15711843 folded letter (1 pg only) with "Paid Ship Letter Sydney MY 27 1843" red pmk, & rated "8" in red & in black. To England with Ship Letter b/s, boxed Paid & cds b/s in red both dated "10 OC 1843" & with 2-line "Grays Inn 1d Paid" in red, then redirected, with "Devizes OC 11" arrival cds. (P) $100$200
15721849 folded letter wrapper with "Paid Ship Letter Sydney NO 24 1849" in red, with m/s "3" in red & "8" in black. To London with "30 JY 1850" arrival b/s. (P) $80$120
15731851 Letter wrapper franked Sydney View 2d ultramarine, plate V (4 margins) very unusually tied by Bathurst oval pmk, b/s Bathurst oval pmk & "Sydney oval arrival pmks. SG 36 cat £180 & from x2 on cover. Probably unique usage. (P) $350$500
15741853 Cover franked QV 2d Laureate plate 1 (3 marg) cancelled by m/s 37 (of Bungendore) (RRRR) with m/s "PO Bungendore 11/53 on reverse, plus Goulburn, Campbelltown & Parramatta b/s. The only known example of this m/s cancel on cover. Ex Ed Druce collection & cost vendor $600. (P) $300$500
15751865-72 Money Order Forms (5, restored spike holes) Sydney to Bowenfells, four via Hartley, with F-VF strikes of two types of "Money Order Office Sydney NSW" pmks, 4 in red, 1 in blue. (5) $80$120
15761865 Riverina cover franked QV Diadem 6d (SG 163), & Victoria QV 6d & 4d (SG 107 & 110) -all trimmed 2-4 sides, for routing direct via Melbourne to London, with London arrival cds & b/s of "Deniliquin FE 20 1865", Melbourne & London. An attractive mixed franking. (P) $500$800
15771894 Wreck of SS Wairarapa cover from Sydney, Oct 24 to Hastings New Zealand with purple 2 line cachet "Saved From Wreck of the Wairarapa" b/s Auckland (3 Nov), Danevirke (6 Nov) & Hastings (7 Nov). Stamp lost & opened out 3 sides. VF for a wreck cover. Most interesting & rare cover! (P) $350$500
15781895 Stampless OHMS envelope with "Sydney JU 19 95" duplex pmk. To Redfern, with arrival b/s. VF. $40$70
1579Official Mail: 1889-1913 inc Official stationery, adhesives inc opt OS 2d, perf OS 1d, OS/NSW 1d (4, one with 2 prs), & 2d (2, one on Reg Envelope used 1905), stampless (7 diff), "Postage Paid Sydney 2d" etc. Fair -VF, generally good. (23). $120$200
1580Postmark: Numeral 1 of Ryde -sloping serif, later strike on 1871 QV 6d lilac, wmk small crown NSW. Very rare, possibly unique on this issue. (P) $100$150
1581Postmark: Numeral 1 of Ryde -sloping serif (R) near comp strike in 1854 QV Laureate 1d red-orange wmk numeral, 4 clear to huge margins. (P) $60$100
1582Postmark: Numeral 3 of Windsor, type 2R20 (RRR) comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 6d brown wmk 8, imperf. SG cat £110. (P) $60$100
1583Postmark: Numeral 7 of Penrith. Crisp comp strike on 1851 QV Laureate 2d blue, 4 clear to large margins. VFU. (P) $60$80
1584Postmark: Numeral 7 of Penrith (RR) type 1A bold comp strike on 1850 Sydney View 3d yellow-green. VFU appearance, some flts, 4 margins. SG 42/43 cat £250. Superb strike, less then 15 recorded. (P) $70$120
1585Postmark: Numeral 25 of Kiama, type 3R12 (RRRR) abnormal comp strike on 1880s QV 2d blue. (P) $100$150
1586Postmark: Numeral 52 of Moulamein type 2R38 (RRRRR) near comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 6d violet. One of recorded. (P) $140$200
1587Postmark: Numeral 54 of Pyrmont, type 2R37 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1860s QV 1d orange-brown. (P) $90$120
1588Postmark: Numeral 92 of Casino, type 2R21 (RRR) comp strike on 1860 QV 6d registered perf 13. (P) $60$100
1589Postmark: Numeral 109 of Gulligal (RR). Near comp strike on 1851 QV 2d Laureate greyish blue, 4 margins. (P) $80$120
1590Postmark: Numeral 127 of Hinton, type 2R25 (RRR) bold near comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 6d grey imperf 4 margins. (P) $80$140
