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VICTORIA HALF LENGTHSTHE JOHN BARWIS COLLECTION

23 OCTOBER 2012

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BANKNOTES

26 September Charity Auction of Bank of England Notes London 120372/3 October World Banknotes London 120234 October The George Kanaan Collection of Banknotes of the Middle East London 120479 October The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part I London 1203510 October The David Kirch Collection of Bank of England Notes - Part I London 120343 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1204812/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3156 December World Banknotes London 120247 December The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part II London 1205012 January Banknotes of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300515/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3169/10/11 April World Banknotes London 13004

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22 September Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 1201911 October Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 1201823 October Victoria Half Lengths - The John Barwis Collection London 1204223 October The “Fordwater” Collections of Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Malta London 1203923 October Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part II Lugano SW100323 October The Collector’s Series Sale - Latin America Lugano SW100324 October Queensland - The Alan Griffiths Collection London 1204324 October The Collector’s Series Sale - Europe and Overseas Lugano SW10043 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 120488 November Great Britain - The “Fordwater” Collection London 1204913/14 November The Morgan Collection of Australian Commonwealth London 1204615 November The Collector’s Series Sale London 1202016/17 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 14112 December The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV London 1202113 January The Mizuhara Collection of Korean Stamps Hong Kong 1300813 January Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300923 January The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire Specimen Stamps London 1301024 January The Collector’s Series Sale London 13011

COINS

26 September Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 120263 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1204812/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3154 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202712 January Fine Coins of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300715/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31627 March Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1301227 June Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 13013

MEDALS

22 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1200425 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300125 July Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300221 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 13003

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3 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1204812/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31528 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1201112 January Bonds and Share Certificates of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300615/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31617 May Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 13016

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12/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31515/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 316

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INTRODUCTION

Half-Lengths, as well as the period in which they were produced, have much to offer philatelists and postal historians.The 1850s were years of rapid socioeconomic change both in the colonial history of Australia and in the BritishEmpire itself. Victoria became a separate colony in July 1851 and simultaneously experienced explosive growthfollowing the discovery of gold. This growth drove significant changes in Victoria’s postal system and its rates androutes. New cancellation devices proliferated to supply the many new settlements that arose. The introduction of asteam packet service and its subsequent disruption by the Crimean War affected the England-Australia mails. Thestamps and covers of Victoria in this decade thus offer a wealth of research, learning and collecting opportunities.

In the more than 162 years since their issue the Victoria Half-Lengths have captured the attention of many legendaryphilatelists, including Philippe von Ferrary, Thomas Tapling, Leslie Hausburg, H.M. King George V, Henry Duveen,Charles Lathrop Pack, Alfred Lichtenstein, Alfred Caspary, Maurice Burrus, Bill Purves and John Boker.

One student in particular had a singular influence on Victorian philately. All collectors of the stamps, cancellationsand postal history of Victoria will know of the meticulous research undertaken by the late J.R.W. Purves, whosescholarly works testify to his deep enthusiasm for the philately of his homeland. His studies published from the 1940sto the late 1970s have encouraged other enthusiasts from many continents. Purves’ revision of the Victoria sectionlisted by the publishers of Stanley Gibbons Catalogues in the 1950s summarized his Half-Length research, andnumerous footnotes further enlightened many aspiring collectors. His 1953 monograph The Half-Lengths of Victoriaremains a bench-mark for original philatelic research and publication. Many Victoria collectors are proud to add theattribution “ex Purves” to some of their album pages.

Half-Length die states, printings and shades are frequently misidentified – a challenge for which postage stampcatalogues provide insufficient help. The most comprehensive guide to the colour variations of these issues is in theBarwis and Moreton handbook published in 2010 by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria. The shades describedin this catalogue are as listed in that book.

Condition, centring and colour of Half-Lengths pose formidable challenges for both collectors and exhibitors.Relatively small numbers of many printings mean that faultless examples and multiples larger than pairs are scarce.Close spacing on some Ham printing stones makes four-margin examples particularly unusual for several printings.Unused stamps, especially from the Ham printings, are rare; for the entire first printing of 1d., 2d. and 3d. stampsonly about 30 unused examples exist. Many printings demonstrate considerable shade variations not reflected incatalogue listings. Comprehensive collections of shades and printing varieties will therefore likely include stamps withminor defects. The same standard must apply to postal history, since condition varies widely among the 1,434 Half-Length covers recorded in the census. Some printings exist either on only a few covers or, for many combinations offranking, rate, and route, not at all.

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AWARDS

The Half Lengths of Victoria, 1850-59

The exhibit has been awarded 12 national and international gold medals, 5 grand awards,5 Prix D’Honneur, the Silver Mail Coach for best exhibit at Stampex in London (1999)and the American Philatelic Society’s Champion of Champions award (2011).

ORDER OF SALEPRINTED BY THOMAS HAM LotsDie Proof 5011d. First Printing 502-5092d. First Printing 510-5202d. Second Printing 521-5293d. First Printing 530-5363d. Second Printing 537-5481d. Second Printing 549-5582d. Third Printing 559-5733d. Third Printing 574-5813d. Third Printing Retouched 582-5941d. Third Printing 595-6091d. Third Printing, Substituted Positions 610-6171d. Fourth Printing 618-6302d. Fourth Printing 631-6383d. Fourth Printing 639-649 1d. Fifth Printing 650-6602d. Fifth Printing 661-6733d. Fifth Printing 674-6813d. Fifth Printing, Retouched 682-693 2d. Sixth Printing 694-7122d. Sixth Printing Retouched 713-720 2d. Seventh Printing 721-7362d. Eighth Printing 737-761

PRINTED BY J.S. CAMPBELL & CO.1d. Sixth Printing 762-7713d. Sixth Printing, Stone A 772-7823d. Sixth Printing, Stone A, Retouched 783-786

PRINTED BY MESSERS. CAMPBELL & FERGUSSONPrinting Contract 7871d. Seventh Printing 788-7991d. Eighth Printing 800-8141d. Eighth Printing, Retouched 815-8221d. Ninth Printing 823-839 1d. Ninth Printing, Retouched 840-8451d. Ninth Printing, Squeezed Transfers 846-852 3d. Seventh Printing 853-8643d. Eighth Printing 865-8763d. Ninth Printing 877-8983d. Ninth Printing, Constant Secondary Varieties 8993d. Rouletted 900-905Privately Rouletted 906-9103d. Perforated 911-920Forgeries 921-922Cancellations 923-924


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x501 RP Reprint from the original die plate showing the three values at foot and two ghost imagesabove the 2d. value suggesting a planned layout of twelve subjects, and with reverseimages of “1d” and “3d” above their respective values, printed in black on highly surfacedwove paper (91x133mm., minor imperfections); this reprint made in 1901 at theinstigation of the Duke of York, later King George V. The 2d. impression exhibits damagein the left border which led to abandonment of this value in late 1852, and wassubsequently defaced by a series of fine scratches, probably by Thomas Ham. Only sixexamples were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. The example offeredhere is believed to be the sole example which has not been reduced in size. PerryCertificate (2006) £10,000-12,000

PROVENANCE:Collins, Harvey, Perry, Barelli

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1d. First Printing - S.G. 1, 1a, 1b

Printed in three shades from a single stone of 30 subjects (5x6). This printing has not been plated before the ownerkeyed 27 of the 30 positions. Positions in brackets are Purves’s “un-keyed” types. Of the approximately 9,600 printed,it is estimated that only 150 have survived. In early January, the 1d. die was recut in the upper tablet to thicken and

straighten the line above “VICTORIA”

x502 1d. orange-vermilion horizontal pair, [11-12], clear to very large margins virtually allround and both cancelled by Butterfly “1” in blue-black, the right-hand stamp lightly so;vertical crease between the two impressions, thin between impressions at foot, and atcentre of [12]. Only twenty examples of this very rare shade have been recorded and thisis by far the finest of the four recorded pairs. One of the rarest “Number 1’s” of the worldand a monumental rarity. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 1 £20,000-25,000

PROVENANCE:Pack, Dale-Lichtenstein, Perry

x503 1d. orange-vermilion, [11], clear to very large margins and lightly cancelled by Butterfly“1”; horizontal crease and corner crease at upper left. A most attractive example of thisrare stamp. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 1 £4,000-5,000

x504 1d. orange-vermilion, [22], good to large margins all round and neatly cancelled byButterfly “1”; thin at top and trace of a diagonal crease. Believed to be the finest of thefew recorded examples of this very rare shade. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 1 £9,000-10,000

PROVENANCE:Adler, Purves

x505 1d. orange-brown, [4], a bright transitional shade between orange-brown and orange-vermilion; diagonal crease resulting in small split at right. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 1a £1,000-1,200

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x506 1d. orange-brown pair, [24-25], good to enormous margins nearly all round with sheetmargin at right and showing trace of adjoining stamp at left, both neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong in blue; shallow thin spot in margin between the stamps.This and another are the finest of nine pairs recorded. RPSV Certificate (2007). S.G. 1a £6,000-7,000

PROVENANCE:Pack, Harris, Lock, Purves, Perry, Barelli, Diffen

x507 1d. orange-brown, [29], good to enormous margins, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15”of Geelong in mixed inks; small repair in lower left corner. A pleasing example of thisscarce stamp. S.G. 1a £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Perry, Diffen

x508 1d. dull chocolate-brown, [8], good to large margins and neatly cancelled by Butterfly“1”; trace of a thin in top margin. One of the finest examples known. Perry (2006) andRPSV (2007) Certificates. S.G. 1b £2,800-3,000

PROVENANCE:Perry, Barelli, Diffen

x509 1d. dull chocolate-brown, [24], a particularly deep shade, cancelled by Butterfly “19” atThe Leigh (RR); the finest known single example of the forty estimated to exist. RPSVCertificate (2012). S.G. 1b £4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:Pack, Purves, Perry


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2d. First Printing - S.G. 2

Printed in shades of lilac-mauve to mauve-lilac from Stone A, the first two 2d. stones of 30 subjects (5x6). Stone Astamps show a broader fourth white line above “C” of “PENCE”. This printing has not been plated; in brackets are the

un-keyed types of Pack and Purves. It has been estimated that 7,200 stamps were printed.

x510 2d. lilac-mauve pair, [1-2], margins all round and each neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15”of Geelong in blue; [2] with thin at top and pinhole at foot; the finest of four recordedpairs, these being the largest recorded multiple of this stamp. Surely one of the mostattractive of all used Half Length multiples and a great rarity. RPSV Certificate (2012).S.G. 2 £7,000-8,000

x511 2d. lilac-mauve, [1], full sheet margin at top and margins largely complete elsewhere,neatly cancelled by Butterfly “21” of Ballan (RRR); very fine and, other than one examplewith a narrow sheet margin in the Diffen collection, the only recorded example with sucha large sheet margin. RPSV Certificate (2012) £1,200-1,500

x512 2d. lilac-mauve, [2], a pale delicate shade with margins nearly all round and neatlycancelled by Butterfly “19” of The Leigh (RR), fine and attractive. RPSV Certificate(1982). S.G. 2 £1,000-1,200

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x513 2d. lilac-mauve, [2], an unusual shade sometimes mistaken for lilac-rose, marginsgenerally all round or just touched, cancelled by Butterfly “2” in blue; vertical crease,small split at top and light stain at right. S.G. 2 £600-800

PROVENANCE:Purves

x514 2d. lilac-mauve, [22], a deep rich shade with large margins on three sides, just touched atright, cancelled by Butterfly “1”; closed pinhole. A most attractive example and thedeepest shade seen by the owner. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 2 £800-1,000

x515 2d. lilac-mauve, [30] in an especially bright shade, clear to large margins and neatlycancelled by Butterfly “2” of Kilmore; the discovery example of [30] and very fine. S.G. 2 £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Purves

x516 2d. lilac-mauve vertical pair, [iii/i], wonderful rich colour with margins all round, eachcancelled by Butterfly “39” of Williamstown and with manuscript “Hardies Inn” at leftside; [iii] with thin and pinhole though of very fine appearance. The sole vertical pairrecorded and the equal record multiple. S.G. 2 £2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:Ferrary, Caspary, Purves, Perry

x517 2d. lilac-mauve, [xii], large margins all round except where touched at one point, crisplycancelled by Butterfly “23” of Burn Bank; exceptionally fine. S.G. 2 £1,000-1,200


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x518 2d. lilac-mauve, [xiii] of which Purves had only seen one example, margins virtually allround and with indistinct Butterfly cancellation towards foot leaving face clear; anattractive pale shade. S.G. 2 £1,000-1,200

x519 2d. lilac-rose, [26], margins largely all round, indistinct Butterfly cancellation in blue; thefinest of the six recorded examples of this very rare shade discovered by Purves, whobelieved it was from the first few sheets printed. RPSV Certificate (2011). S.G. 2 var. £3,000-3,500

x520 2d. lilac-mauve, [19], clear to very large margins virtually all round, cancelled by Butterfly“3” of Seymour and affixed on 1850 (31 Mar.) entire to Melbourne showing, on reverse,despatch and arrival (1.4) oval datestamps; small patch at centre of address restoredthough the finest of the thirteen covers recorded bearing this printing, all of which weresent at the single inland rate. RPSV Certificate (1997). S.G. 2 £3,000-3,500

PROVENANCE:Wawn, Burrus, Baetgen, Perry


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2d. Second Printing - S.G. 3, 3a

Printed from Stone B, this is the second 30-subject stone (5x6) used to print the first die state. Shades grade between brown-lilac and grey-lilac. This printing has not been plated; in brackets are the un-keyed types of Pack andPurves. It has been estimated that 7,800 stamps were printed. In early January, after this printing, the 2d. die was

recut to coarsen the background.

x521 2d. brown-lilac, [7], just clear to large margins, cancelled by Butterfly “27” of FieryCreek; small thin otherwise fine. S.G. 3 £400-500

x522 2d. brown-lilac, [14], large to very large margins all round, lightly cancelled with Butterfly“2?”; small thin otherwise very fine. S.G. 3a £700-800

x523 2d. brown-lilac, [17], clear to very large margins and neatly cancelled by Butterfly “1”;fine and attractive. S.G. 3 £300-400

x524 2d. brown-lilac pair, [v-32], a bright shade with margins all round and each cancelled by indistinct Butterfly in bluish black ink; crease and scissor-cut in inter-unit margin. The equal record multiple with four pairs recorded, two of which are in private hands.RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 3 £2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:Caspary, Purves, Perry

x525 2d. brown-lilac, [ix], a pale shade with sheet margin at foot and large margins elsewhere,lightly cancelled by Butterfly “1”; thin spot and crease at upper right though mostattractive. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 3 £500-600

PROVENANCE:Pack


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x526 2d. grey-lilac pair, [12-37], close to enormous margins nearly all round, each cancelledwith New South Wales “52” at Moulamein, the right-hand stamp with some reduced inkmarks; some creasing and with repaired split in inter-unit margin. The equal recordmultiple with three pairs recorded, two of which are in private hands. RPSV Certificate(2005). S.G. 3a £2,200-2,500

PROVENANCE:Wawn, Perry, “Maire”

x527 2d. grey-lilac, [14], a bright shade with good to very large margins showing trace ofadjoining stamp at top, cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong in bluish black leaving facelargely clear; most attractive. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 3a £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Pack, Purves, Perry

x528 2d. grey-lilac, [32], a pale shade with close to large margins all round, lightly cancelled byButterfly “40” of Gisbourne (RRRR with only five strikes recorded); a couple of light inkmarks towards foot. Fine and attractive. S.G. 3a £400-500

x529 2d. grey-lilac, [35], a bright shade with just clear to very large margins all round, neatlycancelled by Butterfly “1” leaving face clear. S.G. 3a £400-500


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3d. First Printing - S.G. 4

Printed in bright blue from a single stone of 30 subjects (5x6). This is the only first-printing value that has beencompletely plated. Of the estimated 9,600 printed, fewer than 200 can be documented as having survived. In early

January the 3d. die was recut to better define the outline of the orb band at left.

x530 B 3d. bright blue block of six, [1-3/6-8], just clear to exceptionally large margins all roundand showing trace of adjoining stamp below [6], each neatly cancelled by Butterfly “1”;thins in places though of very fine appearance. Two blocks of six recorded of which thisis the only example in private hands. An exceptional multiple and one of the crown jewelsof the collection. S.G. 4 £7,000-8,000

PROVENANCE:Ferrary, Lee, Burrus, Purves, Perry

x531 3d. bright blue pair, [8-9], just clear to large margins all round, each clearly cancelled byButterfly “23” of Burn Bank; small defect in upper left corner and light ink offset onreverse though a rare and attractive multiple. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 4 £700-800

PROVENANCE:Pack


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x532 3d. bright blue, [22], good to very large margins and with indistinct Butterflycancellation; small thin at top, very fine appearance. S.G. 4 £300-350

x533 3d. bright blue, [29], clear to large margins and cancelled by Butterfly “1”; trace ofsoiling at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 4 £300-350

