Stamps, Coins & Postal History

1 · Coins & Banknotes: General & Miscellaneous Lots: Accumulation on stocksheets and hagners with tokens incl, Tasmania 1850 Joseph Moir (wholesalers) one penny, Victoria 1862 T. Stokes 'IN VINO VERITAS' one penny, New Brunswick 1843 half-penny, New Zealand 1863 Ashton (haberdashers) one penny, 1906 San Francisco earthquake medallion, plus medals, lapel pins, badges; also Commonwealth Reply Coupons GB 7d (3 used), Australia 4d (3, two used), 5d (10 unused) 5c (9), Imperial Reply Coupons Australia 4

2 · Coins & Banknotes: General & Miscellaneous Lots: Assortment with Australia QEII circulated $1 banknotes (31), 1982 RAM proof coin set, 1984 uncirculated coin set, also Banque de L'Indochine (Noumea) well circulated 100fr banknote, worldwide coins mostly European or British Commonwealth incl. British East Africa 1914 1 shilling. Might surprise. (small qty)

3 · Coins & Banknotes: General & Miscellaneous Lots: ACCESSORIES: Small carton with coin holders in various sizes unused plus coin stock pages preloved (mixed condition) or unused. Budget opportunity for trader/collector.

4 · Coins & Banknotes: General & Miscellaneous Lots: LITERATURE: Australian Banknotes: Geoff Tomlinson's research notes, published articles & photographs/photocopies of banknotes/promissory notes or shinplaster/calabash emissions produced in 19th century by private institutions/individuals or by private banks incl. Australasian New Hebrides Co, Bank of New Zealand, Burnell & Jones, Burns Philp, Burra Burra Mines, Colonial Sugar Refining Co & RB Colley, amongst many others;

5 · Coins & Banknotes: Medallions & Badges: Selection of mostly pierced medallions incl.1888-89 for Melbourne International Exhibition, 1897 United Sunday Schools, 1897 Jubilee, 1900 Baden-Powell Mafeking, 1937 Coronation & 1954 QEII Royal Visit, plus one other item; condition variable. (7 items)

6 · Coins & Banknotes: Medallions & Badges: AUSTRALIA: 1956 Olympic Games participation medallion, designed by Andor Mezaros, struck in bronze by K.G. Luke of Melbourne, 63mm diameter, weight 105gr.

7 · Coins & Banknotes: Medallions & Badges: GREAT BRITAIN: 1837 VISIT OF VICTORIA TO THE CITY OF LONDON. By William Wyon. 55mm . Obv: Diademed head facing left. Rev: Facade of the Guildhall. 350 struck. This is the most famous of Wyon's portraits. It was adapted for use on the first postage stamp, the "Penny Black."

8 · Coins & Banknotes: Australia - Miscellaneous: Accumulation with Banknotes: 1988 First Polymer $10 (2) 'AB20' & AB38' prefixes 1991 Fraser Cole $10 (2) serial nos 'MQG' & 'MQK' '000151', 1984 Last Series $1 with 'DPR' prefix, plus gold leaf replica banknote & 1964 £10 Traveller's Cheque; Coins including 1937 Crown, 1979 10c 2007 $1 coin rolls, uncirculated coin packs $2, $1 (4) & 50c, 60th Anniv.of Sydney Harbour Bridge medal etc; also 1 troy oz silver bars (2), and framed and loose stamps of li

9 · Coins & Banknotes: Australia - Miscellaneous: Assortment incl. with 1938 Crown, various florins (11), 1/- (4) 6d (9), 3d (9) 50c Rounds (2); also 1887 Sandhurst Jubilee medallion (tarnished), some British & foreign coins, plus quantity of minors in coin bags, small quantity of gold leaf in envelope, and well-circulated Riddle/Sheehan & Coombs/Wilson 10/- banknotes. (100s)

10 · Coins - Australia: Accumulation of circulated decimal coins incl. large quantity of 50c, also uncirculated 1966 50c & 2004 Eureka $1 (3), total weight 2.7kg+.

11 · Coins - Australia: Accumulation of pre-decimal and decimal coins, approximately 80% decimal including 50c (60+), total weight 3.2kg. Worth investigating.

12 · Coins - Australia: Accumulation with circulated quantity pennies and half-pennies (approx 1.7kg), some low denomination silver coins, also 1988 Holey Dollar & The Dump silver coins, 1988 Powerhouse Museum medallion both with original packing.

