Australian Kangaroo and Map Series continued...

THIRD WATERMARK ISSUES continued...

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
581		37ze	#37ze, 2/- Brown, rare JBC monogram single from Plate 1 (upper), rich color, o.g., h.r., faint trace of a trivial thin spot, still fine (A$7,500). (Image)	Est. 3,000-4,000 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
582		37zf	#37zf, 2/- Brown, the unique bottom right corner JBC monogram strip of six from Plate 2 (lower), being the complete bottom row from the right pane, with sheet margins on three sides, extraordinarily well centered, deep rich color, o.g., a few hinge reinforcements of separated perforations, including being completely rejoined between the fourth and fifth stamps, very fine; this is the only positional monogram recorded on the 2/- Third Watermark, a key rarity for the monogram collector; ex-Nelson (A$25,000). (Image)	Est. 20,000-30,000 SOLD for $29,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
583		37zg	#37zg, 2/- Brown, freshJBC monogram single from Plate 2 (lower), rich color, o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine for this monogram rarity (A$7,500). (Image)	Est. 4,000-5,000 SOLD for $7,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
584		37zi	#37zi, 2/- Brown, an extremely rare bottom margin T.S. Harrison one-line imprint pair, quite well centered, deep luxuriant color, o.g., l.h., very fine; of the one-line Harrison imprint, there is only one block of four recorded, which is in the Royal Collection, leaving pairs as the only alternative for private collectors to obtain this imprint (A$12,500). (Image)	Est. 7,500-10,000 SOLD for $12,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
585		37zk	#37zk, 2/- Brown, a rarely offered bottom margin T.S. Harrison two-line imprint pair, being one of just a few known, well centered strong color, o.g., several separated perforations in first vertical row, some of which have been hinge reinforced, still very fine for this highly important imprint pair; of the two-line Harrison imprint, there are only two blocks of four recorded, one of which resides in the Royal Collection and the other, in private hands, sold for A$50,000, plus the 12% buyer's premium, in the January 2003 sale of the "Zed" Collection (sold by Premier Philately), a pair such as this may be the only way one can represent this imprint for many years to come (A$12,500). (Image)	Est. 7,500-10,000 SOLD for $13,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
586	O	37	#37, 2/- Brown, vertical strip of three, with bottom stamp displaying the "vertical hairline in Bight" plate variety, used on an "Interstate Parcel Post" label, along with a single and a pair of 3p Third Watermark, all tied by "Duaringa/11.JA.21/Queensland" c.d.s., the 3p stamps and center 2/- with small faults (as to be expected being used on a large parcel), fine; a seldom seen usage of the 2/- Third Watermark on a parcel label (on cover A$750). (Image)	Est. 400-500 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
587	P	38PP(1)	#38PP(1), 2/- Maroon, imperforate plate proof on wove paper, horizontal pair with four large and well balanced margins, used as the sole franking on a censored airmail cover sent from Sydney to Vancouver, Canada, correctly prepaying the 4/- ½oz. Clipper rate, neat "Sydney/22 OCT 1941" airmail slogan cancel, cover slightly reduced at left and with tear on back flap, the pair itself very fine; this pair represents the only known examples of this imperforate plate proof, amazingly used paying the correct postage on an obviously non-philatelic cover, an important Third Watermark issue rarity (A$20,000). (Image)	Est. 15,000-20,000 SOLD for $17,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
588		38	#38, 2/- Maroon, fresh mint bottom margin partial Harrison imprint single, deep luxuriant color, fairly well centered, o.g., n.h., lightly folded along horizontal perforations between stamp and sheet selvage, very fine (A$300). (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
589	/	38	#38, 2/- Maroon, incredibly choice mint block of four, flawlessly centered, handsome color in a lighter shade, o.g., l.h. on top pair, bottom pair n.h., two stamps with light expert's signatures in pencil, extremely fine (A$900+). (Image)	Est. 400-500 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
590		38	#38, 2/- Maroon, block of four, with bottom left stamp being the "flaw in 'S' of 'AUSTRALIA' variety ($ flaw), exceptionally well centered, characteristic rough perforations, deep luxuriant color, o.g., l.h., very fine and choice (A$700+). (Image)	Est. 300-400 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
591		38a	#38a, 2/- Maroon, watermark inverted, quite fresh, deep rich color, quite well centered especially when compared to the few other mint examples we have seen, o.g., barest trace of hinging (if at all), very fine for this truly scarce stamp (A$1,500). (Image)	Est. 750-1,000 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
592		38a	#38a, 2/- Maroon, watermark inverted, rich luxuriant color, o.g., fine and quite scarce (A$1,500). (Image)	Est. 500-750 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
593		38b	#38b, 2/- Maroon, double perforation, very scarce vertical pair with double horizontal perforations between, intense color, o.g., minor h.r. on top stamp, couple of trivial tone specks, still very fine; a much more elusive double perforation variety than most found in the Third Watermark issues ($750+). (Image)	Est. 400-500 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
594		38h	#38h, 2/- Maroon, "white dog-leg flaw through 'SH' to value circle", handsome mint example of this striking plate variety [2L10], nicely centered, fresh color, o.g., very fine (A$250). (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
595		38j	#38j, 2/- Maroon, "flaw on 'S' of 'AUSTRALIA'", well centered mint single of this plate variety [2L45], which is known as the $ flaw, rich color, o.g., very fine (A$250). (Image)	Est. 150-200 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
596		38z	#38z, 2/- Maroon, choice bottom margin T.S. Harrison imprint block of four from Plate 1 (upper), extraordinarily well centered and margined throughout, fresh color, o.g., l.h.,extremely fine; an especially scarce imprint multiple in this premium condition; ex-Kilfoyle (A$2,000). (Image)	Est. 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
597		38z	#38z, 2/- Maroon, bottom margin T.S. Harrison imprint pair from Plate 1 (upper), extraordinarily well centered, fresh color, o.g., l.h., very fine and choice (only cataloged as a block of four at A$2,000). (Image)	Est. 500-750 SOLD for $1,350.00 Will close during Public Auction
598		38z	#38z, 2/- Maroon, bottom margin T.S. Harrison imprint block of four from Plate 2 (lower), wonderfully well centered throughout, rich color, o.g., barest suggestion of a hinge mark, bottom left stamp with minor natural vertical crease of little consequence, overall very fine and choice (A$2,000). (Image)	Est. 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
599		38z	#38z, 2/- Maroon, pristine bottom margin T.S. Harrison imprint pair from Plate 2 (lower), well centered, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., just a few separated perforations at top of first vertical row, very fine and choice (only catalogs as a hinged block of four at A$2,000). (Image)	Est. 500-750 SOLD for $1,150.00 Will close during Public Auction
600		38za	#38za, 2/- Maroon, bottom margin A.J. Mullett imprint pair from Plate 1 (upper), quite fresh, nicely centered, o.g., l.h., very fine (cataloged only as a block of four at A$1,500). (Image)	Est. 300-400 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction