b'82Ex 567567P 1963 (SG.11-20) 2c to $1 Pictorials complete set of Die Proofs presented within individual recessed presentation cards (82x100mm), boxed \'RBA/NOTE PRINTING/BRANCH handstamps on reverse, dated between "7.2.64" & "12.2.64" and numbered "3" (5c & 50c) or "7" (all other values), few minor blemishes/stains, fine overall. These are the first examples we can recall being offered to the market. Ex N.H. Cooke, Christmas Island Phosphate Commissioner 1960-66. (10 items) .$6,0008,000Cook Islands568568* 1936-44 (between SG.116 & 123) Overprint selection comprising 2/- & 3/- Admirals (SG.116-17), 1 \'Cowan Paper\' Arms (SG.121) & 3 \'Wiggins Teape Paper\' Arms (SG.123b), fine mint, Cat. 600. .$400500Ecuador5691946-47 COVERS TO AUSTRALIA OR CHINA: with 1947 Quito to Armadale, Melbourne (2), both attractively franked on reverse with QUITO datestamps tying stamps, one registered with manuscript registration number and MIAMI, SYDNEY & ARMADALE backstamps; also 1946 clipper rate to Shanghai to member of the same family with manuscript registration, \'T.A.A.S.T.E.\' handstamp in black, QUITO datestamps tying stamps to reverse, with MIAMI, SAN FRANCISCO transits & SHANGHAI arrival backstamps. (3) . $140180Egypt570** * (*) O 1860s-1950s disorganised mint & used collection on Hagners in \'Kanga\' ringbinder, with earlies including 1867-71 1pi unused, heavily duplicated 1879-1909 Pyramids requiring specialist inspection, 1926 27m violet Air unused, Middle Period with plate number multiples incl. Airs and other values to 1, plus many sets and part-sets mint and/or used; also back-of-book including Express Letter & postage dues, UAR including mint multiples & \'PALESTINE\' overprints; heavy duplication throughout, condition is variable but mainly fine. (many 100s) .$300500'