1591Postmark: Numeral 167 of Louisa Creek, type 2R20 (RRRR) light comp strike on 1860 QV Registered perf 13. (P) $100$150
1592Postmark: Numeral 208 of Waverley, type 2R20 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 2d blue perf 12. (P) $100$150
1593Postmark: Numeral 277 of Tarlo, type 3R16 (RRRR) crisp comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet. (P) $120$180
1594Postmark: Numeral 329 of Adaminaby, type 2R36 (RRR) near comp strike on 1888 Emu 2d. (P) $60$100
1595Postmark: Numeral 497 of Dungowan type 4b (looks homemade) (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d. Extremely rare, less than 4 recorded. (P) $120$200
1596Postmark: Numeral 605 of Peelwood type 3R12 (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $100$150
1597Postmark: Numeral 671 of Macdonaldtown (RRRR, closed 1974), type 4b. Bold comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d, flts at left. (P) $120$160
1598Postmark: Numeral 708 of Tarana type 3R12 (RRR) light comp strike on 1880s QV 2d blue. (P) $60$100
1599Postmark: Numeral 715 of Glendonbrook (RRR) bold comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d pr. (P) $60$100
1600Postmark: Numeral 751 of Cheesemans Creek (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 2d blue. (P) $100$150
1601Postmark: Numeral 811 of Maryvale (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $40$60
1602Postmark: Numeral 994 of Merrygoen (RRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $60$100
1603Postmark: Numeral 1073 of Fairy Meadow (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1880s QV 2d blue. (P) $60$100
1604Postmark: Numeral 1154 of Middledale (RRRR) comp strike tying 1897 QV 2d blue to 1905 "Tatts" cover with comp tying "Middledale OC 17 1903 NSW" cds. (P) $150$200
1605Postmark: Numeral 1224 of Mount Kembla (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV ½d grey. (P) $100$200
1606Postmark: Numeral 1252 of Chatsbury (RRR) comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet. (P) $60$100
1607Postmark: Numeral 1290 of Otford (RRR). Bold crisp comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet vert pr. (P) $60$100
1608Postmark: Numeral 1312 of Kar's Springs (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$150
1609Postmark: Numeral 1346 of Waterfall (RRRR). Two F-VF strikes on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $120$200
1610Postmark: Numeral 1351 of Marsden Park (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 shield 1d red. (P) $60$80
1611Postmark: Numeral 1376 of Sandy Flat (RRRRR) crisp bold comp strike on 1888 Centenary 2d blue. Not illustrated in Freeman's book, only recorded example? (P) $220$300
1612Postmark: Numeral 1380 of Toongabbie (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $100$150
1613Postmark: Numeral 1388 of Knorrit Flat (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $60$100
1614Postmark: Numeral 1399 of Mitta Mitta (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red pr. (P) $100$180
1615Postmark: Numeral 1403 of Davistown (RRR). Near comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d. (P) $60$100
1616Postmark: Numeral 1430 of Blakehurst (RRRRR) light comp strike (far superior to that illustrated in Freemen) on 1897 Shield 1d. Extremely rare, only 2 recorded. (P) $180$250
1617Postmark: Numeral 1481 of Bedgerebong (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $40$60
1618Postmark: Numeral 1549 of Coorabell Creek (RRR, closed 1966). Bold crisp comp strike tying 1897 Shield 1d to sm piece, near comp confirming cds alongside. Very scarce. Vastly superior to that illustrated in Freeman. (P) $60$90
