1485 1903-12 QV 9d myrtle-green, UNISSUED essay, blank background, 4 cnr numerals, wmk crown Q, perf 12 ½. VF UN, as made. ACSC Q43(E)1Bc cat $2500. Extremely rare with only several recorded. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo cert. (P) $1200 $1800
1486 1903-12 QV 9d deep plum UNISSUED essay blank background, 4 cnr numerals, wmk crown Q, perf 12½, with double perfs at left. VF UN, as made. ACSC Q43(E)1Ba cat $2500. Extremely rare with only several recorded. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo cert. (P) $1200 $1800
14871905 QV ½d green, 2nd crown Q wmk, rare perf 12. VF fresh MUH. SG 262b cat £110 for M, so at least £220+ MUH. ACSC Q3 cat $500 for M, should be at least $1000+ MUH (P) $90$150
14891905 QV ½d green, 2nd "crown Q" wmk, rare perf 12, bottom marginal blk of 4. VF fresh MUH. SG 262b cat £440 for M, should be at least £880+ MUH, plus premium for blk. ACSC Q3 cat $2000 for M, unpriced MUH, should be at least $4000! (4) (P) $250$400
14901906-10 Commonwealth 9d brown & ultramarine & 9d pale brown & blue, type B, wmk crown A, perf 12x12½. Superb M, W/C. ACSC Q44B & F, SG 283-4 cat £37+. (2). $30$40
14911907-11 QV set ½d to 1/-, wmk crown A, perf 13x11-12½. F-VF fresh M. SG 301-8 cat £237+, ACSC ex Q5-19 cat $530+. Rare set. (8). (P) $230$350
14921907-11 QV 4d Grey-black, blank background numerals 4 cnrs, Die I, wmk crown A, perf 13x11½. F-VF fresh M. SG 305 cat £70, ACSC Q33A cat $150. (P) $50$70
1495 1907 QV Large Chalon 2/6 reddish-orange, thinner paper lithograph, lower marginal vert pr, perf OS, error lower stamp "OS" REVERSED, wmk crown single line A, perf 12½. Superb fresh MLH/MUH. SG 309b(OS) cat £360 for M normals so est £1440+ for this OS pr. ACSC Q55Bb(var) cat $1800 for M singles (as this shade is $450 each & perf OS +100%, so $900 each for M), the MUH should be at least double, thus $2700+, plus premium for se-tenant variety multiple. Extremely rare item. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo cert. (P) $1000 $1500
1496 1907 QV Large Chalon 5/- rose lithograph, top marginal vert pr, perf OS, error lower stamp "OS" REVERSED, wmk crown single lined A, perf 12½. Superb fresh MUH. SG 310(OS), ACSC Q58b/58b(var) cat $500 for M normals & greatly under-catalogued, should be at least triple for such MUH variety multiple, so $1500++. Extremely rare genuine. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo cert. (P) $1000 $1500
1498Tattersalls Mail to QLD. 1895 Registered cover from Carrathool (with "More to Pay" h/s) to Geo Adams "Tattersalls" Telegraph Chambers, Queen St Brisbane. Minor foxing stain LL, o/w VF. Extremely rare with only 6 covers recorded from Tattersalls brief operations in QLD. Similar cover realised $600+ in our sale 295. (P) $250$350
1499Literature: Queensland Colonial Postal History, vol 1 -The Numeral Cancels by Manning, 258 pgs, pub 2009. Emphasis on the rarity ratings of numerals 14-15 & 21-747 on Chalons, sidefaces & Commonwealth issues with cancel variations inc sub-types or reallocations where readily identifiable & "railway numbers" on postage stamps. Illustrated throughout in colour with nearly all pmks pictured. Absolute "must-have" for both the beginner & serious student. New $90$150
QLD - POSTAL STATIONERY
1500Envelopes: 1892 PTPO "set" of QV 1d & 2d prs with no cnr numerals on the 4 diff envelope types -cream with & w/o embossed imprint under flap, blue or dark buff. Superb fresh UN. Retail $240+. (8). $100$200
