Australian Colonies - Auction 286
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| Australian Colonies |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 223 | O | Range on album pages plus additional selection of South Australia in small packet. | $100 - $150
sold for $140 | |||
| 224 | ) |
E | Group of well executed hand painted illustrations on brown card (circa 1890's) measuring 66mm by 80mm of Australian Colonial issues incl. 1d Sydney View, Victoria 6d Beaded Oval and 1/- Registered stamp, close to issued colours with Chinese white highlighting. Some corner damage otherwise fine. (3) | $400 - $600 | ||
| 225 | C | 1863 cover endorsed 'via Southampton' bearing London arrival mark of 22 Jan. 1863 with boxed h/stamp 'Saved from the wreck of the Colombo' on reverse. Stamp missing as usual preventing identification of origin; together with small illustration of the Colombo. | $400 - $600 | |||
| New South Wales |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 226 | ) |
(*) S | 1886 (SG.240a) QV £1 lilac & claret perforation 12, overprinted 'Specimen', corner example without gum. | $200 - $250 | ||
| 227 | C | 1842-43 entires from Sydney to England all struck with "PAID SHIP LETTER SYDNEY" in red and sent as private ship letters (mss 8 and 3)(2 endorsed 'per Middlesex' and 'per Constant'); also 1854 inwards cover from GB 'per Susannah Christina' endorsed as private ship letter. Sound condition. (5) | $400 - $500 | |||
| 228 | C PS | Postal History 1856-1901 diverse range in mixed condition. Noted "SYDNEY DE*25/1856" Christmas Day arrival b/s on cover endorsed "per Yarra Yarra", 6d on 1862 cover to Brisbane, 6d on 1881 cover from GOULBURN to G.B. "via San Francisco", 1865 1d Town Post cover with Cohen's Family Hotel crest on back, 1901 use of 3d Reg'd Envelope (+2½d) from MUNDOORAN via GULGONG & Sydney to London, etc. (11 items) | $150 - $200
sold for $110 | |||
| 229 | C | Postal History 1899 (Jan.3) cover from Sydney to Hungary (Budapest b/s), endorsed 'Pr. S.S."Arcadia", franked QV 2½d deep violet (die II) & 1906 (Aug.11) cover from Sydney to Philadelphia (b/s), endorsed "Per "Sierra", franked QV 2½d blue. (2) | $60 - $80 | |||
| 230 | C | Postal History Feb.1910 use of 1d(3) + 2d adhesives on Reg'd cover from Sydney to WINNIPEG, Canada; arrival b/stamps. | $50 - $60
(Ex Gst) sold for $45 | |||
| Queensland - Moreton Bay District |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 231 | ) |
C | SCARCE INCOMING MAIL: 1842 (Dec.13) part entire from SCOTLAND TO SYDNEY, REDIRECTED TO MORETON BAY franked with 1d strip of 4 (MG-ML) and 2d x 2 paying the private ship letter rate. "PAID SHIP LETTER LONDON" in red, "3" mss (inwards ship letter fee Sydney) on front and backstamped Hawick and crowned "SHIP LETTER SYDNEY" datestamp (2 June 1843). Redirected to Moreton Bay (without fee) and before Brisbane received their datestamp. Central ironed out crease not affecting stamps and hint of a fold through 2d, nevertheless attractive and important early inwards item. Ex Shaida. | $3,000 - $3,500
sold for $3500 | ||
| 232 | ) |
C | BN "108" of GOOD'S INN BURNETT (indistinct cds on back) tieing imperforate 2d + 3d Laureates on Oct.1853 cover to England; mss "8" on front panel with indistinct "DRAYTON OC*23" cds, Sydney crowned SHIP LETTER NO*2/1853" on reverse with red 15FE arrival cds. Untidy but complete. | $200 - $300
sold for $380 | ||
| 233 | ) |
C | Rays "85" of DRAYTON (b/s) tieing imperforate 2d Diadem on Mar.1860 cover to WARWICK with "WARWICK MR23/1860 N.S.W." arrival b/stamp. | $150 - $200
sold for $160 | ||
| 234 | ) |
C | Postal History 1844 (March 27) entire from North Shields to Melbourne, Port Phillip redirected to Brisbane where it was struck on reverse with the EARLIEST RECORDED example of "BRISBANE N.S.W." handstamp (21 August 1844) and Ship Letter Sydney (Aug.13) and "GENERAL POST OFFICE SYDNEY" (Aug.26) transit markings through Sydney when redirected back to Port Phillip. Endorsed 1/- (red) for Packet rate as carried on TOULMIN PACKET to Sydney and 1/6 (black) for rate to Port Phillip. Fine condition and an important and interesting item. | $2,500 - $3,000
sold for $1500 | ||
| 235 | ) |
C | Postal History TOULMIN PACKETS: 1847 (Aug.27) entire from Aberdeen to Brisbane endorsed 1/- in red and 7 in black carried by Toulmin Packet 'Kelso' to Sydney (Crowned h/stamp of 3 Jan.1848 on reverse) and various Aberdeen and London departure marks. Condition fine with interesting contents. Toulmin mail addressed to other than Sydney or Melbourne is scarce. | $700 - $800 | ||
| 236 | C | Postal History 1853 (Feb.) OHMS printed form 'Tender for New Run' franked with 2d Diadem sent from Gayndah to Sydney backstamped Drayton, Gayndah and Sydney New South Wales crowned h/stamp; also 1852 (June) OHMS part entire franked 2d Diadem cancelled BN '95' from Brisbane to Surat. Faults (2) | $200 - $400 | |||
| 237 | ) |
C | Postal History 1854 (July) part entire from Maryborough to Scotland franked 2d Sydney View and 3d Laureate tied with BN "96". Carried by GENERAL SCREW STEAM NAVIGATION 'Queen of the South' (1 of only 2 recorded from Queensland) with backstamps of Maryborough NSW, Sydney (7 July 1854), London arrival and partial Campelltown. This voyage carried only 5,714 items of mail. | $800 - $1,000 | ||
| 238 | C | Postal History 1856 (Sept.12) part entire franked with 2d Diadem with "DRAYTON NEW S.WALES" crowned oval datestamp, similar "WARWICK NEW S. WALES" datestamp and new double ring circular type (without designation) for Warwick introduced in 1856; also 1858 (April) entire from Surveyor General's Office, Sydney to Drayton franked 2d Diadem and with backstamps of new type datestamps (with NSW added, introduced in 1858) of Warwick, Drayton, Tenterfield, Dundee and Sydney. (2) | $400 - $500
sold for $460 | |||
| 239 | ) |
C | Postal History 1856 (Feb.) part entire from Brisbane to India franked with 6d Laureate cancelled BN '95' of Brisbane, Bombay Ship Letter and Calcutta Receiving House arrival marks. Backstamped "BRISBANE NSW" crowned h/stamp and Sydney NSW transit mark. Attractive. | $700 - $800
sold for $800 | ||
| 240 | C | Postal History 1856 (Dec.27) entire from Calandroon to Hobart Town franked 4 x 1d Laureates (2 pairs) with remaining 2d missing for the 6d Ship letter rate. Stamps tied by unclear BN '74' and backstamped oval "WARIALDA NEW SOUTH WALES", "GLADSTONE NSW" and "SYDNEY NSW" datestamps. Struck on arrival with Hobart Town Ship Letter Inwards of 19 January 1857. Sound condition and a scarce early example of mail between the two Colonies. | $600 - $700