PROVENANCE:Purves

x534 3d. deep bright blue, [6], clear to large margins, lightly cancelled by small part Butterfly“1” leaving much of the design clear and most unusual as such; the deepest shade of thisstamp seen by the owner and of exceptional appearance. S.G. 4 £400-500

x535 3d. deep bright blue pair, [9-10], large to enormous margins showing trace of adjoiningstamp at foot of [10], cancelled with overlapping strikes of Butterfly “1”; creased betweenand with repaired hole and affixed to non-contemporary fragment. Of fine appearance anda rare multiple with only six such pairs recorded. S.G. 4 £400-500


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x536 A reconstruction of the printing stone of thirty subjects in a variety of shades, a very largepercentage with margins all round or generally all round, various Butterfly cancellationsincluding “1”, “8” and “15”, [13] apparently unused; a few with faults/defects and acouple of positions not guaranteed though of generally good to very fine appearance. S.G. 4 redo £5,000-6,000


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3d. Second Printing - S.G. 4a

A stone of 120 positions was used to print an estimated 37,200 stamps (310 sheets). This was the first of Ham’s printing stones created using transfers from an intermediate stone, a process that caused significant

loss of design detail compared to the first printing. Printed in shades of blue, including the bright blue used for the first printing, only plating can differentiate these two printings with certainty. Stamps were on issue

from March 1850 until October 1851.

x537 3d. blue, [1], sheet margin at left and large margins on the other three sides, neatlycancelled by Butterfly “13” of Seymour in blue; a couple of closely spaced vertical creasesdo not detract from the outstanding appearance of this most attractive stamp. S.G. 4a £500-600

x538 3d. blue, [2], a pale shade with clear to very large margins, indistinct Butterflycancellation; fine. S.G. 4a £300-400

x539 3d. blue, [6], a deep shade with good to very large margins and cancelled by part Butterfly“1” leaving large part of face clear; scissor-cut outside design at lower left. Very fine.RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 4a £300-350

PROVENANCE:Perry

x540 3d. blue, [10] showing primary flaws that led to the retouching of this position, sheetmargin at right and clear to large margins on the other three sides, neatly cancelled byButterfly “15”; superb. S.G. 4a £350-400

PROVENANCE:Pack, Diffen

x541 3d. blue, [12] showing secondary plate flaws at base, a bright shade with generousmargins and lightly cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong; very fine. Initialled “ALP” onreverse. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 4a £400-500

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x542 3d. blue pair, [13-14], [13] with cut transfer at base, close margins or touched in places,each clearly cancelled by Butterfly “1”; small surface rub at upper right corner, otherwisesound and a scarce multiple. S.G. 4a £600-700

x543 3d. blue, [15], three good to large margins, touched at right, neatly cancelled bymanuscript arrow of Four Posts Inn; fine. S.G. 4a £300-350

x544 3d. blue, [9], three good to large margins, cancelled by Butterfly “1” and placed sidewayson 1850 (9 Dec.) entire letter from Melbourne “Per Missionary” by the All Sea route viaCape Horn to England, rated “8” and showing, on reverse, Ship Letter Melbourne ovald.s., London (22.4) and Shrewsbury (23.4) c.d.s.; age staining and some strengtheningwith archival tape at folds. S.G. 4 £300-400

PROVENANCE:Moreton


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x545 3d. blue, [13], a pale shade in combination with New South Wales 1850 Sydney View 1d.Plate II, dull carmine, [2], both with good to large margins, both cancelled by Sydneydumb obliterator and tied on 1851 (7 Mar.) large piece from the Principle of ConvictsOffice, showing Sydney datestamp for 10 march on reverse and fine Newcastle ovaldatestamp for 11 March below the adhesives. An extremely rare combination franking anduse of Victoria stamps outside the Port Phillip District. S.G. 4a £1,500-2,000

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x546 3d. blue, [13], a pale milky shade showing previously unrecorded cut transfer at base,large to very large margins, indistinct Butterfly cancellation. S.G. 4a £400-500

x547 3d. blue, [15], a pale shade and sharp impression with good to very large margins andcancelled by superb Butterfly “23” of Burn Bank. A superb looking stamp. S.G. 4a £300-400

PROVENANCE:Perry

x548 A complete reconstruction of the transfer group of fifteen with eight transfers from thissmall stone used to lay down the 3d. second printing stone of 120 subjects, [11]retouched, the majority with four margins, most of the others with large part margins,various Butterfly cancellations and [13] most unusually cancelled with part ovaldatestamp; a very few with faults and of generally fine to very fine appearance £2,500-3,000


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1d. Second Printing - S.G. 5, 5a

In January 1850 the dies of all three values were recut to complete their designs. New printing stones of 120 subjects were made up, all using transfers from intermediate stones. Subject spacing on the intermediate

stones ranged from 1-2mm.

x549 1d. red-brown, [1], a scarce and exceptionally deep shade with three large margins, justclear at left, indistinct Butterfly cancellation, small thin, very fine appearance. RPSVCertificate (2012). S.G. 5 £500-600

PROVENANCE:Harris, Perry

x550 1d. red-brown upper right corner pair, [4-5], large to enormous margins all round exceptat left side where just shaved towards foot, each neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” atGeelong. A very fine and outstanding multiple. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 5 £1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:Wawn, Purves, Perry

x551 1d. red-brown, [4], an unusually deep shade with large to enormous margins on threesides, clear or just touched at right, cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong in bluish ink;pinhole in top margin. Very fine. S.G. 5 £300-350

x552 1d. red-brown, [8] with primary transfer group flaw at upper right, good to very largemargins showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “1”; fine.S.G. 5 £300-400

x553 1d. red-brown, [29], good to large margins, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” ofGeelong. S.G. 5 £300-400


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x554 1d. pale dull red-brown, [20], unused and with margins in places; thin in left margin. A very rare stamp with only seven unused examples recorded, all of which havefaults/defects, this being one of the finer examples. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 5a £1,000-1,200

x555 1d. pale dull red-brown pair, [2-3], large margins on three sides and with portion ofadjoining stamp at left, each cancelled by Butterfly “1”; sharing shallow thin though ofvery fine appearance. A scarce multiple. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 5a £800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Perry

x556 1d. pale dull red-brown vertical pair, [24-29], clear to large margins on three sides andshowing portion of adjoining stamp at top, twice neatly cancelled with Sydney rhomboidof dots; vertical crease and tiny tear at left. A very rare example of the Victoria Half Lengthissue cancelled in Sydney. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 5a £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Caspary, Forster

x557 1d. pale dull red-brown, [30], just clear to large margins and neatly cancelled by Butterfly“15” of Geelong; fine. S.G. 5a £250-300


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x558 A reconstruction of the intermediate stone of thirty subjects, four transfers of which madeup the second printing stone of 120, comprising five pairs (one vertical) and twentysingles in a variety of shades, many with margins or four sides or largely all round; a couplewith plating not guaranteed and a few with faults/defects though way above average fora reconstruction of this stone. S.G. 5, 5a £4,500-5,000


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2d. Third Printing - S.G. 6, 6a

The background was erased in the die and recut to coarsen the background. An estimated 46,500 were printed from a stone of 120 subjects. The stamps were on issue from January to April 1850.

x559 2d. grey-lilac pair, [14-15], large to enormous margins nearly all round showing portionsof the adjoining stamps at top, design just in at lower left corner both cancelled byButterfly “37” of Melbourne and tied on small piece. Fine and most attractive. RPSVCertificate (1995). S.G. 6 £500-600

PROVENANCE:Perry

x560 2d. grey-lilac, [27], sheet margin at foot and large margins elsewhere, lightly cancelled byButterfly “1” in blue; exceptionally fine. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 6 £300-350

x561 2d. grey-lilac, [29], an exceptionally deep shade which is possibly from one of the earliestsheets pulled, clear to very large margins nearly all round, lightly cancelled by Butterfly“1”; tiny split at base, otherwise fine. S.G. 6 £400-500


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x562 2d. grey-lilac reconstruction of the intermediate stone of thirty subjects, lacking [17]which is always replaced with another type, comprising one pair and twenty-seven singlesin a variety of shades, various Butterfly cancellations, largely “1” and “15” with some inblue, many with four margins an largely fine. A most attractive lot with the majority fromthe Purves collection and offered with his album page, some replaced and offered withsuperior examples. S.G. 6 £4,000-5,000

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x563 2d. dull grey, [5], large corner margins at top and right, good to large on the other twosides, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “37” of Melbourne; a couple of tiny thins though ofvery fine appearance. S.G. 6a £400-500

x564 2d. dull grey, [8], margins in places, in combination with New South Wales 1850 SydneyView 1d. Plate I, reddish rose, [9] with large margins all round, both cancelled withSydney dumb obliterator and tied on 1850 piece showing Paid Ship Letter Sydney ovaldatestamp (23.4) and Auckland (6.5) datestamp. A fine and rare example of Victoria andNew South Wales issues used concurrently in New South Wales with only eight examplesrecorded. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 6a £1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE:Bassett Hull, Forster

x565 2d. dull grey, [9], a deep shade with clear to very large margins and neatly cancelled byButterfly “15” of Geelong in bluish ink; very fine. S.G. 6a £300-350

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x566 2d. dull grey abnormal pair, [10-18] with [10] substituted for [17], clear to large marginsall round, both cancelled by Butterfly “36” of Lower Wallace (RRR) in blue; faults inplaces though of fine appearance and rare with only six abnormal pairs recorded. S.G. 6a £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Wesley

x567 2d. dull grey, [12], a deep shade, good to large margins and cancelled by Butterfly “37”of Melbourne; tiny thin, otherwise fine. S.G. 6a £250-300

x568 2d. dull grey pair, [13-14], clear to large margins and both cancelled by Butterfly “41”of Bacchus Marsh (six strikes recorded); a couple of ironed creases though of fineappearance. S.G. 6a £400-500

x569 2d. dull grey, [14], a pale shade with margins all round and with lightened manuscript“arrow” cancellation of Four Posts Inn; sound. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 6a £300-400


x570 2d. dull grey severed and rejoined abnormal pair, [16-7] with substituted transfer [7] for[17], a deep shade with large margins on three sides, both cancelled by New South Walesnumeral “48” of Tarcutta, fine and rare with just six abnormal pairs recorded. RPSVCertificate (2012). S.G. 6a £1,000-1,200

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x573 2d. dull grey, [7], a deep shade with just clear to very large margins all round and showingtrace of adjoining stamp at top, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” on 1850 (5 Apr.) entirefrom Geelong to The Superintendent, Melbourne showing despatch and arrival (6.4) ovaldatestamps on reverse; the adhesive with small ink mark towards foot. A fine and rarestamp on cover. S.G. 6a £400-500

PROVENANCE:Pack, Moreton

x571 2d. dull grey, [18], large margins all round and cancelled by Butterfly “27” of FieryCreek; a very fine and lovely example. B.P.A. Certificate (1999). S.G. 6a £300-350

x572 2d. dull grey pair, [29-30], a deep shade with good to large margins all round and bothcancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong, affixed to small piece. RPSV Certificate (1995).S.G. 6a £400-500

PROVENANCE:Perry


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3d. Third Printing - S.G. 7

In January the orb outline was recut on the die to better define its left edge. Approximately 60,000 were printed from a stone of 120 positions, laid down from an intermediate stone of 10 (5x2). Printing quality is poorer than the

2d. third printing because more intermediate transfers were required to lay down the printing stone, and because a slightly poorer paper was used. The earliest known date of use is 14th June 1851.

x574 3d. blue, [8], unused, large margins on the vertical sides, touched elsewhere, a rare stampin an attractive bright shade. RPSV Certificate (2000). S.G. 6 £2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x575 3d. blue, [1], a huge example in a deep shade and showing portion af adjoining stamp atright, neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “50” at Port Fairy; a couple of small imperfectionsthough of fantastic appearance and surely one of the largest singles of any Ham printingstamp. S.G. 7 £200-250

PROVENANCE:Perry

x576 3d. blue, [2], large well-balanced margins all round and lightly cancelled by Butterfly “1”in blue; very fine appearance. S.G. 6 £200-250

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x577 3d. blue pair, [6-7], good to exceptionally large margins and each cancelled by Butterfly“15” of Geelong; very fine and most attractive. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 6 £600-800

PROVENANCE:Boker, Perry

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x578 3d. blue pair, [7-8], a pale shade with good to very large margins and both cancelled withBarred Oval “1”; very fine. S.G. 6 £500-600

x579 3d. blue, [9], good to large margins all round and neatly cancelled with Barred Oval “2”of Geelong; red paper adhesions on reverse. Most attractive. S.G. 6 £150-200

PROVENANCE:Perry

x580 3d. blue, [10]. a pale shade with good to large margins and lightly cancelled with BarredOval “1”; small thin at foot though of very fine appearance. S.G. 6 £120-150

x581 3d. blue reconstruction of the intermediate stone of ten subjects used as transfers to createthe third printing stone of 120 impressions, various shades and nearly all with fourmargins, two with Butterfly cancellations the others with Barred Ovals; [4] and [10] arethinned though of fine appearance and with [10] in an unusually deep shade from an earlyprinting and ex Diffen. S.G. 6 £1,200-1,500


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3d. Third Printing - Retouched - S.G. 7a

This printing stone contains a large number of retouches, probably due to the small intermediate transfer group of ten.In all, 22 retouches have been identified, involving eight of the ten types.

x582 3d. blue, [2] i, lower left border, clear to large margins all round, light Barred Oval “50”of Port Fairy; fine. S.G. 7a £300-400

x583 3d. blue, [2] ii, above lower left corner, clear to very large margins, neatly cancelled byBarred Oval “1” of Geelong leaving retouch clearly visible; very fine. S.G. 7a £250-300

x584 3d. blue, [2] iii, background right of crown, large to very large margins, indistinct BarredOval cancellation; small repair at upper right corner and other small imperfections thoughof fine appearance. S.G. 7a £150-200

x585 3d. blue, [4] i, right border opposite Queen’s shoulder, clear to exceptionally large marginsnearly all round showing trace of adjoining stamp at foot, neatly cancelled by Barred Oval“2” of Geelong; tear at top and thinned though of good appearance. Perry Certificate(2006). S.G. 7a £200-250

PROVENANCE:Purves, Perry, Barelli

x586 3d. blue, [4] ii, gown and border at lower right corner, three large margins showing traceof adjoining stamp at foot, lightly cancelled by Butterfly “1” in blue; rather thinned inlower half though of good appearance. S.G. 7a £150-200

x587 3d. blue, [4] right of crown, clear to very large margins nearly all round, in combinationwith 2d. 8th. printing, pale dull brown, margins generally all round, each cancelled byBarred Oval “46” of Seymour (RR) in blue and tied to small piece. A previouslyunrecorded retouch. S.G. 7a, 17b £400-500

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x588 3d. blue, [5] i, upper right corner, three large margins, light part Barred Oval cancellation,vertical crease and thinned at foot though of good appearance. One of the most dramaticof all Half Length retouches. S.G. 7a £200-250

x589 3d. blue, [6] i, upper right corner, clear to very large margins, indistinct Barred Ovalcancellation; two pinholes towards foot though of fine appearance. Perry Certificate(2006). S.G. 7a £350-400

PROVENANCE:Harvey, Perry, Barelli

x590 3d. blue, [7] i, background right of veil, clear to large margins, cancelled by Butterfly “1”;fine. S.G. 7a £250-300

x591 3d. blue, [7] ii, left and right borders, a deep shade with clear to large margin, neatlycancelled with Barred Oval “1”; vertical crease and small thins though of very fineappearance. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 7a £250-300

PROVENANCE:Goodell, Perry, Barelli

x592 3d. blue, [9] i, background right of arm, margins nearly all round, indistinct Butterflycancellation in bluish ink; heavily defective though of good appearance. S.G. 7a £100-120

x593 3d. blue, [9] iv, upper right corner, a deep shade with large to enormous margins andlightly cancelled with indistinct Barred Oval; heavy horizontal crease not significantlyaffecting the fine appearance of this, the most prominent of all these retouches. S.G. 7a £350-400

x594 3d. blue, [9] v, lower left background, close to enormous margins and very lightlycancelled; small surface thin at left. S.G. 7a £350-400


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1d. Third Printing - S.G. 8, 8a

The 1d. third printing was printed from a stone of 120 subjects, laid down using an intermediate stone of 30 (5x6).Close spacing resulted in cut transfers both within and between transfer groups. Approximately 90,000 were printed in shades ranging from dull red to dull orange-vermilion. Stamps were on issue from October 1850

through to April 1851.

