AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH, QUEEN ELIZABETH II ISSUES

Lot 458		Estimate: $250 Realised Price : $250 QEII Commemoratives: Three imperforate blocks of four, comprising 1954 7½ Royal Visit, 1955 3½d Nursing and 1955 3½d South Australian Stamp Centenary, each being a well-executed fake, fascinating (three blocks)
Lot 459		Estimate: $8,800 1953 3d and 3½d Produce Food se-tenant strips of 3 'die proofs' in issued colours in separate sunken frames, with Note Printing Branch cachets on reverse endorsed '1/23.1.53' (for Sir William McKell, Governor-General), both proofs with minor peripheral staining. These proofs are actually imperforate stamps as the method production meant that no die proofs were used. Eight sets of die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 287/8/9DP(1) and 290/1/2DP(1), cat AU$15,000
Lot 460		Estimate: $3,200 1953 Coronation 3½d, 7½d and 2/- presentation die proofs in issued colours in composite sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachets on reverse dated '29.5.53' and numbered '36', '24' and '23' respectively (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), some toning and staining of mount, proofs are generally fine. Eight sets of die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 300/1/2DP(1), cat AU$7500
Lot 461		Estimate: $600 1953 3½d Young Farmers presentation die proof in issued colours in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '50/24.8.53' (for H.L. Anthony, Postmaster-General), heavy staining caused by tape used to affix the proof. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 303DP(1), cat AU$3000
Lot 462		Estimate: $2,000 1953 Tasmanian Sesquicentenary 3½d se-tenant presentation die proof pair and 2/- die proof in issued colours in sunken frames, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '31/31.8.53' and 19/31.8.53' respectively (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), peripheral staining on 3½d proof, very minor blemishes on 2/-, Eight sets of die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 304/5DP(1), cat AU$6500 (two proofs)
Lot 463		Estimate: $2,900 Realised Price : $3,000 1954 3½d, 7½d and 2/- presentation die proofs in issued colours in composite sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachets on reverse dated '13.1.54' and numbered '50', '26' and '23' respectively (for Sir Daryl Lindsay, Stamp Advisory Committee), all proofs with areas of staining. Eight sets of die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 308/9/210DP(1), cat AU$7500
Lot 464		Estimate: $250 1954 Royal Visit 3½d Carmine-red variety 'Retouch to Duke's Forehead - State I' (Sheet D, R3/6), fine used with slogan cancel, rare. BW 308j, cat AU$600
Lot 465		Estimate: $220 1954 Royal Visit 3½d Carmine-red variety 'Retouch to Duke's Forehead - State II' (Sheet D, R3/6), fine used with slogan cancel, rare. BW 308ja, cat AU$450
Lot 466		Estimate: $300 Realised Price : $230 1954 3½d Royal Visit variety 'Retouch to Duke's Forehead State II' (Sheet D, R3/6) fine used on clean 1954 (25 Mar) cover cancelled at North Sydney. A scarce variety which must be very rare on cover. BW 308ja, cat AU$450 off cover
Lot 467		Estimate: $1,500 1955 3½d Y.M.C.A. presentation die proof in issued colours in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '20/6.7.55' (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), superb. Despite the Brusden-White note, the red triangle on this proof appears to be printed and not handpainted. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW328DP(12), cat AU$3000
Lot 468		Estimate: $900 1955 3½d Nursing presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '18/26/8/55' (for H.L. Anthony, Postmaster-General), some staining largely outside design. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 329DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 469		Estimate: $750 1956 3½d Responsible Government presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27/17.4.56' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), with several areas of staining. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 331DP(1), cat AU$2500.
