1893 Queen Makea 2½d Die Proof in Black of finished design on wove paper
Lot 244
Estimate: $2,000T
1893 Colour Trials of finished design on Perf 11 laid gummed paper for 1d in Deep Blue, 1½d in Brown - few short perfs, 2½d in Pale Red - thin spot and 5d in Black. Very rare (4)
Lot 245
Estimate: $200
1937 Coronation set affixed to pieces (2) handstamped 'SPECIMEN' (barely visible on the 2½d value), very fine set of 3
Lot 246
Estimate: $250
Postal History: 1901 (12 Oct) use of 1d Postal Card to Sydney uprated with Queen Makea 1d and 1½d + Torea ½d and 2d, arrival backstamp. Unusual uprated card