1607Postmarks: "The Summit Mount Kosciusko" (1955 cat $250) plus other Commem or Pictorial cancels (200), 1980s cds "per favor" strikes on envelopes (432) inc "Postmaster Penrith", "Postmasters Office Penrith" & "Relief" cds (170) inc 1950s "Altered Cancellers" (4). Duplication evident, mostly VF crisp strikes on small envelopes. Scarce cancels included. (400+) $120$200
NSW - POSTAL STATIONERY
1608Envelope-PTPO: 1890? Centennial 1d violet doubleton on printed envelope for Alts Brewing with "all over" reverse printing in blue & gold, the gold now dull as always. F-VF fresh UN & unusually nice, for these (are usually badly aged & oxidised). Very rare doubleton PTPO. (P) $500$800
1609Postcard: 1908 Arms 1d red Fleet card for visit of US White Fleet. VFU "Warroonga Dec 17 1908" cds. H&G 34. Rare used. (P) $250$400
1610Postcard: 1907 1d red divided front with view "Town Hall Sydney" in brownish-black with no "Greetings". VF UN, sl tones on front, view side very fresh. H&G 30b. $60$80
1611Postcard: 1908 Arms 1d red USA Fleet card for visit of US "White Fleet". VF fresh UN. H&G 34 cat US$60 in 1984. (P) $70$100
1612Registered Official: 1890s QV 6d violet OS die on long School Savings Bank Returns envelope with seal on 67mm flap. CTO from presentation set, overall F-VF, sl flts, still nice appearance. Rare (P) $50$100
1613Registered Official: 1890s QV Centennial 6d red with OS in die on long School Savings Bank Returns envelope with seal on 69mm flap. F-VF UN. (P) $50$100
1614Registered Official: 1890s Cook 5d green with OS in die on long School Savings Bank Returns envelope with no seal on 69mm flap. VF-superb fresh UN. (P) $50$100
1615Registered Official: 1890s Cook 5d green with OS in die opt SPECIMEN on long School Savings Bank Returns envelope with seal on 57mm flap. F-VF fresh UN. $50$100
1616Telegrams: 1894 QV 6d red & 1/- black forms with "Specimen" opt on stamp imprints. Superb fresh UN, horiz centre fold as usual. Hard to find so nice. Similar realised $700+ in our auction 235. (2) (P) $300$500
1617Railways: 1929-1948 5/-, 3/-, 9d & 5d plus "INSURED" label (flts) on rev of hand-written tag to "Canberra FCT". Some travel grime & minor creasing overall. Fine & quite colourful. Comp "Railway Covers" are very scarce. (P) $120$160
1618Railways: 1948-65 5/- strip of 3 on reverse of "Joyce Bros" label addressed to "Murrumbidgee Milking Co, Wagga". Scarce multiple on full cover. F condition $100$150
1620Railways: ca 1900 comp parcel tag to Bombala franked 1/- violet vert pr tied by "2B" obliterator & endorsed "Per Passenger Train to Cooma". Very scarce on full entire. (P) $120$200
1621Railway Parcel Stamps 1968 New Values $2 purple (2) & $5 brown (single & blk of 15) plus 5c & 20c all fixed to oversize parcel tag (215 x 225mm) constructed from 8 Public Transport Commission parcel tags from Singleton to Murwillimbah. Couple small flts as might be expected. Most impressive, an extraordinary piece. Freight cost $84.25 $150$250
1622Stamp Duty: 1865 Colourless £5 embossed proof on 130x210mm Cowan & Sons wmkd paper with framed Specimen in blue, old English font. Scarce high value. (P) $250$350
QUEENSLAND
16231866 QV Chalon 4d Lilac no wmk 2nd transfer. F-VF fresh M, with original gum. SG 55 cat £250 & rarely seen so nice with retail strictly "POR". (P) $100$150
16241871-72 QV Stamp Duty 1d, 1/-, 2/-, 2/6 & 10/- Postal Fiscals, h/s SPECIMEN in black, wmk large crown Q. VF MLH. SG F16, 18-20, & 22 cat £857 for normal. (5) (P) $900$1200
16251882-91 QV 2d blue, lined background, no numerals, imperf PROOF pr, 2nd "Crown/Q" wmk. Superb fresh UN as made, 4 margins. SG 168(p). (2) (P) $80$150
16261895 QV set 1d to 1/-, lined background, 3rd "Crown/Q" wmk, 1d & 2d perf 12½, 13 & 1/- perf 12. SG 202-5 cat £30 for M, so at least double, £60, for MUH. (3) $50$70