sold for $450 | |||
| 241 | ) |
C | Postal History 1859 (Oct.4) entire from Brisbane to Geelong franked with 6d Diadem tied with sharp strike of Rays "95"' of Brisbane, backstamped "BRISBANE NSW", Sydney, Geelong (red) and oval Birregurra datestamps. Central fold nevertheless a good example of NSW used in Queensland. | $800 - $1,000 | ||
| 242 | C | Postal History 1856-59 group of part entires bearing 2d Diadems cancelled BN "95" of Brisbane, Rays "86" of Gayndah and Bank of Australasia, Ipswich part entires bearing Registered stamp and 2d diadems from Sydney (2) and Armidale. Some faults. (5) | $400 - $500 | |||
| Queensland |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 243 | ) |
C | 1864 (March 18) mourning envelope from Ipswich to Glasgow endorsed 'per Northam' bearing 1/- grey (SG.29) and 2d blue (SG.24) perf. 13 overpaying the Marseilles rate. Backstamped Ipswich and Glasgow. Stamps just tied and cover in fine condition. | $600 - $700
sold for $575 | ||
| 244 | C | Sept.1904 use of 4d Pale Yellow (Die 2) tied by BO "632" on cover from NORMANTON, with cds alongside, to Hobart. | $100 - $120
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 245 | PS | Postal Stationery 1895-1901 group of PTPO envelopes bearing 1d or 2d impressions on brown(3), cream and blue stock. Minor rust faults on some. Mint (2) and used (3). (5) | $250 - $300 | |||
| 246 | ) |
PS | Postal Stationery Postal Card: 1910 (H&G.19a) 1d red on white ("A.J.CUMMING...") with view "BUSH-HOUSE, BOTANIC GARDENS, ROCKHAMPTON, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND", FU (31 OC 10?). | $150 - $200
sold for $180 | ||
| 247 | PS | Postal Stationery 1909 (Aug.3 & Sept.4) QV illustrated 1d postal cards ('Haystacks and Lucerne Strippers, Warwick' & 'Jondaryan Woolshed, Loading Wood') both used to Mount Perry (arrival cds), with handwritten "Wolca" dated cancellations. (messages on reverse of both in unusual code). (2) | $160 - $180
sold for $180 | |||
| 248 | C ^ | Frank Stamps LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OFFICE (Karman Q15) in purple on piece. This is one of only three recorded examples of Frank stamps used in Queensland. Also a folded 1883 (May 23) OHMS return from Victoria to Queensland with the Victorian frank stamp of MINISTER FOR JUSTICE apparently accepted for return postage free to Melbourne. Brisbane Inspectors h/s dated May 23rd 1883. Some faults. An important group concerning the limited Queensland Franking system. Ex Karman. (2) | $100 - $200
sold for $85 | |||
| Queensland - A selection from a Gold Medal Collection |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 249 | C | Postal History 1860 (July 30) cover bearing 6d Diadem (cut to shape) from Brisbane to Walcha tied with concentric ovals duplex and paying the inter-colonial rate under the new Queensland legislation introduced in Dec. 1859. Backstamped Tenterfield, Maryland, Armidale and Dundee datestamps. USED IN THE INTERIM PERIOD (Dec. 1859 to Nov. 1860) between when Queensland was proclaimed a separate Colony and the issuing of their first stamps. Good condition. | $500 - $600
sold for $380 | |||
| 250 | ) |
C | Postal History Circa 1860 outer franked with 1d Chalon imperf paying the TOWN LETTER RATE in DALBY. Stamp tied by fine Rays '133' of Dalby. Small faults in cover and stamp. Scarce example of the local letter rate. | $1,000 - $1,200 | ||
| 251 | C | Postal History 1860 (Aug.22) cover from Goodes Inn to Toowoomba franked with 2d Diadem paying inland rate, just tied by unclear numeral alongside Goodes Inn datestamp; Drayton and Toowoomba backstamps. During the interim period the inland rate remained unchanged. Good condition. | $300 - $400
sold for $240 | |||
| 252 | C | Postal History 1860 (Sept.19) outer from Drayton to Tenterfield franked with 2d Diadem and perf. REGISTERED (6d) tied by faint Rays and REGISTERED/DRAYTON handstamp at left. Tenterfield and Drayton backstamps. The address has been partly erased and enhanced, otherwise good condition. | $600 - $700
sold for $450 | |||
| 253 | ) |
Postal History 1862 (Feb.19) long OHMS cover for Department of Electric Telegraph sent from Brisbane to Sydney franked 6d perf. Chalon tied with QL concentric circles. Backstamped Brisbane and Ship Letter Sydney. Light fold otherwise good condition and a scarce usage. | $700 - $800 | |||
| 254 | ) |
C | Postal History 1862 (May 6) cover from Ipswich to England franked with 1/- Chalon tied by Rays '87' endorsed at lower left 'via Marseilles' paying the 1/- per ½ to #oz. rate applying from Aug. 1862 to Aug.1863. Small tear at upper left otherwise fine condition. | $500 - $600
sold for $575 | ||
| 255 | ) |
C | Postal History 1862 (June 30) cover from Rockhampton to Sydney at DOUBLE INTERCOLONIAL RATE franked with 2 prs. 3d Chalons struck with Rays '201'. Backstamped Rockhampton and Sydney Ship Letter. Attractive franking. | $700 - $800
sold for $950 | ||
| 256 | ) |
C | Postal History 1862 (Dec.15) long envelope from Brisbane to England franked 4/- (4, incl. strip of 3 x 1/-) and REGISTERED stamp lightly tied and struck with REGISTERED/BRISBANE in black; endorsed 'via Marseilles' and London registered receival marks in red. Backstamped Brisbane and Worcester. Attractive franking, some tears on opening at right. | $1,200 - $1,400
sold for $3500 | ||
| 257 | ) |
C | Postal History 1862 (Dec.25) cover from Chipping Norton TO QUEENSLAND redirected to Ipswich franked 9d (3 x 1d + 6d) endorsed 'via Marseilles' and mss "2" REDIRECTION FEE required by Postal Act 1871 which stipulated that redirection be treated as normal postage rate. London, Brisbane and Ipswich backstamps. Flap missing otherwise fine. | $500 - $600
sold for $1050 | ||
| 258 | ) |
C | Postal History 1863 (May 31) long envelope from Gayndah to Brisbane franked with 6d Chalon tied by Gayndah datestamp, paying the TRIPLE INLAND LETTER RATE. Backstamped Brisbane. Small edge faults on cover. | $500 - $600
sold for $460 | ||
| 259 | ) |
