I've handled literally thousands of these stamps, and have found many "man with tail", "man with tail retouched", "pantaloon" flaws etc. But I've never found a koala up the tree.
Fascinating. I think stamp one has the error in the crotch of the flintlock bearing soldier (or not) as to the koala I am sure there are no koala's up either tree. Can't see a tail either but enjoy looking and reading. You all have such knowledge. Love the billy boiling with steam but no fire beneath!
Thank you Rob1956 they are beautiful. How you find these anomalies makes me stand back in awe. Failing sight is the curse of years. Thank you so much for the beautiful scans. Best wishes. N
Member ACCC (Australian Commonwealth Collectors Club of NSW) 12 Mar 2021 11:08:14pm
re: nsw sesqui koala up a tree stamps
It has taken me just over 45 years to collect what I have, sometimes collecting what I once thought impossible.
I agree that failing sight is a curse, as I too have failing eyesight. The very large image compensates such eyesight and it also helps others to properly identify these varieties.
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