1501Postal Note/Telegram: 1880s QV 1/- green Postal Note h/s SPECIMEN, with ½d QV Chalon fee stamp imprint similar to contemporary Post Cards, plus printed endorsement on reverse that it can also be used to frank an inland Telegram of 10 words. VF UN, light centre-fold. Extremely rare. Similar note with counterfoil sold for $2100 in one of our earlier auctions. (P) $500$1000
1502Telegram: 1880s QV 1/- brown "Telegraphs / One Shilling" stamp "Electric Telegraph" form 198x165mm. Superb UN, sl horiz centre fold as usual, much fresher than normal. Rare so nice. (P) $200$400
QLD - LOCALS, REVENUES, RAILWAYS
1503Railways: Beaudesert Tramway 1906 3d blue. GU, some flts. Very rare. (P) $200$400
1504Beer Duty: 1885 small QV 2/3 blue-green, imperf plate proof, thick no wmk paper. VF UN as made, 4 margins. Bft 16(p). Rare. (P) $50$80
1505City & Suburban Parcel Delivery Bryce Ltd. 1908 6d blue with "Pianos removed" at right. Minor useage creases, light m/s cancel. F-VF U. Only 2-5 known. (P) $150$200
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
15061855 QV 1/- black, blk of 4, imperf plate PROOF, no wmk, wove paper. VF UN as made, all 4 margins. SG 4(p), normal cat £100,000. (4). (P) $500$800
15071855 QV 1/- Black, imperf plate PROOF, no wmk, wove paper. VF UN as made, 4 margins. SG 4(p), normal cat £25,000. (P) $150$250
15081855-82 Official Presentation sheet (some folds/splits etc) with QV range all opt REPRINT or SPECIMEN inc 1855 1d, 2d & 6d imperf. 1857 1/- yellow roul. 1860 2d & 9d roul. 1862-69 1d, 2d, 6d, 9d, 10d/9d orange & yellow & 1/- roul. 1867-82 2d, 3d/4d, 4d, 6d, 8d/9d (2 shades), 10d/9d, 1/- & 2/- perf.1882 surch ½d/1d & 1883 ½d. All diff inc shades. Mostly F-VF M. SG cat of normals £19,000. (31). (P) $350$500
15091860-69 QV 6d dull violet blue, opt REPRINT from 1884, roulette, variety DOUBLE PRINT with 2nd impression 1mm to left. VF UN. SG 28R/33aR, normal cat £200. (P) $80$150
15101868-79 QV 1/- red-brown, opt REPRINT from 1884, rough paper 12½, error DOUBLE PRINT with clear 2nd impression to UL. F-VF fresh M. SG 83(R). Very rare error. (P) $150$250
15111868-79 QV 2/- carmine wmk large star, rough perf 11½-12½, error "printed on both sides" -reverse unusually inverted. GU. SG 87a cat £750 & much under-catalogued. Extremely rare with only several recorded. (P) $450$700
15121874-77 QV 1d deep yellow-green wmk large star perf 11½-12½, variety "printed both sides", opt OS. VFU. SG O6a cat £1200 & much under-catalogued. Extremely rare with only several recorded. Ex Napier. 2001 RPSL photo cert. (P) $600$800
15131886-96 QV Postage & Revenue black Die Proof, imperf on thick glazed card, value tablet blank. VFM, 4 margins. SG 195(p). Extremely rare. (P) $800$1200
15141886-96 QV Postage & Revenue set 2/6 to £20, inc both £5, opt SPECIMEN, wmk crown SA, mostly wide SA, perf 11½. F-VF M/MLH. SG 195s-208s(var) would cat £1200 (normals cat £100,000+). (14). (P) $500$800
1515 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue set 2/6 to £20, opt SPECIMEN (12½x2mm), wmk crown narrow SA sideways, perf 10. VF fresh M, beautiful bright colours & metallic sheen on £10 & £15. SG ex 195-208s cat £1200+ (normals cat £100,000+). Sideways wmk perf 10 sets are from early UPU distribution & are rather rare. (13). (P) $1000 $1500
15161886-96 QV Postage & Revenue basic set 2/6 to £20, opt SPECIMEN (12½x1½mm), wmk crown SA, rough perf 11½. Mostly F-VF UN/M. SG ex 195-208s(var) would cat £1200 (normal M cat £100,000). (13). (P) $400$600
15171886-96 QV Postage & Revenue 15/- brownish yellow, perf 10, wmk crown narrow SA sideways. VFU/CTO, with fresh UH gum, blank part cds. SG 198 cat £375++ (P) $300$450
