Accumulations & collections

238 Kangaroos: Collection on leaves with 6d brown (20), 9d (12), 2/- maroon (9, inc perf OS), 2d (17) & others (19) ½d to 1/- (total 75). KGV (225) ½d green to 1/4 inc 5d (26), 4d olive (7), 3d perf OS (6) & lower vals to 2d orange. Generally F-VFU. (300). $120 $160

239 Kangaroos: Perf OS on Seven Seas hingeless pgs. Large OS ½d to 5/- (2½d skilful fake), 2/- genuine & 5/- perf flt at right. Small OS ½d to 10/-, inc 4d deep orange, 5/- FU "Public Offices" cds & 10/- CTO. Most F-VFU for these. Retail $1870 (ex 2½d large OS). (27) $400 $500

240 KGV: Accumulation to 1/4 with 1d green (2550), then sorted by val & wmk inc more 1d greens (450), 1d violet (140), 2d red (195) inc odd OS opt, 1½d brown (30), 2d orange (65), 3d (35), 4d olive (25), 5d (15), 1/4 (4), plus others from ½d green to 4½d. G-FU. (3800+). $180 $250

241 KGV: MUH single wmk selection with ½d orange (2) & wmk INV (4), ½d green (3), 1d red (3) & wmk INV (4), 1d violet (7), 1½d black-brown (4), 1½d brown (3), 1½d green (3) & 1½d red. All F-VF MUH retail $735. Then 4d blue wmk INV (2) MLH -both tiny thins (retail $220) & 1/4 (5) VF M/MLH, inc variety "thick 1 at right" (3) inc perf OS. Retail $1325. Overall fresh & clean. Total retail $2280. (P) $550 $800

242 KGV CofA wmk set ½d to 5d (ex 1½d) in Imprint blks of 4, all 2M/2MUH ACSC cat $700. 2d opt OS Ash imprint blk MLH/MUH ($120). SM wmk 1/4 perf 13½ x12½ Ash imprint pr, ACSC 130z cat $250 x 6 = $1500. Lightly even suntanned gum. Total cat $2320. (30). (P) $375 $500

243 KGV M/MUH collection with 1913 Engraved 1d (22) inc bright scarlet shade. single wmk (29) inc 1½d green (5), 1½d brown blk of 6, 2d red (3) inc perf OS & 2d orange perf OS. LM wmk (4) inc 1½d black wmk INV MUH (suntanned gum). SM wmk perf 14 1½d red & 4d olive MUH (light suntanned gum). SM wmk perf 13½ x12½ (35) inc 1/4 (thin spot) & 2d/1½d Imprint blk of 4, CofA wmk (26) inc opt OS 1d (6), 2d & 3d. Some sl mixed condition, M/MUH. Retail $1350. (119). $275 $375

244 KGV: Single wmk 1d carmine-red (G31) LR gutter cnr blk of 4. CofA wmk 4d olive left marginal blk of 4 & 5d brown. Fresh MUH. Retail $320. (9). $100 $140

245 KGV: 1d Carmine LM wmk. F-VFU, no obvious flts. Retail $1000. (50) $150 $250

246 KGV: Comp collection on Seven Seas pgs with single wmk to 1/4 inc 1d red Dies II, III & 4d blue, lemon, orange & violet. LM wmk set of 5. SM perf 14 set to 1/4 inc 2d brown & 4d olive. SM perf 13½x12½ to 1/4 inc 1d green Die II (MLH) & 4½d Die II CTO as always. CofA wmk to 1/4. Opt OS set of 7. Above average F-VFU many with cds cancels. Retail this quality $750. (72). $275 $350

247 KGV Variety array (76) on stockcards with single wmk 2d orange wmk inverted perf OS & normal with extra upper frame at right. 4d orange wmk INV. 4d blue perf OS pr, right stamp with CRACKED ELECTRO from top of right "4" through Emu's foot to inner circle. Then another 71 varieties inc 1d reds (19) inc Die II perf OS (4) & some other ACSC listed varieties. ACSC listed types plus another 25 shades on album page. 1½d green blk of 4. 1½d brown (26) inc odd "micro" plate crack. Plus others from ½d green to 5d brown inc 1½d red single wmk (29) on album page. Also Kangaroo 3d olive Die Iib (19) & 1st wmk Die I pr. Interesting group of errors, retail $975. Mostly F-VFU. Inspect (145). $200 $300

