b'59149B ** 1930 (AAMC.163e) 3d Green Airmail stamp, complete booklet of 12 stamps + 12 airmail labels;covers black on pale green with USE THE AIR MAIL on front. Unusually fresh.The Australian 3d green airmail stamp issued on 20 May 1929 was later made available in bookletsof 12 stamps. This cover design and wording was used after July 1935 to include reference to theAustralia - Singapore - England Airmail Service although a very small number of these survive intact today.The booklets only remained on sale until the end of 1936 when the remainders were withdrawn and destroyed. [See also SG. SB24a, Cat.1700].Provenance: The Nelson Eustis Gold Medal Collection, Leski Auctions, March 2008. .$1,5001,750150150P 1929 3d Green Airmail: Presentation Die Proof in the issued colour, on thick stock, 215 x 167mm.One of 12 produced from a special 1-on plate for presentation to the six members of the stamp design committee as well as associated dignitaries. [AAMC.163f; ACSC.134DP(2) - Of the eleven proofs prepared, five have been traced.]. An exceptional item.Provenance: Nelson Eustis Gold Medal Collection, March 2003, Lot 158 : $8,740 incl. BP. .$10,00012,500'