13 · Coins - Australia: Balance of consignment with unc 1996 $5 Bradman, 2006 Commonwealth Games 50c unc (16) & $5 Queen's Baton, PNCs with 1997 Bradman, 2006 Commonwealth Games $5 (2) & Commemorative Medallion (Ltd Edn), Horticultural Society of Victoria medallion mounted on wooden block; circulated coins with a few pre-decimals & foreign minors, decimal coins incl. 50c (approx 70) plus lots of 1c & 2c

14 · Coins - Australia: Selection with 1937 Crown (2), 50c Round, 2000 Sydney Olympics $5 Medallions (4), 2007 $1 Silver Kookaburra, 2010 uncirculated coin set, also 1931 Florin forgery and British Royal Mint Lady Diana memorial coin. (10 items)

15 · Coins - Australia: 1911-64 pennies duplicated array (with lists), most years represented except the key dates, also half-pennies unchecked accumulation; variable circulated condition, total weight, 2.4kg

16 · Coins - Australia: 1911-64 half-pennies & pennies largely complete in two Dansco albums (half-pennies ex 1923 & 1945-Y, pennies ex 1930, 1941 & 1959) incl. 1915 'H' & 1918 'I' & 1939 (kangaroo reverse) half-pennies & 1925 penny; also array of duplicates on stock pages; some cleaned, fair to fine condition overall. (190)

17 · Coins - Australia: 1966-80s small decimal accumulation 1c to 50c collection in three sparsely-filled Dansco albums incl. 1966 50c Rounds (2), 1981 RAM proof coin set, 1982 Brisbane Games silver $10, 1984 $1 Unc, 1985 coin set Unc, couple of banknotes, mixed condition. (small qty)

18 · Coins - Australia: 1970-2000s small accumulation with 1988 First Fleet uncirculated coin sets (6, retail $120), 1988 First Fleet proof set (3, retail $150), 1978 Bicentenary silver proof, 1988 Holey Dollar & Dump silver coins, 2004 Steam Railways $5 silver proof, 1970 Cook Bicentenary silver medallion, plus two other items; all in original packaging, total retail $450+. (15 items)

19 · Coins - Australia: Tokens: Small group comprising 1851 Crombie, Clapperton & Findlay ½d (drapers, Melbourne), 1855 J. McGregor Sultan's Steam Coffee Works ½d (pierced), 1857 I. Friedman (pawnbroker, Hobart) ½d, 1850s T.E Merry & Co (merchants, Toowoomba) 1d, 1864 J.S. Sawyer (wholesaler, Brisbane) 1d; condition variable. (5)

20 · Coins - Australia: Sovereigns: 1925(M) Melbourne Mint KGV sovereign, St George to reverse, F/VF; comes with a leather sovereign wallet (85x30cm).

21 · Coins - Australia: Pre - Decimal Silver: Collection on stockleaves and in Dansco album with threepences (112), sixpences (33), shillings (12), florins (33, incl. three 1927 Canberra), 1937 & 1938 Crowns, condition fair to fine, some coins tarnished or cleaned. (125)

22 · Coins - Australia: Two Shilling: Florins pre-1946 accumulation (95), noting a single 1927 Canberra, condition poor to fine.

23 · Coins - Australia: Decimals: Cigar box with large of quantity of circulated copper coins, mostly 2c with lesser quantity of 1c coins (approx 20%), total weight 3kg+.

24 · Coins - Australia: Gold: Sydney 2000 Olympic Proof Coin Collection, a RAM/Perth Mint joint venture, comprising $100 Achievement (Stadium), 10.021gr of 999/1000 fine gold; also silver $5 Harbour of Life & $5 Platypus & Water Lilly each 31.635gr 999/1000 fine silver in original presentation box with CofA, Unc.

25 · Coins - Australia: Gold: ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS: 2000 Olympics proof coin mounted on a Perth Mint large display headed "The Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection - Preparation", limited edition, numbered 37/100, 10.021gr of 24 carat gold.

26 · Coins - Australia: Decimal Proofs: 1975 RAM (Canberra) 1c to 50c proof coins sets (27) within original polystyrene protective packaging, Mcdonald Cat. $1215.