248 KGV Variety & Imprint blk collection (18 blks to 1½d brown) inc ½d orange single wmk INVERTED, electro 6 LL cnr blk of 12 (6x2) with 4 ACSC listed flaws (cat $240+), SM wmk perf 14 imprint blk of 4 ($150) & electro 8 UL cnr blk of 12 (6x2) with 2 ACSC listed varieties ($200), 1d green imprint blks (8) inc single wmk plate 4 blk of 4 ($150) & strip of 4 inc "Roo's tongue out" ($100), SM wmk perf 14 plate 4 blk of 8 with RA Retouch & Roo's tongue ($150) & blk of 4 with RA joined ($300). SM wmk perf 13½ x12½ plate 1 blk of 8 inc Die II (2), plate 4 Ash imprint blk of 4 with varieties "Ferns" & RA retouched (ACSC 81(4)zb, $400) (see photo), 1½d red single wmk electro 21 Harrison Imprint with variety "Flaw through STR of AUSTRALIA" (ACSC 89(21)za, $200) & Electro 25 Mullett Imprint with variety "Break in lower frame" (ACSC 89(25)zc, $150). Toning evident throughout with most visually attractive (see website), ½d orange mostly VF M/MUH. Total ACSC cat $2560. (100 stamps) $500 $750

249 Kiloware: Decimal Mission Mix to 2012 or later 60c Pics/Commems plus odd higher vals sighted. Excellent variety inc foreign stamps scattered throughout. All on close clip single paper. Weight 27kg. Offered on behalf of Church Missions Society. $150 $250

250 Kiloware: 1980s 20c Birds to Recent Pictorials (approx half 60c commems), plus some higher vals to $10. Weight 5kg. Also 1930s "SG Improved Postage Stamp Album". $80 $120

251 Kiloware: 60c Pics (5kg), 55c (2.5kg), 50c Pics (5kg) all on close clip single paper, some 60c uncancelled. In individual 2.5kg packs as received from St Josephs Convent. Total weight 12.5kg. $100 $180

252 Kiloware: Charity mix on mostly close clip single paper. Strength in recent 45c, 50c, 55c & 60c Pics & commems. Weight 10kg. Offered on behalf of Mission Aid Group Charities. $100 $150

253 Kiloware: Charity mix with Dec Pics & Commems 5c to 45c (5kg) on close clip paper, plus 1kg of 1966 QEII 4c only! World kiloware (2.5kg) on close clip paper, plus assorted Australian Decimals in 3 s/books & also loose in box. Total weight around 11kg. Offered on behalf of St Josephs Convent. $100 $150

254 Limited Edition 2005 Australian Parrots M/Sheet available only in 2009 Year Album. Vendor broke 23 collections to obtain these. Retail $625-$750. Reserve reduced on vendor's instructions. (25). $100 $150

255 Limited Edition 2006 Queen's Birthday M/Sheets. Only available in PO Year Album. Vendor had to break up 25 albums to obtain these. Retail $650. Reserve reduced on vendor's instructions. (25) $100 $150

256 Limited Edition 2007 Botanic Gardens M/Sheets. Only available in the PO Year Album & vendor had to break up 25 albums to obtain these. Retail $650+. Reserve reduced on vendor's instructions. (25) $100 $150

257 Maximum cards: 1980s collection with near comp? set from no.004 (Aust Day '79) to 326 (1987 37c Frama) plus 30 extras. Australia Post assortment (140) mainly Americas Cup & Bi-Centenary plus a selection of other 1980s sets. Reverses sl discoloured in places & toning on edges of many other cards. Noted 2 x $5 "Stamp Treasures". Plus publication "Australian Frama Maximum cards". (approx 500) $120 $200

258 Maximum cards: collection 1978-89 to $20 Gardens in 8 albums. Appears comp from Christmas 1978 (no.1) inc the scarce 1979/80 sets. Many with appropriate thematic/commem cancels where possible, inc Mt Kosciusko for 1984 Skiing, Army FPO for Military Uniforms, Fremantle for Americas Cup, named POs for the 27c POs set, Pictorial cds for the Butterflies etc. Appear VF fresh. (350) $200 $300

