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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1481

S.G. #26b

S.G. #26b, 1875 "2d" on "Twelve Cents" surcharge on 6p Rose with Gothic "V.R.", variety inverted "A" for "V" and raised period after "V", attractive appearing unused example of this variety that is only found on four positions in the setting of 50, exceptionally well centered, internal hinge faults, very fine appearance and quite scarce; ex-Col. Evans (Scott #32a var.). (Image)

£1,700

SOLD for $250.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1482

S.G. #26c

S.G. #26c, 1875 "2d" on "Twelve Cents" surcharge on 6p Rose with Gothic "V.R.", variety inverted "A" for "V" and raised period after "V" and "R", used example with neat ms. cancel, trivial surface scuff at bottom left, otherwise fine; only two positions in the setting of 50 show this variety (Scott #32a var.). (Image)

£850

SOLD for $300.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1483

S.G. #26d/a

S.G. #26d/a 1875 "2d" on "Twelve Cents" surcharge on 6p Rose with Gothic "V.R.", variety double "2d/V.R." surcharge, a very clearly printed used example of this rare overprint error, in addition this also shows the variety of inverted "A" for "V", when one considers that only two sheets of 50 were printed with the double surcharge, and that only three positions in each sheet show this variety with a total of six stamps like this originally printed, it is reasonable to speculate that this may be the only surviving copy, small repaired cancel cuts at top do not affect the rarity of this stamp or its very fine appearance; variety unlisted but Stanley Gibbons prices the normal double surcharge at £3,250, of which 60 were believed printed; 2001 RPS of Victoria certificate; ex-Col. Evans (Scott #32c var.; as normal double surcharge $3,250.00). (Image)

Est. 3,000-4,000

SOLD for $6,500.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1484

S.G. #26 var.

S.G. 26 var., 1875 "2d" on "Twelve Cents" surcharge on 6p Rose, "V.R." omitted, this unusual and unlisted error apparently occured because a piece of foreign matter came between the stamp and the overprint plate while printing the surcharge, actually it is not possible to tell whether this is a variety of S.G. #26 or #27 since the distinguishing characteristic is precisely what is missing, lightly cancelled, small back faults and about fine centering, but undoubtedly unique (Scott #32 var.). (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $250.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1485

S.G. #27

S.G. #27, 1875 "2d" on "Twelve Cents" surcharge on 6p Rose with Roman "V.R.", a pretty used single, well centered within full to large margins, neat Levuka double arc c.d.s. that cuts the stamp as usual, still very fine; strangely undervalued in the catalogs compared to S.G. #26 as only nineteen of the 50 positions in the sheet are #27 while 31 are #26; clear 2001 RPS of Victoria certificate; ex-Col. Evans (Scott #31; $650.00). (Image)

£700

SOLD for $2,100.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1876-1877 Monogram "VR"

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1486

S.G. #28/36

S.G. #28/36, 1876-78 Monogram "VR" overprints, printer's trials, these start with imperforates of the three values on wove paper, 2p on 3p Green with inverted surcharge, two of the 6p Rose each with inverted overprints, the laid paper issues have the set complete perforated without surcharges or overprints, plus the four values imperforate with overprints and surcharges, 1p Blue with inverted overprint and 2p on 3p Green a lovely corner margin horizontal pair, also 2p on 3p Green horizontal pair imperforate of the later issue on wove paper, a total of fourteen stamps, all but two with o.g., few minor faults present, otherwise fine-very fine; none of these are considered to have been regularly issued but a nice addition to a collection of these issues (Scott #33/46).

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $400.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1487

S.G. 28a/b

S.G. #28a/b, 1876 1p Dull blue on wove paper with monogram "VR" overprint, an unused example which has the basic stamp double printed and in the dull blue shade, fresh and fine variety; 1975 RPS certificate (Scott #33b; $1,000.00). (Image)

£550

SOLD for $190.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1488

S.G. #28b/c

S.G. #28b/c, 1876 1p Grey blue on wove paper with monogram "VR" overprint, horizontal pair imperforate vertically, handsome mint example of this popular variety, but more important is that this is the doubly printed variety of the basic stamp as well, portions of the lighter second print show in the margins and other white areas, the pair is well centered, full o.g. that has just a bare trace of hinging, faint gum crease and tiny stain in the right stamp, otherwise very fine; catalog value is for the imperforate between pair only and 1995 BPA certificate does not mention the double print (Scott #33 var.). (Image)

£850+

SOLD for $800.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1489

S.G. #28c

S.G. #28c, 1876 1p Grey blue on wove paper with monogram "VR" overprint, variety blank corner, position 11, a marvelously well centered mint example of this major plate flaw showing the printing missing from the top right corner of the design, o.g., h.r., extremely fine (Scott #33 var.). (Image)

£500

SOLD for $475.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1490

S.G. #29 var.

