AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH, KING GEORGE V ISSUES, 1926-30 SMALL MULTIPLE WMK PERF 14
Lot 398
Estimate: $150
Realised Price : $160
1d Green, Electro 3, 'WMK INVERTED' marginal block of four showing late stage of variety 'Break in left frame 3.5mm from top (compartment line partly down left frame)', one normal unit mounted, otherwise fresh unmounted
Lot 399
Estimate: $125
Realised Price : $100
1d Green lower right corner block of four showing 'Run 'N' (second state)', BW 80(4)sa, lower units unmounted
Lot 400
Estimate: $2,500
1½d Scarlet Plate 4 'JOHN ASH' imprint block of eight, with 'Type B re-entry: duplication of shading above right wattles, etc.' and ' 'ST' of POSTAGE joined', small stain, minor separation, reinforced, BW 91(4)ga,za. A very important piece for specialists. [An imprint block of 36 with additional varieties sold for A$8300+ in 2007]
Lot 401
Estimate: $350
4d Olive punctured 'OS' on 1929 (23 May) registered cover used by Titles Office from Melbourne to Mortlake, flap unsealed, thus paying 3d registration fee + 1d printed matter rate. Scarce usage and seldom seen as a correctly used solo franking