x595 1d. dull orange-vermilion pair, [2-3], margins in places or touching, both clearlycancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong; attractive. S.G. 8 £400-500

x596 1d. dull orange-vermilion pair, [16-17], clear to large margins generally all round, bothcancelled by Butterfly “35” of Upper Glenelg (RRRR) in deep blue ink with only threestrikes recorded in this ink; fine and most attractive. A rare multiple. RPSV Certificate(2012). S.G. 8 £1,500-1,800

x597 1d. dull orange-vermilion, [17], a pale shade with margins in places, cancelled byButterfly “35” at Melbourne; thin and a couple of other small faults though of goodappearance. S.G. 8 £150-200

x598 1d. dull orange-vermilion, [25] with cut transfer at base, clear to good margins generallyall round, indistinct Butterfly cancellation in deep blue ink, believed to be “45” but notguaranteed as such; horizontal and vertical creases, good appearance. S.G. 8 £150-200

PROVENANCE:Purves, Boker

x599 1d. dull orange-vermilion, [29] substituted for [6], clear to large margins all round andneatly cancelled by Butterfly “39” of Benalla; fine. S.G. 8 £200-250


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x600 1d. dull red pair, [2-3] showing cut transfers of [26-27] at top, huge and showingportions of six other stamps, both cancelled by fine Barred Oval “2” of Geelong; tinyscissor-cut between at foot. A very fine and impressive multiple. RPSV Certificate (1995).S.G. 8a £800-1,000

x601 1d. dull red abnormal pair, [5-2] with [2] substituted for [6] in the upper right pane, justclear or touched to very large margins, indistinct cancellations in blue; scarce andillustrated on Plate 4 of the Purves handbook. S.G. 8a £400-500

PROVENANCE:Pack, Wawn

x602 1d. dull red, [7] with large primary flaw at right, sheet margin at left and clear to largemargins on the other three sides, neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “1”; very fine. S.G. 8a £300-400

PROVENANCE:Boker

x603 1d. dull red, [7] showing damaged transfer variety, clear to very large margins nearly allround showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, indistinct New South Wales numeralcancellation (10?); trace of a vertical crease, otherwise sound. S.G. 8a £200-250

x604 1d. dull red pair, [17-18], [18] with primary printing flaw, margins on three sides, neatlycancelled with central strike and two part strikes of Barred Oval “18” of Portland; [18]with crease at upper right corner. A very rare multiple with [18] occuring only once onthe sheet of 120 due to substitutions. S.G. 8a £300-400

x605 + 1d. dull red block of four, [19-20/25-26], margins in places or just touched, twice lightlycancelled by Barred Oval “19” of The Grange; ironed vertical crease at centre notaffecting the fine appearance of this unique and exceptional multiple. The only block ineither shade from this printing. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 8a £1,200-1,500

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x606 1d. dull red, [21], a deep shade with just clear to large margins all round, neatly cancelledby Butterfly “15” of Geelong in blue; slight thinning though of fine appearance and thedeepest dull red shade recorded by the owner. S.G. 8a £200-250

x607 1d. dull red, [26] with pronounced cut transfer at base, good margin at right, clear ortouched on the other two sides, cancelled by Butterfly “1” in blue; an attractive examplewhich is illustrated on Plate 4 of the Purves handbook. S.G. 8a £300-350

PROVENANCE:Purves

x608 1d. dull red, [28], together with 2d. 5th. printing lilac-drab, both with margins in places,both cancelled with central Butterfly “1” and affixed on 1851 (8 Mar.) entire letter fromMelbourne “Per Rodney” to London, rated “8” and showing, on reverse, Ship LetterMelbourne oval datestamp and London c.d.s. (21.5); filing crease crosses both adhesivesand ties them to the entire. S.G. 8a, 13b £1,300-1,600


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x609 1d. reconstruction of the transfer group of thirty subjects, [6], [24] and [30] said not toexist, [18] replaced in three of its four locations, comprising four pairs and eighteensingles in a variety of shades, many with good to large margins and with various Butterflyand Barred Oval cancellations; a few faults in places but much above average for an itemof this nature £2,000-2,500

Note: Layout illustrated in the 1953 Purves handbook, Plate 4

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1d. Third Printing - Substituted Positions

The left and right edges of the intermediate stone were damaged in handling. After laying down the printing stone astwo panes of sixty separated by a gutter, the most severely damaged positions on the right edge of each transfer groupwere erased, and substitutions inserted. Single stamps from abnormal positions can be recognised because they have

wide left or right margins, despite originating as a position where subject spacing is less than 1mm.

x610 1d. dull red strip of three, [4-5-2] with [2] substituted for [6], sheet margins at top andat right, margins in places on the other two sides, each cancelled by Butterfly “1” withthe right-hand stamp additionally cancelled by superb “CR” handstamp of the CaledonianRailway; some faults/defects in places though of reasonable appearance and a very raremultiple with only five strips of three recorded. S.G. 8a £400-500

PROVENANCE:Purves

x611 1d. dull red, [14] substituted for [18], sheet margin at right, two other good margins,touched at foot, three part Butterfly “15” cancellations of Geelong; thinned at upper rightthough of fine appearance. S.G. 8a £200-250

PROVENANCE:Perry

x612 1d. dull red vertical pair, [15/21] substituted for [18/24], narrow sheet margin at left,large margin at right, both neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “18” of Portland; the topstamp with a thin and the lower stamp creased though of fine appearance. S.G. 8a £300-400

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x613 1d. dull red pair, [17-25] with [17] substituted for [30], both with cut transfers, just clearto very large margins and both cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong; small creases atleft corners, otherwise fine. Very rare, being one of only two gutter pairs recorded.Illustrated in the Purves 1953 handbook, Plate 4. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 8a £1,400-1,600

PROVENANCE:Purves, Perry

x614 1d. dull red pair, [17-14] with [14] substituted for [18], narrow sheet margin at right andshowing portions of both adjoining stamps at foot, touched at right, both cancelled byButterfly “15” of Geelong in blue; fine and the only example recorded in private hands.S.G. 8a £500-600

PROVENANCE:Wawn

x615 1d. dull red pair, [17-5] with [5] substituted for [18], sheet margin at right and marginsin places elsewhere, very light Barred Oval cancellations; fine. S.G. 8a £300-400

PROVENANCE:Lee

x616 1d. dull red, [20] substituted for [24], good to very large margins all round and neatlycancelled with Barred Oval “1”; horizontal crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 8a £200-250

x617 1d. dull red, [28] substituted for [6], sheet margin at right, large margins at top and atfoot, he latter showing portion of adjoining stamp, Butterfly cancellation in blue withnumber failing to print. S.G. 8a £200-250

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1d. Fourth Printing - S.G. 9, 9a, 9b

The die of this printing is identical to that of the third printing. A new intermediate stone of 12 impressions in tworows of six were prepared, and ten transfers from this were grouped to form a printing stone of 120 (ten rows of

twelve). It is estimated that 209,900 were printed and the earliest recorded date of use is 8th. May 1851.

x618 1d. red-brown pair, [7-8], a deep shade with good to large margins virtually all round andboth neatly cancelled by Butterfly “1” in blue; some thins and the right-hand stamp witha diagonal crease though of fine appearance and the only recorded multiple of thisexceptionally rare shade. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 9 £1,000-1,200

Note: Only approximately a dozen examples, unused and used, are recorded of this shade,nearly all of which are printed on machine made paper with a vertical mesh

x619 1d. red-brown, [12], a deep shade with clear to very large margins and cancelled byBarred Oval with number unclear; the finest of the few recorded examples of this very rarestamp. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 9 £1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE:Perry

x620 1d. red-brown, [9], a deep shade with clear to exceptionally large margins showing tracesof two adjoining stamps, twice cancelled by Barred Oval “1” on 1852 (1 Nov.)Melbourne town letter to The Colonial Secretary, part oval datestamp (2.11) on reverse;the adhesive with a couple of small surface abrasions. The finer of only two covers bearingthis rare shade. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 9 £3,000-3,500

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x621 1d. brownish red, [9], unused, margins close to touching; small thin and repaired papersplit at right. A rare stamp with only six examples recorded. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 9a £1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x622 1d. brownish red, [2], a deep shade with good to large margins, neatly cancelled byBarred Oval “2” at Geelong; ironed-out crease at lower right corner though the finestknown used example. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 9a £400-500

x623 1d. brownish red pair, [5-6], with clear to large margins generally all round, slightly in attop of [6], both neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “50” of Port Fairy; trace of a verticalcrease at centre and [5] with thin at upper left corner; fine appearance. S.G. 9a £300-350

x624 1d. brownish red, [6], clear to very large margins showing trace of adjoining stamp at left,cancelled by Barred Oval “1”, small part Melbourne oval datestamp and small portion ofmanuscript postmark at lower left corner; shallow thin at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 9a £200-250

PROVENANCE:Jones

x625 1d. brownish red, [8], a deep shade with just clear to very large margins showing tracesof three other stamps at top, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “1” in bluish ink; a couple ofsmall faults though of fine appearance. S.G. 9a £200-250

x626 1d. brownish red strip of three, [10-12], good margins in places, each cancelled by BarredOval “74” of Euroa and tied on small piece. A rare multiple with only four multipleslarger than a pair recorded. RPSV Certificate (2005). S.G. 9a £800-1,000

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x627 1d. brownish red reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twelve subjects in a varietyof shades, comprising two pairs and eight singles, [1] with large sheet margin, [7-8] withnarrow sheet margin, several with margins all round, Butterfly and Barred Ovalcancellations; minor faults though of generally fine appearance. S.G. 9a £900-1,000

x628 1d. dull rose pair, [11-12], unused, a pale shade with margins in places, some gum presentwhich may not be original; thins and other faults though the finest of only three recordedunused multiples. Perry Certificate (2009). S.G. 9b £2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:Pack

x629 1d. dull rose pair, [2-3], good to large margins on the horizontal sides, close or touchedelsewhere, each lightly cancelled by Barred Oval “2” of Geelong; very fine and scarce.S.G. 9b £400-500

x630 1d. dull rose, [9], a pinkish shade with margins in places, small part Barred Ovalcancellation leaving very large part of design clear; fine. S.G. 9b £200-250

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For this printing, the die was in the third state, which is identical to that of the second state but with framelines added on all four sides. An intermediate stone of 12 (two rows of six) was prepared, and ten transfers from this

were grouped into a printing stone of 120 (ten rows of twelve). Subject spacing was very close, so stamps with fourmargins are very rare. It has been estimated that 36,000 stamps were printed in February 1850 with earliest known

date of use being 5th August 1850.

x631 2d. grey, [8], large margins nearly all round, neatly cancelled with Butterfly “15” in blueof Geelong; a very fine condition rarity. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 10 £300-350

x632 2d. grey, [8], a deep shade with clear to very large margins, neatly cancelled by Butterfly“1”; fine. S.G. 10 £250-300

x633 2d. grey, [9] with cut transfer at foot, good to large margins nearly all round, neatly cancelled with Sydney obliterator; fine and a new discovery, unreported by Purves.RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 10 £350-400

x634 2d. grey pair, [11-12], sheet margin at right, margins elsewhere or touching, bothcancelled by Butterfly “1”; minor soiling in sheet margin. A fine and rare multiple. S.G. 10 £1,000-1,200


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x635 2d. olive-grey, [2], a brownish shade with just clear to large margins, lightly cancelledwith Butterfly “15” of Geelong £300-400

x636 2d. olive-grey, [3], good to very large margins all round showing portion of [9] at topwith cut transfer, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong; fine and most attractive.RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 10a £300-350

x637 2d. olive-grey, [10], margins largely all round, cancelled by Butterfly “1”; rather thinnedand with other faults though of good appearance. S.G. 10a £60-80

x638 2d reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twelve subjects, comprising two pairs andeight singles ([5] ex Diffen) in a variety of shades, generally with margins largely all round,all with Butterfly cancellations including “15” and superb “29”; mostly sound. S.G. 10,10a £800-1,000


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For the fourth printing of the 3d., the second state of the die had the framelines added close up on all four sides. An intermediate stone of 12 (two rows of six) was used to prepare a printing stone of 120 (ten rows of twelve). It has been estimated that 190,000 stamps were printed, and the earliest known use is 13th. December 1852.

x639 3d. blue, [9], unused, large margins on three sides; closed thin area at lower left and twotiny defects though of good appearance for this rare stamp. RPSV Certificate (2007). S.G. 11 £1,800-2,000

Note: This stamp is illustrated opposite page 204 in “Victoria: The Half Length Portraits andthe Two Pence Queen Enthroned” by Charles Lathrop Pack

PROVENANCE:Pack, Diffen

x640 3d. blue pair, [3-4], clear to large margins all round, twice lightly cancelled by BarredOvals with centres failing to print leaving faces clear; fine. S.G. 11 £200-250

x641 3d. blue strip of three, [9-11], clear to large margins all round showing portions ofadjoining stamps at top, cancelled by complete and part strikes of Barred Oval “41” (RR)of an unknown office, thought to be Apsley; some small thins, and a few other smallimperfections though a scarce multiple. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 11 £800-1,000

x642 3d. blue strip of three, [10-12], clear to large margins nearly all round, clearly cancelledwith three strikes of Barred Oval “1”; the right-hand stamp creased, otherwise sound.RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 11 £800-1,000

x643 3d. blue, [12], unused with gum which may not be original, a pale shade with clear tolarge margins on three sides; small thin towards foot; fine appearance and a rare stamp.Perry Certificate (2009). S.G. 11 £500-600

x644 3d. deep blue, [6], a sharp impression with large to very large margins all round showingportions of adjacent stamps at top and at left, cancelled by Barred Oval “2” of Geelong.A superb stamp. S.G. 11a £100-120


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x645 3d. deep blue pair, [7-8], clear to very large margins and sharing a fine single strike ofBarred Oval “39” of Broken River; [7] with a vertical crease and a thin spot though ofvery fine appearance. S.G. 11a £300-400

x646 3d. pale greenish blue, [2], margins in places and large at right, cancelled by Barred Oval“1”, defects including thins though of good appearance and the deepest example of thisshade that the owner has seen. S.G. 11b £200-250

x647 3d. pale greenish blue pair, [4-5], good to very large margins all round showing portionsof four adjoining stamps, complete and small part strikes of Barred Oval “1” and traces ofa red transit mark. A rarity in this fine condition. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 11b £600-700

PROVENANCE:Perry

x648 3d. pale greenish blue, [5], a very pale delicate shade with close to large margins nearlyall round, part Barred Oval cancellation leaving face clear; very light horizontal bend,otherwise fine. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 11b £200-250

x649 3d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twelve subjects, comprising two pairs andeight singles in a variety of shades, one cancelled with small part of a datestamp, the otherswith various Barred Oval cancellations; a couple with thins though of generally good tofine appearance. S.G. 11 group £600-800


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1d. Fifth Printing - S.G. 12, 12a

Ham’s final printing of the 1d. was made using the same intermediate stone as the fourth printing. Each impressionwas retouched by removing the shading of the Queen’s veil, producing the state known to collectors as “white veils”.

Ten transfers from this intermediate stone were laid down to form a printing stone of 120 (ten rows of twelve). It is estimated that 209,900 stamps were issued from this printing. The earliest recorded use is 31st. May 1851.

x650 1d. reddish brown, [3], a deep shade approaching the 4th. printing brownish red andpossibly an early printing, clear to large margins and with two part Barred Ovalcancellations; fine. S.G. 12 £100-120

x651 1d. reddish brown strip of three, [4-6], clear to very large margins mainly all round andshowing portions of all three adjoining stamps at foot, each cancelled by Barred Oval “1”;a scarce multiple. S.G. 12 £300-400

x652 1d. reddish brown pair, [7-8] sharing white primary printing flaw at top, sheet margin atleft and with clear to large margins elsewhere, both cancelled by Barred Oval “37” ofForrest Creek; [7] with filled pinhole, fine appearance. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 12 £250-300

x653 1d. bright pinky red, [1] with short transfer at upper left, clear to good margins exceptwhere touching at lower left, small part Barred Numeral cancellation at left leaving a largepart of the design clear; thin at upper right, otherwise fine. S.G. 12a £100-120


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x654 1d. bright pinky red strip of four, [3-6], sheet margin at right and with margins elsewherein places, cancelled by two Barred Oval “1” and small part Melbourne datestamp; [4] witha vertical crease. A scarce multiple. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 12a £250-300

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x655 1d. bright pinky red pair, [5-6], sheet margin at right and with good to large marginselsewhere, neatly cancelled by a central Barred Oval “17” of Broadford (RRR); [5] withsmall repaired tear at foot. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 12a £220-250

x656 1d. bright pinky red, [5], good to large margins and neatly cancelled by Butterfly “27”of Fiery Creek; fine. S.G. 12a £200-250

x657 1d. bright pinky red gutter pair, [6-1], margin at left and in places elsewhere, indistinctBarred Oval cancellations in bluish ink; [1] with two vertical creases and a scissor-cut atbase. The finer of the two recorded gutter pairs. S.G. 12a £1,000-1,200

x658 1d. bright pinky red, [9] with short transfer at foot and primary printing flaw at upperright, clear to very large margins showing portion of adjoining stamp at left and traces oftwo other stamp at top, two indistinct Barred Oval cancellations; sealed tear at righttowards foot; fine appearance. S.G. 12a £80-100


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x659 1d. bright pinky red, [11], margins in places, neatly tied by Barred Oval “1” on 1854 (3Apr.) entire letter from Melbourne and addressed locally with despatch oval datestampalongside the adhesive; very fine. S.G. 12a £1,500-1,800

x660 1d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twelve subjects in a variety of shades, [1]with sheet margin at left, [7] with sheet margins at left and at foot, variously cancelled; a few faults in places though of generally fine to very fine appearance. S. G. 12, 12a £1,200-1,400


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2d. Fifth Printing - S.G. 13, 13a, 13b, 13c

The 12-subject intermediate stone used for the fourth printing of the 2d. stamp was retouched in the veils using an acid brush. Each of the 12 types thus demonstrates a unique veil pattern, ranging from white to “vertical drapes”.