15191886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £1 blue, perf 11½, wmk crown SA upright. FU, "Wallaroo" squared circle pmks, plus regist crayon lines. SG 199a cat £170. Scarce proper postal use from gold shipment (P) $80$120
1520 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £10 bronze, rough perf 11½, wmk crown narrow SA upright. F-VF CTO, with gum, blank portion of cds, nice metallic sheen. SG 206a cat £1400+ & undercatalogued. Very rare high value (P) $1100 $1500
15211886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £10 bronze, opt SPECIMEN, rough perf 11½, small holes, wmk crown wide SA upright. FU/CTO, "REGISTERED Adelaide SA 11 MA 95", squared cds! (some perfs obscured by pmk in photo). SG 206as, normal cat £1400. Possibly unique. 2007 Ceremuga photo cert. (P) $400$800
15221886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £15 silver, opt SPECIMEN, rough perf 11½, small holes, wmk crown narrow SA upright. FU/CTO, "REGISTERED Adelaide SA 11 MA 95", squared cds! (some perfs obscured by pmk in photo). SG 207as, normal cat £2250. Possibly unique. 2007 Ceremuga photo cert. (P) $500$1000
1523 1886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £20 claret, rough perf 11½, wmk crown narrow SA upright. F-VF CTO blank portion of cds. SG 208a cat £2500 & undercatalogued. Extremely rare top value (P) $1700 $2700
15241886-96 QV Postage & Revenue £20 claret opt SPECIMEN rough perf 11½, small holes, wmk crown wide SA INVERTED! FU/CTO, "Registered Adelaide SA 11 MA 95" squared cds! (some perfs obscured by pmk in photo). SG 208as, normal cat £2500. The wmk inverted is very rare as probably only 1 sheet printed & almost certainly unique with pmk. 2007 Ceremuga photo cert (P) $800$1200
15251894-1906 QV 2½d violet blue & 5d brown-purple, perf 15, opt SPECIMEN. VF fresh MUH. SG 234s-35s cat £70 for M, should be double, £140 MUH. (2) (P) $70$120
15261902-04 QV Thin Postage set 3d - £1, wmk crown SA. VF M/MUH, most fresh. SG 268-79 cat £942. Very scarce set. (11). (P) $600$900
15271902-04 QV Thin Postage 3d to 10/-. VF fresh M. SG ex 268-78 cat £467. (10). (P) $275$400
15281902-04 QV thin "POSTAGE" 4d perf 12, wmk crown SA. 1904-12 thick "POSTAGE" 9d & 1/- both wmk crown A, ea with wmk INVERTED. F-VF U. SG 281(var), 302-03(var). ACSC S22a, S51a, S57a cat $290. (3). (P) $150$250
15291904-11 QV Thick Postage set 6d-£1, wmk crown SA, perf 12. VF fresh M/MLH. SG 284-292 cat £692. Very scarce set. (9). (P) $500$700
15311904-11 QV Thick Postage £1 blue, perf SA, perf 12½, wmk crown SA upright. Superb fresh MLH. SG 292a(var), normal cat £225+, ACSC S70(OS) cat $600 (P) $275$400
15321858 entire letter franked QV 6d blue imperf wmk large star, 2 marginal prs with margins except at top. To England, "Paid Adelaide SA" cds, London arrival, crease at left clear of stamps. SG 3 cat £680 as singles, & "from x3" on cover. A remarkable franking (P) $400$600
15331888 (3 Dec) OHMS env from Adelaide to Mile End bearing 'O.S.' 2d, readdressed to New Thebarton, endorsed "not to be found in this district" with superb New Thebarton cds on front, & on reverse with Mile End Squared circle, Adelaide DLO & GPO cds. $80$120
15341900 Boer War OAS stampless cover with "Field Post Office British Army S Africa SP 15 00" cds & with Adelaide & Fulham b/s. Endorsed "On Active Service No Stamps Available", from Corp Rowell, 4th SA Mounted Rifles. Quarter folds, soiling. Rare. (P) $250$400
15351900 Boer War OAS stampless cover with "Field Post Office British Army S Africa OC 15 00" cds, with Adelaide & Fulham b/s. From Corp Rowell 4th SA Mounted Rifles to his family in SA. Rare. (P) $250$400
