Lot 1000 Sicily #17b 1859 20g slate violet Ferdinand II, mint with part original gum, deep colour, four full margins. There is a small black ink mark on the gum side (slightly visible at the base of the neck from front), else a very fine classic stamp. Accompanied by 2002 Sergio Sismondo certificate. Scott CV$3,250.
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Lots 717 & 718 — Australia 1909 10 shilling & 20 shilling Postage Dues, mint
Lot 717 Australia #J37 1909 10sh dull green Postage Due, Perforated 11, Watermark Crown Over A Inverted, mint, with hinged full original gum and quite well centered for issue. Very fine and accompanied by a 2013 Sergio Sismondo certificate. A very nice stamp. (SG D61). From the Kookaburra Collection. Scott CV$5,200.
Lot 718 Australia #J38 1909 20sh green Postage Due, Perforated 11, Watermark Crown Over A Upright, mint, with hinged full original gum and quite well centered. Very fine and accompanied by a 2013 Sergio Sismondo certificate. This is regarded as Australia’s rarest regular issue stamp. Only two sheets (240 stamps) printed, and this example is certainly among the finest of the estimated 50 remaining examples. (SG D62). From the Kookaburra Collection. Scott CV$13,000.