259 Miniature Sheets: 2011 Aviation, Golf, Mythical Creatures & Joint Issue WWF 50th Anniv. AAT 2011 Icebergs, Antarctic Expeditions & 2010 Macquarie Island. All good thematics.. 10 of ea. FV $268. Fresh CTO $90 $120

260 Miniature Sheets: 2011 Mythical Creatures, Golf, Airforce Aviation & WWF 50th Anniv Joint Issue. AAT 2011 Expeditions, Icebergs & 2010 Macquarie Island. Fresh CTO. 10 of ea. FV $268. (70). $90 $120

261 Off-paper Charity Mix (1.8kg) wide range of 1980s-late 2000s Pics/commems inc vals to $3 (approx 22,000). World off-paper mix (1kg, approx 15,000), again wide range inc NZ Pre-decimal to 3/-. PNG, NZ, GB, Pics/commems, plus wide range of foreign defs. Offered on behalf of Mission Aid Group Charities. (37,000). $120 $160

262 Off-paper: Life-time accumulation to 2013 QEII Coronation or Botanic Gardens sets, sorted into envelopes, inc KGV (400) ½d green to 1/4, 1934 Vic Cent 3d (14), 1920s-30s 1½d or 2d commems (400). Then unchecked 40s-50s-60s commems & Defs, plus KGVI Defs to 1/4. Better early 1970s commems in varying quantities inc 1969 Prim Ind 7c, 14c, 25c, 1971 Abo Art to 30c, 1971 Christmas 7c "Green Australia" (100, key value), 1972 Prim Ind 20c (100+), 1974 Paintings $2, 1980s Birds to $1 & many 100s of letter-rate commems plus odd higher vals to 2013. Overall G-FU. All in 2 large cartons. (est 40,000) $150 $250

263 Olympics: Australian Gold Medallists Composite M/Sheets for 2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens & 2008 Beijing, 10 of each, only issued in PO Year Albums & vendor had to break up 30 albums to obtain these. 30 Sheetlets, retail $1500. $275 $375

264 Packet maker clearance. Large box with 1950s-2000s sorted by issue, some bags of 100, s/book etc. Wide variety, mainly letter rate stamps, some high value Defs & Commems. Nett weight 3.5kg. G-FU. Needs careful inspection. (40,000). $90 $120

265 Postal Stationery: Envelopes (4) inc OHMS KGV 2d oval for Education Dept Melb (2, cat $100 ea), KGV Octagonal 1½d brown (cat $100) on plain envelope & KGV 2d/1½d red oval. Lettercards (2) with KGV 2d red (VF UN) & KGVI 2½d up-rated for "Registrar General Brisbane". Postal Cards (10) inc KGV full-face 1d black with Queen at left (staple holes), KGV 1d red Die II, 1d green Die III (2), 1½d green & 1½d brown (2 diff). sl mixed condition in places, mostly F-VF UN. Also Victoria 1908 Fleet Visit 1d, 1½d fresh UN. High retail. (18). $180 $240

266 Practically comp pre-decimal collection 1913-65 in older style loose leaf album with simplified kangaroos (18) to £2 inc 10/, £1 grey & scarce £1 brown & blue, simplified KGV (20) to 1/4, 1914 Kookaburra 6d engraved. All 1930s commem sets (no Kooka M/Sheet or OS opts), inc 1932 Bridge to 5/-, 1934 Vic Cent & Macarthur, 1935 ANZAC & KGV SJ sets. 1937 KGVI to £1 Robes (2 sets, £1 thin paper repaired tear), 1949 Arms to £2 & 1964 Navigators to £2 set of 6. Plus extras inc 1937 Robes thin paper £1, 1964 Navigators 1/-, £1 white papers & 17 diff coil pairs inc 1942 KGVI 2d wmk MUH (cat £90, retail $150) & a selection of blks inc some imprints. Also decimals near comp to end 1972 inc Navigators to $4 & 1971 Christmas blk of 9 (2). Some toning/gum stains among the cheap stamps, mostly G-FU with odd fresh MUH coil pr. The high val kangaroos all G-VFU. Advertised retail $5200. Value lot. (P) $2000 $2700

