We begin Session 2 of Sale #17 at 10:00am today with British Commonwealth and move into the much-anticipated Kookaburra Collection. These two postage dues come near the end.
Lot 712 Australia #J21 1903 10sh pale emerald green Postage Due, Perforated 11, Watermark Crown Over NSW Upright, 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 D43) Scott CV$4,000.
Lot 713 Australia #J21 1903 10sh emerald Postage Due, Perforated 11, Watermark Crown NSW, used and lightly cancelled by violet PARCELS BRANCH c.d.s., postally used (and not CTO, as most are, and cat. value is for CTO). Fine-very fine and rare. (SG D42, £1,800) Scott CV$3,200.