Auction No. 19 Saturday, 20 February 2016 / 2:00 pm start

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1929 Australian 3d Airmail issues study neatly ...

Estimate $800
Realised: $450 plus premium

Category: Airmails

Lot Details

1929 Australian 3d Airmail issues study neatly presented & written up from photos of essays through to perf "OS" & varieties in type A & B. Some stamps have unfortunately acquired grease stains on some perfs but still a most impressive lot that must be viewed to appreciate. Incls "A" & "B" Ash imprint blocks, type B in Plates 1-4 pairs, block of 16, imprint block with break in second "A", paper creases (printing flaws), a marginal strip with smudged ink, booklet pane showing guide dot (type A), perf "OS" type B imprint pair (one stained perf) & type B block of 20 annotated with "this large multiple reveals several minor printing flaws". Majority MUH/MLH. The ACSC cat value is nearly $3000 not counting the defective items. (Ex Vince Brown)