S.G. #29 var., 1876 3p Green on wove paper with monogram "VR" overprint, variety "Two Pence" surcharge omitted, fresh mint single, bright attractive color, o.g., only a trace of hinging, fine and scarce variety which is mentioned in Stanley Gibbons but not listed (Scott #34 var.). (Image)

Est. 500-750

SOLD for $500.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1491

S.G. #30c

S.G. #30c, 1876 6p Rose on wove paper with monogram"VR" overprint, variety double print of the basic stamp, unusually fresh mint example of this scarce variety, the light second print is shifted slightly to the top left, strong color, full o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine; 1995 BPA certificate (Scott #35c; unpriced). (Image)

£2,500

SOLD for $2,100.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1492

S.G. #31ab

S.G. #31ab, 1877 1p Deep blue on laid paper with monogram "VR" overprint, variety blank corner, position 11, a stunning mint single of this popular variety, possessing gorgeous centering and surrounded by full even perforations, bright strong color, o.g., l.h., extremely fine (Scott #36 var.) (Image)

£275

SOLD for $250.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1493

S.G. #31ac

S.G. #31ac, 1877 1p Deep blue on laid paper with monogram "VR" overprint, variety imperforate vertically, fresh horizontal pair, bright color, o.g. with just a trace of gum toning, fine and desirable variety (Scott #36a; $1,100.00). (Image)

£700

SOLD for $450.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1494

S.G. #31ac/b var.

S.G. #31ac/b var., 1877 1p Deep blue on laid paper with monogram "VR" overprint, variety imperforate vertically, mint horizontal strip of three which contains an array of varieties, the left stamp shows the blank top left corner variety (position 11), and this being the outside row also has vertical perforations at left making the left pair an imperforate between variety, also in the center stamp there are three extraneous horizontal perforations about a third of the way down from the top, o.g., tiny thin speck in center stamp, otherwise fine and a most unusual combination of varieties; 1997 BPA certificate (Scott #36a; $1,100.00++). (Image)

£925+

SOLD for $1,300.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1495

S.G. #32c

S.G. #32c, 1877 "Two Pence" surcharge on 3p Yellow green on laid paper with monogram "VR" overprint, an eye-arresting mint single in the scarce perforation 10, this stamp possesses marvelous centering and beautifully perforated being a highly desirable example of this perforation variety, rich color on bright white paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1995 BPA certificate (Scott #37 var.). (Image)

£300

SOLD for $300.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1496

S.G. 32ca var.

S.G. #32ca var., 1877 "Two Pence" surcharge on 3p Yellow green on laid paper with monogram "VR" overprint, variety imperforate vertically, an incredible mint horizontal pair that is additionally imperforate horizontally at bottom, perforated 10 at top, very fresh with large margins, o.g., h.r., extremely fine; this variation is not listed and catalog value is for a normal vertically imperforate pair (Scott #37 var.). (Image)

£700+

SOLD for $1,000.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1497

S.G. #32ca var.

S.G. #32ca var., 1877 "Two Pence" surcharge on 3p Yellow green on laid paper with monogram "VR" overprint, an impressive unlisted variety of a vertical pair imperforate between horizontally and at bottom, being perforated 10 vertically and at top, this is analogous to the imperforate vertical variety that comes in this perforation, incredibly well centered, full o.g., extremely fine and a rare variety; 1996 Brandon certificate (Scott #37 var.). (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $1,000.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1498

S.G. #32d

S.G. #32d, 1877 "Two Pence" surcharge on 3p Yellow green on laid paper with monogram "VR" overprint, a phenomenal gem mint single of the very scarce perforation 11 variety, these perforations are beautifully even and surround large margins that frame a perfectly centered design, exceptionally fresh on bright white paper, o.g., faintly hinged, extremely fine and choice; 1986 BPA certificate (Scott #37 var.). (Image)

£300

SOLD for $325.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1499

S.G. #33b

S.G. #33b, 1877 6p Rose on laid paper with monogram "VR" overprint, variety imperforate vertically, lovely horizontal pair, excellent centering and very attractive with bright color, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 1975 RPS certificate (Scott #39a, $675.00). (Image)

£700

SOLD for $450.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM

1500

S.G. #33b var.

S.G. #33b var., 1877 6p Rose on laid paper with monogram "VR" overprint, an exceptionally choice horizontal pair showing an unlisted variety imperforate between and at right, this appears to be a variation of the imperforate vertical varieties that are found on this issue, unusually well centered and possessing marvelous freshness and color, o.g., extremely fine (Scott #39a var.). (Image)

Est. 750-1,000

SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Mar-08, 12:00 PM