1716 1852-91 QV 2d Queen-on-throne reprint, perf 13 on gummed paper in brown shades of position 3, 12, 22, 23, 29, 31- double perfs, 32, 34, 44 & 49. F-VF M. (10). Scarce group $375 $600
1717 1854 Queen on Throne 2d Lilac-drab horiz pr (36-37) from Stone 9 on thin hard paper not found in Campbell printings. FU, 4 large margins with barred numeral 2 of Geelong. SG 22 (var). 2006 Perry photo-cert (P) $400 $700
1718 1850-53 QV Half-length 3d Greenish-blue retouch, 3rd state of dies "white veils", type (6) retouch affecting NE corner square & large part of right frame, Purves 'A'. UN, slight aging. SG 14c cat £2750. Extremely rare in unused condition. Ex Yardley & Perry. 2006 Perry photo-cert. (P) $1500 $2500
