1899 QV high value surch imperf colour trial PROOFS of 1R50c on 2R50 slate & red-brown plus 25R25c on 2R50 yellow & dull purple, all affixed to part archive page with the adopted colours at left circled & dated 19/1/99. Superb fresh UN. SG 254-5(p). UNQIUE piece from the De La Rue archives. (4) (P) Estimate A$5000
Public Auction #305 - Stamps & Covers
By: Status International
Status International Public Auction #305 - Stamps & Covers
Status International - Public Auction #305 of Stamps & Covers
The auction has a total of close to 4,000 lots catering for all types of collectors and dealers, and with reserve prices starting at just $20 there's something for everyone. Singles, covers, postal history, deceased estates, accumulations and specialist material are all well represented.
We have a wide range of Australian collections and accumulations, and a comprehensive listing of over 700 World collections, accumulations and estates.
A good selection of Australian Kangaroos. Also in the Australian Pre decimal section.
A very strong World section including singles, covers and an impressive selection of rarities.
Lot #1973 - Ceylon
1918-19 "War Stamp" opt KGV 5c bright magenta error opt INVERTED. VF fresh MUH, left marginal. SG 334a cat £70 for M, should be at least double, £140 MUH. (P) Estimate A$150
Lot #1974 - Ceylon
1921-32 KGV 3c grey, variety wmk script SIDEWAYS. F-VFM, typical yellowed gum. SG 340a cat £1700. Very rare. (P) Estimate A$700
Lot #1975 - Ceylon
1921-32 KGV 50R dull purple, UL cnr marginal plate no.1, wmk script. Stamp superb fresh MUH. SG 358 cat £700 for M, should be at least double, £1400+ MUH, plus premium for plate no. Ex Champion collection. Copy of 2013 Behr photo-cert. (P) Estimate A$2500
Lot #1976 - Ceylon
1921-32 KGV 100R brownish grey, UL cnr marginal plate no.1, wmk script. Superb fresh MUH, pristine never hinged original gum. SG 359 cat £2750 for M, should be at least double, £5500+ MUH, plus premium for plate no. Ex Champion collection. 2013 Behr photo-cert. (P) Estimate A$9000
Lot #1977 - Ceylon
1921-32 KGV 100R dull purple & blue, UL cnr marginal plate no.1, wmk script. Stamp superb fresh MUH, pristine never hinged original gum. SG 360 cat £1900 for M, should be at least double, £3800+ MUH, plus premium for plate no. Ex Champion collection. Copy 2013 Behr photo-cert. (P) Estimate A$6000
Lot #1978 - Ceylon
1952 KGVI 10R dull green & orange inscr "Revenue/Revenue". VF fresh MUH. SG F1 cat £95. Missing from most collections. (P) Estimate A$200
Lot #1979 - Ceylon
1874 cover (part flap gone) franked QV 48c tied by barred oval 37 pmk & with "Gampola Paid JU 19 74" red cds. To London "via Brindisi" with arrival cds & Colombo b/s -both in red. SG 130. Estimate A$275
Status International
Status International from Sydney, Australia is holding 4 - 6 auctions a year of Philatelic & Numismatic items. The emphasis is on Australian and area material as well as All World stamps,... Read More