16271895-96 QV ½d green, blank background, 2 numerals, imperf top marginal PROOF pr, on no wmk wove paper. VF UN as made, 4 margins. SG 208(p). (2) (P) $80$150
16281895-96 QV ½d green, blank background, 2 numerals, imperf proof pr, no wmk. VF fresh UN as made, 4 margins. SG 208(p) (2) (P) $80$150
16291900 Boer War Patriotic Fund set 1d & 2d. F-VFU with contemporary cds. SG 264a/b cat £385. (P) $300$400
16301905 QV ½d green, 2nd "Crown/Q" wmk, perf 12. VF fresh MUH. SG 262b cat £100 for M so at least double, £200+ for MUH. ACSC Q3 cat $500 for M, should be worth at least double, $1000+ MUH (P) $120$180
1632 1907-11 Large Chalon £1 deep yellowish-green, wmk crown/A twice sideways, perf 12½ (on thinner paper than other shades). Fresh M. SG 312d cat £1700, ACSC Q65c cat $2500. Very rare stamp. 2011 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $1800 $2500
1633Postmarks: CDS Collection 1913-35, few later with over 100 diff POs struck mainly on Kangaroos (inc 6d brown blk of 4), KGV from 1d reds or large Commems inc Babinda, Bauhinia Downs (closed 1932), Bethania (comp strike on 1/- Roo), Clifton (blue), Clayfield, Engelsburg, Gilliat, Glass House Mountains, Hawkwood, Killarney (on 3d Roo pr), Morningside, Muttaburra, Oompa, Pioneer (on 3d Roo pr), Townsville (on 5/- Roo, Telegraph Puncture), Wooroolin & Wyreema. Mostly F-VF part strikes with odd comp cds. (159 items) $120$160
1634Postmarks: 1885 duplex progressive proof strikes from unfinished dies yet to have the town name or number engraved into the solid sections. 2 strikes dated "MY 29 90", both code 6. Ex De La Rue archives. Important specialist item. (P) $375$600
1635Postmarks: 1885 duplex proof strikes on archive page pieces with "Brisbane QL" 2 diff types (2 ea), Townsville 59 (2), Ipswich 87 (2), Maryborough 96, Rockhampton 201 (2) & Toowoomba 214 (2), plus a cds only part -all code 20 except 2 of the Brisbane are code C, plus wrong numbers Townsville 87 & Maryborough 201 -both undated. One piece endorsed "7 stamps 7 obliterating stamps for Queensland 3 impressions of each", another piece with "25 AUG 85" h/s. All are ex De La Rue archives & originally probably from Edwards Williams, the actual maker of the cancellers. Some peripheral stains from being attached in archive book. Unique & important group for the specialist! (total 16 strikes) (P) $800$1500
1636Postmark: Numeral 489 of Saltern (RRR) crisp comp strike tying Kangaroo 1d red to small piece. $40$60
1637Postmark "Electric Telegraph Office/Port Alma" double ring oval h/s near comp strike at UR cnr on 1909 PPC to Brisbane, franked 1897 QV 1d tied by Rockhampton cds. (Telegraph Office 40km ESE of Rockhampton. PO opened 1913). Rare Receiving Office marking, not recorded by Campbell (pg 222), & not seen by us before. Plus "TPO No 1 NCRWAY" cds on rev of 2 PPC from GB to Bundaberg. (3) (P) $100$200
1638Postmarks: Thursday Is selection comprising BN '148' on 2d, various ray types 1d, 2d pr, 2½ single & strip of 3, plus 1903 1d Postcard to Germany marking '5/CTMS/T' etc (fair only), 2½d Papua '148', cds on 2/- turquoise, Australia KGV 4d & 1½d Swan. F-VF. (10 items) $200$300
1639Literature: Queensland Colonial Postal History; Vol 2 - The Town Datestamps by Manning, 300pgs listing all POs from Adavale to Zillmere (except Brisbane GPO) describing the diff cds types in use from 1859 to 1912 inc rarity ratings & nearly every known cancel from C to RRRRR illustrated. Essential reference work for the postal historian. $120$150
QLD - POSTAL STATIONERY
1640Postcard: 1900 use of QV 1½d black (some creases), view of Mulgrave River, Sunburst 148 pmk & "Thursday Island AP 6 00" cds. To Japan with Yokohama arrival cds & message in Japanese. H&G 11 (P) $180$250
