Accumulations & collections

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ACCESSORIES

1 2 strip Lighthouse stock cards, boxes of 100. New. (500) $75 $100

2 2 strip Lighthouse stock cards in packs of 100. New. (500) $90 $120

3 Australia: Seven Seas Std loose leaf album 1913-89 new in slip-case (retail $100+). Used single country loose leaf albums (9) inc Australian Terr (4 diff), Bavaria (hingeless), GB, Channel Islands, Canada & Gilbert Is (inc 1979 Pic stamps MUH to $2). 4 other albums inc loose leaf & Hagners (190) mixed condition in 5 binders. $80 $150

4 Australia Seven Seas hingeless albums 2 vol set 1966-99, plus 3rd vol with supplements from 1966 Navigator Specimens to 1975 Women perf changes. VGC.. Original retail $480+. $80 $120

5 Cumberland FDC albums still shrink wrapped ea with 10 pgs to store diff size FDCs. Retail $160 (5 albums) $90 $120

6 Cumberland FDC albums still shrink wrapped, ea with 10 pages to store diff size FDCs. Retail $160. (5 albums). $90 $110

7 Cumberland FDC refills double sided, 2½ division, room for description in centre. Retail $165 (10 packs of 10) $80 $120

8 Cumberland FDC refills, 3 division, double sided for smaller FDCs c1960/70s etc.. Retail $165 (10 packs of 10) $80 $120

9 Exhibition/album page protectors, 275x340mm, crystal clear, acid free, ideal for safe conservation of your collection. (600) $120 $160

10 FDC albums Lighthouse small "single cover" type (11), 8 as new in card board outers (retail $240), other 3 VG condition. Plus 3 other albums. Total (14) $75 $100

11 FDC Albums Lighthouse Classic XL FDC Albums in burgundy. Each with 20 double sided pages to house 80 covers. Buy in bulk & save. New. Retail $66 each (5 albums). $170 $200

12 Hagners: 237 loose & in 3 binders, Lindner & Seven Seas supplements mainly 1990s -as new, also 1913-94 Davo Australia hingeless album inc postage dues & AAT. As new plus PW PO pack albums. 1969-1992 as new (4). Huge retail. Bargain $180 $250

13 Hagners 1, 2, 5. 50 ea. New packs of 10. Retail $210 (150) $120 $160

14 Hagners 1, 2, 4. 50 ea. New packs of 10. Retail $210 (150) $120 $160

15 Hagners 2, 6, 7. 50 ea. New packs of 10. Retail $210 (150) $120 $160

16 Hagners 3, 6, 8. 50 ea. New packs of 10. Retail $210 (150) $120 $160

17 Hagners 4 & 5. 100 ea. New packs of 10. Retail $280 (200) $160 $200

18 Lighthouse 32-page black stock books, clear acetate strips & glassine interleaves. Box of 10 mixed colours. New. Retail $300+. $180 $240

19 Lighthouse 32-page black stock books, clear acetate strips & glassine interleaves. Box of 10 mixed colours. New. Retail $300+. $180 $240

20 Lighthouse "BOGA III" padded loose leaf Mint sheet file albums (4), ea with approx 50 30x30cm double sided pages. U, in VG condition. Original cost well over $500. (4) $80 $150

21 Lighthouse BLACK mounts (similar to Hawids) mixed assortment of 27½-148mm tall, 210mm long strips, blocks, M/Sheets etc. Sold by weight, 500g. New in original packet. Would cost $100s if bought separately. (100s) $75 $100

22 Lighthouse CLEAR mounts (similar to Hawids) mixed assortment of 27½-148mm tall, 210mm long strips, blocks, M/Sheets etc. Sold by weight, 500g. New in original packet. Would cost $100s if bought separately. (100s) $75 $100

23 Lighthouse Magnifier: Compact free-standing with x5 magnification. Ideal for stamps & coins. LED illumination for improved viewing inc batteries. Ideal for resale/club. Boxed. New. Retail $15 each. (6) $45 $60

24 Lighthouse Magnifier: Compact battery operated magnifier with x7 magnification. Ideal for stamps, coins & jewellery. New, ea inc 3 AAA batteries. Perfect for the market seller. Retail $24.50 each. (15) $150 $180