Ten transfers from the retouched intermediate stone were used to prepare the printing stone of 120 (12 x 10). It is estimated that 36,000 were printed (300 sheets). As with the fourth printing, subject spacing was very close,

so four margin examples are very scarce. The earliest recorded use is 28 December 1850.

x661 2d. drab pair, [3-4], a pale shade with clear to very large margins nearly all round, bothcancelled by Barred Oval “1” in bluish ink; sound and a rare multiple with only two pairsrecorded in this shade. S.G 13 £250-300

x662 + 2d. drab block of four, [4-5/10-11], close to huge margins in places and each cancelledby Butterfly “1”; some creasing though of fine appearance. The equal record multiple andthe sole block in private hands. S.G. 13. RPSV Certificate (2012) £1,600-1,800

PROVENANCE:Pack, Dale-Lichtenstein

x663 2d. drab, [11], clear to good margins and with central Butterfly “1” cancellation; verticalcrease at left though a presentable example which is seldom found with clear margins.S.G. 13 £200-250


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x664 2d. drab, [11] with void lower left corner, large margins at top and right, close on othertwo sides, clearly cancelled by Butterfly “1” and affixed (not tied) on piece showing boxed“TOO LATE” at foot; small scissor-cut in lower left corner. A remarkable stamp with onlyfour examples recorded. One of the great rarities of Victoria philately. RPSV Certificate(2012). S.G. 13d £20,000-25,000

Note: The entire left border of this position was heavily retouched, the only retouch on theprinting stone. The void corner error cross-cuts the retouch, so must post date it. It probablyresulted from acid damage, perhaps lithographer’s mishap while cleaning ink smudges fromthe stone margin

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x665 2d. grey-drab pair, [2-3], three large margins, close at right, both neatly cancelled byBarred Oval “2” of Geelong; [2] with light corner crease, [3] with thin and small thinbetween at foot though of fine appearance. In this shade the equal record multiple and byfar the finest of three pairs recorded. S.G. 13a £1,500-1,700

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x666 2d. grey-drab, [11], four margins and neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “2” of Geelong;superb. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 13a £200-250

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x667 2d. lilac-drab pair, [5-6], four mainly large margins showing large portion of [4] at left,cancelled at foot by two part strikes of Barred Oval “19” of The Grange; creases with oneresulting in a small split. Pairs are the largest recorded multiple. RPSV Certificate (2012).S.G. 13b £1,800-2,000

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x668 2d. lilac-drab, [9], a rich shade with good to large margins, just touched at lower leftcorner, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “1”; fine. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 13b £300-400

PROVENANCE:Perry

x669 2d. lilac-drab, [11] a very deep rich shade with two large margins and close on the othertwo sides, indistinct Barred Numeral cancellation with number unclear; the deepest shadeof this stamp that the owner has seen. S.G. 13c £250-300


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x670 2d. lilac-drab, [4], good to extremely large margins nearly all round, placed sideways andtied by Barred Oval “2” on 1852 (14 Sept.) entire from Geelong to Melbourne, despatchand arrival (14.9) oval datestamps on reverse; horizontal crease at top clear of theadhesive. Fine and attractive. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 13b £500-600

PROVENANCE:Perry

x671 2d. lilac-drab, [12], clear to very large margins nearly all round, in combination with 4th.Printing 3d. blue with two large margins, both cancelled with Barred Oval “22” on 1853(late) front from Broken River by “Overland Route” to Liverpool, where rated “8” due,the original letter turned upon arrival and re-addressed, on reverse, to Thornhill, Scotlandand showing two small part datestamps, the one on arrival dated 26 January 1854; acouple of filing creases, one of which crosses the 3d. value. Rare, being one of only twoitems bearing this printing addressed to non-Australian destinations. S.G. 13b £200-250


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x672 2d. red-lilac, [4], margins on two sides and with close margins or touched on the othertwo sides; very lightly cancelled; small corner crease. Very fine and one of the few lightlycancelled examples of the fifteen recorded. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 13c £1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:Linfield

x673 2d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twelve subjects, comprising a pair and tensingles in a range of shades, Butterfly (including “33”) and Barred Oval cancellations; [1]with corner nick, [8] with a thin though generally good to fine, [11] with RPSVCertificate (1995). S.G. 13 group £1,300-1,500

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3d. Fifth Printing - S.G. 14, 14a, 14b

Ham’s final printing of the 3d. was made up using the same intermediate stone as the fourth printing. Each impressionwas retouched by removing shading of the Queen’s veil, producing the state known to collectors as “white veils”. Ten transfers from this intermediate stone were laid down to form a printing stone of 120 (ten rows of twelve).

It is estimated that 333,000 stamps were issued from this printing. The earliest recorded date of use is 8th December 1852.

x674 3d. blue strip of six, [1-6] being the entire top row of the transfer group, margins in placesand each pair cancelled by Barred Oval “26” of Border Post; three stamps with defectsthough the finest appearing of eight recorded such multiples. S.G. 14 £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Caspary

x675 3d. blue pair, [1-2], on machine-made paper with horizontal mesh, sheet margin at leftand with large to enormous margins on the other three sides showing traces to largeportions of six other stamps, generally two large part and two small part Barred Oval “1”cancellations; trace of soiling at upper right, otherwise fine. A rare and spectacularmultiple on this seldom encountered paper. S.G. 14 £500-700

PROVENANCE:Purves

x676 3d. blue, [8], a dry print with clear to very large margins, neatly cancelled by Barred Oval“2” of Geelong; fine. S.G. 14 £100-120

PROVENANCE:Perry

x677 3d. blue, [9], good to very large margins all round and lightly cancelled by light partBarred Oval “41” (RR) of an unknown office, thought to be Apsley; very fine. S.G. 14 £100-120

PROVENANCE:Perry

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x678 3d. blue, [10] showing stone damage at upper right and inking flaws across lower third,a light shade with clear/touched to very large margins with portion of adjoining stamp atleft, part lightly inked Barred Oval “1”; fine. S.G. 14 £100-120

x679 3d. deep blue, [4], unused with some gum which is not original, margins in places; defectsthough of good appearance for this rare stamp. Perry Certificate (2009). S.G. 14a £250-300

x681 3d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twelve subjects, comprising three pairs,one with sheet margin at right, and six singles, two with sheet margins, various shades, allwith Barred Oval cancellations; generally fine and scarce in this condition. S.G. 14 group £700-800

x680 3d. greenish blue pair, [3-4] on machine-made paper with horizontal mesh, an intenselydeep shade with [3] showing “THRE” largely obliterated by over-inking, good to verylarge margins virtually all round showing portions of adjoining stamp at left and at right,just in at pper right, twice cancelled by Barred Oval “1”; a scarce and unusual multiple ofthis shade. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 14b £300-400

PROVENANCE:Perry


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3d. Fifth Printing - Retouched - S.G. 14c

There are nine retouches to be found on this printing stone. These comprise the lower left vertical strip of five and the lower right vertical strip of four on the sheet (positions 61, 73, 85, 97, 109, and 84, 96, 108, 120). These retouches must have been the result of some damage to the lower outer margins on the printing stone.

x682 3d. blue pair, pos. 61-62, [7-8], [7] lower left corner block, a bright shade with clear tolarge margins, twice cancelled with Barred Oval “1” leaving the retouch clear. RPSVCertificate (2012). S.G. 14c £700-800

PROVENANCE:Wawn, Purves

x683 3d. blue, pos. 61, [7], lower left corner block, sheet margin at left and clear to largeelsewhere, cancelled by Barred Oval “1” and tied on small piece; fine. Perry Certificate(2006). S.G. 14c £400-500

PROVENANCE:Perry

x684 3d. blue pair, pos. 73-74, [1-2], [1] upper left border, margins largely all round, twicecancelled by Barred Oval “1”, lightly so on [1] leaving the retouch clearly visible; [2] witha vertical crease, otherwise sound. S.G. 14c £350-400

x685 3d. blue, pos. 84, [6] right-hand border, clear to large margins nearly all round, neatlycancelled with small part Barred Oval at upper left leaving nearly all of design clear. A finelooking stamp. S.G. 14c £500-600

x686 3d. blue strip of three, pos. 85-87, [7-9], [7] upper left corner block, narrow sheet marginat left, good to large margins at foot and traces elsewhere, Barred Oval cancellations withnumber unclear, and with small part of oval datestamp at foot; [7] with tear at top and[9] thinned though of good appearance and a scarce multiple. S.G. 14c £500-600

x687 3d. blue, pos. 97, [1] lower left corner, margins largely all round and showing trace ofadjoining stamp at foot, very light indistinct Barred Oval cancellation; small split at leftthough of good appearance. S.G. 14c £200-250


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x688 3d. blue, pos. 108, [6] right-hand border, narrow sheet margin at right and with close togood margins elsewhere, part Barred Oval “5” of Bendigo Creek at foot leaving nearly allof the right-hand border clear; trace of soiling, otherwise fine. S.G. 14c £400-500

x689 3d. deep blue, pos. 96, [12] right-hand border, good to large margins on three sides,touched at top, part Barred Oval cancellation with number indistinct; fine. S.G. 14c £400-500

x690 3d. deep blue, pos. 108, [6] right-hand border, a very deep shade with good to largemargins on three sides, neatly cancelled by Barred Numeral “1” leaving part of the borderclear; horizontal bend and tiny tear in left margin. A spectacular retouch. RPSV Certificate(2012). S.G. 14c £700-800


x691 3d. deep blue, pos. 109, [7], lower left corner, margin at top and in places elsewhere,clearly cancelled by Barred Oval “1”; sound. S.G. 14c £250-300

x692 3d. deep blue, pos. 120, [12] right-hand margin, clear to large margins nearly all round,part Barred Oval “1” cancellation at top, thinned at lower right though of fineappearance. S.G. 14c £300-400

x693 3d. greenish blue strip of four, pos. 81-84, [3-6], [6] right-hand border, narrow sheetmargin at right and good margins on two other sides, each cancelled by Barred Oval “1”;fine and a rare multiple. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 14c £700-800


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The sixth printing used a new stone of 120 (Stone A: ten rows of twelve). This stone and the two subsequent two pence stones were prepared using the same intermediate stone of 30 (five rows of six). Prior to laying down this intermediate stone, the die was further retouched to produce the final (fourth) state. The border lines were

re-engraved to produce the effect known to collectors as “coarse border and background”. The veil shading appears as in the original state of the die. It is estimated that 78,000 stamps were printed with the earliest recorded use

being 11th April 1850.

x694 2d. red-lilac, [15], a deep shade, large to very large margins nearly all round, cancelled byButterfly “30” of Alberton (RR) in blue; fine. S.G. 15 £200-250

x695 2d. red-lilac, [26], a bright shade with good to large margins mainly all round, cancelledwith superb Butterfly “37” of Melbourne; thinned at top though most attractive. S.G. 15 £100-120

x696 2d. red-lilac, [27], narrow pane margin at foot and good to large margins nearly all roundelsewhere, cancelled with Butterfly “1”; very fine. S.G. 15 £300-350

x697 2d. red-lilac, [27], a pale shade with all round, neatly cancelled with Butterfly “17” ofBroadford (RRR); light crease at top; attractive. S.G. 15 £250-300

x698 2d. red-lilac pair, [28-29], a pale shade, clear to very large margins nearly all round withpane selvedge at foot and portion of [30] at right, both neatly cancelled by Butterfly “1”;the finest of seven recorded pairs of this shade. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 15 £900-1,000

x699 2d. lilac, [22], on thin hand-made paper, two clear margins and traces of marginelsewhere, central Butterfly “17” cancellation of Colac (R); small thin and corner crease,fine appearance. A scarce and under-valued shade. S.G. 15a £250-300


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x700 2d. lilac pair, [29-30], touching to large margins showing narrow sheet margin at foot,both clearly cancelled with Butterfly “15” in blue-black at Geelong; three tiny tears inlower margin, one impinging on design, however the finest of the four pairs recorded ofthis shade, two of which are on cover. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 15a £4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:Purves, Diffen

x701 2d. lilac, [29], on thick machine-made paper, margins generally all round, Butterflycancellation with number failing to print; sound. A scarce and under-valued shade. S.G. 15a £250-300

x702 2d. lilac pair, 22-23], margins on three sides and showing portions of adjacent stamps atfoot, largely severed between by postal clerk, each cancelled by Butterfly “29” of Port fairyand tied on 1851 (7 June) double rate entire to Melbourne, the reverse showing despatchand arrival (9.6) oval datestamps. Very rare with only four pairs recorded. This is the finerof two recorded on cover, and the only example in private hands. RPSV Certificate(2102). S.G. 15a £1,500-1,800

Note: Postal clerks and the public complained about having to use scissors to separate thestamps. Clerks in a few rural post offices cut sheets in to strips and largely separated between.These were then pulled apart as needed. The above cover represents a rare instance of thispractice


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x703 2d. grey, [12] with diagonal white line flaw due to scratched printing stone, marginslargely all round, neatly cancelled with Butterfly “15” of Geelong in blue; unusual. S.G. 15b £200-250

x704 2d. grey, [15], good to large margins except at lower left where just touched, neatlycancelled with Butterfly “15” of Geelong; an exceptional example of this scarce shade.RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 15b £600-800

PROVENANCE:Perry

x705 2d. grey, [25], good to huge margins, touched at left, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “1”and tied on 1850 (3 Oct.) entire from Melbourne to Geelong by the Coastal Steamer,despatch and arrival (4.10) oval datestamps on reverse. A very rare stamp on cover withonly two examples recorded, this being the finer. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 15b £2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:Perry


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x706 2d. dull brownish lilac, [25], large well-balanced margins all round, neatly cancelled byButterfly “1” leaving face clear. An exceptional stamp and very rare in such fine condition.RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 15c £500-600

PROVENANCE:Purves, Perry

x707 2d. dull brownish lilac, [28] with upper right area in a pale shade, good to very largemargins showing sliver of adjoining stamp at right, cancelled by Butterfly “1” in blue;fine. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 15c £200-250

PROVENANCE:Perry


x708 2d. dull brownish lilac, [13], clear to very large margins on three sides, touched or in attop, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” and affixed on 1851 (9 Jan.) envelope fromGeelong to Melbourne, despatch and arrival (10.1) oval datestamps on reverse. S.G. 15c £500-600

PROVENANCE:Purves


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x709 2d. lilac-grey pair, [4-5], large margin at top and with traces elsewhere, both cancelled byButterfly “15” of Geelong; light crease though by far the finest of the four recorded pairsof this shade, the equal record multiple. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 15 group £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Wawn

x710 2d. lilac-grey, [11], good to very large margins, exceptionally light Butterfly cancellation;trace of a crease in left margin, otherwise very fine and most attractive. S.G. 15 group £250-300

x711 2d. brownish grey, [27], narrow sheet margin at foot and good to large margins on other sides, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong; small cut in north-east square.The finest known example of this scarce shade. RPSV Certificate (1995 and 2012). S.G. 15 group £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Duveen, Col. Green, Perry


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x712 2d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of thirty subjects, comprising a pair andtwenty-eight singles in a variety of shades, generally with good to large margins with someexhibiting narrow sheet margins, all with Butterfly cancellations including “15”, “20”,“30” and “37”; a couple with faults though generally good to fine. S.G. 15 group £2,500-3,000


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2d. Sixth Printing - Retouched - S.G. 15d, 15e

The sixth printing from Stone A was the only retouched 2d. printing stone. Eighteen different retouches have beenidentified. Only two types (6 and 7) are known with more than one retouch. They occur in all shades indicating thatthey were present on the printing stone from the start. With a total printing of 78,000, only 640 examples of each

retouch were printed. Only a few of each type are known, most of which are faulty.