15361901 Boer War OAS cover use of GB QV 1d envelope (no flap) with "Field Post Office British Army S Africa 12 JY 01" cds, plus Adelaide & Fulham b/s. From Corp J Rowell 4th SA Mounted Rifles to his family in SA. Light soiling. Rare. (P) $200$400
15371910 (6 Sept) OHMS mourning cover printed for Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau used to Melbourne franked thick "POSTAGE" QV 4d orange perf OS, tied by double-circle. Adelaide cds. Fine & scarce. (P) $300$450
1538Postmarks: CDS collection with over 500 diff POs mainly 1920s-30s era with Squared Circles (85 diff) inc American River, Biggs Flat, Booboorowie, Bookabie, Charra, Coulta, Gulnare, Hookina, Kybunga, Lower Light, Manna Hill, Merchiny & Moonta Mines. Normal cds (450 diff) inc American River, Cockatoo Valley, Glossop, Hampden Siding, Hyde Park, Ki-Ki, Koppio, Mantung Railway, Muston, No 4 Lock, OB Flat, Peters Hill, Plympton, Pt Pirie Railways, Pungonda, Rosefield, Rowlands Flat, Stonefield, Talia, Tarcoola Goldfields, Winulta, Woocalla & Yeelanna. A difficult assembly with mostly F-VF clear pmks, many comp strikes on full pieces, minor duplication consisting of cancel variations. (680). $500$800
1539Postmark: "Gum Flat SE 5 78" (RRRR) largely comp strike on 1d green. (P) $60$90
1540Postmark: Squared-circle "Mount Mary 1 MA 6 90" two comp strikes one tying QV 1d green to part lettersheet "Railway 2 MA 7 90 SA" b/s VF. (P) $75$100
1541Postmark: Squared-circle "Mount Vivian JU 2 93" (RRR) near comp tying QV 2d to Shierlaw front. (P) $100$200
1542Postmark: Squared-circle "TR Head Camp MA 89" (RRR) on 1d blk of 4, two of the strikes largely comp. (P) $90$150
SA - POSTAL STATIONERY
1543Postcard: 1908 QV 1d red Fleetcard for visit of US Fleet. Superb fresh UN (P) $100$200
1544Postcard: 1908 QV 1d red Fleetcard for visit of US Fleet. "Registered Adelaide" CTO contemporary type squared circle pmk (P) $150$250
SA - DEPARTMENTAL OFFICIALS
1545C.O. (Commissariat Office) black opt QV 1/- red-brown, perf 12, wmk large star (R). VFU, m/s cancel. (P) $70$100
1546C.P. (Commissioner of Police) red opt QV 6d deep blue, roul, wmk large star (RR). VFU. (P) $110$150
1548C.S. (Chief Secretary) black opt QV 6d Prussian blue, variety pre- printing paper fold, perf 12x10, wmk large star (S). VFU. (P) $70$100
1549P. (Police) black opt QV 2d orange-red DLR, horiz pr, perf 12x10, wmk crown SA reversed (unlisted with wmk reversed). VFU, "GPO Adelaide MY 31 71" cds. (P) $60$90
1550P. (Police) black opt QV 2d orange-red DLR, horiz pr, roul, wmk crown SA reversed (unlisted with wmk reversed). VFU, "GPO Adelaide FE 23 70" cds. (P) $60$90
1551P.S. (Private Secretary) black opt QV 3 PENCE on 4d ultramarine, perf 10, wmk large star (R). VFU, "JA 30 75" cds. (P) $120$180
1552P.S. (Private Secretary) black opt QV 3 PENCE on 4d ultramarine, perf 10, wmk large star (R). VFU, "NO 70" cds. The Private Secretary was the only user of this value. (P) $120$180
1553P.S. (Private Secretary) black opt QV 6d dull blue, roul, wmk large star (RRRR). VFU, "Adelaide NO 25" cds. With 2015 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $275$400
1554S.M. (Stipendiary Magistrate) blue opt QV 2d orange-red, DLR, blk of 4, roul, wmk crown SA (S). U, with oval diamond barred numeral pmk, damaged & repaired at left, right stamps F-VF. Extremely rare multiple. (P) $275$400
1555S.M. (Stipendiary Magistrate) red opt QV 2d vermilion, variety "w/o stop after M", roul, wmk large star (RRRR). FU, "JY 24 68" cds. Extremely rare. 2015 Ceremuga photo-certificate. (P) $450$700
1556T. (Treasury) black opt QV 2/- carmine, perf 12x10, wmk large star (R). FU, small tear. (P) $50$80