C | Postal History 1864 (April 19) registered cover from Sevenoaks TO QUEENSLAND franked with perforated 1d x 4 and 1862-64 4d x 2; struck with various London registered marks, Brisbane boxed "UNCLAIMED" in red (fewer than 5 recorded) together with oval "ADVERTISED" in black. Backstamped "DLO QUEENSLAND", Brisbane datestamp and further fine example of boxed "UNCLAIMED". A most attractive and interesting item. | $800 - $1,000
sold for $1350 | ||
| 260 | ) |
C | Postal History 1866 (April 6) cover from Toowoomba to Brisbane franked 2d Chalon pair (slightly toned) paying the DOUBLE INLAND LETTER RATE. Stamps tied by Rays "214" and backstamped Toowoomba and Brisbane. | $500 - $700 | ||
| 261 | ) |
C | Postal History 1867 (Dec.21) cover from BRISBANE to USA VIA SOUTHAMPTON franked 1/- + 2d paying the ½oz. rate, endorsed 8 in red (credit to UK) amd accountancy 3 cents h/stamp (credit to US), Brisbane datestamp and NEW YORK PAID ALL arrival mark. Flap largely missing otherwise fine and attractive usage. | $1,200 - $1,400
sold for $950 | ||
| 262 | ) |
^ | Postal History 1868 (March 21) front from Brisbane TO FRANCE franked 2/- (2 x 1/-, overpaid 2d) tied by Brisbane 'QL' and endorsed 'via Southampton' and with French arrival mark and 'PD' in red. | $600 - $700 | ||
| 263 | ) |
C | Postal History 1868 (May 16) registered cover from Brisbane TO SWITZERLAND franked with 1/- (x2), REGISTERED (another stamp lost in transit),stamps are tied by straight line REGISTERED h/stamp in red. Struck with Brisbane and London Registered marks in red and various French transit and mss accounting marks, some relative to the missing stamp. Backstamped Logarno and accounting h/stamps. | $800 - $1,000
sold for $600 | ||
| 264 | ) |
C | Postal History 1868 (June 30) cover from Brisbane to Rockhampton franked 2d x 4 for the QUADRUPLE INLAND RATE. Adhesives tied by Brisbane duplex. Backstamped Brisbane and Rockhampton. Stated to be one of only three examples of this rate. | $800 - $1,000 | ||
| 265 | ) |
C | Postal History 1869 (March 22) cover from Ipswich to England franked 2d Chalons x 5 paying the via Marseilles rate of 10d, correctly endorsed at lower left, cancelled with Rays '87' and backstamped Ipswich and Brisbane. Attractive and in fine condition. | $700 - $800
sold for $950 | ||
| 266 | ) |
C | Postal History 1869 (Aug.4) cover from Rockhampton TO USA franked with 1/- & 2d (x 2) paying the 1/4 rate via Marseilles. Stamps tied by London transit markings in red, also mss 5 and 2 cents h/stamp (both in red) accountancy marks making this an attractive item. Backstamped Brisbane and Rockhampton. | $700 - $800
sold for $1800 | ||
| 267 | ) |
C | Postal History 1872 (Feb.19) cover from Brisbane TO HANOVER franked with 1/- & REGISTERED Chalons (overpaid 1d) struck with "REGISTERED BRISBANE" and "REGISTERED LONDON" oval h/stamps in red, various mss. accounting marks. Faint arrival backstamp. A scarce destination. | $700 - $800
sold for $1800 | ||
| 268 | ) |
C | Postal History 1872 (Sept.1) cover from Maryborough TO INDIA franked for double ½ oz. rate with 4 x 3d tied with Rays '96' and Bombay arrival marks. Maryborough departure datestamp and range of Indian arrival and transit backstamps. A colourful usage. | $400 - $600
sold for $575 | ||
| 269 | ) |
C | Postal History 1873 (Oct.3) cover from Sydney to Maryborough franked with 2 x 3d NSW Diadems tied with two strikes of rare chamfered boxed "LOOSE SHIP LETTER" tying the adhesives and Maryborough datestamp. Carried to Maryborough on ASN Co. 'City of Brisbane' this is believed to be one of three known and the only recorded example on inwards mail. Good condition and an important item. | $1,200 - $1,600
sold for $1000 | ||
| 270 | ) |
C | Postal History 1873 (Oct.27) cover from Brisbane to Brighton endorsed 'via Brindisi' and franked 3d Chalon pair and single paying the 9d rate. Brighton backstamp. Fine condition. | $300 - $400
sold for $225 | ||
| 271 | ) |
C | Postal History 1874 (Aug.23) cover from Gympie to Ireland franked 1/9 (2d x 10 + 1d) cancelled by faint Rays '96'. Cover shortened at left and backstamped Brisbane and H&K Pact. Some toning however an interesting franking. | $400 - $500 | ||
| 272 | ) |
C | Postal History 1874 (Sept.24) cover from Rockhampton to London franked 9d (6d + 3d) cancelled with Rays '201' and endorsed via Melbourne & Galle. Carried under P & O Contract per 'Ellora'. Attractive and fine condition. | $400 - $450
sold for $360 | ||
| 273 | C | Postal History 1876 (Jan.5) long envelope from Toowoomba to London franked 1/6 (6d Chalon pr & single), tied with Rays "214" and paying TRIPLE LETTER RATE via San Francisco by PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO OF NEW YORK which operated under contract from Nov.1875 to Dec.1885. Toowoomba datestamp on front and backstamped Brisbane and London. Minor edge creases. | $600 - $700 | |||
| 274 | ) |
C | Postal History 1877 (Sept.29) cover from Georgetown to England endorsed 'via Brindisi' and franked 6d & 2d Chalons paying the 8d rate applying from 1876 to 1880, tied by Rays '156'. Fine condition. | $300 - $400
sold for $460 | ||
| 275 | ) |
C | Postal History 1878 (Jan.5) cover from Brisbane to California franked 2d x 3 cancelled "BRISBANE QL", struck with "10" h/stamp in black and "SAN FRANCISCO STEAMSHIP" datestamp. Carried to San Francisco via Honolulu 'per City of New York'. Good condition. | $800 - $900
sold for $800 | ||
| 276 | C | Postal History 1878 (May 18) cover from Rockhampton to England endorsed 'via Brindisi' franked 8d (6d + 2d) cancelled BN '201' alongside Rockhampton datestamp. Carried via Torres Strait on QUEENSLAND ROYAL MAIL LINE at the rate introduced in August 1876. fine and attractive. | $200 - $300
sold for $150 | |||
| 277 | ) |
C | Postal History 1878 (June 25) cover Gayndah to England franked 8d (4 x 2d) tied with Rays '86' and endorsed 'via Suez Canal', struck with "TOO LATE" h/stamp in black. Missed intended sailing of P & O Avoca and carried by QRM Normanby. Backstamped Brisbane and Colchester. Faults at lower right otherwise good condition. | $500 - $600
sold for $440 | ||
| 278 | ) |
C | Postal History 1878 (Aug.10) cover from Brisbane TO ITALY franked 7d (2d x 3, 1d) tied with "BRISBANE QL" and backstamped Venezia. Endorsed 'via Galle' and sent on P&O Avoca to Galle via Melbourne thence to Brindisi. Fine condition. | $600 - $800
sold for $1450 | ||
| 279 | ) |