267 Pre-decimal accumulation used, well worth sorting. Generally G-VF (1kg+, 10-12,000) $90 $140

268 Pre-decimal Mint assortment majority MUH. 2220 stamps plus 52 imprint blks, 11 imprint prs, good range with pickings (3450). $200 $300

269 Pre-decimal MUH collection 1914-65 with 1914 Kookaburra 6d Engraved (retail $225). 1927 Canberra booklet plus extra pane ($200), 1929-31 Commems set perf OS (7) inc both Airmail 3d (VF $340). 1931 Kingsford Smith 2d, 3d opt OS these CTO ($120). 1932 Lyrebird 1/- opt OS both shades ($220). 1934 Vic Cent set (both perfs), Macarthur to 9d & Airmail 1/6 no wmk ($450). 1935 KGV SJ to 2/-, 1936 SA & 1937 NSW Sesqui sets ($150). 1937 KGVI 3d blue "white wattles" Die IA & Die II ($735). 1938 Robes to £1 thick & thin papers ($360). 1944 KGVI 2d violet coil pr (2, $300) plus another 25 coil prs ($235) 1938-65. 1949 Arms set of 5 to £2 inc 5/- thin paper ($400). 1953 Produce Food blks of 9. 1959-61 Pics to Cattle 5/- white paper ($195). Booklet panes (10) 1951-65 ($220). 1964 Navigators set of 8 to £2, 1964 Flowers to 3/- & 1965 Aborigine 2/6 Emergency Print -all F-VF MUH. Plus used extras scattered throughout, mainly Official/Private perfins. Much above average. Total retail $4975. (500+). (P) $1300 $2000

270 Pre-Decimal mint collection 1915-65 in illustrated hingeless album (no kangaroos) with KGV (61) inc single wmk to 1/4, LM wmk set of 5, SM wmk to 1/4, CofA comp to 1/4 & all 7 OS opts to 5d. Some toned or other mostly minor flts -normal retail $1550. 1931 Kingsford Smith set of 4 plus extra 6d violet. 1932 Bridge 5/- (copy), Kookaburra 6d & Lyrebird 1/-. 1934 Airmail 1/6 perf 11 no wmk, Vic Cent sets to 1/- (2) & Macarthur set to 9d. 1935 ANZAC 1/- & KGV SJ to 2/-. 1936 S.Aust & 1937 NSW sets. KGVI set to £1 Robes inc 3d blue various Dies (5). 1940 AIF set. 1940s-50s KGVI Defs to 2/6 no wmk, QEII comp (retail $450) F-VFM inc 1959 Pics to 5/- white Cattle, Flowers to 3/- & 1964 Navigator set of 8 to £2. Plus BCOF opt set ½d to 2/-. G-VFM to 1940s (normal retail $2800), then F-VFM to 1965. $700 $1000

271 Pre-decimal: Collection in Seven Seas hingeless pages to 1965 with Kangaroo 1st wmk (10) to 1/-, 3rd wmk (8) to 2/-, CofA (6) to 5/- inc 6d opt OS plus £1 telegraph Puncture (normal retail $910) plus 2rd wmk (7) ½d to 2/- UN/M flts (normally $435), KGV (72) with single wmk to 1/4 inc 1d. Red Dies I & III, 4d lemon, violet, Blue. LM wmk set in 1d red. SM wmk perf 14 to 4½ violet, perf 13½x12½ to 1/4, CofA wmk set of 8 & OS opts to 5d (retail $445). 1914 Kookaburra 6d Engraved U, 1931 Kingsford Smith set of 4 MLH, 1934 Vic Cent set to 1/- M & U & Macarthur et U. 1935 ANZAC & KGV SJ sets U. 1938 KGVI Robes 5/*, 10/-, £1 thin paper UN & set thick paper U. 1940 AIF set & 1949 Arms to £2. 1953-65 QEII near comp inc 1959 Pics to 5/- Cattle White paper, 1964 Navigators to 10/- U & 1965 Birds to 3/- M. A sl bizarre/unorthodox mix with mostly G-FU, M/MUH/UN. Total advertised retail $2530 plus Postage Dues (41) inc 1902 5/- green ($75) & Bi-colours to 5/- (retail $120). $450 $550

