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Lot 1596 - australian colonies tasmania -  Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

Lot 1596 - australian colonies tasmania - Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

1903 QV 9d blue, opt SPECIMEN, wmk V crown sideways, perf 12½. VFM. SG 242c(s), unpriced specimen, normal M cat £350. (P)

Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

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Lot 1562 - australian colonies tasmania -  Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

Lot 1562 - australian colonies tasmania - Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

1855 QV Chalon 1d red DIE PROOF with "VAN DIEMENS LAND" inscription at top only as thin outlined letters (obscured by the lacework design but definitely identifiable when magnified), this being state of die before it was reworked to solid colourless letters, sl later print by DLR on thin card, huge margins. Actually a 2nd 1d master die, from which separate dies were rolled to make the final 1d, 2d & 4d dies. Superb fresh UN as made. Very rare & attractive specialist item. Vendor bought it at another Sydney auction in 2005 for $1800+. (P)

Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

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Lot 1574 - australian colonies tasmania -  Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

Lot 1574 - australian colonies tasmania - Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

1880-91 QV 4d chrome-yellow, right marginal, horiz pr error PRINTED BOTH SIDES, sideways on reverse! -wmk TAS with no lines, perf 12. VF fresh M, patchy gum as always. SG 166ab cat £3000+ as singles. Extremely rare error & desirable as a pr as it is then clear to see the positions etc printed on reverse sideways impressions. Certificate can be obtained on request. (P)

Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

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Lot 1591 - australian colonies tasmania -  Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

Lot 1591 - australian colonies tasmania - Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

1900 "REVENUE" opt QV Tablet £1 green & yellow, postal fiscal, error opt DOUBLE, one vertical. Superb fresh MLH. SG F39a cat £475. (P)

Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

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Lot 1588 - australian colonies tasmania -  Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

Lot 1588 - australian colonies tasmania - Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

1899-1900 Pictorial 1d lake imperf PROOF horiz strip of 3 on "TAS" wmk. VF UN, all 4 margins. SG 230(p). Very rare. (P)

Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

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Lot 1557 - australian colonies tasmania -  Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

Lot 1557 - australian colonies tasmania - Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

1853 QV Courier 4d orange, plate 2 imperf official reprint sheet of 24 from the defaced plates, on thin card, prepared for distribution to UPU members in 1889. VF UN. SG 10/12(R) cat £132,000 for originals! Very attractive (P)

Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

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Lot 1569 - australian colonies tasmania -  Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

Lot 1569 - australian colonies tasmania - Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

1863-80 St George & Dragon 2/6, Jeffryes Forgeries made c1890 inc imperf DIE PROOFS in carmine, black, brown, orange, purple & blue. Also carmine issued colour perf selection of 3 all "used" with pmks plus F/C genuine example to compare. VF UN/U. SG F1. Very rare group for specialist. Ex Butler collection. (10). (P)

Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

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Lot 1585 - australian colonies tasmania -  Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

Lot 1585 - australian colonies tasmania - Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

1899-1900 Pictorial ½d wmk TAS, comp sheet of 60. Mostly F-VF MNH, 12 with tones, few bends etc. SG 229 cat £510 as M singles, should be worth at least double, £1020 as MNH sheet.

Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

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Lot 1602 - australian colonies tasmania -  Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

Lot 1602 - australian colonies tasmania - Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

1853 QV Courier 4d red-orange, plate 1 (pos 8), on folded letter with contents, tied by barred numeral "59" pmk, with "Launceston 21 NO 1853" cds & crown "15 FE 15" b/s. VF, stamp cut square with 3 margins. SG 7 cat £475 & "from x5" on cover. Very attractive & rare early usage in month of issue. (P)

Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

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Lot 1580 - australian colonies tasmania -  Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

Lot 1580 - australian colonies tasmania - Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

1886 crown Colonies QV key type opt "TASMANIA POSTAGE & REVENUE", plus value, set 2/6 lilac & 10/- green. Prepared by De La Rue in London as replacements for the St George & Dragon high vals, but never issued. F-VF fresh M. Very rare & important set. 2011 Ceremuga photo cert. (2) (P)

Status International Public Auction #334 - Stamps and Covers

australian colonies tasmania