C | Postal History 1879 (Jan.21) cover from San Francisco to Rockhampton bearing 4 x 3c Washington struck with boxed "MIS SENT MELBOURNE/ VICTORIA" and Q'ld 2d QV added (tied by unclear BN of Rockhampton) as addressee was required under Queensland 1871 Postal Act to pay postage on RE-DIRECTED MAIL. San Francisco "PAID ALL" in red and Rockhampton (March 13) arrival datestamp and backstamped Rockhampton (March 6) and Melbourne. Endorsed in pencil 'by Steamer Australia'. | $800 - $1,000
sold for $800 | ||
| 280 | ) |
C | Postal History 1880 (July 4) cover from Brisbane to Lanyon franked 3d Chalon and bearing rare double oval "LOOSE SHIP LETTER" in black, stamp cancelled upon arrival with Sydney concentric circles duplex, Lanyon arrival datestamp and backstamped Queanbeyan. The loose ship letter rate was 3d in addition to the normal postage so underpaid "2d" h/stamp applied in black. A fine example with some repaired opening faults. | $2,000 - $2,500
sold for $1500 | ||
| 281 | ) |
C | Postal History 1880 (Aug.) cover from New York to Brisbane 'via San Francisco' franked with 6c Lincoln pair cancelled with New York duplex; REDIRECTED to Sydney on arrival in Brisbane with additional Q'land QV 2d added. San Francisco, Brisbane and Sydney backstamps. Minor flap damage at back otherwise good condition. A scarce example of trans-Continental and trans-Pacific mail. | $800 - $1,000
sold for $900 | ||
| 282 | ) |
C | Postal History 1881 (April 12) cover Rockhampton to Scotland franked 9d (6d + 2d + 1d) cancelled BN '201', Brisbane and Edinburgh b/stamps sent PER ORIENT LINE STEAMER 'Lusitania' via Naples and Plymouth; also part cover franked at quadruple rate (1/- pale lilac x 2) from Brisbane per Orient Line 'Austral' by the long sea route to Plymouth. Attractive frankings. (2) | $500 - $600
sold for $440 | ||
| 283 | C | Postal History 1881 (May 2) cover from Cambooya (cancelled by Rays '120') to Dublin franked 10d (2d x 5, overpaid 1d) and 1882 (Oct. 23)mourning envelope from Townsville to London franked 2d x 4 + 1d paying the 9d RATE VIA MELBOURNE & BRINDISI introduced in February 1881. Minor faults. (2) | $600 - $700 | |||
| 284 | ) |
C | Postal History 1881 (Nov.18) cover from Gowrie Junction to California franked 6d cancelled BN '216' and struck with chamfered boxed "INSUFFICIENTLY PRE-PAID" in black, endorsed 2 in red crayon to indicate short payment. Backstamped "TPO QL 1" and New York. Toning at lower left. | $400 - $500
sold for $550 | ||
| 285 | C | Postal History 1881-93 group of covers mounted on exhibit pages variously franked for long sea route to England, via Brindisi or intercolonial rates with 8d rate from Charleville to UK, 6d, 1/- & 2½d rates noted; also 1887 front from Hughenden to Canberra with combination NSW and Qld tied with '289' of Hughenden. Some faults but some useful items. Ex Campbell. (6) | $200 - $300
sold for $220 | |||
| 286 | ) |
C | Postal History 1884 (Feb.7) cover from Rockhampton to Cape Colony franked 2d x 4 underpaying the rate of 11d by 3d; initially taxed 9d (mss in black), "3" in red alongside and "6d" h/stamp applied for deficiency and fine. Cancelled Rays '201' and backstamped Brisbane, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Minor damage on reverse, otherwise fine. An attractive usage. | $600 - $700
sold for $550 | ||
| 287 | ) |
C | Postal History 1884 (Aug.8) cover from Rockhampton to Scotland bearing 2d QV and struck with boxed "DEFICIENT POSTAGE___/FINE" , mss.deficiency of "2" and fine "4" endorsed in black mss. Backstamped Auchtwarder. A scarce marking, minor opening tears not detracting from appearance. | $600 - $700 | ||
| 288 | ) |
C | Postal History 1885 (June 14) mourning envelope from MARYBOROUGH TO PORT DARWIN franked 2d and tied with "MARYBOROUGH QL", backstamped Rockhampton and partial Port Darwin. Part flap missing and toned. A scarce example of mail to the Northern Territory whilst under South Australian Administration. | $400 - $500 | ||
| 289 | C | Postal History 1886 (June 24) envelope from Victoria to Brisbane franked 2d and bearing fine array of instructional markings incl. boxed "NOT KNOWN BY LETTER CARRIERS" in black, boxed "NOT CALLED FOR" in black and "ADVERTISED UNCLAIMED" dated h/stamp in red. Backstamped Melbourne and Brisbane Dead Letter Office in addition to the signatures of 20 postmen who have signed as evidence of their efforts to deliver the item. A fine example of a scarce instructional markings | $1,200 - $1,400
sold for $950 | |||
| 290 | ) |
C | Postal History 1886 (Oct.21) cover from Bundaberg to England registered and franked 6d + 4d paying the rate via Torres Strait (applying from 1881) struck with BN '148' and two line "REGISTERED BUNDABERG". Brisbane and London backstamps. Colourful and in good condition. | $350 - $400
sold for $320 | ||
| 291 | ) |
C | Postal History 1888 (Dec.9) SAILORS LETTER endorsed ' J.E.Young HMS Swinger Australia' franked 1d QV with stamp cut out and re-instated and "I.B./1d" h/stamp applied in London. Scarce concessional rate cover from Queensland. | $400 - $500 | ||
| 292 | ) |
C | Postal History 1888 (Dec.15) cover from Brisbane to London carried by LA COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES vessel 'Oceanien'and endorsed 'French Packet'; unfranked and struck with chamfered boxed "DEFICIENT POSTAGE=6/1/-/FINE---=6" h/stamp in black. French packet mark Ligne T and Insuffiently Addressed marking on arrival in London. Various London backstamps and rubber seal for German Consulate in Brisbane across flap. Interesting item. | $800 - $900
sold for $675 | ||
| 293 | ) |
C | Postal History 1889 (Aug.30) cover from Brisbane to Germany franked 8d (4d x 2) tied by Brisbane duplex and backstamped Nuremberg. Endorsed 'via San Francisco', underpaid and so endorsed "2" in red crayon for shortfall. Slightly toned. | $400 - $500
sold for $380 | ||
| 294 | ) |
C | Postal History 1889 (Nov.5) cover TO CEYLON bearing 4d QV strip of 3 cancelled BN '395' alongside "TPO S&WR" datestamp and endorsed 'per Orient Mail'. Backstamped Colombo. Attractive destination, TPO usage and in fine condition. | $600 - $800
sold for $1700 | ||
| 295 | ) |
C | Postal History 1890 (Oct.16) cover from Maryborough TO AUSTRIA franked 9d (1d+2d+6d) cancelled with Maryborough duplex. Backstamped Brisbane, Naples, Vienna and Mariahilf-Wien. Carried by Orient Line 'Lusitania' to Naples. An attractive three colour franking in fine condition. | $700 - $800
sold for $850 | ||