272 Pre-decimal Collection 1913 to 1959 in contemporary "Hawthorn Press" illustrated loose leaf album with kangaroos (40) inc 1st & 2nd wmks to 1/-, 3rd wmk to 5/-, SM wmk 5/- fresh CTO (retail $200), CofA wmk to 5/-. KGV (92) with single wmk to 1/4 inc 1d red Die III & 4d lemon; LM wmk set inc 1d carmine, SM & CofA wmks to 1/4 & OS opt set of 6 to 5d. 1931 Kingsford Smith (6) to 6d violet inc 2d red & 6d brown opt OS, 1932 Lyrebird 1/- opt OS CTO. 1934 Vic Cent sets to 1/- (2), 1935 ANZAC & KGV SJ sets. 1937 KGVI set to £1 Robes, 1949 Arms to £2 & QEII comp inc AAT to end 1959. Sl mixed condition, generally G-FU, some VFU or CTO. Retail $1825. (360). $300 $400

273 Pre-decimals: Major variety MUH collection with 1931 Kingsford Smith 3d "Plane Dropping Bomb" & 6d re-entry to "FOR & LD", 1938 KGVI 2d violet "Medal Flaw" blk of 9. 1951 KGVI 3d scarlet thin paper cnr blk of 4. 1957 Lyrebird 1/- "Retouch above right bushes" (ACSC 210ja cat $75), 1957 Christmas 3½d "Re-entry" LL cnr blk of 4. 1954 RV 3½d "Re-entries" LL cnr blk of 8. All F-VF MUH. ACSC listed cat $700. Plus 1929 Swan 1½d "Re-entry" to T of AUST & Swans neck MLH ($100). 1937 NSW Sesqui "Man with tail" FU ($60), 1938 KGVI 2d Die II "Medal flaw" FU ($250), 1949 Arms £2 "Roller flaw" Superb U ($200). Plus extras. Total ACSC approx $1400. (44). (P) $240 $350

274 Pre-Decimal M/MUH selection with Kangaroos 1st wmk 6d blue, 2d, 1d, ½d, plus perf OS 2½d 3rd wmk. KGV (17) various wmks to 5d CofA inc LM 1d red & SM perf 13½x12½ 4½d violet. 1937 KGVI 3d blue thin paper Dies II & III. 1934 Vic Cent & 1940 AIF sets. Mostly F-VF M (31). Retail $700. Then KGVI Robes 10/- thick paper imprint pr MUH, 1937 3d blue Die 1 UL cnr blk of 4 MLH/MUH. Plus Kangaroo 5/- CofA wmk CTO. Total retail $1000+. (38). $350 $450

275 Printed to Private Order Postal stationery with "Australian Defence Canteens" KGV 1d brown (4). Then commercial envelopes with KGV (5), KGVI 1½d green (11), 2d green (3), 2½d red (14), 3d green (5) & 3d red. QEII (15) to 18c orange "Shell" some with ornate adverts on reverse. Also OHMS stationery -mostly Stampless (12) inc Victoria "Notification of a case of Infectious Disease" plus "Education Dept Melb" with KGVI 2½d red impression UN. Also normal postal stationery (16) late 1800s-1930s mainly 1d cards plus some extras. Mostly diff. G-Fine, nearly all used. (90). $250 $400

276 Silk FDC. High cost stock of 1988 Bicentenary inc Sydpex 88 Exhib, 1984 Rock Art, 1985 Cook Voyage, 1986 Decision to Settle, 1987 Departure, Tenerife, Cape of Good Hope & 1988 Arrival as sets on single envelopes & also singles on individual covers (duplication). Joint issues from GB, NZ & USA. Other Silks inc 1984 Living Together sets, Ausipex set of 10, Expo 88. Odd minor tone, mostly fresh & clean. Hard to find in quantity due to high original costs. (500+). $220 $300

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277 Special limited edition M/Sheets: 2009 Norfolk Island Green Parrott, 2007 Botanic Gardens, 2006 QEII Birthday & 2005 Parrots. 10 of ea. Only available from PO Year Albums, 40 of which had to be broken to obtain these. Reserve reduced on vendor's instructions. (40) $180 $250

