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Internet General Sale No. 75 |
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AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH, QUEEN ELIZABETH II ISSUES
Lot 314 | [ P ] |
1953-56 3½d Queen Elizabeth II presentation die proof in issued colour liberated from its sunken frame (50mm x 63mm), fine apart from a few wrinkles. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal collection. BW 296DP(1), cat AU$2500  | ||
| Lot 315 SOLD | [ P ] |
1957 4d Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '22/20.8.57' (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), fine apart from small sellotape stain along base just impinging on design. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW339DP(1), cat AU$2500  | ||
| Lot 316 SOLD | [ P ] |
1962 1/2d Tasmanian Tiger presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27.3.62/2' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), fine apart from small stain in upper left corner outside design. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW364DP(1), cat AU$2500  | ||
| Lot 317 SOLD | [ P ] |
1959 2/3d Wattle presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '48/3.7.59' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), superb. Nine die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW368DP(1), cat AU$2500  | ||
| Lot 318 SOLD | [ P ] |
1959 3/- Waratah presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '60/7.5.59' (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), two small stains on mount, the proof is superb. Nine die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW372DP(1), cat AU$2500  | ||
| Lot 319 | [ P ] |
1959 5d Queensland Self-Government presentation die proof in issued colours liberated from sunken mount (45mm x 52mm), superb. Note that the violet colour of the jacaranda bush was typographed on the issued stamp, and this colour is handpainted on the proof. Nine die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 375DP(1), cat AU$2500  | ||
| Lot 320 SOLD | [ PR ] |
c1960 Presentation Booklet inscribed 'With the Compliments of the Director General Posts and Telegraphs' bound by ribbon containing a set of current stamps (½d to £2) hinged to pages. Fine, and this format and make-up not seen by us before    | ||
| Lot 321 SOLD | [ P ] |
1961 5d Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '29/20.11.61' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), small stain in bottom left corner of design. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW385DP(1), cat AU$2500  | ||
| Lot 322 | [ P ] |
1962 5d John McDouall Stuart presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '28.3.62/2' (for C.W. Davidson, Postmaster-General), badly stained by sellotape used for mounting proof, also with original envelope which contained the proof. Note that we have never seen a pristine example of this proof, all are apparently stained to some degree by the sellotape. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW386P(1), cat AU$2500  | ||
| Lot 323 | [ P ] |
1962 5d Country Women presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27.8.62/6' (for W.L. Russell, Stamp Advisory Committee), few stains on proofs and on frame. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 388DP(1), cat AU$2500  | ||
| Lot 324 | [ P ] |
1962 5d Christmas presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '17.10.62/5' (for B.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the P.M.G.s Department), significant staining of proof caused by sellotape used for mounting. Ten die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 389DP(1), cat AU$2500  | ||