| 296 | C | Postal History 1889 (Nov.19) cover from Cairns to GERMANY franked 8d (4 x 2d) with Cairns datestamp, mss "2" in red and backstamped Brisbane and Zeitz; also 1894 2½d rate cover from Brisbane to Hanover. Good condition. (2) | $250 - $300
sold for $190 | |||
| 297 | ) |
C | Postal History 1890 (July 8) cover from Brisbane to NORWAY franked 6d for the rate to Europe via Brindisi. Cancelled with Brisbane and Kristiana datestamps. Fine condition and a scarce destination. | $400 - $500
sold for $300 | ||
| Queensland - Advertising and Travel Posters |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 298 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1930s stunning travel poster "A Winter Holiday in the Sun! BRISBANE, River City of the North. Take a Kodak with you", artwork by Percy Trompf, published by Queensland Government Tourist Bureau, printed by David Whyte, Acting Government Printer, Brisbane, colour lithograph, linen-backed, 63x100cm. Condition A. Extremely rare. | $5,000 - $6,000
sold for $6500 | |||
| 299 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1950s travel poster "QUEENSLAND. The Holiday State of Australia", published by Queensland Government Tourist Bureau, printed by S.G.Reid, Government Printer, Brisbane, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 63x100cm. Condition A-. | $900 - $1,000
sold for $900 | |||
| 300 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1950s travel poster "The Sunshine State, QUEENSLAND, Australia", showing a poinciana tree, published by Queensland Government Tourist Bureau, printed by S.G.Reid, Government Printer, Brisbane, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 63x100cm. Condition A. | $700 - $800
sold for $1150 | |||
| 301 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1950s advertising poster "Captured Sunshine. PAPAWS, A Tropical Health Fruit", No.13 issued by The Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing, Queensland, printed by Queen City Printers, Melbourne, colour process lithograph, repaired tears and creases to image, replaced upper left corner, linen-backed, 73x99cm. Condition B. | $600 - $700
sold for $1100 | |||
| 302 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1955 Australian National Airways travel poster "BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND. Wing Your Way With ANA", artwork by R.C.Skate, printed by Deaton & Spencer, Sydney, colour process lithograph, minor repairs, linen-backed, 63x100cm. Condition A-. | $1,000 - $1,200
sold for $750 | |||
| 303 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1956 Italian documentary movie poster "LA GRANDE BARRIERA" [THE GREAT BARRIER REEF], artwork by R.Ciniello, printed by Arti Grafiche Vecchioni & Guadagno, Rome, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 101x140cm. Condition A. An very impressive large poster. | $1,000 - $1,200
sold for $1300 | |||
| 304 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1960s travel poster "Chevron Paradise Hotel. In the heart of Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia", colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 52x74cm. Condition A. | $600 - $800
sold for $1200 | |||
| 305 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1960s travel poster "QUEENSLAND. The Sunshine State of Australia", showing City Hall, Brisbane, published by Queensland Government Tourist Bureau, printed by S.G.Reid, Government Printer, Brisbane, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 63x100cm. Condition A-. | $1,000 - $1,200
sold for $750 | |||
| 306 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1960s Ansett travel poster "QUEENSLAND. The Sunshine State of Australia", showing The Great Barrier Reef, colour process lithograph, trimmed margin at base, linen-backed, 61x93cm. Condition B. | $500 - $600
sold for $550 | |||
| 307 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1960s travel poster "Going Places? Tropical South Molle 'sunvites' you to the Heart of the Great barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia", printed by Simpson Halligan, Brisbane, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 49x76cm. Condition A-. | $350 - $450
sold for $1000 | |||
| 308 | ) |
Advertising & Travel Posters 1960s Ansett travel poster "QUEENSLAND. The Sunshine State of Australia", showing Rockhampton, published by Queensland Government Tourist Bureau, printed by P.J.Firth, Brisbane, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 61x91cm. Condition A. | $500 - $600 | |||
| 309 | ) |
Advertising 1960s Ansett travel poster "QUEENSLAND. The Sunshine State of Australia", showing Glass House Mountains, published by Queensland Government Tourist Bureau, printed by S.G.Reid, Government Printer, Brisbane, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 62x91cm. Condition A. | $600 - $700 | |||
| 310 | ) |
Advertising 1970s TAA travel poster "Come see TAA's Gold Coast on a TAA Weekender Holiday. Trans-Australia Airlines.", colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 62x96cm. Condition A. | $400 - $500 | |||
| 311 | ) |
Advertising 1970s TAA travel poster "Fly TAA The Friendly Way, GREAT BARRIER REEF", colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 61x96cm. Condition A. | $500 - $600 | |||
| 312 | ) |
Advertising 1980s Ansett travel poster "QUEENSLAND. The Darling Downs. The Sunshine State of Australia", colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 62x91cm. Condition A. | $500 - $600 | |||
| South Australia |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 313 | (*) | 6d Dull Blue Chalon Head, Imperforate block on Crown/SA wmk paper without gum, overprinted REPRINT in capitals. (4) | $60 - $80
(Ex Gst) sold for $45 | |||
| 314 | ) |
C | Officials Dec.1912 use of 2½d Indigo, perf.OS (SG.296) on OHMS cover from Adelaide to BOHEMIA. Particularly scarce on cover. | $100 - $125
(Ex Gst) sold for $130 | ||
| 315 | ) |
C | Frank Stamps 1897 (Oct.4) OHMS printed envelope franked QV 5d brown-purple (SG.238) from the Commander in Chief Australian Station to Samoa, (Sydney transit b/stamp). An interesting and rare item in fine condition showing that SA postage exemption did not apply to Military mails as in other Colonies. Also OPSO Printed envelope from Chief Storekeeper, Port Adelaide franked with QV 1d blue-green OS (SG O58). Ex Karman. (2) | $200 - $300 | ||
| 316 | ) |