1619Postmark: Numeral 1564 of Lower Mangrove (RRRR, closed 1969) bold comp strike on 1905 Shield 1d rose coloured chalk-surfaced paper. (P) $100$150
1620Postmark: Numeral 1586 of Picton Lakes (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $60$100
1621Postmark: Numeral 1613 of Kingswood (RRRR), 3 fair-fine strikes tying 1897 1d shield (5) to reg letter fragment. (P) $180$240
1622Postmark: Numeral 1661 of Copmanhurst (RRRR). Near comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet pr. (P) $120$150
1623Postmark: Numeral 1664 of Tyringham (RRRR, closed 1979), light comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $120$160
1624Postmark: Numeral 1679 of Newrybar (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $60$100
1625Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramornie Works (closed 1927, RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $140$200
1626Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramornie Works (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $130$180
1627Postmark: Numeral 1698 of Avoca (closed 1959, RRRR) bold near comp, & sl lesser strike on 1897 shield 1d red strip of 3 (P) $150$200
1628Postmark: Numeral 1705 of Winton (RRRR, closed 1925), 2 F-VF strikes tying 1897 QV 2d pr & Shield 1d to small piece. (P) $160$220
1629Postmark: Numeral 1721 of Tuggerah Lakes (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 1d Shield pr. (P) $60$100
1630Postmark: Numeral 1730 of Reefton (RRRRR). Comp strike on 1897 QV 2d. (P) $180$250
1631Postmark: Numeral 1731 of Garangula (closed 1904 -RRRR). Comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$200
1632Postmark: Numeral 1779 of Leura (RRR) crisp comp strike tying 1d Shield to PPC with indistinct cds alongside. Plus another PPC featuring "The Palace, Leura, Blue Mountains" to Beechworth (Vic) again with 1d Shield tied by numeral 1779 plus crisp Leura cds alongside. Very scarce as a matching pr. (P) $80$150
1633Postmark: Numeral 1813 of Ballimore (RRRR). Near comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red, torn corner. (P) $100$140
1634Postmark: Numeral 1832 of Airly (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $60$100
1635Postmark: Numeral 1841 of Farnham (closed 1970 -RRRR). Comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d. A similar strike on 1d Shield pr realised $300 in Auction 237. (P) $150$220
1636Postmark: Numeral 1849 of Wrightville (RRRR) 2 crisp bold comp strikes tying 1897 QV 2d pr & 1d shield to reg mail fragment with "Wrightville NO 15 1898 NSW" confirming cds. Superb showpiece, superior to that illustrated in Freeman. (P) $200$250
1637Postmark: Numeral 1858 of New Park, (4½mm, RRRR). Near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$150
1638Postmark: Numeral 1861 of Mount Hope (closed 1913, RRR). Bold comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $80$150
1639Postmark: Numeral 1876 of Garah type 2 (6x15mm, RRRR). Bold near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $80$150
1640Postmark: Numeral 1883 of White Plain (RRRR, closed 1925). VF strike plus lesser example on 1897 Shield 1d strip of 3. (P) $100$150
1641Postmark: Numeral 1887 of Pleasant Valley (RRRR), PO only open 1898-1903. Bold comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d. (P) $100$150
1642Postmark: Numeral 1900 of Kirkenong (closed 1919 -RRRR). Comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $150$250
1643Postmark: Numeral 1920 of Brookong (closed 1915, RRR). Comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d. (P) $60$100
1644Postmark: Numeral 1924 of Kenmore (RRRR). Fuzzy, bold comp strike tying 1897 Shield perf OS/NSW pr to small piece. (P) $100$200