1641Postcard: 1901 use of QV 1d brown with view of Hambledon Sugar Mill, uprated ½d with Sunburst 148 pmk & "Thursday Island FE 10 01" cds. To Trieste & redirected to Vienna, with cds for both & b/s Brisbane H&G 10 (P) $275$375
1642Postcard: 1903 use of QV 1½d black, view of Overshot Dam, sunburst 148 pmk & "Thursday Island MR 20 1903" cds. To Netherlands, arrival cds & Brisbane b/s. VF. H&G 11 (P) $325$450
QLD - LOCALS, REVENUES, RAILWAYS
1643Brisbane Tramways Co: ca. WWI? Red Cross Fund label in red & blue on white. F-VF UN, small stain. Not seen by us before & must be rare. (P) $100$200
1644Beaudesert Tramway: 1906 4d carmine. Superb fresh UN (P) $350$500
1645Cairns-Mulgrave Tramway 1897 set 2d to 1/-. VF fresh UN as made, with check numbers. (3) (P) $300$400
1646Cairns-Mulgrave Tramway: 1911 large size 1d blue. VF UN. Very rare (P) $300$400
1647Cairns-Mulgrave Tramway: 1911 large size 3d chestnut. Superb fresh UN. Very rare (P) $300$400
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
16481855 QV 1d dark green, London print, horiz pair. F-VFU, 3 margins, light cancel. SG 1 cat £950++ as singles. Rare & attractive multiple. (2) (P) $375$500
16491855 QV 2d black, Perkins-Bacon PLATE PROOF, right marginal horiz pr. VF UN, 4 margins. SG 2(p). Scarce. (2) (P) $200$300
16501855 QV 2d black, Perkins-Bacon PLATE PROOF, right marginal horiz pr. UN, full margins, ironed out reverse crease, VF appearance. SG 2(p). Scarce. (2) (P) $100$200
16511855 QV 1/- black, London print unissued value, imperf proof on no wmk wove paper. VF fresh UN as made, 4 margins. SG 4(p) cat £13,000 as normal. Scarce. (P) $200$300
16521860-69 QV 2/- black, imperf proof, horiz pr, no wmk. VF UN as made, 4 margins. SG 43(p). (P) $50$80
16531883-99 QV ½d yellow-green, imperf proof bottom marginal blk of 16, no wmk. Superb fresh MUH. SG 182(p). (P) $60$100
16541886 QV Postage & Revenue violet imperf plate proof without value, wove paper, no wmk. Superb fresh MUH. (P) $70$120
16671892 QV head DIE PROOF on white ground with circular black surround on glazed card 92 x 60mm with " Before Hardening" & "26 OCT 90" & h/s. Superb fresh UN as made. This head was used for the 1894 2½d & 5d, SG 234/5. Extremely rare. (P) $550$800
16681893 QV head DIE PROOF outlined head on a circular black ground on glazed card 92 x 60mm with "26 APR 93" & "Before Hardening" h/s. Superb fresh UN as made. This head was used for the 1894 2½d & 5d, SG 234/5. Extremely rare. (P) $550$800
16691894-1906 QV Kangaroo 2½d bright blue imperf proof LR cnr blk of 4, no wmk. Superb fresh MUH, 4 margins. SG 234(p). (P) $90$120
16701894-1906 QV Kangaroo 2½d blue, imperf proof right marginal blk of 4, no wmk. Superb fresh MUH, 4 margins. SG 234(p). (P) $80$120
16711894-1906 QV Kangaroo 2½d & QV Arms 5d black imperf proofs on cream card, horiz prs. VF UN as made, 4 margins. SG 234-35(p). Rare with only 1 sheet ea believed printed. (2 prs) (P) $150$250
16731894-1906 QV Arms 5d, imperf colour trials in purple, blue, brown & bistre, no wmk. Superb fresh MUH, 4 margins. SG 235(p) (4) (P) $80$120
16741894-1906 QV Arms 5d brown-purple, opt "SPIECIMEN" instead of SPECIMEN, M, minor perf tones gum bend. VF appearance. SG 235s(var). Possibly the only known example (P) $300$500
16751899-1905 GPO Adelaide ½d deep green imperf proof blk of 4, no wmk. Superb fresh MUH, 4 margins. SG 241(p). (P) $80$120
16761904 QV Thin Postage 3d olive-green, value 20mm, perf 12, wmk "crown/narrow SA" upright. VF fresh MUH, top marginal. SG 280 cat £19 for M, so at least £38 for MUH. $30$40
16771890 Registered cover (opened 3 sides) with embossed Office of Govt of SA flap seal, Agent General for South Australia franked LL on front, bearing GB 1887-92 2d & 5d tied by oval "Registered SWDO August 15" pmk, addressed to a 'Miss Tomkinson' in Italy, various UK & Italian transits/arrival front & reverse. Rare colonial Government abroad item. Most attractive. (P) $300$500
