Coin Auctions

Our August auction is another wide-ranging and interesting sale. It commences with a various collections, a handy selection of coins and banknotes, and picture postcards. Commonwealth of Australia features a small but attractive selection of Kangaroos. The KGV section includes the first mint example we have seen of the 1d violet (aniline) BW #76G, and a watermark error catalogued at $40,000. A highlight is the collection of the 1927 Canberra stamp including a fine Imperf-Between pair, ‘OS’ Omitted in pair with normal, a really unusual Double Offset, and a complete set of Plate Number blocks. Also notable are KGVI Thin Paper varieties and a superb example of the 3mm ‘SPECIMEN’ overprint on the £2 Arms. Postal history includes some very desirable items. There is also a range of flight covers to unusual destinations. Australian Colonies again is a strong section of the sale. We kick off with Charity stamps of the Colonies, including a number of very scarce items, notably a First Day Cover for the Victorian Boer War issue. New South Wales includes very attractive classics, perforation errors and Officials, a Takuma forgery of the 2d Emu, a nice section of Postage Dues, and two exceptional pre-stamp covers. From Queensland, there are fine groups of Chalons and Sidefaces. Tasmania includes a very fine range of Classics, notably a Chalon die proof and a new find of five early covers - one with London Printings 1d pair & 4d - with manuscript cancellations. Highlight of the Victoria is a comprehensive collection of Postage Dues including the Mixed Perfs ½d SG D34ba and the unissued 5d both mint & CTO, plus a selection of taxed covers. Local Stamps are the pick of the Western Australia, with complete sheets of the Coolgardie Cycle Express 1/- and 2/6d plus three covers. We also have an 1835 entire to Hobart and a wonderful 1852 cover from Mauritius that was missent to Perth in Scotland before making its way to the Swan. The British Empire material in this sale is among the best offerings we have had. There is an extensive collection of Canada including superb Imperfs and a magnificent mint block of 9 of the 5c Beaver. From Ceylon, we have the “Kandy” Collection, with fine stamps and proofs from Imperfs to independence, including a spectacular surcharge error block and three rare booklets. John Dibiase from Perth has contributed his exhibit of the world’s first stamp, including Penny Black proofs, a plated set of singles, used block of 4, 1d Plate XI on cover etc. Also from Great Britain, we have a delightful and rare Ocean Penny Post envelope that must be one of the finest such items in existence. The Hong Kong is the best such collection we have offered, including an unused set of the first issue, several rare surcharges formerly in the Royal Collection, and the rare Annigoni $10 on Glazed Paper. India is highlighted by fine Classics including a magnificent 4a pair and two very unusual proof items. New Zealand includes several lots of Advertising Stamps. From South Africa we have 1d and 4d “Woodblocks” offered as one lot. Rounding out the sale, we have a collection of Postal Stationery from Zanzibar. The foreign material is relatively light on but from China we do have a solid PRC collection. There is also a fine group of better 1930s sets from Italy, a set of Nyassa Inverted Centres, and two meaty collections of United States stamps. To round out the sale, there is a handy range of Literature including better titles and some rare early auction catalogues.

Darabanth Auctions Ltd - Numismatic Mail Auction #184 15th August, 2012* Gold and silver coins from all over the world with an extensive material in foreign metal and silver items; A large selection of Hungarian and worldwide banknotes; Faleristics, tokens, shares, accessories, militaria with numerous rarities. Remarkable items, rarities, worth viewing! Prices are in Hungarian Forints. Auction closes: 15th August, 2012 (17:00 CET)

Darabanth Auctions Ltd - Numismatic Mail Auction #183 1st August, 2012* Gold and silver coins from all over the world with an extensive material in foreign metal and silver items; A large selection of Hungarian and worldwide banknotes; Faleristics, tokens, shares, accessories, militaria with numerous rarities. Remarkable items, rarities, worth viewing! Prices are in Hungarian Forints. Auction closes: 1st August, 2012 (17:00 CET)

Auction #289 has over 2,500 Australian and All World Collectibles lots. Catering all collectors & dealers. From collections to desirable single items. Collectibles with Ephemera, Military Equipment, Uniforms, Badges, Edged and other Weapons. Medals from Australia, Great Britain, British Commonwealth and rest of the world. Online Bids for Medals & Militaria Auction 289 close in 15d 14h 12m (9am on 24/05/2012 Sydney time).