Public Auction 281 Thursday, 20th October, 2011

1572 1895-96 QV 2½d brown, figures at base, perf 12½ colour trial, wmk "Crown/Q". VF MLH. SG 213(p). (P) $100 $150

1573 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) $200 $300

1574 1897-99 QV ½d to 2/-, blank background, 4 cnr numerals, opt SPECIMEN in red or black. F-VF MUH, gum sl tropicalised as usual SG ex 232-66 cat £86 as normals, ACSC ex Q1-Q50 cat A$665 for M, should be at least A$1330 for MUH. (9) (P) $180 $250