27 · Coins - Australia: Silver: Accumulation of pre-decimal circulated silver coins, mostly threepences and sixpences, few shillings, plus 24 florins; also decimal 1966 50c Round and uncirculated $1 Kookaburra, condition variable, total weight 800gr+

28 · Coins - Australia: Silver: Selection with Crowns 1937(4) & 1938, 50c Rounds (7) & a 1952 Florin, condition fair to fine; also GB 1953 Coronation Crown a/Unc.

29 · Coins - Australia: Silver: 1976 'The Australian State Medals' marking the 75th Anniversary of Federation comprising six 1oz sterling silver medals honouring each Australian State, mounted in a frame, with original presentation box (few scuff marks).

30 · Coins - Australia: Silver: 1980 silver ingot, 505grams of 99.9% fine silver, with original Matthey Garrett (Johnson Matthey) sales docket.

31 · Coins - Australia: Silver: 1988 Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion Series set of 6 medallions in 92.50% sterling silver, each weighing 71gr, in original presentation case, with box and Certificate of Authenticity.

32 · Coins - Australia: Silver: 2000-2010 selection of mostly silver proofs comprising 2000 Olympics $5 Harbour Land, 2006 Discover Australia $1, 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games $5, 2009 Cooks' Cottage $1, 2009-2010 Australian Florin Centenary comprising two Cook Islands 1oz silver proofs, and replicas of 1909 &1910 florins; also 1927 Canberra florin VF and 1990 RAM Christmas Pudding pack. (7 items)

33 · Coins - World: Accumulation of mostly world minors, loose or in envelopes, also noted a few medallions, total weight approx 1.6kg. Could surprise. (100s)

34 · Coins - World: Ex-dealer's stock of world coins with items priced up to $100 incl. Sasanian (Persian) Empire Khusrau II silver dirham, India 1911 1 rupee, Italy 1811 Napoleon 5 lira (pierced), Prussia 1909 Wilhelm II 3 marks, plus British Commowealth silver coins to half-crown, etc; also Australia 1912-60s half-penny and one penny coin collections in two binders, some items cleaned. Good variety. (100s)

35 · Coins - World: Miscellany: many of Dutch origin with 1791 silver 1g, 1929 & 1939 silver 1g, 1980 proof coin set, plus Netherland Indies 1908 2½c, New Guinea 1936 one penny (60+), Netherland Indies 1930s-40s 1c (c.200); late-1930s Bicycle Tax plates (24), military badges/collars (7), military themed postcards (7); also Australia 1920 Royal Visit medallion & 1951 50th Anniversary medallion; condition variable. Nice variety.

36 · Coins - World: Mostly Great Britain & Australia selection with British QV-KGV pennies (14) incl. QV 1884 & 1897 (2) & KEVII 1905 & 1907 G/F, 1972, 1977 & 1980 Crowns EF/aUnc, 1967 Half Crown, also a New Zealand 1951 Half Crown; Australia decimal coins EF/aUnc with 20c (16), 50c (4) & $2 (3). (42 items)

37 · Coins - World: Predominantly foreign assortment, with some Australian content incl. 1857 Melbourne Hide & De Carle token, 1897 Geelong and Melbourne Diamond Jubilee medals (both pierced), 1901 Opening of First Federal Parliament medalet, etc. Mixed condition.

38 · Coins - World: Small group comprising Franklin Mint 1975 Belize & British Virgin Islands silver proof coin sets, also 1976 Pinches Mint 'The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' (Retail $250+) in presentation case with accompanying booklet, CofA and magnifying glass.

39 · Coins - World: World collection with Australia florins 1927 Canberra (7), 1951 (11) & 1954 (3), also 1966 50c Round; overveas coins with representations from Great Britain, France, Lebanon, Switzerland, amongst others with small percentage of silver coins; also a few medallions; some items heavily circulated, generally fair to fine.

40 · Coins - World: CHALLENGE COINS: 1970s-2000s group with United States (4) incl. "Marine Corp/34th Commandant James T. Conway", "Pacific Fleet/Admiral Patrick Walsh", "Director for Intelligence/US Pacific Command" & "Pacific Air Forces"; others for Canadian Pacific Fleet, Armed Forces of The Philippines, HMAS Sydney & Supreme Allied Commander Europe.