x713 2d. red-lilac, [10] upper right background and left portion of right frame, margins largelyall round, light Butterfly “15” cancellation of Geelong; vertical crease, thin and a littlesoiled. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 15e £400-500PROVENANCE:Purves, Perry, Barelli

x714 2d. red-lilac, [26] retouched lower label resulting in the so-called “missing value”, clear tolarge margins generally all round, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “17” of Lake Colac (R);minor thinning in left margin. A excellent example of this famous retouch and one of thefinest of fifteen known. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 15d £9,000-10,000PROVENANCE:Hall, Schofield, Purves, Perry

x715 2d. dull brownish lilac strip of three, [4-6], [4] retouched in upper right background, [5]retouched, [6] with “pineapple” flaw at upper left, huge margins at top and at right,generally good to fine elsewhere showing portions of two adjoining stamps at foot, eachcancelled with Butterfly “33” of The Glenelg (R); creased and with split at left edge of[6]. Spectacular and illustrated in Pack. The premier retouched example from this printingand the equal recorded multiple of this shade, with only two recorded. RPSV Certificate(2012). S.G. 15e £2,500-3,000PROVENANCE:Pack, Dale-Lichtenstein

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x716 2d. dull brownish-lilac, [6] north west corner square, left frame and “VI” in “VICTORIA”,just clear to good margins; neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong, trace of ahorizontal crease at top, otherwise fine. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 15e £400-500


x717 2d. dull brownish lilac pair, [13-14], [14] background right of the Queen’s head, clear tolarge margins all round, both cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong; scissor-cut betweenat top ending in tear on [14] though of good appearance. S.G. 15e £150-200

x718 2d. dull brownish lilac, [18] left background and border below sceptre, margins nearly allround, neatly cancelled by central Butterfly “15” of Geelong; small split at right,otherwise sound. S.G. 15e £250-300

PROVENANCE:Pack

x719 2d. dull brownish lilac, [23] north east corner square, right frame and shading to right ofshoulder at right, margins nearly all round, lightly cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelongin blue; thins resulting in tiny defect at right though of good appearance. Perry Certificate(2006). S.G. 15e £300-350

PROVENANCE:Perry, Barelli

x720 2d. dull brownish lilac, [27] “R” and upper left background, clear to good marginsgenerally all round, clearly cancelled by Butterfly “1”; filled thin at centre, otherwisesound. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 15e £300-400

PROVENANCE:Perry, Barelli


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2d. Seventh Printing - S.G. 16, 16a, 16b

The seventh printing was produced with a new stone of 120 (Stone B, ten rows of twelve). Before laying down the printing stone, the intermediate stone of 12 used to make up Stone A was acid-retouched in the Queen’s veils,giving the appearance of “vertical drapes”. It has been estimated that 176,000 were printed and the earliest known

date of use being 14th January 1851.

x721 2d. lilac-grey, [3], clear to large margins, cancelled by Barred Oval “39” of WilliamsTown (RRRR, numeral enhanced, probably by Pack, not guaranteed), attractive andsound. S.G. 16 £100-120

PROVENANCE:Pack, Rodwell

x722 2d. lilac-grey, [27], large to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by Butterfly“15” of Geelong, two tiny inclusions; four margin stamps from this printing are rare. A superb example which is quite possibly the finest known of this shade. RPSV Certificate(2012). S.G. 16 £400-500

x724 2d. deep grey, [2], just clear to large margins showing traces of adjoining stamps at rightand at foot, indistinct Butterfly cancellation; vertical crease and small thin though of fineappearance. S.G. 16a £200-250

x725 2d. deep grey, [3], large to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by Butterfly“29” of Port Fairy; an exceptional example with margins of this size seldom seen in any4th. die-state printing. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 16a £300-400

x723 2d. deep grey strip of three, [1-3], narrow sheet margin at left margins in placeselsewhere, each stamp cancelled by Barred Oval “19” of The Grange (R); creased thoughof good appearance. The largest recorded multiple of this stamp. S.G. 16a £600-800


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x726 2d. deep grey, [27], a particularly deep shade with clear to large margins on three sides,in at left, cancelled by Barred Oval “21” of Fiery Creek (R); trace of a crease, otherwisefine. S.G. 16a £200-250

x727 2d, brown-lilac pair, [4-5], a delicate pale shade with just clear to large margins all round,both cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong; small split at right just into design,otherwise fine. S.G. 16b £300-350

x728 2d. brown-lilac pair, [7-8], a deep shade with margins on three sides and much clearerthan usual for this printing, both cancelled by Butterfly “22” of Broken River (RRRR);fine and scarce. S.G. 16b £400-500

x729 2d. brown-lilac, [14], an unusual shade verging on red-lilac, touched to very largemargins showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “1” inblue; scissor-cut at lower right clear of design, otherwise fine. S.G. 16b £100-120

x730 2d. brown-lilac, [18], sheet margin at right, clear or touched on the other sides, Butterfly“29” of Port Fairy; tear in top tablet and three small punctures at upper right though ofgood appearance. S.G. 16b £120-150

x731 2d. brown-lilac, [25], a pale shade with clear to large margins except at lower left wherejust touching, central strike Butterfly “15” of Geelong; an exceptional stamp. RPSVCertificate (2012). S.G. 16b £300-350

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x732 2d. brown-lilac, [25], a deep shade with close to large margins, cancelled by Barred Oval“1” in blue-black; tiny tear in upper left corner square. A rare shade. R.P.S. Certificate(2012). S.G. 16b £300-350

x733 2d. brown-lilac pair, [26-27], margins in places, both cancelled by Barred Oval “1”;rather thinned though of good appearance. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 16b £200-250

x734 2d. brown-lilac pair, [29-30], margins largely all round or touching, both cancelled withButterfly “13” of Serpentine Creek (RRRR with only a single in red ever seen by Purves);vertical crease between and [29] with a thin though of fine appearance. S.G. 16b £250-300

x735 2d. brown-lilac, [8], touched to large margins all round, cancelled by Butterfly “1” inblue and affixed on 1851 (4 Nov.) mourning envelope (minor imperfections) fromMelbourne to Geelong by daily coastal steamer service, despatch and arrival (4.11) ovaldatestamps on reverse. S.G. 16b £300-350

PROVENANCE:Jewell, Moreton

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x736 2d. large part reconstruction of the intermediate stone of thirty subjects, less [1-3], [26-27] and [29-30], comprising six pairs and eleven singles in a variety of shades, [15]apparently unused, cancellations include Butterfly “7” on a single and “27” on a pair, andBarred Ovals with “10” and “12” of Maiden’s Punt (RRR) on pairs; faults in placesthough of generally good to fine appearance £1,000-1,200

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2d. Eighth Printing - S.G. 17, 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d, 17e

The eighth printing from Stone C was printed from a separate stone of 120 (ten rows of twelve). These printing stoneswere prepared using the same intermediate stone of 30 (five rows of six). Prior to laying down this intermediate stone,

the die was further retouched to produce the final (fourth) state. The border lines were re-engraved to produce theeffect known to collectors as “coarse border and background”. Before Stone C was laid down, the veils on each of the30 units on the intermediate stone were retouched individually to produce the effect known as “vertical drapes”. It has

been estimated that 220,000 stamps were printed, with the earliest date of use being 18th February 1851.

x737 2d. cinnamon pair, [5-6], good to large margins on the horizontal sides, close or touchedon the vertical sides, both neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong; a fine and scarcemultiple. S.G. 17 £200-250

x738 2d. cinnamon, [6], a corner example with 3-4mm. sheet margins, clear at foot and justtouched at left, neat Barred Oval “1” cancellation; a couple of natural paper creases atfoot. A most appealing example. S.G. 17 £200-250

x739 2d. cinnamon, [14], good to large margins, neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “2” ofGeelong and affixed to small piece; a superb stamp. S.G. 17 £200-250

x740 2d. cinnamon, [30], a very deep shade with clear to good margins nearly all round, neatlycancelled by Barred Oval “2” of Geelong and tied on small piece; horizontal creasetowards top though of fine appearance. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 17 £250-300


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x741 2d. cinnamon, [25] in combination with Third Printing 3d. blue, [9], the 2d. withmargins in places, the 3d. with large margins all round, both cancelled by generally verylight Barred Oval cancellations on 1853 (1 Feb.) entire from The Leigh? “per first ship”to Scotland, rated “8” and showing Colinsburgh arrival c.d.s. (4.7) on reverse, the reversewith despatch, Melbourne (10.2) and London (3.2) datestamps; the 3d. with a verticalcrease, otherwise fine. RPSV Certificate (2007). S.G. 7, 17 £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Linfield, Diffen

x742 2d. drab, [23], unused, margins on three sides; scissor-cut in margin and small thinsthough of good appearance; a rare stamp with only ten unused examples recorded, noneof which are perfect. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 17a £1,000-1,200

x743 2d. drab, [6], a corner example with 2-4mm. sheet margins, large margin at left showingportion of adjoining stamp, just clear to large at foot, clearly cancelled with Butterfly “37”of Melbourne; an extraordinary stamp and the finest known example of this shade. RPSVCertificate (1995). S.G. 17a £300-400

PROVENANCE:Perry


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x744 2d. drab, [24], a deep shade with clear to good margins nearly all round, mainly lightBarred Oval with indistinct numeral (possibly the very rare “22”); fine. S.G. 17a £150-200

Note: Position [6] from the upper right sheet corner is the only stamp from this 6th, 7th, and8th printings with a complete design. All other positions have had slivers of the sides cut awayin the transfer process.

PROVENANCE:Ferrary

x745 2d. pale dull brown, [28], unused, narrow sheet margin at foot and traces elsewhere. The finest of the eight recorded unused examples of this rare stamp. S.G. 17b £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Jenkins

x746 2d. pale dull brown strip of three, [2-4], margins nearly all round, each cancelled byBarred Oval “19” at The Grange (R) in black, normally applied in blue or bluish ink;crease and small scissor-cut between [3] and [4] though of good appearance with onlyfour multiples larger than a pair recorded. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 17b £300-400

x747 2d. greenish grey, [7], clear to very large margins nearly all round with portion ofadjoining stamp at foot, neatly cancelled with Barred Oval “2” of Geelong, good colourfor this delicate shade; vertical crease though of fine appearance. S.G. 17c £200-250

x748 2d. greenish grey, [12], a deep shade with clear to large margins virtually all roundshowing portion of adjoining stamp at foot, cancelled by Barred Oval “10” of Kilmore;small thin towards centre, otherwise fine. S.G. 17c £150-200

x749 2d. greenish grey pair, [16-17], good margins on three sides, touching or in at foot,lightly cancelled by Barred Oval “1”; [17] with short crease, otherwise very fine and thefiner of the two recorded pairs in this shade. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 17c £1,100-1,300

PROVENANCE:Diffen


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x750 2d. greenish grey, [27], touched to very large margins showing narrow sheet margin atfoot and trace of adjoining stamp at top, close or touched on the vertical sides, neatlycancelled by Butterfly “1”; thin spot at centre, otherwise fine. RPSV Certificate (1995).S.G. 17c £150-200

x751 2d. olive-drab, [24], unused, largely good to large margins on the vertical sides, touchedor just in on the horizontal sides; a rare stamp with only eight unused examples recorded.RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 17d £800-1,000

x752 2d. olive-drab, [3-4], good to large horizontal margins, in or touching on the verticalsides, both cancelled by Butterfly “15” of Geelong; a couple of small thins at hinge area.S.G. 17d £200-250


x753 2d. olive-drab, [3], clear to very large margins showing portion of adjoining stamp atupper right, cancelled with Butterfly “31” of The Grange (R); creases and trace of a thin,otherwise fine. S.G. 17d £150-200

x754 2d. olive-drab, [11], clear to very large margins, cancelled by superb Barred Oval “2” ofGeelong and tied on small piece, fine. RPSV Certificate (1995) incorrectly identifying itas the drab shade. S.G. 17d £250-300

x755 2d. olive-drab, [23], rich colour, clear to very large margins, cancelled by superb crispstrike of Barred Oval “2” of Geelong; small inclusion towards foot, otherwise very fine.S.G. 17d £200-250


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x756 2d. olive-drab, [2], clear to large margins generally all round, lightly cancelled by BarredOval and tied on 1852 (29 Sept.) entire from Geelong to Melbourne with despatch andarrival (30.9) oval datestamps on reverse; the adhesive with a scissor-cut at upper right andan inclusion towards foot; a scarce stamp on cover with only eight examples recordedbearing this shade. RPSV Certificate (2006). S.G. 17d £800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x757 2d. buff, [1], clear to very large margins nearly all round and showing portion of adjoiningstamp at left, indistinct Barred Oval cancellation in blue and tied on 1852 (12 Apr.) entire(no side flaps) from Upper Glenelg via Grange to Geelong, despatch, transit (13.4) andarrival (15.2) oval datestamps on reverse; the adhesive with two small repaired tears atright though of fine appearance. S.G. 17e £300-400


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x758 2d. buff, [4], clear to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by part Barred Oval “1”leaving much of face clear; a very fine example. S.G. 7e £400-500

x759 2d. buff, [15], clear to large margins all round,, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” ofGeelong; fine. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 17e £250-300

x760 2d. buff, [28], narrow sheet margin at foot, good regular margins on the other threesides, neatly cancelled by Butterfly “15” at Geelong; fine. RPSV Certificate (1995) £300-350


x761 2d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of thirty subjects, comprising six pairs andeighteen singles in a variety of shades (two of the pairs in buff), various Butterfly andBarred Oval cancellations; a few minor faults though of generally fine to very fineappearance. S.G. 17 group £2,000-2,500


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1d. Sixth Printing - Stone 1 - S.G. 23, 23a

The supplies of the 1d. Ham printings lasted until March 1854 and the 3d. until June 1854. It was decided to fulfillthe Colony’s future requirements of 1d. and 6d. stamps by obtaining printing plates from England. These stamps wereexpected in November 1853 but did not arrive until October 1854. It became necessary to have new printings of 1d.

and 3d. stamps to bolster the stocks and tenders were called for the production of 500,000 1d. and 2,000,000 3d.stamps. The contract was awarded to J.S. Campbell & Co. One “master” intermediate stone of 24 (four rows of six)

from which transfers were laid down on new stones to produce a single printing stone of 192 impressions in two panesof 96. The earliest recorded use is 7th February 1854.

x762 1d. orange-red, [19], unused, a pale shade verging on salmon-pink, sheet margin at footand close to large margins on the other three sides; a few faults though of reasonableappearance. A rare stamp. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 23 £500-600

x763 1d. orange-red, [3], good to very large margins, neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “5” ofSandhurst; tiny crease in lower corner, otherwise very fine. S.G. 23 £100-120

x764 1d. orange-red, [5], good to large margins, cancelled by large part Barred Oval “1”; fine.S.G. 23 £100-120

x765 1d. orange-red pair, [15-16], good to very large margins and both neatly cancelled bysuperb Barred Oval “62” of Queenscliff; the left-hand stamp with two vertical ink strokes.Superb and most attractive. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 23 £300-350

PROVENANCE:Perry

x766 1d. orange-red, [17], large regular margins and cancelled by Barred Oval “1”; fine. S.G. 23a £100-120

x767 1d. orange-red, [22], good to large margins, neatly cancelled by neat complete BarredOval “1”; thin at lower right, otherwise fine. S.G. 23 £70-80

x768 1d. orange-red, [22], a pale shade verging on salmon, good to large margins and lightBarred Oval cancellations; light brown patch at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 23 £80-100


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x769 1d. orange-red reconstruction of the intermediate stone of thirty subjects, comprising twopairs and twenty six singles in a variety of shades, nearly all with clear or good to largemargins, mostly with Barred Oval cancellations including “39” of Broken River (RR) onone pair; generally good to fine. R.P.S. Certificate for one pair £2,000-2,500

x770 1d. rose, [5], good to large margins, small part Barred Oval cancellation at left leavingvery large part of design clear. Superb and the finest known example of this shade. RPSV Certificate (2005). S.G. 23a £1,500-1,800

Note: Geoff Kellow in “The Stamps of Victoria” estimates that only twenty-five examples ofthis shade exist, only six are recorded in the deep shade

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x771 1d. rose, [10], three good to large margins, close or touched at left, neatly cancelled by large part Sandhurst oval datestamp for 26 October 1854; fine and most attractive.S.G. 23 £400-500


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3d. Sixth Printing - Stone A - S.G. 24

The printer J.S. Campbell constructed an intermediate stone of 24 (four rows of six) to produce a printing stone of 320 types in two panes of 160. Exactly 500,000 stamps were delivered in February 1854 and the earliest known use is 26th June 1854. From the remainders, it has been estimated that 20,000 stamps were rouletted in 1857 and

96,000 perforated in 1859.