Lot 470		Estimate: $1,300 Realised Price : $1,000 1956 Olympic Games 4d presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '9/25/9/56' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), superb. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 332DP(1), cat AU$3000
Lot 471		Estimate: $900 1956 Olympic Games 7½d presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '17/9.8.56' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), several light stains mostly outside design. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 333DP(1), cat AU$3000
Lot 472		Estimate: $6,000 Realised Price : $4,800 1956 Olympic Games 2/- Imperforate Colour Separation Trials in Adopted Design showing inscription at top in colour, two sets mounted on sheet with Purple, Yellow-orange, Flesh and two shades of Blue (Bright Blue and Ultramarine), plus complete design by Courvoisier SA. These two sets of proofs are Nos. 4 and 5 of those submitted in April 1956, and represent the only sheet which remains intact from the Courvoisier archives. BW 335PP(1)A, B, cat AIU$20,000
Lot 473		Estimate: $2,200 Realised Price : $1,700 1957 Christmas 3½d and 4d presentation die proofs in issued colours in sunken frames, with Note Printing Branch cachets on reverse endorsed '15/20.8.57' and '17/20.8.57' respectively (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee - 3½d, and C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General - 4d). The 3½d in very fine, the 4d has a stain in the lower margin. Eight sets of die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 338,339(DP)1, cat AU$5000 (2)
Lot 474		Estimate: $1,000 1958 2/- QANTAS Round the World Flight presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '19/20,8,57' (for Sir G. Chippendall, Director-General of the P.M.G.s Department), small stain on design otherwise fine. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 340DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 475		Estimate: $1,400 1958 5½d War Memorial se-tenant die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27/29/10/57' (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), some staining along left side. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 341/2DP(1), cat AU$4000
Lot 476		Estimate: $1,200 Realised Price : $950 1958 4d Broken Hill presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '28/6.8.58' (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), superb. Nine die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection, BW 344DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 477		Estimate: $2,400 Realised Price : $1,800 1958 Christmas 3½d and 4d presentation die proofs in issued colours in sunken frames, with Note Printing Branch cachets on reverse endorsed '29/24/10/58' and '13/24.10.58' respectively (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), superb. Nine sets of die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 345,346(DP)1, cat AU$5000 (2)
Lot 478		Estimate: $120 1960 8d Tiger Cat lower right corner blocks of 6, with varieties 'Retouch to Shading Right of Head States III and IV ('Typhoon)' respectively, both blocks with cds cancels of July 1967 (!), nevertheless very unusual in used positional blocks. BW cat for used singles AU$225 (12)
Lot 479		Estimate: $1,200 Realised Price : $900 1960 Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '32/20.10.60' (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), small stain outside design otherwise very fresh. Eleven die proofs were prepared one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 381DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 480		Estimate: $60 Realised Price : $46 1961 1/- Colombo Plan, pair used on 1961 (Dec) airmail cover to USA, and helecon paper printing pair used with 3d QEII on 1966 (Jan) airmail cover to Denmark, latter very scarce on cover (2)
Lot 481		Estimate: $500 1962 5d John MacDouall Stuart presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '28.6.62/4' for B.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the P.M.G.s Department), showing areas of staining. All examples of this proof seen by us show similar staining caused by the adhesive tape used to affix the proofs. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 386(DP)12, cat AU$2500
Lot 482		Estimate: $800 Realised Price : $600 1962 5d Country Women presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27.8.62/4' (for B.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the P.M.G.s Department), couple of small stains clear of design otherwise fine. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 388DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 483		Estimate: $800 1962 5d Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '17.10.62/6' (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), few stains mostly outside design. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 389DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 484		Estimate: $50 1962 Commonwealth Games 2/3d solo franking on 1963 (21 Aug) airmail cover from Melbourne to U.S.A.
Lot 485		Estimate: $1,600 Realised Price : $2,500 1963 5d and 2/3d Royal Visit presentation die proofs in issued colours in composite sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '21.1.63/9' (for E.W. Westbrook, Stamp Advisory Committee), few small stains on each proof. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 392/3DP(1), cat AU$5000
Lot 486		Estimate: $50 1963 Royal Visit 2/3d solo franking on 1963 (5 Jul) airmail cover from Melbourne to U.S.A.
Lot 487		Estimate: $1,200 1963 5d Blue Mountains presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing cachet on reverse endorsed '11.7.63/5' (for J.R.W. Purves, Stamp Advisory Committee), very fine (most examples of this proof show staining). Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 396DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 488		Estimate: $150 Realised Price : $135 1963 5d Green QEII Definitive 'Imperforate at Left and Base' from the uncut booklet sheets placed on philatelic sale, used on 1964 (9 Oct) cover from, Northam (WA) to Perth, very scarce and unpriced on cover by BW
Lot 489		Estimate: $900 1963 5d Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '4.10-.63/8' (for F.D. Manley, Stamp Advisory Committee), two small stains in upper margin clear of design, otherwise fine. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 410DP(1), cat AU$2500
Lot 490		Estimate: $50 Realised Price : $38 1963 COMPAC Cable 2/3d solo franking on 1964 (13 Dec) airmail cover from Melbourne to USA
Lot 491		Estimate: $100 Realised Price : $145 1964-65 Birds, 2/6d plus 2d QEII, or 3/- solo used on separate 12966 (7 Feb) envelopes from Russell St. Philatelic Centre Melbourne, apparently paying (latter 1d overpaid) for compensation fees + 2/3d or 2/6d plus 5d postage (2 covers)
Lot 492		Estimate: $200 1964 Air Mail Anniversary 5d Sage-green variety 'Re-entry to Second A of AUSTRALIA and Back of Fuselage of Plane' fine used and very scarce. BW 423d, cat AU$350
Lot 493		Estimate: $60 1964 Air Mail Anniversary 5d Sage-green variety ' Retouched Re-entry to second A of AUSTRALIA and Back of Fuselage of Plane' Type IV fine used. BW 423dd, cat AU$125
Lot 494		Estimate: $50 Realised Price : $38 1964 Guillaux Airmail 2/3d solo franking on 1964 (8 Sep) airmail cover from Launceston to Czechoslovakia
Lot 495		Estimate: $80 1965 Anzac 2/3d solo franking on 1965 (4 May) airmail cover from Randwick to Switzerland