41 · Coins - World: Cook Islands: 1965 Self Government: Original artwork on thick card for 2 proposed Crown-sized coins, the reverse featuring a lagoon scene and a native boat; also original artwork for a proposed series of coins (1c to $1) for Niue, featuring native food plants, a crab, the Endeavour and the Niue flag. Most attractive. (4 cards)

42 · Coins - World: Gold: Austria: 1983 Dr Bruno Kreisky gold medallion, in presentation wallet, 7.59grams of 986/1000 Ducat fineness gold.

43 · Coins - World: Gold: Great Britain: Isle of Man: Pobjoy Mint 1980 Queen Mother gold crown, 5 grams of 375/1000 gold. Unc in presentation wallet.

44 · Coins - World: Great Britain: Accumulation of KEVII to QEII circulated pennies & half pennies, totally unsorted, total weight 4.5kg+. (100s)

45 · Coins - World: Netherlands: NETHERLANDS: 1877 King Willem 10 gulden, 6.729 grams of 900/1000 fine gold, VF.

46 · Coins - World: Netherlands: NETHERLANDS: 1912 Queen Wilhelmina 10 gulden, 6.729 grams of 900/1000 fine gold, EF.

47 · Coins - World: United States of America: 1927 $20 Double Eagle, 33.44grams of 900/1000 fine gold, F/VF.

48 · Banknotes - Australia: Bundle of banknotes with pre-decimal Coombs/Wilson £5 Franklin & QEII £1 (both heavy folds, edge splits), decimal notes with circulated 'Legend Shortened' $2 & $1 (4) plus $1 a/Unc Johnston/Stone (11) incl. consecutive run of eight 'DNS' prefix, also a/Unc Stevens/Fraser $5 (7) being consecutive runs of four and three.

49 · Banknotes - Australia: Decimal Banknotes: Accumulation of mostly circulated notes with $10 Phillips/Wheeler, Johnston/Fraser (2) Fraser/Cole 'MQU' run of 5 (a/Unc) & Bicentenary (7); $5 Johnston/Fraser, Fraser/Higgins (3), Fraser/Cole (3), Polymers (5); $2 (24) incl. Johnston/Fraser 'LNA' run of 5 (a/Unc); $1 (15) incl. Johnston/Stone a/Unc; also some mostly Dutch coins with 2½g (9) incl 1872 example (F/VF), plus Australia 1998 $5 Parliament (2); face value of banknotes alone is $293.

50 · Banknotes - Australia: Decimal Banknotes: Bundle of mostly circulated notes comprising $20 Phillips/Randall, $10 (11, incl. two Bicentenary notes), $5 (8), $2 (13) & $1 (13); total face value $209.

51 · Banknotes - Australia: Decimal Banknotes: 1994 Note Printing Branch $50 Fraser/Evans uncut pair with black serial numbers E000615/F000615, in original presentation folder numbered '0615' in red, Retail $250+.

52 · Collectables: Stamp Boxes - Silver: mostly Edwardian selection, all in envelope form designs, with fob chain rings, comprising 1903 Sydney & Co single-size case (27x24mm) engraved "LG" on front, weight 4gr, hallmarked in Chester; 1905 Albert E Jones single-size (27x23mm) engraved "DKB" on front, weight 5gr, hallmarked in Chester; 1906 Gourdel Vales & Co single-size case with diagonal ribbing (28x23mm), weight 5gr, hallmarked in Birmingham;

53 · Collectables: Stamp Boxes - Silver: Edwardian era selection, all with fob chain rings/loops, comprising single-size case in book form (27x33mm), sterling silver, 'Stamps' impressed on face, weight 14g, excellent condition overall; envelope form case (30x23mm) with horizontal rolled-line pattern, not hallmarked, weight 7gr; c.1910 Crisford & Norris single-size case in book form, engraved cross on the face highlighted in red enamel, weight 10g; also 1907 vesta case

54 · Collectables: Stamp Boxes - Silver: selection with [1] 1903 Gourdel Vales single-size case in form of envelope with fob ring; [2] 1910-11 Adie & Lovekin double-size in form of envelope, some dimpling; [3] 1918 Crisford & Norris single-size case in form of a satchel; [4] unhallmarked sized case in shape of envelope with fob ring; [5] unhallmarked single-sized, double compartment case, missing a closing clip, with fob loop; all cases more or less dented, however hinging/clasping working on all (e

55 · Collectables: Stamp Boxes - Brass: c.1890 small stamp box (14x31mm) incorporating a minute spring-loaded letter scale, with weight and rate information on the face, Registration No '102604', weight 9gr, in good condition with the spring balance still accurate, ring for attaching to a fob chain. Extremely rare and unusual.

