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North West Pacific Islands, 1915-16, Kangaroo and Map, 2d Gray, 1st watermark, pane of 30, o.g., much never hinged, third overprint setting with "acccbc" transfer error at base, Plate 2 bottom right pane (2R31-60), includes all listed varieties, Choice Very Fine, a very scarce pane. SG No. 73.Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
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North West Pacific Islands, 1915-16, Kangaroo and Map, 2d Gray, 1st watermark, pane of 30, o.g., all never hinged except top row, a very early setting with all overprints type "a", Choice Very Fine, a scarce pane. SG No. 73.Scott No. 1 Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
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North West Pacific Islands, 1915-16, Kangaroo and Map, 2½d Indigo, 1st watermark, pane of 30, o.g., mostly never hinged, Plate 2 bottom left pane (2L31-60), with thick frame at upper right (31), scratch over "W" of two (32), thick WA Coastline (43) and retouch to upper-right value circle (55) varieties, with full sheet margins at left and bottom and JBC Monogram, a few minor tone spots visible on the back only, Very Fine, only the KGV 1p and Kangaroo 2½ from the first printing were issued with selvage, on all other issues the selvage was removed, a very rare exhibition quality item. SG No. 74.Scott No. 2 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Current Opening Bid: $1,000
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North West Pacific Islands, 1915-16, Kangaroo and Map, 2½d Indigo, 1st watermark, pane of 30, o.g., all never hinged except top row, Plate 1 top left pane (1L1-30), includes frame break above "R" of Australia (L2), Fine, a scarce pane with bright color. SG No. 74.Scott No. 2 Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
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North West Pacific Islands, 1915-16, Kangaroo and Map, 3d Yellow Olive, Die I, 1st watermark, pane of 30, o.g., mostly never hinged, Plate 2 top left pane (2L1-30), Choice Very Fine, a scarce pane. SG No. 76.Scott No. 3 Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot 220 o
North West Pacific Islands, 1915-1916, Kangaroo and Map, 6p Ultramarine, "Retouched E" Variety, canceled Rabaul, Very Fine and choice, a rare variety especially used. SG No. 78a £8,500 ($11,300).Scott No. 4 var. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Current Opening Bid: $750
Lot
221
North West Pacific Islands, 1915-16, Kangaroo and Map, 6d Ultramarine with "Inverted Watermark", 1st watermark, o.g., small hinge remnant, two singles with overprint types b & c, F.-V.F., a very scarce pair. SG No. 78w £650 as singles ($860).Scott No. 4 var. Estimate $200 - 300.
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Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
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North West Pacific Islands, 1915-16, Kangaroo and Map, 6d Ultramarine with "White Flaws in Shading Below Albany" Variety, 1st watermark, o.g., hinge remnant, excellent centering and good color, Very Fine, an elusive and scarce variety. SG No. 78 var.Scott No. 4 var. Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
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North West Pacific Islands, 1915-16, Kangaroo and Map, 6d Ultramarine with "White Flaws in Shading Below Albany" Variety, o.g., hinge remnant, excellent centering and good color, Very Fine, an elusive and scarce variety. SG No. 78 var.Scott No. 4 var. Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
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North West Pacific Islands, 1915-16, Kangaroo and Map, 6d Ultramarine with Retouched "E" Variety, 1st watermark, o.g., hinge remnants, Position 1R60 from the first printing, overprint type "c", Position 30, Very Fine, a very rare variety with very few possible; with 2013 Ceremunga certificate. SG No. 78a £7,500 ($9,980).Scott No. 4 var. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Current Opening Bid: $750