Lot 194 Australia (C) SG#179-181, 183-186, 188, 190a, 191, 200-202 1/2d - 5.5d on 5d Yellow Orange - Purple , 1937-1949 Zoological & Surcharged Issues, 19 F/VFOG/NH Singles, Perfs 15x14 or 14x15, Includes Different Shades Of Select Values

19 F/VFOG/NH singles of the 1/2d - 5.5d on 5d yellow orange - purple from the 1937-1949 Zoological & Surcharged Issues, perfs 15x14 or 14x15, includes different shades of select values.

The different shades are the 1d maroon, 2d bright purple, 3d brown, 5.5d on 5d purple & 6d brown. Mostly hinged, but the 1/2d, both 2d purples and one 6d are NH.

Gibbons values these at £96.55, so we estimate them at $25. The stamps offered here grade between 70 and 84 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/70, 45/70, 50/70, 54/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10