1902 Blank Base group of usages on Tattersalls covers (17) from Victoria to Hobart, comprising 2d (4), 2d pair, and 4d (12), variously cancelled by cds or in mss. A number of covers with portions of Tattersalls receipts affixed, and some faults including the usual spike holes, but a good lot. BW cat on cover AU$1200 (17 covers)
Lot 466
Estimate: $275
1902 Blank Base overprinted 'SPECIMEN' vertically (as used for Tasmanian U.P.U. distribution), range comprising ½d (2), 2d (2), 3d (2), 6d (2) overprint reading down, and 1d (2), 2d, 4d (2) and 8d (2) overprint reading up, six with extensive toning, mostly large part original gum, a useful group (15). BW cat AU$1500
Lot 467
Estimate: $225
1902 Blank Base ½d - 5/- Green Perf 11½-12, fresh and lightly mounted. BW cat AU$765, SG cat £475 (8)
Lot 468
Estimate: $200
Realised Price : $150
1902 (22 Jul) Tattersalls cover from Terowrie (SA) to Hobart, with SA 1d cancelled squared circle ds, another 1d having fallen off and thus taxed (handstruck 'T2D'), Blank Base 6d Emerald-green affixed and tied by Hobart cds. Some creasing and minor soiling and with the usual spike hole. BW lists the 6d as 'not known' on cover
Lot 469
Estimate: $2,000
1901-11 Watermark Crown over Double-lined A Thick Paper 10/- Rose-red and Green, fresh MUH block of 4, odd minor gum bend. One of a very few blocks which survive. BW D91 cat AU$3000+., SG D72 cat £1000+ for mounted
Lot 470
Estimate: $250
1913-21 Watermark Crown over Double-lined A Thin Paper Perf 12½ ½d Scarlet and Pale Green, Wmk Upright CTO pair and singles (2) cancelled 'MONEY ORDER/BEECHWORTH VIC' cds, and Wmk Inverted mint block of 4. BW D76/w, cat AU$860 (8)
Lot 471
Estimate: $750
Realised Price : $575
1913-21 Watermark Crown over Double-lined A Thin Paper 10/- Scarlet and Pale Green large part OG, several toned perfs at top. BW D103, cat AU$1750, SG D86, cat £1400
Lot 472
Estimate: $700
1931-37 C of A Watermark Perf 11 3d Carmine and Yellow-green John Ash imprint block of 4 (N over EA setting) with variety 'RA' joined. Lower units MUH, fine and fresh and a rare imprint. BW D118za, cat AU$1500
Lot 473
Estimate: $250
1931-37 C of A Watermark Perf 11 1/- Carmine and Yellow-green John Ash imprint block of 4 (N over N setting) with variety 'RA' joined. Lower units MUH, with a natural inclusion on one, a scarce imprint. BW D121z, cat AU$475