C | Frank Stamps 1849 (Aug.3 & Oct.8) outer wrappers bearing crown FREE h/stamps in red (Karman type S10.3 & 10.1) alongside G.P.O. SOUTH AUSTRALIA h/stamps in black; both addressed to the Surveyor General. Rare. Ex Karman. (2) | $300 - $400 | ||
| 317 | ) |
C | Frank Stamps 1853 (Dec.5) outer wrapper addressed to the Auditor General with 'FREE' h/s in red (Karman type S15.2). | $200 - $250 | ||
| 318 | O | Postmarks Barred Oval "29" of LYNDOCH on Rouletted 1d pairs (one horizontal; one vertical) plus 2d singles (3); also, "68" of McLaren Vale on Rouletted 2d singles (5). (12) | $200 - $250
sold for $240 | |||
| South Australia - Departmentals |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 319 | * | 1868-74 Commissariat Office: QV 1/- brown perf.11½-12½ overprinted 'C.O.' in black with original gum. | $60 - $80
sold for $50 | |||
| Tasmania |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 320 | ) |
** | 1864-68 (SG.89) 6d Chalon reddish mauve upper left corner blk. of 4 perforated 12½. Fresh and attractive block in fine condition. CV.£1700. | $800 - $1,000
sold for $625 | ||
| 321 | ** * | 1899-1900 (SG.229-236) ½d to 6d Pictorials London printing set. Fine. (8) | $60 - $80
sold for $80 | |||
| 322 | ) |
C | 1855 (Sept. 21) entire from LAUNCESTON TO MORETON BAY franked with 4d Courier (Pl II, three good margins) paying the Ship Letter rate and tied with 1st alloc. "60". Struck with diamond Launceston outwards ship letter in red and backstamped Sydney/NSW and Brisbane/NSW datestamps. A scarce example of mail between these settlements and the EARLIEST RECORDED ITEM FROM TASMANIA TO QUEENSLAND. | $2,000 - $2,500 | ||
| 323 | PS | Postal Cards 1880 WALCH'S TASMANIAN POST CARD study on exhibit page with mint examples on white paper, buff paper additionally embossed with ½d die for overseas use, mint example with hand-written explanation by James Walch of the reasons for the issue of these cards (to overcome the objections voiced in the Tasmanian Parliament that the public would dislike post cards) and a card used from Torquay to Latrobe with 2d Sideface added to meet the postage (part address deleted). Only two examples are recorded of these cards commercially used. A good study of these issues in fine condition. (4) | $500 - $600
sold for $650 | |||
| 324 | ) |
PS | Postal Cards 1882 (H&G.1) locally produced card used Jan.1883 from Port Esperance (cancelled numeral "71") to Melbourne; underpaid for the post card rate and treated as a letter with "Deficient Postage.../Fine..." and "MORE TO PAY" in oval applied and 2d deficiency and 2d fine indicated in mss. A scarce rate and tax markings. | $250 - $300
sold for $200 | ||
| 325 | ) |
PS | Postal Cards 1892 (Oct.13) use of 1d DLR card (H&G.2) from Hobart to Kent uprated with ½d Sideface to meet the rate introduced in November 1891. Fine and attractive franking. | $220 - $240 | ||
| 326 | ) |
PS | Postal Cards 1897 (Feb 11) use of 1d postal card (H&G.3a) from Hobart to JAPAN with additional ½d Tablet paying the foreign postcard rate; Hong Kong transit on front and Nagasaki receival on reverse. A scarce usage. | $120 - $150 | ||
| 327 | ) |
PS | Postal Cards 1898 (Aug.12) use of 1d card (local printing) from Hobart to New Zealand with additional 1d Sideface added for late fee. Auckland arrival backstamp. Fine. | $140 - $160 | ||
| 328 | ) |
PS | Postal Cards 1892 1½d Reply card REPLY HALF USED, examples mounted on exhibition page with 4 Feb. 1902 Bendigo to Hobart with additional 1d Victorian stamp added paying a late fee and 16 Aug. 1906 New York to Kindred with Kindred arrival mark of 21 Sept. 1906.. Scarce use of Reply half for their correct purpose. Fine condition. (2) | $350 - $400
sold for $575 | ||
| 329 | ) |
PS | Postal Cards 1894 1½d Reply card overprinted for TASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1894-95: study on exhibit page with mint (2) and 1895 (Sept. 30) used New Norfolk to Hamilton, Victoria. Condition fine. (3) | $300 - $350 | ||
| 330 | PS | Postal Cards 1905 1d overprinted Reply card mint and March 1912 usage to England, mounted on exhibition page. These cards are uncommon especially considering that PO records state that only 192 cards were sold in 1910. With 21,600 cards printed initially in 1892 and a significant stock still remaining by 1917 used examples are considered undervalued. Fine condition. (2) | $200 - $250
sold for $260 | |||
| 331 | PS | Postal Cards 1905 1d overprinted Reply cards (2 each of the Forward & Reply halves) CTO (31 Jan.1906) for use in UPU reference sets emanating from the Madagascar Archive each bearing partial strikes of the red Postes et Telegraphes Madagascar/Berne rubber stamp. Glued together as they came on the album pages of the collection. (4) | $250 - $300 | |||
| 332 | ) |
PS | Postal Cards 1902 (H&G.7a) 1d pink on white card PERFORATED T for Government use, mint example showing 5 x 5 holes in T. Fine & scarce. | $300 - $350 | ||
| 333 | ) |
PS | Postal Cards 1904 (Feb.16) use of (H&G.8) 1d card (printed by photolithography) in Launceston; being the LATEST RECORDED USE of the two known used examples. An extremely rare card in fine condition. | $800 - $900
sold for $600 | ||
| 334 | PS | Postal Cards 1905 (H&G.11) 1d KEVII scarlet on buff card PERFORATED T for Government use, used by Inspector of Police April 4 1908 from Deloraine to Longford. Fine and scarce card officially used. | $350 - $400
sold for $400 | |||
| 335 | ) |
P | Postal Cards 1906 PLATE PROOF (12.3cm by 17cm) in black of KEVII 1d post card taken circa 1950 from the plate held at the Tasmanian Museum showing two units from the plate including the unit with the stamp impression removed for production of the 1908 American Fleet cards. Fine condition and an interesting piece of the story. | $300 - $400
sold for $260 | ||
| 336 | ) |
PC | Postal Cards HAND PAINTED POSTAL CARD: 1906 (H&G.12) 1d KEVII card with attractive scene of 'Watson's Bay, Sydney, N.S.W.' painted in oil on addressed card to Launceston (no postal markings). Archival records indicate that Tasmania was allocated a budget of £20 to purchase paper to produce cards which would be suitable for hand painting but they did not respond to requests from the Deputy Postmaster General for their sales figures. It is unsure whether they produced such cards and this item may be evidence that they did. Accompanied by mint example of a similar card. Condition generally fine with minor crease through the painted card. An important item of Tasmanian postal stationery. (2) | $400 - $500