16781903/05? Use of PPC of Darwin Botanic Gardens franked QV 1d tied by "Pt Darwin DE 20 03/05"? pmk, to Victoria. $100$150
1679Postmark: "REGISTERED LETTER SECTION 19 APR 1921 G.P.O ADELAIDE" rubber stamped on both sides of KGV 5d Reg Env to Lismore. Scarce (P) $120$180
16811870-71 QV 10d black opt SPECIMEN double, 7mm between. VF fresh MUH. SG 131s(var). Rare. A similar example recently sold for $690 at auction. (P) $450$600
16931900 REVENUE opt Platypus 3d chestnut, which was issued as a postal fiscal blk of 4. Postally VFU, "MOONAH NO 20 00" cds. SG F34 cat £104+++. (4) (P) $150$250
16991864 St George & Dragon 3d green, 2/6 rose, 5/- brown & 10/- orange Postal Fiscals, opt REPRINT on perf 12 thick gummed paper, prepared for 1901 Federal presentation sets. VF fresh MUH. Retail for originals $1750+. (4) $100$150
17001864 St George & Dragon 1864 3d green, 2/6 rose, 5/- brown & 10/- orange Postal Fiscals, marginal blks of 4 opt REPRINT on perf 12, thick gummed paper, prepared for 1901 Federal presentation sets. VF fresh MUH. Retail for original singles $1750 per set x 4 = $7000+. (16) (P) $300$500
17011902 inwards Boer War cover franked Cape Hope 2½d tied by "Krom River FE 18 02" cds, from Lieut R Chalmers of the 2nd Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen to his brother's wife with b/s of Launceston, Hobart & Bagdad. (F) R Chalmers served twice in the Boer War, was awarded a DSO in WWI, was appointed Administrator of Nauru in 1938 & was interned by the Japanese during WWII & executed them in 1943. With details of his service record. (P) $400$800
1702Postmarks: Macquarie Plains / Railway Station study. 1880s-early 1900s with Numeral 56 (4) inc tied cover (1 of 2 recorded) & on Pictorial 1d (rare on this stamp). Numeral 342 on QV 1d pink & cds (12) inc 2 taxed PPC. Numeral 42 (Hamilton) struck on QV 1d, 2d. Campbelltown study 1970s-1940s (66) with numeral 16 (14) inc strikes on QV 6d Chalon, 1d vermilion & ½d tablet. Cds (52) inc on cover/card (6), one with "TML No 3" transit on reverse & single strike on 1899 Pictorial 2½d blue. Sl mixed condition. (Ex John Forrest collection). (85 items). $200$300
1703Postmark: "OONAH/29 OC 39/TAS" cds (RRRR) comp strike tying 1938 1d Queen pr to small piece. (P) $120$200
TAS - POSTAL STATIONERY
1704Envelope: 1895 PTPO doubleton QV ½d red & ½d orange uprated NSW 1d (2) & ½d stamps paying UPU rate to England. The Tasmanian embossing invalid for postage at Sydney. Rare Australian Colonies combination cover. (P) $200$400
TAS - LOCALS, REVENUES, RAILWAYS
1705Beer Duty: 1881 QV 1/3, 2/3, 4/6, 6/9, 9/- & 13/6 red set of 6 imperf negative impression proofs from master plates, on highly surfaced paper. With copies of extensive m/s notes written by JRW Purves & 1995 Philately from Australia article about these. VF UN as made. Very rare & most attractive! (6) (P) $300$450
1707Stamp Duty: 1929 Platypus 2d blue perf 11, variety IMPERF at top between stamp & margin. VF fresh M, margin torn. Bft 81(var). Extremely rare. (P) $130$200
1708Stamp Duty: 1950s-60s selection of cheques bearing Numeral & Platypus series vals to 2/6, good variety of frankings inc Numeral ½d on 1d (flts) & 9d, Platypus ½d & 2½d etc. Few flts, mostly F-VF. (51 cheques -116 stamps) $130$200
VICTORIA
17091850-59 QV Half-length 2d lilac shade retouch, 4th state of dies, type (17) retouch "R" & area of shading below. FU with Butterfly 'l', tiny surface thin. SG 15ae. Ex Pack, Purves & Perry. 2006 Perry photo-cert. (P) $600$1000
17101850-59 QV Half-length 2d red lilac shade, retouch 4th state of dies, type (14) retouch to right portion of crown top & area of shading above. FU, 3 margins, small thin. Attractive example. SG 15e. Ex Purves & Perry. 2006 Perry photo-cert $400$700