2005 Imperforate Imperf Sheet of Ten Australia RARE Treasures from the Archives limited edition of 500 Start Price AUD 650.00 Current Price AUD 818.08 Time Left - Bid Count 5 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 09, 2008 End Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Location Sydney, New South Wales See more about '2005 Imperforate Imperf Sheet of Ten Australia RARE ' Description IMPERFORATE UNCUT SHEET OF TEN 2005 Treasures from the Archives - Modern Rarity Special release from Australia Post with issue date of 6th September 2005. The stamps depicts the WORLD'S FIRST COMMEMORATIVE stamp issued in 1888 by the State of NSW with a denomination of 20/- showing the NSW Governor Lord Carrington.  Only 500 exist with 375 in MNH/MUH sheet format. Another 125 were released in a frame but were glued to a cardboard stiffner. This uncut sheet is in PERFECT mint condition with original gum.  Was only available via to readers of the Australian Stamp Bulletin by phone order and SOLD OUT within hours. Many collectors missed out & is highly sought after. The sheet is an official Australia Post release and maybe the smallest number issued ever. It is GOLD numbered in the left bottom corner and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (474/500). The Imperf sheet of ten Architecture M/S was released in 2007 and the imminent release of the 2008 issue will occur on 14 Nov. Get the 2005 original issue to complete the set. High retail cost of $1800+ if you can find one! Winning bidder to pay mailing & packaging (cardboard stiffner) costs. Registered post available. Will combine postage costs. If you have any questions or requests for further scans, please don't hesitate to contact me.  Australian bidders to pay by direct bank transfer (preferred). Overseas bidders to pay by Paypal. Money back guarantee if you return the item in its original state within 7 days. 100% FEEDBACK - SO BID WITH CONFIDENCE !!!!! Place a Bid!