25 Lighthouse Classic Postcard Album in burgundy. Each with 20 double sided pages to house 80 postcards. Buy in bulk & save. New. Retail $55 each (4 albums). $140 $160

26 Lighthouse quality stockbooks 64 pg (1), 16 pg (1), 32 pg (2), plus 1 P/W 32 pg & 150 various size hagner sheets. Used generally GC $90 $120

27 Lighthouse Postcard Sleeves 145x95mm. Perfect for shop & market displays or ready for re-sale. Retail $12.50 per pack. New. 15 packs of 50 = $175. (750). $100 $130

28 Lighthouse Stationery sleeves to house covers & envelopes. Each 187x125mm. Perfect for market seller boxes or shop display. New. Retail $21 per pack. 5 packs of 50 (250). $70 $80

29 Morley-Bright Watermark Detector: The tried & tested pocket sized Inst-A-Tector to help detect those elusive watermarks. Boxed. New. Retail $49.95. $35 $45

30 Safe Signoscope Watermark Detector: The best in the business. Find those elusive watermarks using this tried & tested light-based detector. Position lever to adjust pressure, contrast adjuster, easy to use, battery or mains operated (not included), Boxed. New. Retail $450. $275 $350

31 Senator Leaves for SG Senator Standard Album. Retail $150 (5 packs of 50). (250 pgs) $80 $120

32 SG 2011 Stamps of the World simplified catalogue inc M/Sheets, in colour. Now in 6 volumes. New in un-opened box. $300 $400

33 SG Devon Stamp Album in dark blue inc 75 leaves, plus a pack of 50 leaves. Retail $105 for album, $32 for pgs. New. $90 $110

34 SG Devon Stamp Album in maroon inc 75 leaves, plus a pack of 50 leaves. Retail $105 for album, $32 for pgs. New. $90 $110

35 Stanley Gibbons Detectamark Watermark Detector: Find those elusive watermarks easily using this impressive light-based detector. Battery or mains operated (not included), sturdy, easy to use, great results. Boxed. New. Retail $250. $170 $200

36 Stockbooks: Lighthouse 60 white pgs, clear acetate strips, padded covers. New un-opened box. Retail $250+. Great buying. (5) $150 $200

37 Stockbooks: Lighthouse 60 white pgs, clear acetate strips, padded covers. New un-opened box. Retail $250+. Great buying. (5) $150 $200

38 Stockbooks: Lighthouse padded LEATHER 32 black pages, clear acetate strips & interleaving, matching black leatherette slipcases. New box of 10. Premium quality. Retail $725. (10) $500 $600

39 Stockbooks: Lighthouse 60 black page, acetate strips, padded covers. New unopened box Retail $250+. Great buying. (5) $150 $200

40 Stockbooks: Lighthouse 60 black page, acetate strips, padded covers. New unopened box Retail $250+. Great buying. (5) $150 $200

41 Ultraviolet lamps, Lighthouse long wave & short wave, used to identify Aust, GB, USA, Canada helecon, phosphors etc, also for detection of repairs & forgeries. New in boxes. $75 $100

42 Waltex Microscopes: Neat, compact battery operated microscopes (batteries not included). Magnification x15. Ideal for viewing stamps & coins. Boxed. New. Retail $19.50 each. (3) $35 $50

LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS

43 New South Wales "Sydney Views, Journal of Aust States Study Circle" Nos 1-70 plus odds to 94. Plenty of postal history articles inc study of the 'First Numerals to 165' inc detailed analysis of their rarity. Punch holes at left do not detract. An invaluable reference with much information not available elsewhere. (78) $150 $250

44 2009 SG Stamps of the World simplified catalogue inc M/Sheets, in colour. 5 volumes. New in unopened box. Retail $450. $200 $300

45 2009 SG British Commonwealth Catalogue 1840-1970 inc wmks, perfs, specimens, varieties etc. The standard reference. New. $75 $100

46 2009 SG Stamps of the World Simplified Catalogue inc M/sheets, in colour. 5 volumes. U, VGC. Current 2011 retail $450+. $160 $220