x772 3d. blue, [19], unused with part original gum, a deep shade with clear to very largemargins; fine. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 24 £800-1,000

x773 3d. blue pair, [19-20], unused with large part original gum, clear to large margins; very fine. pairs are the largest recorded multiple and this is the finest of the five recorded.RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 24 £1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:Pack, Perry, Diffen

x774 3d. blue, [1] with “necktie” secondary flaw, a light shade, good margins on three sides,close or just touched at top, lightly cancelled with small part Barred Oval; fine anddramatic. S.G. 24 £200-250

x775 3d. blue, [1] with “necktie” secondary flaw, cancelled by partially under-inked BarredNumeral “74” of Euroa (RR) leaving flaw clearly visible; a fine stamp. S.G. 24 £200-250

x776 3d. blue, [7], a light shade, good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by BarredOval “5” of Sandhurst; small ink mark at left, fine. S.G. 24 £100-120


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x777 3d. blue interpanneau strip of four, [12-7-8-9], generally large margins showing traces ofadjoining stamps at top and foot, each cancelled with New South Wales numeral “47” ofTumut; horizontal crease and two with tiny defects though a very rare and impressive useoutside Victoria. S.G. 24 £300-400

x778 3d. blue, [18], a deep shade with large regular margins, superb nearly complete BarredOval “2” of Geelong; fine. S.G. 24 £100-120

x779 3d. blue, [19], a greenish blue shade, large to very large margins showing trace ofadjoining stamp at foot, part Barred Oval cancellation. S.G. 24 £50-60

x780 3d. blue, [21], a dull shade with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by Barred Oval“50” of Belfast and tied on small piece; very fine. S.G. 24 £50-60


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x781 3d. blue abnormal pair, [20/20], good to very large margins, twice lightly cancelled byBarred Oval “37” of Castlemaine on 1854 (19 Sept.) entire to Melbourne, despatch andarrival (20.9) datestamps on reverse; fine and most attractive. The only 6th. printingabnormal recorded on cover. Holcombe Opinion (1995). S.G. 24 £1,500-1,800


x782 3d. blue reconstruction of the intermediate stone of thirty subjects in a variety of shades,generally with four margins, various cancellations including one with small part ovaldatestamp; a few minor faults though of generally fine appearance. S.G. 24 £1,000-1,200


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3d. Sixth Printing - Stone A - Retouched - S.G. 24a

x783 3d. blue strip of five, [13-17], [17] with intermediate stone retouch below “C” of“VICTORIA”, a delicate light shade with just clear to large margins all round, each cancelledwith New South Wales numeral “46” of Gundagai (one impression legible); two verticalcreases and two with tiny defects though a very rare and impressive use outside Victoria.Alcuri Certificate (1986). S.G. 24, 24a £800-1,000Note: Illustrated on page 5 of “Victoria Half-Lengths” by Robson Lowe, 1952.PROVENANCE:Jones

x784 3d. blue, [17] with intermediate stone retouch below “C” of “VICTORIA”, a deep shade,neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “1” leaving retouch clear; very fine. S.G. 24a £150-200

x785 + 3d. blue abnormal block of four, [22-23/16-17], [17] and [22] retouched, a deep shadewith just clear to large margins and each clearly cancelled by Barred Numeral“1”........................... A new discovery, and proving multiple, for the location of the onlyretouch to printing Stone A. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 24, 24a £1,000-1,200Note: The retouch to one of fourteen occurrences of [22] in the printing stone was noted byPurves in 1953 but, until this discovery, has never been plated. The block first came to lightin the Pack sale of 1944 as a block of six, but has never been identified as containing the [22]retouch. An article on this block appeared in the September issue of “The AustralianPhilatelist”PROVENANCE:Pack

x786 3d. blue, [22] with printing stone retouch in “EN” of “PENCE”, a light shade with goodto large margins and indistinct Barred Oval cancellation; the only retouch to the printingstone and the finest known example. S.G. 24 £500-600PROVENANCE:Linfield


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x787 Original printing contract, dated 2 June 1854, comprising the bond and work schedule,attached to the latter is a sample of gummed paper to be used, signed by James Campbell,James Fergusson, and their guarantors. The stamp paper was first signed in ink under thegum, then signed again in pencil after gumming, thus attesting to both materials to beused for production. A remarkable document. £2,000-2,500


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1d. Seventh Printing - Stone 2 - S.G. 26, 26a, 26b

The new postal act introduced on the 1st May 1854 greatly increased the use of postage stamps with the compulsorypre-payment of postage with stamps on the 1st January 1855. On the 6th May 1854, the Postmaster General requestedthat a further 4,000,000 1d. and 2,000,000 3d. stamps be prepared immediately. A tender from Messrs. Campbell and

Fergusson was accepted on the 11th May 1854.The earliest use is 20th July 1854.

One “master” intermediate stone of 24 (four rows of six) from which transfers were laid down on new stones toproduce a single printing stone of 400 impressions in two panes of 200.

x788 1d. brown interpanneau strip of four, [11-11-12-7], good to large margins all round,thrice cancelled by Barred Numeral “64” of Mount Blackwood; [10] and [12] with sealedtears though of very fine appearance. S.G. 26 £150-200

x789 1d. brown, [11], a very deep shade with good margins all round, large and small partBarred Oval “1” cancellations; small thinning at hinge area. S.G. 26 £80-100

x790 1d. brown, [11], a deep shade showing flaw over “Y” of “PENNY”, good to large marginsall round and showing sliver of adjoining stamp at top, two part Barred Oval “1”cancellations. S.G. 26 £100-120

PROVENANCE:Perry

x791 1d. brown pair, [15-16], [16] with flaw in “PENNY”, good to large margins, unusuallysharing Geelong Newspaper oval datestamp; traces of creasing and with to tiny cornercreases, fine appearance. S.G. 26 £150-200


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x792 1d. brown abnormal combination strip of three, [18-1-2], good to large margins and eachcancelled by Barred Numeral “1”; some thins at top though of very fine appearance. S.G. 26 £300-400

PROVENANCE:Linfield

x793 1d. brown, [19] with cut transfer at lower left, good to large margins, neatly cancelled bypart Barred Numeral “76” (Smythesdale); thinned though of fine appearance. S.G. 26 £80-100

x794 1d. brick-red, [2] abnormal combination from the block of four at upper left corner ofsheet with trace of [1] visible at right, good to enormous margins and neatly cancelled bypart Barred Numeral “8” of Portland; two tiny inclusions. Very fine. S.G. 26a £400-500

PROVENANCE:Harvey

x795 1d. brick-red pair, [23-24], good to large margins and sharing Barred Oval “24” ofBallarat; some thins at top though of fine appearance. S.G. 26a £100-120

x796 1d. brick-red abnormal combination strip of three, [24-21-22], just clear to very largemargins and twice cancelled by indistinct Barred Oval, possibly “84” of Wickliffe; trace ofa horizontal crease and thinning. S.G. 26a £400-500


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x797 1d. dull red pair, [4-5], good to enormous margins showing portions of adjoining stampsat left and at right, both cancelled by Barred Numeral “2” of Geelong; [5] with small tearat top just in to design though of spectacular appearance. S.G. 26b £250-300

x798 1d. dull red, [4], large to very large margins showing portion of adjoining stamp at foot,cancelled by superb Barred Numeral “2” of Geelong; scissor-cut at lower left, otherwisefine. B.P.A. Certificate (1969) as brick-red. S.G. 26b £100-120

x799 1d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twenty-four subjects in a range of shades,nearly all with four margins and variously cancelled with Newspaper datestamps, BarredOvals and Numerals; a few faults in places though of generally fine appearance. S.G. 26group £1,200-1,500


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1d. Eighth Printing - Stone 3 - S.G. 27, 27a, 27b

An estimated 800,000 stamps were printed from Stone 3. The earliest known date of use is 5th August 1855 and practically all of this printing was used within four months.

x800 1d. orange-brown pair, [8-9], good to large margins and both cancelled by Barred Oval“26” of Lindsay (RR); a few pinholes though of good appearance. S.G. 27 £150-200

x801 1d. orange-brown interpanneau pair, [18-13], a pale shade with good to large marginsand sharing Barred Oval “25” of Colac; [18] with scissor-cut at base and thin at top, fineappearance. S.G. 27 £200-250

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x802 1d. orange-brown abnormal combination strip of four, [23-24-21-22], a bright shadeunusually cut giving good to large margins in places and traces of two other stamps, eachcancelled by Barred Oval “1”; [23] with a vertical crease. An attractive multiple which wasone of Purves’ proving pieces for the Stone 3 layout. S.G. 27 £500-600

PROVENANCE:Purves


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x803 1d. orange-brown abnormal combination strip of four, [19-20-19-20], clear to largemargins virtually all round, each cancelled by Barred Numeral “4” of Sandhurst on 1856(14 Apr.) front to Castlemaine, fine despatch oval datestamp at lower left corner; the left-hand stamp with creases and the right-hand pair with a crease between, none of theseaffecting the fine appearance of this most attractive franking. The proving piece for thelower pane of Stone 3. S.G. 27 £500-600

PROVENANCE:Caspary, Purves, Perry

x804 1d. dull rose-red, [7], unused, clear to good margins; tiny thin though an attractiveexample of this very rare stamp of which only four examples are known, comprising a pair,this and one other single. RPSV Certificate (2008). S.G. 27a £3,000-3,500

PROVENANCE:Diffen


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x805 1d. dull rose-red interpanneau pair, [6-1], good to large margins, indistinct underinkedcancellations leaving portraits largely clear; pinholes in places and thinned at top,attractive appearance. S.G. 27b £200-250

x806 1d. dull rose-red, [23] with transfer crease at left, good to very large margins showingportion of adjoining stamp at left, lightly cancelled; fine. S.G. 27a £100-120

PROVENANCE:Perry

x807 1d. dull rose-red abnormal combination strip of three, [24-19-20], three good to largemargins, close or touched at foot, each cancelled by Barred Oval “5” of Sandhurst; soundand a new discovery, upper pane proving piece. S.G. 27a £300-400

x808 1d. dull rose-red, [6], in combination with 3d. blue 9th. printing, both with clear to largemargins generally all round, slightly overlapping and each cancelled and tied by BarredOval “108” of Portland on 1855 (1 Oct.) envelope to Melbourne, despatch and arrival(5.10) oval datestamps on reverse; the 1d. with a corner crease though an attractivefranking. S.G. 27a, 31b £400-500


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x809 1d. bright rose-pink, [18], unused, good to large margins; a few pinholes and traces ofsoiling barely detract from the generally fine appearance of this rare stamp, of which threeexamples are known, the other two being an extensively faulty pair. RPSV Certificate(2007). S.G. 27b £3,500-4,000


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x810 1d. bright rose-pink, [2], good to very large margins showing trace of adjoining stamp atfoot, neatly cancelled by Barred Numeral “2” of Geelong; small creases in right-handcorner, superb appearance. S.G. 27b £180-200

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x811 1d. bright rose-pink, [15] with secondary flaw at left, a deep shade with clear to largemargins, indistinct part Barred Oval cancellation; thinned at top though of goodappearance. S.G. 27b £120-150

x812 1d. bright rose-pink, [21] with double transfer at base, good to large margins, indistinctBarred Oval cancellation; creased though of good appearance and the only example seenby the owner. S.G. 27b £150-200

PROVENANCE:Perry


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x814 1d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twenty-four subjects, comprisinghorizontal and vertical pairs, and twenty singles in a variety of shades, [22] an “abnormal”showing sheet margin at right and [24] showing a cut transfer along lower right side, allwith four margins and variously cancelled; generally fine to very fine and a most attractivelot. The finest reconstruction of this printing extant. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 27group £2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:Barelli

x813 1d. bright rose-pink, [23], good to very large margins and light Barred Oval cancellations;trace of a thin at top. S.G. 27b £120-150


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1d. Eighth Printing - Stone 3 - Retouched - S.G. 27c

x815 1d. orange-brown, [1] Type B only of outer edge of border, clear to very large margins,small part Barred Numeral cancellation in upper right corner leaving most of design clear;thin and crease at top, fine appearance. S.G. 27, c £200-250

x816 1d. orange-brown, [7] left border redrawn, margins largely all round or touched,cancelled by part Barred Numeral “47” of Harrow leaving retouch clear; scissor-cut across most of value tablet, otherwise sound. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 27, c £500-600

PROVENANCE:Caspary, Perry, Barelli

x817 1d. orange-brown pair, [19-20], [19] left corner redrawn, clear to large margins nearly allround; some faults though of good appearance. S.G. 27, c £350-400

PROVENANCE:Caspary, Purves

x818 1d. dull rose-red, [1] Type A entire width of left border, margins largely all round showingtrace of adjoining stamp at top, light indistinct cancellation leaving much of design clear;two small tears and other faults though of good appearance. S.G. 27a, c £80-100

x819 1d. dull rose-red, [13] upper left corner redrawn, good to large margins all round, partBarred Oval “1” at top leaving retouch clear; a couple of pinholes and tiny thin at top,fine appearance. S.G. 27a, c £350-400

x820 1d. dull rose-red, [19] left corner redrawn, good to large margins and neatly cancelled byBarred Oval “2” of Geelong leaving retouch clear; several pinholes, fine appearance. S.G. 27a, c £400-500

x821 1d. bright rose-pink, [13] upper left corner redrawn, three good margins, clear or touchedat right, part Barred Oval cancellations leaving retouch clear; tear at right and somecreasing though of good appearance. S.G. 27b, c £300-400

x822 1d. bright rose-pink, [24] showing small part of [19] at right, left corner redrawn, justclear to very large margins and neatly cancelled by virtually complete Barred Numeral“11” of Williamstown; thin and pinhole though of fine appearance. S.G. 27b, c £80-100


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1d. Ninth Printing - Stone 4/5 - S.G. 28, 28a, 28b, 28c

Two printing stones, 4 and 5, were used for the ninth printing of the 1d. They are indistinguishable from each other.An estimated 2,200,000 stamps were printed from these two stones. The stamps were first used in January 1855.

x823 1d. pink, [21], unused, good to large margins; fine. RPSV Certificate (2003). S.G. 28 £900-1,000


x824 1d. pink, [10], large margins all round and with small part Barred Numeral cancellationat top; faint crease at top and inclusion at lower right though most attractive. S.G. 28 £100-120

x825 1d. pink pair, [15-16], good to large margins and twice cancelled by Barred Numeral “5”of Ballarat; creases and some thins though of good appearance. S.G. 28 £80-100

x826 1d. pink abnormal strip of four, [18-1-2-3], good to large margins largely all roundexcept [2-3] which are in at top, twice lightly cancelled by Barred Numeral “5” of Ballaraton 1856 (24 June) entire to Geelong, despatch and arrival oval datestamps on reverse;most attractive and one of only two 9th. printing abnormal multiples recorded on cover.RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 28 £2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:Burrus, Boker, Perry


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x827 1d. pink abnormal vertical pair, [22/4] with cut transfer at top [4], good margins and with three part Barred Oval cancellations; trace of a crease and a couple of pinholes.S.G. 28 £150-200

x828 1d. rose abnormal pair, [4-18], good to large margins, sharing superb complete BarredNumeral “8” of Portland and tied on small piece, virtually severed between andoverlapping towards foot; fine and most attractive. Not shown in the Purvesreconstruction and a new discovery proving Stone 5. S.G. 28a £200-250

x829 1d. rose, [19], unused, good to large margins; very fine. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 28a £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Ferrary, Diffen

x830 1d. rose, [21], unused, a bright shade with good to large margins, pinhole towards top and small thin at lower left corner, otherwise a fine and most attractive example. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 28a £700-800

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x831 1d. rose pair, [9-10], close to good margins, cancelled by complete and part Barred Oval“18” of Portland; sound. S.G. 28a £100-120


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x832 1d. rose, [12], good to large margins, part Barred Oval “1” at left; fine. S.G. 28a £50-60

x833 1d. lilac-rose, [11] with Queen’s eye enlarged, unused, margins at left and at foot;thinned and nick in top tablet. RPSV. Certificate (2012). S.G. 28b £150-200

x834 1d. lilac-rose, [14], good regular margins and lightly cancelled with indistinct Barred Ovalin blue; most attractive. S.G. 28b £80-100

x835 1d. lilac-rose interpanneau strip of four, [22-23-24-19], just clear to large margins andtwice cancelled by Barred Numeral “109” of Taradale; small central thin and [19] with avertical crease; fine appearance. S.G. 28b £500-600

x836 1d. lilac-rose, [23], a very deep shade with good to huge margins and showing trace ofadjoining stamp at right, two indistinct Barred Oval cancellations. S.G. 28b £100-120

x837 1d. dull brown-red, [4], three good to large margins, close at top, neatly cancelled byBarred Oval “2” of Geelong; sound. An attractive example of this scarce undercataloguedstamp. RPSV Certificate (1995). S.G. 28c £150-200

