Lot 771 Western Australia #93b 1905 4d pale chestnut Swan, Perforated 11, Watermark Crown and Double Lined A, used, with partial broken circle datestamps (dated SEP.3.1909). A scarce perforation variety and scarcer in this shade than in yellow brown. Very fine. (SG 154a, £400). From the Kookaburra Collection of Australia & States. Scott CV$290, sold for $300 plus buyer’s premium.
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Lot 783 — Western Australia 1861 four pence vermilion swan, unused, sold for $633
Lot 783 Western Australia #24B 1861 4d vermilion Swan, Intermediate Perforated 14 to 16, unused (no gum). There is a natural paper inclusion, resulting in a printing defect at bottom of neck, else fine plus. Accompanied by a 2014 Sergio Sismondo certificate stating in part “the intermediate perforations appear in the earliest printings of perforated stamps of Western Australia, and were executed in-house by Perkins, Bacon & Co. with a machine in poor condition.” The Scott catalogue number and value given is for a similar perforated stamp, as this is not listed there. S.G. #35. Scott CV$300, sold for $550 plus buyer’s premium.