47 2010/11 Michel Europe: vol 1-7 set semi-specialised catalogues inc GB & Channel Is, (no Germany). Over 8000 pages of detailed listings. Superior to all other catalogues for Europe. New. Retail $700. $450 $600

48 2010 World Classic Catalogue 1840-1940 by Yvert inc perfs, wmks, telegraphs, some locals, officials, dues etc. 1116 pgs hardcover in colour. Very useful & easy to use. New. 2010 edition. Retail $220. $120 $160

49 2011 British Commonwealth SG catalogue, 1840-1970, 600 pgs inc all wmk, perfs etc. U. VGC. Current edition retail $170. $100 $130

50 Australia Post Philatelic Bulletin 1983-2011, unchecked, stated to be comp. PO pre-decimal 1901-65 publications set of 9. Other books (6) inc "The Comp Guide to Stamps", "Franklins Guide to Stamps of PNG" & "An Illustrated Guide to Stamp Design". Australia & world collector's un-sorted spares in thick near new Lighthouse s/book plus accessories in tin. Heavy!! $60 $100

51 Australia: The George V Threepence by Davidson & Dix, pub by BSAP 1977. 52 pgs, illustrated throughout. VGC. $40 $60

52 Australia: Bulletin of the Aust Commonwealth Collectors Club. Large, but incomplete run, early 1989-2009 (140). Much interesting & invaluable up-to-date information not available elsewhere. $150 $250

53 Australian Commonwealth Specialist Catalogue comp set Kangaroos (2005), KGV (2007), KGVI (2006), QEII pre-decimal (2006), Decimal I, II, III, Postage Dues, Booklets. All current editions, by Dr Geoff Kellow The best single country catalogue series in the world. Retail $700+ if bought individually. New. (9 volumes) $450 $550

54 - Kangaroos & Early Federal Period 1901-12. Current (2005) inc the post-Federation issues for all the states -which were in fact Australian issues. Lists & prices everything, inc proofs, essays, imperfs, varieties, imprints etc. Part of the best series of catalogues produced anywhere in the world. 535 pgs. Current edition. New. $85 $100

55 - KGV 1914-36 (2007) 390 pgs. A must for anyone half interested in this fascinating series. Current edition. New. $70 $90

56 - KGVI 1937-52 inc varieties, plate numbers, shades etc. 2006, 250 pgs. Current edition. New. $60 $70

57 - QEII Pre-decimal 1953-65, (2006) 340+ pgs. Essential reference. Current edition. New. $70 $80

58 - Decimals I, II, III, 1966-2001. Covers everything inc varieties, proofs, marginal markings, framas, missing colours etc. 1465 pgs. All latest editions. New. Retail $280. ( 3 vols) $170 $200

59 - Booklets 257 pgs. Current (2003) edition. New. $50 $60

60 - Postage Dues, current edition (1999). 138 pgs. Much in-depth info. New. $30 $40

61 Australia: "Commercial Perfins of Australia" by Grant & Matthews, pub (1992), 289pgs plus index. All known types inc illustrations plus identification of users where possible. Slight foxing on page edges o/w VF & long out of print. Invaluable reference $80 $120

62 Austria: Ferchenbauer Handbook & Specialist Catalogue 1850-1919 (year 2000 ed) inc detailed listings of the classics inc price on cover for single, multiple & mixed frankings, registered covers, Specimens, reprints, Bosnia, Field Posts, Overseas POs, postal stationery etc. Hardcover, 1428 colour pgs, as new. Cost vendor $295 $150 $200

63 Austria & Hungary : SG Specialised Catalogue inc perfs, shades etc, Lombardy-Venetia, Bosnia, Postage Dues, occupations etc. 1000s of price rises. Latest 2009 edition, 358pgs in colour. New $100 $120

64 Balkans: SG Catalogued inc Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia & Yugoslavia, plus Epirus, Castelrosso, Crete, Dodecanese Is, Thrace, Trieste etc. Latest 2009 edition, 425 pgs in colour. New. $85 $100

