Lot 20 Australia (C) SG#O46a, O76 6d Ultramarine & Chestnut Kagaroo & Map, 1915-1928 Kangaroo & Map Issue , 2 Fine & VF Used Singles Wmk Narrow Crown Over A, Perf. Small OS, The Rare Die IIA & The Common Die IIB

2 fine & VF used singles of the 6d ultramarine & chestnut Kagaroo & Map from the 1915-1928 Kangaroo & Map Issue wmk narrow crown over A, perf. small os, the rare die iia & the comon die iib. The 6d is the rare die IIA, which shows the characteristic break on the inner frameline at left, 9 mm from the top of the design. The 6d chestnut is the die IIB, though the break in the top outer frameline is not immediately apparent.

Stanley Gibbons 2019 values this at GBP1802.5. Our estimate of the value, in the condition offered is $1801. The stamps offered here grade 78, 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/60, 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 8/10 and 10/10