Stamps & Covers Public Auction 369

1902-04 QV Thin Postage 3d olive-green, lower marginal vert pair, error value & inscription so greatly shifted that words are transposed resulting in lower stamp error 'POSTAGE' OMITTED, & 'THREE PENCE' below 'Australia', upper stamp 'THREE PENCE' below 'Australia' & 'POSTAGE' at base, wmk crown narrow SA, perf 12. Superb fresh MNH, pristine never hinged original gum. ACSC S19c/ca. Bottom stamp is SG 280a & upper stamp is SG 280a(var) footnote, cat £5450 as M singles, should be at least double, £10,900+ MNH, plus premium for positional multiple. Only 1 sheet existed (so only 10 of SG 280a !) & spectacular error multiple. Certificate can be obtained on request. (2) (P)
Estimate A$10000