (both equally strong & mostly overlapped. All diff inc perfs. F-VF, typical perf flts. SG est cat £1700++, plus the 2/6 double specimen error (worth $300-$600 alone), plus big premium for intact archival page. (31). (P) $800 $1500

1441 1883-99 QV 3d sage-green, 4d violet & 6d blue, opt SPECIMEN (12.5x2mm), wmk crown narrow SA, perf 10. VF MUH, 4d darker gum & sl bend. SG 183-5s cat £120 for M, should be at least £240 MUH. (3). (P) $130 $200

1442 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £1 blue, perf 11½, wmk crown SA upright. FU, "Wallaroo" squared circle pmks, plus regist crayon lines. SG 199a cat £150. Scarce proper postal use from gold shipment (P) $80 $120

1443 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £2 venetian-red rough perf 11½, wmk crown SA upright. FU, "Wallaroo 14 AU 00 SA" squared circle pmk, plus regist crayon line. SG 200a cat £450+. Scarce proper postal use from gold shipments. (P) $450 $700

1444 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £10 bronze, opt SPECIMEN, rough perf 11½, small holes, wmk crown wide SA upright. FU/CTO, "REGISTERED Adelaide SA 11 MA 95", squared cds! (some perfs obscured by pmk in photo). SG 206as, normal cat £1300. Possibly unique. 2007 Ceremuga photo cert. (P) $400 $800

1445 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £10 bronze, perf 11½, wmk crown narrow SA upright. VFU/CTO, fresh LH gum, blank part cds, nice metallic sheen. SG 206a cat £1300++ (M cat £7000). Under catalogued & normal M are simply unobtainable, so this is also an excellent addition to a M collection. Very rare high value. (P) $1300 $1800

1446 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £15 silver, opt SPECIMEN, rough perf 11½, small holes, wmk crown narrow SA upright. FU/CTO, "REGISTERED Adelaide SA 11 MA 95", squared cds! (some perfs obscured by pmk in photo). SG 207as, normal cat £2000. Possibly unique. 2007 Ceremuga photo cert. (P) $500 $1000

1447 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £20 claret opt SPECIMEN rough perf 11½, small holes, wmk crown wide SA INVERTED! FU/CTO, "Registered Adelaide SA 11 MA 95" squared cds! (some perfs obscured by pmk in photo). SG 208as, normal cat £2250. Almost certainly unique. 2007 Ceremuga photo cert (P) $800 $1200

1448 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £20 claret top value, perf 11½. FU appearance, on piece with diamond barred SA pmk. SG 208a cat £2250. 2009 RPSV photo-cert stating "stamp has had a marking removed & bogus cancel applied". Interesting reference item. (P) $400 $700