56 · Collectables: Stamp Boxes - Gold: 9ct Edwardian single-size case in the form of a small envelope (26x23mm), engraved initials on front, weight 3.98g, hallmarked, maker not known, minor small dents.

57 · Collectables: Stamp Boxes: 20th century brass Chinese made stamp box (100x46x31mm) with three sloped compartments, coloured enamel floral design, weight 149gr; plus plain bakelite stamp box (81x33x20mm) also with three sloped compartments, marked 'Stamps" in worn gold lettering, weight 23gr; also Stamp/Coin Wallets: comprising 1888 H.W.Bedford Regent St (London) snakeskin stamp/card wallet with silver corners, in good condition; Birmingham made leather purse,

58 · Collectables: Exhibitions: GREAT BRITAIN: A range of Exhibition medals comprising 1854 Crystal Palace, 1862 International Exhibition (3 different), 1891 Royal Naval Exhibition, 1901 Naval & Military Exhibition, The Gigantic Wheel at Earl's Court, 1912 London International Exhibition; mixed metals and condition. Also, a metal die with the wording "The Banksian R.H.S. & Silver Medal for Fruit, Franco-British Exhibition 1908". (9 items).

59 · Collectables: Exhibitions: SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1879, in bronze (76mm), by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, no stop after CCC in date. The reverse, depicting Australia flora, was designed by James Sayers.

60 · Collectables: Exhibitions: 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition: Award Medal in bronze, 76 mm, 180gms. Inscribed SILVER MEDAL. The obverse shows a seated female figure with olive branch in one hand and a plaque of George Washington in the other. She is flanked by two prospectors or pioneers, as well as an Indian in a canoe. Made by the Gorham Company; in original box of issue.

61 · Collectables: Exhibitions: Great Britain: 1924 British Empire Exhibition bronze medal in original red box of issue. Superb condition. Also, the 1925 British Empire Exhibition bronze medal, also in superb condition. (2).

62 · Collectables: Exhibitions: 1925 PARIS EXPOSITION OF DECORATIVE ARTS & MODERN INDUSTRY: French Art Deco silvered bronze art medal in high relief commemorating participation in the "Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, 1925"; 74 x 52mm; 113gms. Impressed on edge bronze and maker's mark JB in triangle. Signed Ray Martin 1926 on obverse. Superb condition. In original box of issue.

63 · Collectables: Exhibitions: U.S.A.: 1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Large Bronze award medallion, 70mm diameter, by Zettler; engraved on the edge for E.R. NELSON; EF.

64 · AUSTRALIA: General & Miscellaneous: 1913-40s mostly used Roos selection in two small stockbooks including 1st Wmk 5/- perf. Large 'OS' (rounded corner), 2nd Wmk 2/- (2, one perf. 'OS'), Third Wmk 2½d blue mint (2) plus used variety "Islands east of Cape York", 3d yellow-olive Die II & 3d olive Die II perf. 'OS' (gumside tonespots) both mint, 6d blue Die II unused, 6d chestnut Die IIB mint

65 · AUSTRALIA: General & Miscellaneous: 1913-80s accumulation with modest pickings incl. used Roos to 2/- and KGV Heads to 1/4d, 1½d Sturt Plates 1 to 7 corner blocks of 4, 1/- ANZAC & Jubilee set mint, other pre-decimals in mint multiples, plus an album with mostly mint 1960s-80s issues, etc. (100s)

66 · AUSTRALIA: General & Miscellaneous: 1913-90s issues in packets incl. 1d Roos, KGV Heads to 5d, also state perfins on pre-decimal & decimal issues, postmark interest likely (notice some fine strikes on KGV 4d oranges). Fun sorter.

67 · AUSTRALIA: General & Miscellaneous: Accumulation in suitcase incl. 1913-68 sparse collection with Roos to 9d incl. First Wmk 2d & 2½d mint, KGV CofA 2d optd 'OS' with "Kissed overprint" used, SA Centenary & AIF sets used, etc; small stockbook with Roos to 1/-, KGV Heads to 1/4d, few Australian States incl. Victoria 2d QOT, plus used decimals in quantity and a few old catalogues; condition variable (250+)