½d to 5/-, with two shades each of the ½d and 6d, and both papers of the 5/-, fine MUH. BW Cat AU$659, SG Cat £330+ (10)
Lot 574
Estimate: $50
6d Kookaburra cancelled 'AUST. UNIT POSTAL STN./452' on 1948 (3 Jul) cover (BCOF crest in blue on flap) to Auckland, N.Z., paying the 6d air mail fee on free 'On Active Service' letter. BW Cat AU$100 on cover
Lot 575
Estimate: $420
5/- Robes Thin Paper cancelled 'No. 8 AUST. BASE P.O./C' datestamp on 1949 (28 Jan) cover to Sydney, with handstruck 'H.M.A. SHIP' in violet. A philatelic usage, nevertheless scarce. BW Cat AU$750 on cover