1645Postmark: Numeral 1927 of Beaconsfield (RRRR). Near comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red pr. (P) $100$150
1646Postmark: Numeral 1959 of Glenfield (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $80$140
1647Postmark: Numeral 2031 of Terry-Hie-Hie (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $160$220
1648Postmark: Numeral 2043 of Medina (RRRR, closed 1925) light comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $100$150
1649Postmark: Numeral 2047 of Torbane Mine (closed 1920, RRR). Sl blurred near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $60$100
1650Postmarks: 1902-1912 cds collection Barham to Weston on Edwardian PPC (50) inc Booyong, Brocklesby, Burradoo, Chatsworth Is, Cronulla Beach, Fernmount, Ging Kin, Jindera, Nowley, Pokolbin, South Singleton, Tomooroma, TPO 2 South & TPO 3 North. Also "Registered Tamworth" double-ring oval on cover to Tasmania & duplex cancels on 2 other covers. Plus Windsor 1898 cds & 1902 double ring horiz oval on NSW Telegraph forms. Some toning or foxing as always on these antique cards. Mostly F-VF strikes inc the cds for the very rare numerals 821, 1359, 1588, 1707, 1892, 1923, 2046 & 2093. (55). $300$400
1651Postmarks Numeral cancels collection on early 1900s PPC plus odd cover with 100 diff POs from no.2 (Parramatta) to 2075 (Kurri-Kurri) inc 200 Bandon Grove (R), 203 Kaloola (RR), 821 Ging Kin (RRRR), 1067 Bakers Swamp (RR), 1418 Thirroul (RR), 1548 St John's Park (RR), 1698 Avoca (RRRR), 1835 Mount David (R), 1925 Triangle Flat (RRRR), 1986 Gravesend (RRR), 2034 Broken Hill West (RR), 2044 Medina (RRRR) & 2055 Tyagarah (RR). Strikes mostly F-VF inc comp cancels & many with confirming cds. On leaves in 3 Springback binders (ex Campbell). See website. (106). (P) $550$700
1652Postmarks: 1877-89 Original Duplex (name at base only -Freeman type 4Da). The Andersen collection of all 18 recorded numbers with 9 (RR), 3 inc the record early date (4 Feb 1877) as a b/s on cover. 35 (RR), 2 inc comp duplex, 49 (R), 3 comp duplex. 50 (RRRR) 3 of the 6 known examples inc a very rare comp cancel (RRRRR). 51 (RRR) 3 inc double strike on QV 4d brown pr. 55 (5) inc March 1879 record early & Oct 1883 record late dates. 63 (RRRR) comp duplex "13 Mar 1880" record early date. 64 (RR) 6 comp cancels inc 1884 cover to London. 82 (5) inc June 1879 record early date. 90 (2). 182 (R), 186 St Leonards (NNS/RRRRR) 1878 part strike. 245 (2), 698 (RRRRR) 2 inc Sept 1881 comp duplex (unique). 865 (4) inc May 1877 record early date, 914 (2) inc May 1889 late usage. 917 (3) & 924 comp 1880 duplex. Plus some extras inc 699 Oxford Street duplex name at top only, numerals same size as that of Parramatta Street. Generally F-VF strikes. Extremely difficult assembly & virtually impossible to replicate. (53 & 2 covers) (P) $800$1100
NSW - POSTAL STATIONERY
1653Postcard: 1908 Arms 1d red Fleetcard for Visit of US White Fleet. VF fresh UN. H&G 34. (P) $100$200
1654Registered 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 $50$100
1655Registered Official: 1890 Cook 5d green OS Die on long OHMS School Savings Bank Returns envelope, pinkish stock w/o flap seal. Superb fresh UN. H&G DC1c. This is the scarcer stock & exceedingly rarely seen this nice. (P) $150$250
1656Registered 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. $50$100
1657Telegrams: 1894 QV 6d red & 1/- black forms with "Specimen" opt on stamp imprints. F-VF fresh UN, horiz centre fold as usual & slight splits. Very scarce. (2) (P) $200$300
NSW - LOCALS, REVENUES, RAILWAYS
1658Railways: 1918 2/- Blue & deep blue wmk "NSW/R" (sideways). Minor flts, unusually lightly cancelled. IPC 2.1338 rated RRRR. Very scarce. (P) $60$100