65 Bangladesh, Burma, Pakistan & Sri Lanka: SG catalogue. 2011 edition. 197 pages. New. $40 $45

66 Belize, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago SG Catalogue Latest 2009 edition inc wmks, varieties, shades, plate flaws, major errors, Postage Dues, Officials & booklets. 183 colour pages. $50 $60

67 Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands & Luxembourg). SG Specialised Catalogue, Latest 2010 edition inc German Occup of Belgium, Netherlands Colonies, Belgian Congo, Ruanda-Urundi etc. 390 pgs in colour. New, retail $100. $80 $100

68 British Commonwealth: 2009 SG Catalogue 1840-1970 inc wmks, perfs, specimens, varieties etc. The standard reference. New. $75 $100

69 British Commonwealth: Revenues by Barefoot. Current 2008 edition with 75 more pages than previous edition. Lists & prices 1000s of stamps inc good section on Australia & States. 380 pgs. New. A must own for anyone interested in Revenues. $80 $100

70 British Commonwealth: Robson Lowe Encyclopedia Vol 2 -Empire in Africa. 1st ed 1949 inc coverage of stamps, pmks, postal history, stationery, specimens, forgeries etc. Much invaluable info not available elsewhere. VF. This is the volume everyone wants. $200 $300

71 British Commonwealth: Robson Lowe Encyclopedia Vol 4 "The Empire in Australasia" 1962. Covering Aust States, Aust Commonwealth to 1952, Pacific Islands inc NZ, New Guinea, Papua, Solomons, Tonga etc inc postal history inc postmarks & TPO's, postal stationery, forgeries inc Sperati kangaroos & locals. Used, tape repairs inside front cover, o/w F-VF. Extremely useful info on Australian States etc. $100 $150

72 British Commonwealth: Robson-Lowe Encyclopedia Vol 5 -Empire in North America (1973). VGC with DJ. Covers Canada & Colonies, Bermuda, British Honduras, British Postal Agencies in USA, Colombia, Panama & Mexico. With postal history, pmks, essays, die proofs etc. Much invaluable information not found elsewhere. VGC $90 $120

73 Channel Islands & Isle of Man: 2010 SG Catalogue for Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney & Isle of Man, inc wartime occupation issues. 334 pages. New. Retail $75. $50 $70

74 China: SG catalogue 2011 edition, Imperial China to PRC inc Japanese Occup, Revolution period, provinces inc Manchuria, Sinkiang, Yunnan, Taiwan, Macao & Hong Kong & foreign POs. New. Retail $85. $70 $120

75 East Africa: SG Catalogue inc Egypt, KUT, Somaliland, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda & British Occup of Italian Colonies. 173 pgs in colour. New 2010 edition. $50 $60

76 Europe: Michel 2008/09 set (vols 1-7) semi-specialised catalogues inc GB & Channel Is. (no Germany). Just superseded. Over 8000 pgs. The best set of catalogues for Europe. Used but VGC. Original cost around $700. $300 $450

77 Falkland Islands, The Postal Cancellations of, by Robert Barnes, 1983. 143 pages. Hard-cover with DJ. $40 $60

78 Germany: Stanley Gibbons Catalogue inc all States, East & West Germany, Berlin, Occupations, Colonies, booklets etc. 360 pages. New 2011 edition. $80 $100

79 Great Britain: SG KEVII-KGVI Specialised Catalogue inc varieties, plate/control nos, booklets, die/plate proofs, essays & similar. A wealth of detail. Latest 2009 Edition, retail $125. $90 $120

80 Great Britain: 2009 SG Concise Catalogue. The standard semi- specialised reference from 1840-2009, inc wmks, perfs, plates, detailed Machin & booklet sections etc, 333 colour pgs. New, retail $85 $35 $50

81 Great Britain: Philatelic Record Vol 3 (1881), 4 (1882), 8 (1886), 10 (1888), 18 (1896), 20 (1898 spine-split & cover flts), 21 (1899 internal split). F-VF & rarely seen. (7 books) $140 $200

82 Hong Kong: SG Catalogue, Latest 2010 edition, inc Japanese Occup, British PO in China & Japan. 64 pgs in colour. New. $40 $50