sold for $380 | ||
| 337 | PS | Postal Cards 1906 (H&G.12) 1d KEVII scarlet on buff card PERFORATED T for Government use, mint examples showing T as 7 x 7 holes and 6 x 6 holes. Minor spotting on one otherwise fine. Also a cut-out showing T perforated 6 x 7 holes. (3) | $350 - $400
sold for $300 | |||
| 338 | ) |
PS | Postal Cards 1909 (H&G.12a) 1d KEVII scarlet on white card from the last printing made from the plate, mounted on exhibit page with mint example and July 5 1912 use from Hobart to Launceston. Printed in 1909 but not issued until June 1912 to clear stocks prior to the Commonwealth issues. Scarce cards particularly used. Condition fine, minor corner nick on used. (2) | $200 - $300 | ||
| 339 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1901 (H&G.3) 2d violet on blue stock: 2 examples from the MINES series mounted on exhibit page showing views of "WESTERN SILVER MINE, ZEEHAN, TASMANIA." and "NEW GOLDEN GATE MINE, MATHINNA, TASMANIA." together with wrapper band for the Mines series. A scarce trio in fine condition. (3 items) | $800 - $900
sold for $700 | ||
| 340 | PS | Letter Cards 1901 (H&G.3) 2d violet on blue stock MINES SERIES mounted on exhibit page being a study of the SUBSTITUTED CLICHES used by De La Rue in updating the plates from the 1900 scenes. Cards show views of "NEW GOLDEN GATE MINE, MATHINNA, TASMANIA." and "MOUNT LYELL MINE, GORMANSTON, TASMANIA." together with an example of the previous card in the same position on the plate (ie. "ENTRANCE ISLAND, MACQUARIE HARBOUR.") All fine condition. Mounted on exhibit page with notes. (3) | $800 - $900
sold for $700 | |||
| 341 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1903 (H&G.4) 2d violet on pale greenish grey stock, Melbourne printing with 86mm instruction line: "ENTRANCE ISLAND, MACQUARIE HARBOUR." Fine Unused. | $1,800 - $2,000
sold for $1450 | ||
| 342 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1903 (H&G.4) 2d violet on pale greenish grey examples on exhibit page showing normal front inscription on GREAT LAKE scene and 'TO' omitted on card with LAUNCESTON scene (H&G.4a). Both in fine condition and a scarce group. (2) | $550 - $600
sold for $450 | ||
| 343 | PS | Letter Cards 1905 (H&G.4A) 2d violet on pale greenish grey HOBART PRINTING used Aug.1905 from Cressy to Launceston with scene "RIVER DERWENT, NEW NORFOLK." Fine. | $160 - $180 | |||
| 344 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1908 (H&G.5) 2d violet on pale greenish grey with the new LAKES & MOUNTAINS series, this card featuring MOUNT OLYMPUS - FROM NORTH END OF LAKE ST.CLAIR in black. Mounted on exhbit page.Fine and scarce. | $400 - $440
sold for $420 | ||
| 345 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1908 (H&G.5) 2d violet on greenish grey card with scene MOUNT IDA AND LAKE ST CLAIR in black. Fine and scarce. | $380 - $400
sold for $400 | ||
| 346 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1910 (H&G.5) 2d violet on greenish grey stock with scene MOUNT GOULD LAKE MARION in purple-black. Fine condition and scarce card. | $500 - $550
sold for $500 | ||
| 347 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1910 (H&G.5) 2d violet on greenish grey stock with scene A PEEP AT BARN BLUFF FROM LAKE WINDERMERE in blue-green. Fine copy. | $500 - $550
sold for $525 | ||
| 348 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1910 (H&G.5) study mounted on exhibit page of 2d violet on pale greenish grey with scene MOUNT IDA AND LAKE ST CLAIR - FROM NORTH SHORE in blue used October 1910 from Ulverstone to Spalford, in green used January 1911 Kimberley to Launceston and in brown with margins intact used July 1910 from Cullenswood to Hobart. Condition fine and a difficult group to assemble. (3) | $1,400 - $1,600
sold for $1200 | ||
| 349 | PS | Letter Cards Mar.1910 use of (H&G.5) 2d violet on greenish grey stock with scene "A PEEP AT BARN BLUFF FROM LAKE WINDERMERE." in purple brown. Used from Oatlands to Ulverstone. | $350 - $400
sold for $300 | |||
| 350 | PS | Letter Cards Apr.1911 use of (H&G.5) 2d violet on greenish grey stock with scene "MOUNT GOULD - LAKE MARION"; from Ross Military Camp to Forth. Ross cds of April 17 1911 and writers endorsement of Ross Camp on front. Forth arrival mark of same date. A scarce Military office and card in fine condition.. | $500 - $550
sold for $460 | |||
| 351 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1911 (H&G.6) ONE PENNY at 20°on 2d violet on pale greenish grey with scene LAKE GEORGE - MOUNT KING WILLIAM in red. mounted on exhibit page. Condition fine and a scarce card. | $600 - $650
sold for $650 | ||
| 352 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1911 (H&G.6) ONE PENNY at 20°on 2d violet on pale greenish grey with scene MOUNT IDA AND LAKE ST CLAIR - FROM NORTH SHORE in purplish-blue. Shows a retouching of the Beattie photograph reference in the scene and as this same scene was used in the production of the Commonwealth letter cards an example of the full face KGV Commonwealth letter card with this scene (in brown) and with reference completely removed is also included. Tasmanian card has minor fault at left and on edge not detracting from fine overall condition. (2) | $600 - $650
sold for $650 | ||
| 353 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1911 (H&G.6) ONE PENNY at 20°on 2d violet on greenish grey stock with scene MOUNT OLYMPUS - FROM NORTH END OF LAKE ST CLAIR in brown used in March 1912 from West Devonport to Melbourne in fine condition; also same card featuring the scene in green, opened with margins removed and unused. (2) | $500 - $550
sold for $600 | ||
| 354 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1911 (H&G.6) ONE PENNY at 20°on 2d violet on pale greenish grey with scene LAKE GEORGE - MOUNT KING WILLIAM in brown used December 11 1911 from West Devonport to Launceston together with 1911 (H&G.6a) ONE PENNY at 40°on 2d violet on pale greenish grey with scene MOUNT GOULD - LAKE MARION in reddish brown used January 11 1912 from Hobart to Melbourne. Both cards mounted on exhibit page and represent the EARLIEST RECORDED DATE OF USE of each of the overprinted cards. Conditionfine and an important group. H&G 6a is slightly toned but otherwise fine. (2) | $800 - $1,000
