b'58333338332332C 1912 (Nov. 24) cover to Sydney with Qld 1d Sideface tied by THURSDAY ISLAND 24NO12 datestamp with another superb strike alongside, KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ ship illustration on the cover flap and as part of the illustrated headers on two sheets of writing paper with letter written on board SS Van Waerwijck at the Gulf of Papua, giving details from a travellers diary noting that the natives are keen traders wanting one bob, two bob or sometimes one shilleen (sic) for articles, and Port Moresby is not much of a placeI saw a prison gang (native) working on the roads. The greater part of the European population seems to spend its spare time drinking. Evocative item. .$300400Australian Colonial PeriodSouth Australia333* 1876-1900 (SG.123var) Broad Star 9d rose-lilac variety Double impression(SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NINE PENCE), fine mint with large-part o.g. .$200240334334P POSTAL CARDS - 1890 POST CARD DESIGN COMPETITION - PROGRESSIVE DIE PROOFS: Series of proof impressions for 2d Postal Card showing the state of the die at various stages of production. Superb and rare. (5 items)The winning entry was submitted by Max Huezenroeder entered under the nom-de-plume Chimborazo . $2,5003,000'