83 Hungary & Austria : SG Specialised Catalogue inc perfs, shades etc, Lombardy-Venetia, Bosnia, Postage Dues, occupations etc. 1000s of price rises. Latest 2009 edition, 358pgs in colour. $100 $120

84 India inc Convention & Feudatory States: SG Catalogue, Latest 2009 ed, 222 colour pgs. New. A must own with dramatic price rises. $55 $70

85 Italy & Switzerland: SG Catalogue inc Italian Colonies & POs, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Switzerland inc Cantonals, UN (Geneva) & Vatican. New 2010 edition in colour. 474 pgs. $80 $100

86 Italy & States to 1900: Sassone Specialist Catalogue inc great detail on printings, shades, varieties, price on cover for single, multiple & mixed frankings, Lombardy-Venetia, postally U fiscals, postal stationery etc. 580 colour pgs hardcover 2009 edition. Vital reference $150 $250

87 Italy: Sassone 2009 Catalogue in 2 volumes inc States, price on cover, FDC from 1948, Occupations, Trieste, Fiume, San Marino, Vatican, Colonies etc 1200+ colour pgs, hardcover $90 $120

88 Japan & Korea: SG Specialised Catalogue, noted some early Japan renumbered & huge price increases, Occupations, booklets, POs, Ryukyu etc. 665 pgs in colour. Latest edition. New. Retail $125. $100 $120

89 Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei: SG Catalogue inc Labuan, Sarawak, British PO Bangkok, India used in Malaya, Thai used in & Occup issues. Current 2010 edition. 220 pgs in colour. $50 $60

90 Malaya: "The Postal History of British Malaya" by E B Proud, 3 vol set, pub by Proud-Bailey 1982. Comprehensive study with, Straits Settlements, Singapore, & all States. Excellent coverage of all POs & their implements inc cds & periods of use, 'dumb cancels, instructional marking & similar. Plus postal rates & other relevant information. VGC, important reference. (3). $180 $250

91 Middle East: Stanley Gibbons Catalogue Latest 2009 edition. 416 pgs in colour, completely revised. Covers Abu Dhabi-Yemen inc Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan etc. Many prices have doubled, so a must have. New, retail $140. $100 $130

92 New South Wales, The Postal History of, 1788-1901, by JS White FRPSL, pub 1988, H/C, 481 pgs. Invaluable reference with much previously unavailable info, plus illustration of 100s of pmks, covers etc. New. $75 $100

93 New Zealand: "The Postage Stamps of -Vol II”, pub by RPSNZ 1950, 410 pgs, h/b, with in-depth coverage of 1936-47 Pics, 1940 Cent, QV inc perfs, papers etc, (w/o the die proofs). VGC $50 $80

94 New Zealand: The Postage Stamps of New Zealand 1855-73, The Chalon Head Issues by Odenweller, pub by RPSL (2009). A complete history inc all diff papers, wmks, printings, roul/perfs etc with 100s of colour photos showing shades, papers & wmks, blow-ups of re-entries, flaws, plate varieties etc, many full sheets pictured, chapters on Proofs, reprints, forgeries, specimens, postal history & rates -numerous covers shown, 1/- bisects, extensive bibliography & appendix, archival records etc. Hard cover A4 size with jacket, 360pgs. Invaluable reference! $100 $150

95 New Zealand: SG Catalogue inc Tokelau Is, Aitutaki, Cook Is, Niue, Penrhyn, Ross Dependency & Samoa to Independence. 2009 edition in colour. New. $40 $50

96 New South Wales: "Numeral Cancellations" by Brown & Campbell, 88 pgs, pub Robson Lowe 1977. The standard reference work inc First Numeral "Rarity Ratings" & list of Numbers not yet recorded inc 4 dot or 3 dots "rays" where these should exist. As new. $80 $120

97 NSW & ACT Post, Receiving, Telegraph & Telephone Offices (4 Volume set) by Hobson & Tobin listing the various date stamps is use from pre-postage stamp era (before 1850) to late 1980s. New. $180 $240