sold for $650 | ||
| 355 | ) |
PS | Letter Cards 1911 (H&G.6a) ONE PENNY at 40°on 2d violet on pale greenish grey with scene MOUNT GOULD - LAKE MARION in red-brown used January 1912 from Hobart to Campbell Town. Fine and a scarce card. | $400 - $500
sold for $525 | ||
| 356 | ) |
PS | Letter Sheets 1887 Tasmanian Letter Sheet produced privately by J WALCH & SONS used in 1891 (January 2) at Hobart bearing 1d Sideface (S.G.160a) cancelled with Hobart duplex. Minor edge toning but an extremely scarce used example of these letter cards. | $150 - $200
sold for $300 | ||
| 357 | PS C | Envelopes 1893 use of ½d+2d from Hobart to Switzerland; 1893 use of 1d+1d+½d from Hobart to Sydney; 1894 use of 2d+½d from Hobart to Germany; also, Apr.1898 1d Postal Card (+½d) Launceston to London; and 2½d Tablet on 1896 cover NEW TOWN to London. (5 items) | $120 - $150
sold for $110 | |||
| 358 | ) |
PS | Registered Envelopes 1883 (August 2) registered envelope (Size G) used from Hamilton to Hobart with 1d Sideface pair paying inland postage. 2nd alloc. numeral 42 and Hamilton double arc datestamp cancel stamps. Condition fine and a scarce use. | $300 - $400
sold for $575 | ||
| 359 | ) |
PS | Registered Envelopes 1890 (May 10) registered envelope Size G (H&G.2a) used from Launceston to England franked with 6d Platypus pair and 2d Sideface pair struck with straight line REGISTERED handstamp (twice) and Registered London arrival mark in red and backstamped June 18 1890. An attractive franking with usual toning of envelope otherwise in fine condition. | $300 - $400
sold for $400 | ||
| 360 | ) |
PS | Registered Envelopes 1890 (December 16) McCorquodale registered envelope (H&G.2a) used from Huonville to Hobart franked with 2d Sideface pair paying double inland rate cancelled with 2nd allocation '93' and Huonville datestamp and Hobart backstamp. Minor toning otherwise good condition; also 1898 (May 24) example used from Launceston to New Norfolk franked 2d Sideface for single inland rate in fine condition. (2) | $250 - $300
sold for $200 | ||
| 361 | ) |
PS | Registered Envelopes 1899 (Nov.22) use of De La Rue envelope (Size F) from St Mary's to England, with 2½d cancelled 2nd alloc. "24" and St Mary's cds alongside. London Registered arrival oval of 31 Dec.1899. Boxed Registered Launceston in blue. | $200 - $250 | ||
| 362 | ) |
PS | Registered Envelopes 1903 and 1907 printings (H&G.4 and 5a) of the Size F registered envelopes printed by Government Printer, Melbourne showing the distinguishing features of V cut and straight cut openings and the 4 dots under stamp box area for the second printing. Fresh condition and mounted on exhibit page. (2) | $250 - $300
sold for $360 | ||
| 363 | ) |
PS | Registered Envelopes 1907 Melbourne printing of the smallest registered envelope produced (100mm x 65mm): a mint example in fine condition and 1907 (Jan.27) usage from Launceston to London bearing 2d Pictorial and struck with R in oval. London registration label affixed on arrival. (2 items) | $900 - $1,000 | ||
| 364 | ) |
PS | Registered Envelopes 1912 Melbourne printing long registered envelope with 'REGISTERED' contained in a rectangular frame, cancelled to order on flap Melbourne Dec. 9 1913. A very scarce envelope from the Melbourne reference set, an important item in fine condition.. | $500 - $600
sold for $600 | ||
| 365 | C | Postal History Rates, routes & markings etc.: comprising 1854 entire from Geelong to Launceston showing the "SHIP LETTER INWARDS FREE" h/s of Hobart, 1855 'O.P.S.O.' outer wrapper Bothwell - Hobart, 1856 'O.P.S.O.' entire letter Deloraine - Westbury & return, 1858 pre-paid entire London - Launceston, 1858 Bill of Lading London - Launceston carried privately, 1861 entire London - Launceston via Marseilles, 1862 Consignee's letter London - Launceston exempt from postage, 1862 'O.P.S.O.' circular with free franking used in Launceston, 1867 book parcel label London - Gt. Swan Port franked GB QV 1/-, 1867 'O.P.S.O.' circular used Launceston with 'FREE' h/s, 1877 cover Launceston - NZ franked 3d Sideface, 1882 mourning envelope Ross - Melbourne franked 2d, 1887 postage free Member of Parliament envelope used Hobart, 1899 cover Hobart - Melbourne at 1d printed matter rate, & two 1900-01 'Tattersall's' covers (one reg'd from NSW.) (16) | $800 - $1,000
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 366 | C PC | Postmarks 1903-07 use of 1d & 2d Pictorials on covers or postcards with cds's from BRANXHOLM, CAMPBELLTOWN, CARNARVON, MT. FARRELL, RANELAGH JUNCTION, RICHMOND & ROSS. (7) | $150 - $175 | |||
| Victoria |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 367 | O | 1854 (SG.34) QV 1/- ("REGISTERED") rose-pink & blue, 3 large margins, close at base with BO "24" of BALLARAT. | $100 - $120 | |||
| 368 | ** | 1912 (SG.423d) QV 6d emerald watermark Crown over A on thin paper, top left corner block. BW.Cat.$240+. (6) | $120 - $140 | |||
| 369 | ) |
Postal History ILLUSTRATED COVER FRONTS: 1884-89 series of fronts from GOORAMGONG to Tasmania, each featuring a fine example of original artwork, mostly humerous or with a comment on the effects of alcohol; some series. Mixed condition; all different. (28) | $500 - $600 | |||
| 370 | ) |
C | Postal History 1911 (Sept.15) registered cover from Melbourne to New Jersey, USA, (with 'Denyer Brothers Hotel & Physician Supplies' h/s on reverse), franked QV 3d & 2½d tied by 'REGISTERED / MELBOURNE' cds with 'REGISTERED' h/s in red alongside, & illustrating use of scarce 'G.P.O.,MELBOURNE' registration label in black. | $180 - $200
sold for $200 | ||
| Western Australia |
| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 371 | ) |
P | PLATE PROOF: 1860-64 6d black, Imperforate proof on wove paper, corner block from upper right corner of sheet. Superb. (4) | $2,000 - $2,250
sold for $1500 | ||
| 372 | C | Nov.1908 use of 2d Orange-Yellow, perforated OS, (SG.140) attractively tied on crested cover from Fremantle to Sydney with arrival b/s. | $80 - $100
(Ex Gst) sold for $60 | |||
| 373 | PC | Postal History Jan.1910 use of ½d + 1d adhesives tied by BUNBURY cds on PPC (The Lighthouse, Bunbury) to ITALY; also, an unused semi-official PPC "Orchard at Mt. Barker....". (2) | $60 - $80
(Ex Gst) sold for $60 | |||
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