1659Stamp Duty: 1866 QV 7/- lilac & pale carmine, imperf DIE PROOF on glazed card 92 x 61mm. VF UN as made, huge margins. Extremely rare & attractive. (P) $300$500
1660Stamp Duty: 1938 Numeral 3d purple, LR cnr blk of 9 with cnr stamp TOTALLY MISSING (printed on gum) due to paper fold & with void areas in adjacent stamps. Spectacular & unique. Fresh VF MUH. (P) $200$400
1661Stamp Duty: 1966 Numeral 15c green & bluecomp sheet of 100 totally IMPERF & with green offset on reverse. Purchased from a suburban PO at time of issue for fiscal usage & put aside when error was noticed. F-VF MUH, odd minor tone spots & a fewwrinkles. Unique! (P) $600$1000
1662Swine Duty: 1928 opts on KEVII set 1/-, 2/-, 5/-, 10/- & £1. F-VF F/C on pieces. Bft 1-5. Very scarce. (5) (P) $200$300
1663Tramways: 1937 NSW Govt Tramway "6d" red opt 4d blue & black Packet Stamp. F-VFU, tied to small piece by violet cancel. (P) $70$100
1664Tramways: 1950 NSW Govt Tramways 6d blue Packet Stamp. F-VFU, tied to small piece by light violet cancel. (P) $40$60
QUEENSLAND
1665NSW used in QLD: Moreton Bay District "Drayton MR 16 1859 NSW" & "Ipswich MR 15 1859 NSW" cds on piece franked QV diadem 2d imperf. $40$60
16661860 QV Chalon 6d green, imperf, wmk large star. VFU, almost 4 margins. SG 3 cat £800. Genuine imperfs in nice condition are seldom seen, as most "SG 3" offered by dealers are faulty/repaired or merely trimmed, faked, remargined perf stamps. Certificate can be obtained on request (P) $400$700
16681866-68 QV Large Chalon Stamp Duty 1d blue Postal Fiscal, "crown Q" wmk, perf 13. VF fresh MUH, nice original gum. SG F9 cat £50 for M, should be at least double, £100 MUH & ridiculously undercatalogued as 99% of those offered are cleaned & regummed. (P) $100$200
16691880 "Half-penny" surch QV 1d reddish-brown, Die II, rough perf 12. VF fresh M. SG 151a cat £800. Very rare M as majority used. 2013 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $500$800
16711895-96 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$120
16721895-96 QV ½d green, blank background, PROOF in near issued colour, on thick no wmk paper, with issued stamp for comparison. VF UN. SG 208(p). Probably only 1 proof sheet printed. (P) $100$200
16741895 QV 2½d dull carmine imperf plate PROOF, blank background, numerals in lower corners, on bluish granite paper, no wmk. Fresh UN as made, sm thin, 4 margins. SG 213, ACSC Q23(PP)1A cat $750. Very rare. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $200$300
16751895 QV 2½d pale carmine, imperf plate PROOF, blank background, numerals in lower corners on bluish granite paper, no wmk. Fresh UN, as made, sm thin, 4 margins. SG 213(p), ACSC Q23(PP)1B cat $750. Very rare. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $200$300
16761895 QV 2½d pale brown, imperf plate PROOF, blank background, numerals in lower corners, on bluish granite paper (with strong mesh), no wmk. VF fresh UN as made, 4 margins. SG 213(p), ACSC Q23(PP)1G cat $1250. Very rare. 2011 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $400$600
16771895 QV 2½d orange, imperf plate PROOF, blank background, numerals in lower corners, on bluish granite paper (with strong mesh), no wmk. VF fresh UN as made, 4 margins, small thin. SG 213(p), ACSC Q23(PP)1(I), unlisted colour!, others cat $1250. Very rare. 2011 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $250$400
1678 1898-1909 QV 3d brown, IMPERF master die PROOF blk of 4, blank background, numerals in 4 corners, no wmk, cream wove paper. VF UN, as made, all 4 margins. SG 240(p), ACSC Q24(DP) IA cat $4000. Extremely rare with only several printed. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $2000 $3000
16791900 Boer War Patriotic Fund 1d claret. CTO, some fluffy/filled perfs. SG 264a cat £120. (P) $100$130