PROVENANCE:Pack, Perry, Diffen


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x838 1d. dull brown-red pair, [21-22], good to large margins, both cancelled by clear BarredOval “2” of Geelong; small thin at top, otherwise fine. Multiples of this shade are veryscarce. S.G. 28c £300-350

PROVENANCE:Perry

x839 1d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twenty-four subjects in a variety of shades,all with four margins, [2] with wide sheet margin, and variously cancelled; a few smallfaults in places though of generally fine to superb appearance. S.G. 28, a, b £350-400

PROVENANCE:Caspary, [12]

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1d. Ninth Printing - Stone 4/5 - Retouched - S.G. 28d

There are at least eight retouches on Stones 4 and 5 (these two stones cannot be differentiated) and all are associatedwith one of the “cuts” down the right side of the pane. They are so rare that the repairs may have been effected some

time after the start of the printing, but the pre-retouch states of the units have not been identified.

x840 1d. pink, [3] upper left corner shaded, three good to large margins, touched at top,indistinct Barred Numeral cancellation leaving retouch clear; minor thin and two tinycreases. S.G. 28d £300-400

x841 1d. pink, [8] left-hand border extensively strengthened, touched to good margins andcancelled with small part Barred Numeral at right leaving retouch clearly visible; smallinclusion in left margin, otherwise sound. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 28d £400-500PROVENANCE:Harvey, Barelli

x842 1d. pink, [8] left-hand border extensively strengthened, good to large margins on threesides, touched at foot, in combination with 3d. deep blue with good to very largemargins, sharing Barred Numeral “5” of Ballarat and tied on small piece leaving retouchclear; 1d. with pinhole in top margin. S.G. 28d £300-350

x843 1d. pink, [11] value tablet redrawn, just clear to good margins and with indistinct ovaldatestamp leaving retouch clear; thin and crease towards top. S.G. 28d £350-400

x844 + 1d. pink abnormal combination block of four, [18-15/24-21], [15] background shaded,touched or clear to good margins, each cancelled by Barred Numeral “1”; a couple ofpinholes though of fine appearance and new discovery. S.G. 28d £500-600

x845 1d. pink, [21] “RIA” and upper right background shaded, good to large margins, partBarred Numeral cancellation; a few small imperfections, otherwise fine. One of the moreprominent retouches. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 28d £400-500PROVENANCE:Harvey, Perry, Barelli


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1d. Ninth Printing - Stone 4/5 - Squeezed Transfers - S.G. 28 Group

x846 1d. pink pair, [22-23] showing squeezed transfers across foot and at upper right, unused,a bright shade with good to large margins on the horizontal sides. RPSV Certificate(2102) states “treated” referring to two small areas at left and at right S.G. 28 £500-600

PROVENANCE:Jones

x847 1d. pink pair, [10-11], [11] showing squeezed transfer at base, clear to large margins allround and each neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “1”; right-hand stamp with thin,otherwise fine and most attractive. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 28 £100-120

x848 1d. pink, [14] with pronounced squeezed transfers at top and at foot, margins virtuallyall round, in combination with Stone D 3d. greenish blue with clear to good margins,sharing Barred Oval “5” of Ballarat on 185? (6 Feb.) envelope to “Gold Office Camp,Creswick’s Creek” with despatch and arrival (7.2) oval datestamps on reverse. RPSVCertificate (1995). S.G. 28, 31a £250-300


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x849 1d. rose, [23] with extreme squeezed transfer at foot, in combination with 9th. printing3d. deep blue, both with close to large margins all round (1d. just touched at foot), bothcancelled by Barred Oval “1” and tied on 1855 (13 July) front and part back fromMelbourne to Geelong showing, on reverse, despatch and arrival (13.7) oval datestamps,and framed “TOO LATE” handstamp; scarce used on cover, particularly so as this positionwas unrecorded by Purves. S.G. 28a £400-500

x850 1d. lilac-rose, [22] with dramatic squeezed transfer across top, unused with traces of gum,margins largely all round; thin and repaired tear. S.G. 28b £100-120

x851 An extensive study mounted and written-up on pages, comprising a block of four, ninepairs and forty-two singles, a variety of shades and generally with four margins; faults inplaces though a very useful lot for the specialist. S.G. 28 £250-300

PROVENANCE:Jones


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x852 A selection of eighteen examples with two in pairs, various shades and mainly with fourmargins; a few small faults though generally attractive and an unusual lot. S.G. 28 £800-1,000


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3d. Seventh Printing - Stone B - S.G. 29, 29a

Campbell & Fergusson were contracted to print 2,000,000 stamps which was completed in March 1855. This contract utilised the same intermediate stone of 24 as the Campbell contract. The earliest known date of use is 14th July 1857. It is estimated that 500,000 stamps were printed from Stone B. A small remainder of

24,000 were rouletted or perforated in 1857 and 1859.

x853 3d. bright blue, [7], unused, very close to large margins; some thins and repairedhorizontal tear though of fine appearance. Less than six unused examples of this shadeexist, all of which have faults, this probably being the finest. S.G. 29 £500-600

PROVENANCE:Diffen

x854 3d. bright blue pair, [5-6], [6] showing prominent secondary flaw below upper rightcorner square and not described by Purves, good to large margins and each cancelled byBarred Oval “2” of Geelong; fine. S.G. 29 £100-120

x855 3d. bright blue pair, [19-20], large to very large margins showing portions of adjoiningstamps at top, neatly cancelled by complete and small part Barred Numeral “2” ofGeelong; a showpiece multiple. S.G. 29 £150-200

x856 3d. greenish blue, [8], unused with large part gum which appears original, a deep shadegood margins; small surface abrasion at upper right and trace of a crease at top, otherwisevery fine and most attractive. RPSV Certificate (2001). S.G. 29a £1,200-1,500


x857 3d. greenish blue pair, [3-4], clear to large margins, sharing superb Barred Numeral “2”of Geelong; some minor thinning though of very fine appearance. S.G. 29a £80-100

x858 3d. greenish blue pale shade pair, [7-8], on vertical mesh paper, clear to large margins,tied on small piece by Barred Numeral “1”; fine. S.G. 29a £150-200

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x859 + 3d. greenish blue block of four, [22-23/4-5] showing cut transfer along interpanneauedge, clear to mainly large margins and each cancelled with thick “1” in circle of thin bars;ink notations on reverse and traces of thinning though of fine appearance. The finer oftwo recorded blocks and the equal record multiple. S.G. 29a £500-600

PROVENANCE:Wawn, Boucher

x860 3d. greenish blue pair, [1-2], good to large margins, neatly cancelled by Barred Numeral“145” of Chewton on 1858 (13 Nov.) envelope to London, the reverse with despatch,Melbourne (16.11) and arrival (11.1) datestamps; attractive and one of only two HalfLength covers recorded with this Barred Numeral cancellation. S.G. 29a £600-700


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x861 3d. greenish blue pairs, [19-20] and [21-22], clear to very large margins, both cancelledby Barred Oval “1” on 1858 (15 Nov.) double rate envelope from Melbourne “per Emeu” to Mallow, Ireland, despatch, Dublin (12.1) and arrival (21.1) c.d.s. onreverse. S.G. 29a £500-600

x862 3d. selection of shades (6), five with clear to enormous margins with two showingportions of adjoining stamps, the other (touched at foot) in combination with New SouthWales Laureated 3d. tied on small piece; generally fine. S.G. 29, 29a £200-250

x863 3d. pair, [5-6], and four singles, [14], [15], [19] and [24], showing a range of the shadesassociated with this printing, all with four margins, two singles with faults thoughgenerally fine and an attractive group. S.G. 29, 29a £300-350


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x864 3d complete reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twenty-four subjects in a variety of shades, nearly all with four margins, variously cancelled; generally fine to veryfine. S.G. 29, 29a £1,000-1,200

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3d. Eighth Printing - Stone C - S.G. 30, 30a

The stamps from Stone C have a rather worn appearance which is believed to be due to characteristics of theintermediate stone used. The printing from this stone was quite small, estimated to be 100,000, perhaps because of the

unsatisfactory impression. An intermediate stone of 24 (four rows of six) was used to produce a pane of 200impressions. The earliest known date of use is 14th November 1856.

x865 3d. Prussian blue pair, [5-6], [5] with secondary flaw, clear to large margins nearly allround, just in at lower left, light Barred Numeral cancellations; trace of thinning,otherwise fine. Perry Certificate (1995). S.G. 30 £150-200

x866 3d. Prussian blue interpanneau strip of three, [6-1-2], a bright shade with clear to largemargins all round, complete and part mainly light Barred Oval cancellations; one with asmall thin though a scarce and most attractive multiple. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 30 £400-500

PROVENANCE:Pack, Goodell, Perry

x867 3d. Prussian blue, [7] with scarce white line variety, most often seen on 9th. printingstamps, good margins, part Barred Numeral cancellation leaving much of design clear;shallow thinning at top, fine appearance. S.G. 30 £100-120

x868 3d. Prussian blue abnormal combination strip of four, [10-11-12-19], margins largely allround, thrice cancelled by Barred Numeral “23” of Buninyong; some creases and thinsthough a very rare multiple. The finest of three recorded strips of four and illustrated inthe Purves 1953 handbook. Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 30 £1,000-1,200



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x869 3d. Prussian blue, [13], a bright shade with 4mm. sheet margin at left and large marginselsewhere, two part Barred Numeral cancellations; very fine and most attractive. S.G. 30 £100-120

x870 3d. Prussian blue, [19], good to large margins, two part Barred Oval cancellations and small part London Paid c.d.s. in red at foot; slight thinning though most attractive.S.G. 30 £100-120

x871 3d. Prussian blue, [1], and 9th. printing 3d. greenish blue, both with clear or good tovery large margins, placed sideways and cancelled by indistinct Barred Numeral “4” on1857 (5 Jan.) blue envelope from Sandhurst to Sydney, despatch oval datestamp belowthe adhesives, Melbourne (6.1) and Sydney Ship Letter (10.1) datestamps on reverse;attractive and the only recorded intercolonial use of an 8th. printing 3d. stamp. S.G. 30,31a £200-250


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x872 3d. Prussian blue, [8], and 9th. printing 1d. pink, both with just touched to very largemargins, sharing Barred Numeral “98” of Malmsbury and tied on 1856 (14 Nov.) entireletter from “Hesterson” to Ballarat, the reverse with despatch, Melbourne (15.11) andarrival (18.11) oval datestamps; a couple of small faults though the earliest recorded dateof use for the 3d. 8th. printing and the only Half-Length cover with this Barred Numeral.S.G. 28b, 30 £600-800PROVENANCE:“Capri”

x873 3d. milky blue, [3], good to large margins, two part Barred Numeral cancellations; fine.Perry Certificate (2006). S.G. 30a £250-300PROVENANCE:Barelli

x874 + 3d. Prussian blue block of four, [7-8/13-14], clear to very large margins nearly all round,twice cancelled by Barred Numeral “1”; trace of a crease in the left-hand margin and smallthins though of fine appearance. The sole block of four recorded. RPSV Certificate(2012). S.G. 30 £1,200-1,500


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x875 3d. milky blue, [17] retouched, good to large margins, part Barred Numeral cancellation;one of two milky blue retouches recorded. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 30 £500-700

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x876 3d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twenty-four subjects with a few in milkyblue, mainly with four margins, all with Barred Numeral cancellations; a few faults inplaces though of generally fine appearance. S.G. 30, 30a £1,000-1,200


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3d. Ninth Printing - Stone D - S.G. 31, 31a, 31b, 31c, 31d

For this printing, an entirely new intermediate stone was used showing wider spacing of 2.5-3mm. between theimpressions. The Stone D stamps show, with the exception of some of the earliest printings in steel-blue, a heavilyinked impression due to slight doubling of the design, caused during manufacture of the intermediate stone. It is

estimated that 1,400,000 stamps were printed from Stone D and the earliest known date of usage is 3rd May 1855.

x877 3d. steel blue, [23], unused, close to small margins and exhibiting characteristics of amore detailed impression associated with this shade; shallow thinning though of fineappearance and a most attractive example of this very rare unused stamp, of which onlytwo examples are recorded. Perry Certificate (2009). S.G. 31 £1,500-1,800

x878 3d. steel-blue pair, [13-14], good to large margins and cancelled by complete and smallpart Barred Oval “31” of Colac; traces of thinning at top and [13] with pinhole at centrethough most attractive. The only recorded multiple of this scarce shade. S.G. 31 £500-600

x879 3d. steel-blue, [14], and Stone 3 1d. bright rose-pink, [12], both with good to very largemargins and clearly tied by Barred Numeral “5” of Ballarat on 1856 (6 May) large partfront and back pre-paying the 4d. inland letter rate to Melbourne showing, on reverse,despatch and arrival (7.5) oval datestamps; the finest of six covers bearing the steel-blueshade. S.G. 27b, 31 £2,000-2,500

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x880 3d. steel-blue, [14], in combination with Queen on Throne 1d. yellow-green, bothcancelled by Barred Numeral “5” of Ballarat on 1856 (27 Nov.) entire. Most attractiveand one of only six covers recorded bearing the steel-blue shade. RPSV Certificate(2012). S.G. 31, 40 £1,000-1,200

x881 3d. greenish blue pair, [16-17], a bright shade with clear to large margins, light BarredNumeral cancellations; [17] with a small central thin, otherwise fine. S.G. 31a £120-150

x882 3d. greenish blue, [21], large to very large margins all round showing traces of twoadjoining stamps, small part Barred Oval cancellation at upper left; traces of thinning andtiny split at upper left though of very fine appearance. S.G. 31a £70-80


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x883 3d. greenish blue abnormal combination vertical pair, [22/16], and 3d. blue abnormalcombination pair, [12-19], with white line variety, largely clear to good margins, BarredNumeral cancellations; both creased though of good appearance. S.G. 31a, b £150-200

x884 3d. blue, [12], unused, a bright shade with three good margins; thinned. RPSVCertificate (2012). S.G. 31b £200-250

x885 3d. blue pair, [5-6], a bright shade verging on steel-blue, good margins all round andcancelled by complete and part strikes of the Barred Oval “2” of Geelong; trace ofthinning at top, fine appearance. S.G. 31b £120-150

x886 3d. blue, [6] with squeezed transfer at top, a bright shade with good to large margins,indistinct Barred Numeral cancellation; small crease at upper left and a couple of pinholesthough of fine appearance. Squeezed transfers rarely seen from Stone D. S.G. 31b £100-120

x887 3d. blue pair, [10-11], good to large margins and twice cancelled by Barred Numeral “1”;[11] with thin at upper right, otherwise fine. S.G. 31b £80-100


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x888 3d. blue, [10], large to very large margins and most unusually cancelled with large partBelfast oval datestamp; diagonal crease at upper left, otherwise fine and most attractive.S.G. 31b £100-120

x889 3d. blue interpanneau strip of three, [12-7-8], showing vertical miss-registration betweentwo transfer groups, clear to large margins and twice cancelled by Barred Numeral “6” ofBelfast; a couple of pinholes in places and the centre stamp with a vertical crease thoughof fine appearance. S.G. 31b £180-200


x890 3d. deep blue singles (4), all from abnormal positions with one too wide to be from thecorrect position, good to exceptionally large margins; two with thins though of fineappearance. S.G. 31c £150-200

x891 3d. deep blue, [4], unused with traces of gum, fresh colour and with large to very largemargins; traces of thinning at upper right corner though a most attractive example of thisvery rare stamp. Perry Certificate (2009). S.G. 31c £1,400-1,600


x892 3d. indigo, [4], good regular margins, neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “2” of Geelong;small thin at top though most attractive. S.G. 31d £100-120


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x893 3d. indigo pair, [5-6], clear to large margins; central thins though of fine appearance. S.G. 31d £50-60

x894 3d. indigo pair, [20-21], good to exceptionally large margins showing portion of [19] atleft and trace of adjoining stamp below [21], central Barred Oval “65” of Plenty (RRRRwith only two strikes recorded) and other part strikes; a couple of small imperfectionsthough of very fine appearance. S.G. 31d £80-100

x895 3d. reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twenty-four subjects, largely in indigothough with a few other shades, nearly all with four margins; a couple of small faultsthough generally of fine to very fine appearance. S.G. 31 group £800-1,000

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x896 3d. partial reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twenty-four subjects, Purves’original study presented on four of his album pages with plating notes in his hand,comprising twenty-two overlapping pairs and six singles, generally with four margins andvariously cancelled; a few faults in places though an attractive historical record by the greatphilatelist. S.G. 31 group £600-800


x897 3d. range of thirty-nine singles in a range of shades and generally with four margins; a fewsmall faults though mainly fine to very fine with a few superb £300-350

x898 3d. range, comprising a pair and ten singles, offering the entire range of shades associatedwith this printing, all with clear or good to very large margins, cancellations including onewith Butterfly “15”, others lightly cancelled; a few faults in places though of generally fineappearance £300-350


