AUSTRALIA 1948-56 ½d orange (UNUSED), SG228c/cb King Edward VII stamps from setting III

from setting III

cream paper)

A couple of short perforations

Clearly showing HPF 49a (ii) printing variety 'Scratch through scroll'

AUSTRALIA 1948-56 ½d orange (UNUSED), SG228c/cb King Edward VII stamps from setting IIIAustralia 1948 56 d orange, no watermark, vertical coil strip of 7, showing the variety with prominent 'Sky retouch' (right pane, R6 8) on second stamp, SG228c cb. A very fine unmounted mint strip with full original gum, with coil join between bottom pair. An interesting printing variety showing the sky shaded near the hill. Very scarce in this form, particularly in pristine unmounted mint condition. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639