16801900 Boer War Patriotic Fund set 1d & 2d. VF M/MLH. SG 264a-b cat £455. Retail $600. (2) (P) $350$450
1681 1903-12 QV 9d yellow-orange, UNISSUED essay, blank background, 4 cnr numerals, wmk crown Q, perf 12½, with double perfs at left. VF UN, as made. ACSC Q43(E)1Bf cat $2500+. Extremely rare with only several recorded. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $1200 $1800
1682 1903-12 QV 9d slate-purple, UNISSUED essay, blank background, 4 cnr numerals, wmk crown Q, perf 12½, with double perfs at left. VF UN, as made. ACSC Q43(E)1Bd cat $2500+. Extremely rare with only several recorded. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $1200 $1800
16831905 QV ½d green, 2nd "crown/Q" wmk, rare perf 12. VF fresh MUH. SG 262b cat £100 for M, so at least £200+ MUH. ACSC Q3 cat $500 for M, should be at least $1000+ MUH (P) $100$200
16841905 QV ½d green, 2nd "crown/Q" wmk, rare perf 12, bottom marginal blk of 4. VF fresh MUH. SG 262b cat £400 for M, should be at least £800+ MUH, plus premium for blk. ACSC Q3 cat $2000 for M, unpriced MUH, should be at least $4000! (4) (P) $300$500
1686 1907 QV Large Chalon 2/6 vermilion lithographed, lower marginal blk of 4, perf OS, error lower 2 stamps with "OS" REVERSED, wmk crown single lined A, perf 12½. Superb fresh MLH/3MUH. SG 309(var), ACSC Q55b(var), normal cat $800 for M, should be at least double, $1600 MUH, & greatly under-catalogued. Genuine perf OS singles are very rare while this variety blk is almost certainly UNIQUE. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $1300 $2000
1688 1907 QV Large Chalon 5/- rose lithographed, top marginal vert pr, perf OS, error lower stamp "OS" REVERSED, wmk crown single lined A, perf 12½. Superb fresh MUH. SG 310(var), ACSC Q58b/58b(var), normal cat $500 for M, should be at least double, $1000 MUH, & greatly under-catalogued. Extremely rare genuine MUH pr. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $1000 $1500
1689 1907 QV Large Chalon 5/- rose lithographed, UL cnr marginal blk of 4, perf OS, variety lower 2 stamps with "OS" REVERSED, wmk crown single lined A, perf 12½. Stamps superb fresh MUH. SG 310(var), ACSC Q58b/58b(var), normal cat $1000 for M, should be at least double, $2000 MUH, & greatly under-catalogued. Genuine perf OS MUH are extremely rare, while this variety blk is almost certainly UNIQUE. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $2000 $3000
16911907 QV Large Chalon 10/- blackish brown, lithographed, perf OS, wmk crown single lined A, perf 12½. VF fresh MUH. SG 311(var), ACSC Q60b, unlisted, normal M cat $300, so should be at least double, $600 MUH, & greatly under-catalogued. Extremely rare genuine example. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $800$1200
16921877 "OHMS" cover Dalby to Brisbane franked QV Chalon 2d blue tied by light 9 bar numeral 96 cancel with "Dalby NO 16 77 Queensland" dispatch cds alongside, Brisbane arrival b/s. Dalby 96 usage on QV Chalons not recorded by Manning & very scarce as such. (P) $150$250
16931895 Registered cover addressed to "Tattersall c/- George Adams, Telegraph Chambers, Queen St, Brisbane" franked NSW 1888 Centenary 2d emu, tied to Numeral 1718 with "West Wyalong" cds alongside & m/s "OR 1403 3d" at UL, h/s Sydney & Brisbane, minor paper foxing in places. Very rare, only 6 covers recorded addressed to Tattersall Qld. A similar cover realised $600+ in our sale 295. (P) $180$350
1694Postmark: Numeral 35 of Logan Reserve type 1c (RRR) on 1862 QV Chalon 6d yellow-green, no wmk, shallow thin, VF appearance (P) $40$60
1695Postmark: Numeral 37 of Hebel in rays type 1c (RRRR) struck on 1882 QV 6d green (P) $40$60
