Stamps & Covers International Public Auction 371

1911 'Commonwealth of Australia' 2/- booklet for Victoria (2nd issue 'Twelve ½d stamps', full contents of QV 1d x18 wmk crown A & ½d x12 wmk V crown, with red interleaves. Cover bright red on pinkish, inside red on blue green, all text with serifs, outside back cover revised text. Overall VF fresh, original contents & staple & never opened. Pfr B6 cat $8000. ACSC B6(V)D cat $6000++ (in 2003) for incomplete booklet), SG SB4 cat £6000. Major rarity as intact original booklet as only several recorded of this combination. Certificate can be obtained on request. (P)
Estimate A$5000