98 New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Post Offices by N C Hopson, pub 1986, 132 pgs. Alphabetical listing with opening dates, name changes, locations & closing dates where applicable. Used, VGC. Essential reference for the pmk enthusiast. $60 $100

99 New South Wales, The Postal History of, 1788-1901, by J S White FRPSL, pub 1988, H/C, 481pgs. Invaluable reference, much previously unavailable info & illustrations of 100s of pmks, covers etc. $60 $100

100 "British New Guinea & Papua" by Fred J Melville, pocket size with 63pgs. Self-published 1909, inc sections on QLD used in BNG, Lakatois from 1901 inc partial reconstruction of the "Papua" opt reading down & major plate varieties to 1908. An early historically important tome. $80 $120

101 Papua New Guinea: "The Postal History of, 1945-85". Vol 1 The POs & Pmks. Inc cds types, reliefs with PO identifications where known, registered & parcels offices & odd machine cancel. Plus section of maps of PO locations. Now out of print. VG condition. $60 $80

102 Portugal & Spain SG catalogue. New 2011 6th ed, 484 pgs in colour, inc perf & wmk variations, postage dues, express, plus colonies. 1000s of price increases, many substantial. A must own. $70 $80

103 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

104 Queensland Postal Rates & Charges 1832-1913, by Campbell, 96 pgs, pub RPSV 1995. Illustrated throughout inc chapters on Moreton Bay District, internal & inter-colonial rates, rates to UK & others. New. $30 $40

105 Russia: Stanley Gibbons Specialist Catalogue inc, Civil War issues, Baltic States, Post Independence, Tuva, Mongolia etc. 764 pages in colour. latest 2008 edition. New. $100 $120

106 South America: Stanley Gibbons (2008) current edition in colour, inc British POs, SCADTA Airs, Colombian States, Argentina Departmentals, Uruguay, booklets etc. 500+ A4 pages. New. $110 $130

107 Spain & Portugal SG catalogue. New 2011 6th ed, 484 pgs in colour, inc perf & wmk variations, postage dues, express, plus colonies. 1000s of price increases, many substantial. A must own. $70 $80

108 Trieste: Stamps & Postal History of Trieste, Pola, Fiume, Istria & Slovene Littoral Under Yugoslav Military Administration 1945-47 by Novakovic. Lists & prices all diff printings, diff opts, on Italy & Yugoslavia, all varieties etc in great detail with every detail illustrated in colour, plus postal history with numerous covers illustrated in colour, all diff pmks listed, illustrated & priced, censor cachets, registration labels etc. 885 pages, hardcover, new. The definitive work. $130 $200

109 USA: SG Specialised Catalogue inc Confederate States, booklets, Hawaii, all territories inc Marshalls, Micronesia & Palau, UN (New York). New. Current 2010 ed.. 475 colour pgs. Retail $95. $75 $90

110 Victoria: "The Stamps of Victoria" by G Kellow, pub by B & K Philatelic Publishing 1990, 386 pgs. Profusely illustrated throughout inc 16 colour plates, covering all issues from 1850 Halflength to the 1901-12 "Commonwealth Series" essential reference work for anyone interested in these fascinating issues. Near new. $100 $130

111 Victoria: "The Half-length Portraits & Twopence Queen Enthroned" by Pack. Original 1922 edition with photo plates. Now somewhat "superannuated", but still an important work worthy of addition to the general philatelic library. Excellent condition for its vintage. $150 $200

112 Victoria: "The Half-length Portraits & Twopence Queen Enthroned" by Pack. Some tones, water stains -mainly on back cover. Historically important work on these fascinating stamps. Normal retail $250. $50 $100

113 Victoria, The V over Crown Watermarks, types, suppliers, varieties 1867-1905, 1912. By J.R.W Purves 31 pgs. Pub Hawthorn Press 1964. Age spots on front cover, contents clean. Scarce & in demand $50 $75

114 Victoria: "The Halflengths of Victoria -The Stamps & Postal History 1850-59" by Barwis & Moreton. The long awaited up-date & revision of Purves' ground-breaking & near impossible to find tome, describing all aspects of this legendary issue. New comp with DVD of "Exhibit & Census". Pub by RPSV 2009, 487 pgs. $150 $200