278 Territories: FDC collection from 1992 AAT Pics Base cancel set of 4 to 2011 Christmas Island Christmas, wide range of Pic/Commem sets with good thematics. FV $350. Hard to find, appears comp from mid 1994 on. (160). $150 $200

279 Untidy collection to end 1982 in Seven Seas album with Kangaroos (38) inc 1st & 2nd wmks to 1/-, 3rd wmk to 5/- & CofA wmk to £1 grey, some flts/heavy cancels, retail $1300. KGV near comp inc perf OS (20) to 1/4, single wmk to 5d with 1d red die III & 4d lemon, LM wmk set, SM wmk perf 14 to 4½d, SM & CofA wmks to 1/4 & opt OS set to 5d. 1914 Kookaburra 6d engraved. 1932 Lyrebird 1/- & Bridge 2d, 3d all opt OS, plus 5/- Bridge copy (not counted). 1934 Vic Cent to 1/- (2) & Macarthur set to 9d. 1935 ANZAC & KGV SJ sets. 1937 KGVI to 5/-, 10/-, £1 Robes. 1949 Arms to £2, QEII near comp inc 1964 Navigators set of 6 to £2 VFU & comprehensive decimals inc 1971 Christmas blk of 7 & pane of 25 M & Paintings to $10. Sl mixed condition inc heavy cancels, mostly G-FU. Normal retail $2460. (100s). $450 $600

280 Very near comp collection to end 1975 in Seven Seas album with Kangaroos (15) to 5/- inc 6d opt OS. KGV (30) to 1/4 inc OS opt set of 6 to 5d. 1914 Kooka 6d engraved U. 1928 Kooka M/S M (missing right margin). 1931 Airmail 6d brown (2) inc OS opt. 1932 Lyrebird 1/- opt OS. Bridge set (5/- copy), inc 2d, 3d opt OS VFU. 1934 Vic Cent & Macarthur sets. 1935 ANZAC 1/- U & KGV SJ set UN. 1936 SA & 1937 NSW Sesqui sets. 1938 Robes 5/-, 10/-, £1. 1940 AIF set. 1949 Arms to £2 U & pre-dec QEII comp inc 1964 Navigators to £2 (gum tones). Decimals comp mostly MUH (FV $36) to 1975 inc 1966 Pics to $4 & 1971 Christmas blk of 7 & Cook M/S. (550) $350 $450

AUSTRALIAN COLONIES

281 New South Wales: Collection (220) on printed pgs & hagners inc 1851 Laureate 6d brown (Reprint) & 2d blue. 1850s-60s QV Diadems (40) 5d to 1/- inc 8d opt SPECIMEN & 1/- brown VFU. 1862 QV 2d blue opt SPECIMEN blk of 4 VF M/MUH. Other SPECIMEN/REPRINT opts (21) to 5/- inc 1888 6d green, red & 1891 Surch set (cat £70) to 12½d. 1897 QV 5/- (6) inc vert pr. 1902 Lyrebird 2/6 M & U (5). Plus OS opts (15) to 1/-. Victoria collection (130) from 1850s Emblems imperf to 1901 QV Postage to 1/- inc 1890 Postage Dues (16) to 1/- brown & blue. Usual variable condition M/U with good pickings throughout. (see website). (350). $400 $500

282 New South Wales: Collection on leaves & loose on cards with 1850 Sydney View 3d, 1851 QV Laureate (10) to 6d brown. 1854 Diadem 2d imperf (44) & 1d (8). 1856 Diadems imperf (10) to 1/-. 1860s Diadems perf (30) to 1/-, 1888 Carrington 20/-. 1897 QV 5/- (4), OS opts (22) to 1/- & Stamp Duties (58) to £1 red. Usual mixed condition poor to fine with VF (inc Carrington) throughout. Est cat £2400. (500). $350 $500

283 New South Wales: Off-paper mix loose in box, part pages & stockcards, good range inc 1850s Laureates/Diadems imperf (6), 1860s-80s QV Diadems (28) to 1/-. 1860s-80s QV 2d (100) mixed wmks, 1890s QV 5/- (2) & later to 2/6 Lyrebird. Postmarks galore inc "New Caledonia Noumea" cds on 2½d blue, numeral in rays on QV, & barred numerals early 1900s 1d or 2d & Sydney GPO cancels on 1870s/80s QV Chalons (6) to 1/-. Also South Aust QV roulettes (11) & 1865 6d blue imperf. Plus 8 covers or cards. (1200). $300 $400