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x899 A reconstruction of Pack’s five “blue-line” groups, comprising Group A [2], [7-8], [9]and [15-16], Group B [20] and [2], Group C [6], Group D [9], [15], [21], [22] and[23], and Group E [20], nearly all with four margins, various shades and with one in blueunused; a few small faults though a rare group £1,200-1,500


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3d. Sixth Printing - Stone A - Rouletted - S.G. 48, 48a

On the 17th August 1857, Mr. Thomas Raymond supplied to the Post Office a rouletting machine for the use of theGPO window clerks. The machine rouletted six rows at a time in one direction only, and usually the sheets were

rouletted either only horizontally, or only vertically. The machine gauged 7.75-9. A second single-wheel rouletter wasalso used at the GPO gauging 6.5-7.5. By the second half of 1857, only Campbell’s 3d. Stone A and Campbell &

Fergusson’s 3d. Stone B were left in stock and it has been estimated that 20,000 copies of each were rouletted. The earliest known use is 15th June 1858.

x900 3d. blue pair, [9-10], horizontal roulettes and showing portions of the four adjoiningstamps at top and foot, a pale shade neatly cancelled by Barred Oval “1”; a little soiledand [9] with a small central defect though a very rare multiple. S.G. 48 £500-600

x901 3d. blue pair, [16-17], [17] retouched, horizontal roulettes, neatly cancelled by BarredOval “1”; [16] with a small thin and pinhole, superb appearance. R.P.S. Certificate(1959). S.G. 48a £700-800

3d. Seventh Printing - Stone B - Rouletted - S.G. 49, 49a, 49b

x902 3d. bright blue, [11], being an abnormal transfer cut from lower right sheet corner andshowing portions of three other stamps, roulettes, or races thereof, on all four sides,cancelled by Barred Oval “1”; small imperfections though a remarkable looking stampand a proving piece for the layout of Stone B. R.P.S. Certificate (1956). S.G. 49 £200-250

x903 3d. greenish blue pair, [11-12], horizontal roulettes, neatly cancelled by complete BarredNumeral “1” and affixed on small piece. Fine and scarce. RPSV Certificate (2012). S.G. 49a £1,000-1,200PROVENANCE:Perry, Diffen

x904 3d. greenish blue pair, [17-18], [17] retouched, horizontal roulettes, centrally cancelledby Barred Numeral “1”; small thin at lower left corner, otherwise fine. The only recordedretouched pair from Stone B. RPSV Certificate (2007). S.G. 49b £1,200-1,500PROVENANCE:Perry, Diffen


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x905 3d. greenish blue pair, [22-23], on horizontal mesh paper, a pale shade with a single rowof roulettes between, good to very large margins showing portions of adjoining stamps atfoot, twice cancelled by Barred Oval “1”; a fine and rare multiple. S.G. 49a £600-800

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x906 3d. 5th. printing, blue, [5], roulettes on all sides, cancelled by Barred Oval “1”; tiny thinin one corner, otherwise sound. S.G. 14b £300-400

PROVENANCE:Perry

x907 1d. 9th. printing, rose, [21], rouletted 7-71⁄2 on three sides, small part Barred Numeralcancellation; sound. RPSV Certificate (2001). S.G. 28a £800-900

x908 1d. 9th. printing, rose, [2] showing dramatic squeezed transfer at top, rouletted 61⁄2-7 onall four sides, indistinct oval datestamp; small fault at top centre, otherwise sound. S.G. 28a £500-600

x909 1d. 9th. printing, dull brown-red, [4] showing roulettes, or traces thereof, on all foursides, cancelled two small pen strokes and part indistinct oval datestamp; creases and alittle thinned though a rare stamp. S.G. 28c £300-400

x910 3d. 9th. printing, steel-blue, [8], rouletted 7 on three sides, clearly cancelled by BarredOval “2”; thinned and creased though of fine appearance. S.G. 31 £300-350


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3d. Sixth Printing - Stone A - Perforated 12 - S.G. 78

From the beginning of 1859, Mr. F.W. Robinson who was completing the rouletting contract started by SamuelCalvert, introduced a perforating machine gauging 11.5-12.5. It has been estimated that 100,000 stamps were

perforated, 96,000 from the Campbell Stone A printing, and 4,000 from the Campbell & Fergusson Stone B printing.The earliest known date of use is 2nd February 1859.

x911 3d. blue, [18], a pale shade cancelled with part Barred Numeral “1”; short perf. at footand small corner crease at top. S.G. 78 £80-100

x912 3d. blue, [18], well-centred and neatly cancelled “1” in circle of thin bars; fine and rarein this condition. S.G. 78 £150-200

x913 3d. blue, [24], lightly cancelled “1” in circle of thin bars; pinhole and upper left cornerrounded. S.G. 78 £50-60

x914 3d. blue pair, [9-10], a pale shade cancelled and tied by Barred Numeral “53” ofKangaroo Ground on 1859 (July) front and part back to Scotland, the reverse with Araratoval datestamp (9.7), Melbourne (12.7) and Edinburgh (19.9) c.d.s. S.G. 78 £500-600


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x915 3d. blue reconstruction of the intermediate stone of twenty-four subjects used to create aprinting stone of 320 impressions in two panes of 160, various shades, cancellationsinclude Barred Ovals, Barred Numeral “256” and one with part Adelaide c.d.s.; faults inplaces though of generally good to fine appearance. A rare accomplishment. S.G. 78 £1,000-1,200

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x916 3d. greenish blue, [7], an exceptionally well-centred pale shade, indistinct BarredNumeral cancellation; ; thins at top, two pinholes and tiny tear at lower right, fineappearance. S.G. 79 £50-60

x917 3d. greenish blue, [14], cancelled by two part “1” in circle of thin bars; trace of a thinthough fine for this stamp. S.G. 79 £300-400

x918 3d. greenish blue, [19] with pre-printing paper crease at foot resulting in unusual inkingflaw, cancelled by Barred Numeral “236” of Modewarre; pinhole towards foot, fineappearance. S.G. 79 £400-500

PROVENANCE:Wawn, Perry, Diffen

x919 3d. bright blue, [20], severely miss-perforated illustrating the production difficultiesinvolved with this issue, indistinct Barred Numeral cancellation; sound. S.G. 79 £100-120

x920 3d. greenish blue, [22], in combination with Queen on Throne 6d. deep blue, cancelledand tied by Barred Numeral “1” on 1860 (17 Feb.) envelope from Melbourne “pr Salsettevia Marseilles” to Manchester. A rare franking with only five covers bearing perforatedStone B stamps recorded. RPSV Certificate (2012), S.G. 79 £800-1,000


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x921 F A selection comprising the work of Jeffryes (7 with one 2d. “used” and a 3d. block offour), Oneglia (2, both “used”) and Spiro (8, all but one “used”). Also 1901 1d., 2d. and3d. each overprinted “Reprint”. Fine £200-250

x922 FB Jeffryes 2d. buff and 3d. blue, each in a complete sheet of fifty; some creasing betweenimpressions, otherwise fine. Not illustrated £200-250

CANCELLATIONS

x923 A collection of Butterfly cancellations on Ham values (50), comprising 1d. (6 with avertical pair), 2d. (40) and 3d. (4) from a range of printings, and an Emblems perforated1d., numbers include “8”, “16”, “25”, “35”, “40”, “42”, “43”, “48” (on Emblems 1d.)and “49”, all rated RRRR, eleven rated RRR and twelve rated RR; condition of stampsvariable, strikes generally good to fine with some in blue. A fine lot for the specialist forseveral used as illustrations in the Freeman handbook £2,500-3,000


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x924 A selection of Butterfly cancellations on New South Wales Sydney Views, comprising “1”on Plate III 2d., “3” on 2d. Plate II, “4” (RR) on 2d. Plate III, “8 on 1d. Plate I, “10”(RRR) on 2d. Plate II retouched, “14” (RRR) on 3d., “27” on 1d. Plate II, “32” (RR)on 2d. Plate II Early and 37” on 2d. Plate II retouched; stamps with a few imperfections,strikes generally good to fine and a rare group. R.P.S. Certificate (1968) for 1d. Plate I £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:V P Manwood

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Victoria Half Lengths - Tuesday 23 October 2012 OVENS 12042

The John Barwis Collection at 10.00 a.m.

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This book published by the Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria in 2009, is thefirst comprehensive treatise on Victoria’s first adhesives since the 1953publication of J.R.W. Purves’ monograph. Containing 485 pages, there aremore than 800 colour images within the fourteen chapters and six appendices,including high-resolution scans of all known positions from each of the 26printings.

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4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) aloss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertakensubject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do notaccept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errorsor omissions in connection with this activity.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable youto participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will webe liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays BankPlc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on thedate of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined byus, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currencyconverter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond ourcontrol either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on theconverter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shallnot be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following thecurrency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in itsoperation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of theimage as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

Up to £100 by £5£100 to £300 by £10£300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc.£600 to £1,000 by £50£1,000 to £3,000 by £100£3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc.£6,000 to £20,000 by £500£20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to

the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above thelow estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdrawor divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case oferror or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marksthe acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid ishigher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Sellerwithin 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Sellerreserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium inaccordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of LotOnce your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to payfor that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If thereare any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days ofreceipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may thenrequest that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out inclause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund ofthe corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. Wewill not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received byus in the same condition that it was in at the auction date.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION5.1 Buyer’s Premium

In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot.

5.2 Value Added TaxOther than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) (see VAT Symbols fordetails), VAT is payable on the Buyer’s Premium and on the HammerPrice, if the Lot has been marked with a sign to that effect in thecatalogue (see VAT Symbols for details).

5.3 VAT RefundsGeneral5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they

have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date ofsale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VATinvoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, thenany refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases creditswill be made when proof of export is provided. If you export theLot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from theShipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of exportcertificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail toreturn the proof of export certificate to us within such period andyou have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will beliable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and weshall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of exportcertificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment willbe made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s

Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You mustcertify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country andthat the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT hasbeen charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may bepossible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 toHM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section,Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme

and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 monthsof the date of sale, the VAT element included within the Buyer’sPremium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold(g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refundedwhere evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’sPremium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as acollectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an ImportVAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is producedwithin 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both theHammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Whererequired, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specificform of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on theexport of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibilityin respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie withyou and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain suchcertificate.


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5.4 Payment5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address

and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any paymentsto us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprisingthe Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT)within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if youwish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be)required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where specialarrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the followingmethods:II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set

out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.Please ensure that your client number is noted on thetransfer.

i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltdand sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing chargesfor payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that theremittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice isenclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made bythe card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registrationthat you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 InvoicesInvoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero ratedLots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme;Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†),imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammerfor EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items

sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have beenpaid in full.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us willbe covered in accordance with our policy which is available forinspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of sevendays or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After sevendays or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lotwill be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to acceptresponsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes inatmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that afterseven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, theLot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at theback of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order toavoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of anyCustoms import restrictions that prohibit the importation ofcertain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) underthese circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s)seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippersIf required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the thirdparties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated

payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exerciseone or more of the following rights or remedies:5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound

interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the fullamount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group mayowe you in any other transaction the outstanding amountremaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or otherproperty in the possession of the Spink Group until you havepaid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if theunpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. Weshall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to apply any amountpaid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or onyour behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting anybids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to youat the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, ifthis results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balancefrom you together with all reasonable costs including a 20%seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissionsand premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to makepayment; or

5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.11 Failure to collectWhere purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay astorage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling costthat may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until alloutstanding charges are met, together with payment of all otheramounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed

provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise youin relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibilityin respect of any export will lie with you and we will not beresponsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may berequired to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiverdocument stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is requiredbefore exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within twoor three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wishto apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation tomake payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest onlate payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on yourbehalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursementsand out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, togetherwith any relevant VAT.

5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is madeby you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall nothowever be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) thecatalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars orexperts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict ofopinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgeryonly by means of either a scientific process not generally acceptedfor use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which atthe date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticableor likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, youshould note that this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:

5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of thereceipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is aForgery;

5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen daysfrom receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at theauction date; and


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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you mustproduce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery andthat you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any thirdparty claims.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any morethan the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shallhave no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom theoriginal invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when soldand who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot withoutdisposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process toestablish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such processwas used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or

fraudulent misrepresentation.7 COPYRIGHT

7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, videoor otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an imagewill belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever waywe see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material withoutour prior written consent.

8 VATYou shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that ofthe Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseencost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you willreimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICESAll notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally,sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the otherparty. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on thesecond working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifthworking day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will bedeemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting forthe purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentationor otherwise for any:10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or

similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeureWe shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforceor the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service ortransport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, maliciousdamage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule,regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery,fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only

effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstancesfor which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising anyright or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shallconstitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, norpreclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exerciseof such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exerciseof that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not excluderights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising

out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Englandand Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England andWales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges

Prices for books(items sent by this method are not covered by insurance)

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have tobe sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier servicesare required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition tothe above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Charging of (VAT) at AuctionThe information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends toaccount for VAT.

i. Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’

Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of anysymbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not besubject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme toVAT–registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day,we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the HammerPrice and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registeredbusinesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to thenormal rules for recovering input tax.

ii. Zero-Rated LotsLimited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT inthe United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ MarginScheme. In these circumstances no VAT element will be included withinthe Buyer’s Premium.

iii. Daggered LotsLots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20%on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv. Starred and Omega LotsLots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% onthe Hammer Price and 20% on the Buyer’s Premium which is shown asinclusive of VAT. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject toVAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lotsbear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation intothe EU.

v. Investment Gold LotsLots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the HammerPrice and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund ofVAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proofof business as a collectibles dealer.

vi. Imported LotsLots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω)have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium becausethey have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU.In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which ineffect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has beensold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to paythe import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HMCustoms and Excise on your behalf.

Invoice Value UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to £1,500 £10 £15 £20

Above £1,501 £20 £30 £40

Weight UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to 1kg £8 for any weight £12 £15

Up to 2kg £8 for any weight £18 £25


BANKNOTES

26 September Charity Auction of Bank of England Notes London 120372/3 October World Banknotes London 120234 October The George Kanaan Collection of Banknotes of the Middle East London 120479 October The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part I London 1203510 October The David Kirch Collection of Bank of England Notes - Part I London 120343 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1204812/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3156 December World Banknotes London 120247 December The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part II London 1205012 January Banknotes of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300515/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3169/10/11 April World Banknotes London 13004

SALE CALENDAR 2012/2013

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

22 September Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 1201911 October Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 1201823 October Victoria Half Lengths - The John Barwis Collection London 1204223 October The “Fordwater” Collections of Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Malta London 1203923 October Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part II Lugano SW100323 October The Collector’s Series Sale - Latin America Lugano SW100324 October Queensland - The Alan Griffiths Collection London 1204324 October The Collector’s Series Sale - Europe and Overseas Lugano SW10043 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 120488 November Great Britain - The “Fordwater” Collection London 1204913/14 November The Morgan Collection of Australian Commonwealth London 1204615 November The Collector’s Series Sale London 1202016/17 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 14112 December The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV London 1202113 January The Mizuhara Collection of Korean Stamps Hong Kong 1300813 January Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300923 January The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire Specimen Stamps London 1301024 January The Collector’s Series Sale London 13011

COINS

26 September Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 120263 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1204812/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3154 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202712 January Fine Coins of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300715/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31627 March Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1301227 June Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 13013

MEDALS

22 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1200425 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300125 July Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300221 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 13003

BONDS AND SHARES

3 November The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1204812/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31528 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1201112 January Bonds and Share Certificates of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong 1300615/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31617 May Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 13016

AUTOGRAPHS

12/13 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31515/16 January The Collector’s Series Sale New York 316

WINES

December An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill GrangerPaul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith

USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick PenkoEUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez

CHINA - Anna Lee Johnny SangCOINS

UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKayBarbara Mears John Pett

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand PepinCHINA - Mark Li

BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Tom BadleyUSA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini

CHINA - Mark LiORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver PepysBOOKS

UK - Philip SkingleyAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Stephen GoldsmithWINES

CHINA - Anna LeeGuillaume Willk-Fabia

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamMiroslava Adusei-Poku Sandie Maylor Charles Blane Luca Borgo

Phillipa Brown Rita Ariete María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Attila Gyanyi Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe

Bobby McBrierty Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK - DALLAS)

Chairman EmeritusJohn Herzog

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignRick Penko Patricia Gardner James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationSam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Ed Robinson

AuctioneersStephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

Vice ChairmanAnna Lee

AdministrationAmy Yung Dennis Chan Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

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Documents

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london wc1b

malta london

world banknotes london

john barwis collection

banknotes of hong kong

england notes london

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