TASMANIA
15571853 QV Courier 4d orange, double print, one albino, with colourless impression most evident below lower frame & under "ENCE" of Pence. U, cut square, 3 margins, touching at top, minor flts. SG 10a, unpriced. Extremely rare variety. (P) $150$300
15581855 QV Chalon (1d-4d) dark blue, imperf Perkins Bacon reprinted die proof, with ornate pattern in value tablet, no wmk, thick wove paper. VF UN, as made, 4 margins. SG 14/18(p). (P) $120$180
15591855 QV Chalon (1d-4d) dark blue, imperf Perkins Bacon reprinted die proof, with blank value tablet, no wmk, thick wove paper. VF UN, as made, 4 margins. SG 14/18(p). Rare! (P) $120$180
15601855 QV Chalon (1d-4d) red Perkins Bacon reprinted imperf DIE PROOF with blank value tablet, on card. VF UN as made, 4 huge margins. SG 14/18(p). Rare & attractive. (P) $200$300
15611855 QV Chalon (1d-4d) red Perkins Bacon reprinted imperf DIE PROOF with blank value tablet, on card. VF UN as made, 4 huge margins. SG 14/18(p). Rare & attractive. (P) $200$300
15621855 QV Chalon (1d-4d) Perkins Bacon reprinted vermilion imperf DIE PROOF, with pattern instead of value, on white card. Superb UN as made, 4 huge margins. SG 14/18(p). Rare & attractive. (P) $200$300
15631855 QV Chalon 6d & 1/-Official Reprints, imperf, no wmk, thin card 1st made in 1889 for presentation to UPU members, ea in marginal blks of 8. VF UN as made. SG 40-41(r), normals cat £16,000. (P) $200$300
15651863-71 QV Chalon set 1d to 1/-, opt REPRINT official reprints made for special presentation purposes, no wmk, on card, perf 11½. VF fresh M. SG 69-77(R), normal M cat £1595. (5). (P) $70$100
15661863-80 St George & Dragon set 3d to 10/-, opt REPRINT, official reprints made for special presentation purposes, no wmk, on card, perf 11½. VF fresh M. SG ex F12-16(R), normal M cat £1475. (4) (P) $80$120
15671863-71 QV Chalon 4d pale blue, no wmk, rough perf 11½, thin paper, official 1871 reprint. Fresh M. Very rare w/o opt. (P) $100$200
15711870-71 QV 4d blue, reprint, imperf, no wmk thin card for presentation purposes, UR cnr control no.3 blk of 4. VF UN as made. SG 130(r), normals cat £4800. Scarce. (P) $100$200
15731871-91 QV Chalon 6d dull claret blk of 12, wmk double-lined 6, perf 12. Superb fresh MUH, pristine original gum. SG 143 cat £600 for M singles, should be at least double, £1200 MUH, plus premium for such rare & spectacular multiple. (12). (P) $300$600
15761871-78 QV 9d blue wmk TAS in bars, IMPERF pr. VF UN part gum. SG 148a cat £550. (P) $300$450
15771880-91 QV 1d pink IMPERF horiz pr, wmk TAS no lines. VFU, left marginal, 4 margins, "Registered JA 23 11 Sydney NSW" cds. SG 164a cat £425, plus premium for use in NSW. (P) $275$400
15781880 Platypus Stamp Duty 3d chestnut, opt SPECIMEN vert, wmk TAS sideways. VF fresh MUH. F27(s), unpriced in SG, normal cat £25, should be at least double, £50 MUH. (P) $70$100
15791889 "Half penny" opt QV 1d scarlet right marginal imperf blk of 6, opt REPRINT, error "Half penny" opt grossly misplaced, on thin no wmk wove card. VF UN as made, 4 margins. SG 167(var). Spectacular. (P) $200$400
15801889 QV ½d on 1d scarlet opt "REPRINT", imperf, no wmk thin card. 1st made in 1901 for presentation purposes, positional blk of 30 from base with control no.1. VF UN as made. SG 167(r). (P) $150$250
15811892-99 QV Tablet set ½d-£1, wmk TAS. VF fresh MLH. SG 216-225 cat £750. Very scarce set. (10). (P) $700$1000
15831892-97 QV Tablet 2½d purple comp left pane of 60 with control no.1. VF fresh MUH. SG 217 cat £165 for M, should be at least £330 MUH. Retail $900 as M, should be double, $1800 MUH. $300$500