284 New South Wales: Postal stationery nice range of fresh UN with Postcards (13) inc 1875 QV 1d red, 1877 1d red, 1888 Jubilee 3d green, 1d+1d violet double reply, 1897 1d red Arms on 3 diff stocks inc opt Specimen, 1d red view card Katoomba Falls, 1½d blue view GPO Sydney CTO -scarce, 1901 1d+1d, 1903 1½d+1½d, & 1907 divided front 1d+1d reply cards, 1½d single card, plus 1908 1d Fleetcard (VF-superb UN, retail $100+ alone), then Lettercards (6) inc 2 Specimen, Envelopes (4) inc Specimen, Registered (2) inc scarce horiz type, Wrappers (3) inc Specimen. Virtually all VF fresh UN, with many hard to find nicer. Retail $1000+. (28). $250 $400

285 New South Wales: Postmarks Numeral Cancel collection on Edwardian era PPC with 60 diff numbers to 1983 inc 126 (Tuena), 222 (Five Dock), 371 (Canberra), 430 (Marrickville on taxed card to England with "more to pay" cachet). 515 (Castle Hill), 540 (Hill End), 627 (Bundanoon), 1270 (Middleton St, closed 1911), 1548 (St John's Park, RR), 1563 (Turramurra) PPC to Prague, 1611 (Medlow Bath), 1969 (South Leichhardt) & 1983 (Campsie). F-VF strikes with accompanying cds. Much scarcer on cover than individual ratings indicate! (63). $250 $350

286 New South Wales: Registered covers (20) 1897-1905 inc 1897 OHMS Sydney-New York. "Tatts Mail" inc 1907 Bourke cds on Qld stamps. 1901 "Taxed" mail (3), two with "more to pay" cachets with 2d frankings tied by 65 or 1035 numerals. Other with m/s 6d to pay with 2d QV tied by numeral 1147. Other numeral cancels inc 1173, 1186, 1230, 1371, 1385, 1436 & 1758. Registered Envelopes -mostly to Tasmania (23) inc Sydney-Melbourne with boxed "too-late" h/s, then mostly cds cancels inc Bega (plus 2-line Registered Bega" cachet), Tingha, Wollongbah, North Sydney, Woollahra & Cobham Lake. NSW Registered Envs UN (9), mostly toned, inc SPECIMEN opt. Australian Registered Envs U (4) with Kangaroo 4d on white (cat $75), KGV 4d on white uprated 1d red ($200), KGV 4d on buff (2) inc ½d uprating or 1d red (ferns) uprating (cat $175). Also 1938 stampless "OHMS" Env for "Records NSW" & 1968 Girl Guide Camp cover with Provisional label. 1935 Rose Bay-Parramatta, 1934 Woolwich-Ipswich Express & 12 loose labels. (72). $300 $400

287 New South Wales: Tax markings 1897-1912 on covers & cards inc "NSW T5" shield h/s, various boxed types, UK & USA types, other foreign markings, "More To Pay", transit & arrival pmks etc. Destinations inc USA, France, Egypt, Belgium, UK, Sth Africa & Germany, with Postage Due stamps of USA (6), France & Belgium. Fair-VF. Cheap at $5 ea. (44). $180 $275

288 Northern Territory: Postmark collection with over 200 cds 1930s-early 2000s, from 28 diff POs inc Adelaide River, Ayers Rock (pictorials), Berrimah, Borroloola, Elliott, Jabiru East, Nguiu, Pine Creek, RAAF Tindal, Victoria River Downs, & Yulara. Mostly strikes from the past 30 years, inc cancel "subtypes" -most notably Alice Springs (35), Casuarina (16), Darwin (35), Katherine (12), Nhulunbuy (6), Tennant Creek (10) & Winnellie (10) & early cancels inc Alice Springs on KGV commems (2), Barrow Creek on KGV 2d, Charlotte Waters on KGV 2d & Darwin on 1902 QV 1d pink. Plus 7 covers inc Nightcliff or Tennant Creek registered. Mostly VF comp cds. Difficult assembly. (200+). $150 $220