1696Postmark: Numeral 37 of Hebel type 1c (RRRR) comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $80$120
1697Postmark: Numeral 39 of Calliope type 1c (RRRR) comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d red. (P) $60$80
1698Postmark: Numeral 42 of PO not known, type 1c (RRR) comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 1d vermilion. (P) $60$80
1699Postmark: Numeral 43 of Sandgate type 1d (RRR) bold comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 2d blue. (P) $40$60
1700Postmark: Numeral 46 of PO not known type 1d (NNR) near comp strike on 1882 QV 1d pale rose pr. A new previously unrecorded cancel for this number. UNIQUE. (P) $250$500
1701Postmark: Numeral 52 of Mungindi type 1c (RRRRR) near comp, strike on QV Chalon 1d orange. (P) $80$120
1702Postmark: Numeral 58 of Lilyvale in rays, type 1d (RRR) near comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 1d rose-red. (P) $50$80
1703Postmark: Numeral 63 of Brookville type 2b (RRRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$130
1704Postmark: Numeral 79 of Herberton, struck in RED (RRRRR) near comp strike on 1882 QV 6d green. Superior example to that illustrated in Manning. (P) $80$120
1705Postmark: Numeral 100 of Cunnamulla, in rays type 1D bold comp strike on 1879 QV 1d violet Postal Fiscal. Extremely rare, possibly unique on this issue (P) $40$60
1706Postmark: Numeral 113 of PO not know type 1c (RRRRR) comp light strike tying 1913 Kangaroo to small piece. Extremely rare, very few recorded. (P) $80$120
1707Postmark: Numeral 118 of Cawarral type 1c (RRRR) crisp comp strike on 1914 KGV 4d orange. (P) $60$100
1708Postmark: Numeral 122 of Pine Mountain type 1c (RRRR) crisp comp strike on QV 2d Chalon. (P) $60$100
1709Postmark: Numeral 145 of Rolleston type 1c (RRRR) light comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 2d blue. (P) $60$100
1710Postmark: Numeral 146 of Gracemere type 1c (RRRR) comp strike on 1868 QV 1d rose. (P) $80$120
1711Postmark: Numeral 147 of PO not known type 1c (RRRRR) comp strike on 1862 QV Chalon 3d olive-brown no wmk. One of the great rarities of this series. Very few recorded. (P) $200$300
1712Postmark: Numeral 151 of Condamine in rays, type N2a (RRRR), near comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d. (P) $40$60
1713Postmark: Numeral 155 of Emu Creek type 1e (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $60$80
1714Postmark: Numeral 156 of Georgetown type 1c (RR). Superb crisp comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 3d brown. (P) $40$60
1715Postmark: Numeral 158 of North Pine type 1c (RRR-RRRR) light comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 6d yellow green. (P) $50$60
1716Postmark: Numeral 174 of Elliott type 1c (RRR) bold comp strike on 1897 QV 1d red pr. (P) $60$80
1717Postmark: Numeral 182 of Neardie (closed 1902) type 2a (RRRR) bold comp strike on 1882 QV 1d orange. (P) $100$130
1718Postmark: Numeral 182 of Silkstone (PO 1910-14 only) type 2a (cleaned & repaired, RRRR) comp strike tying 1905 QV 1d red to small piece. (P) $100$130
1719Postmark: Numeral 190 of Palmerville type 2a (RRRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$130
1720Postmark: Numeral 223 of PO not known type 2a (RRRR) light comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$130
1721Postmark: Numeral 246 of Rockwood type 2a (RRR) comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $60$80
1722Postmark: Numeral 251 of Northcote (closed 1889) type 2a (RRRR) light comp strike on 1881 QV netted corners 1d orange pr. (P) $100$130
1723Postmark: Numeral 264 of PO not known type 2a (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1895 QV 1d orange. (P) $60$80
1724Postmark: Numeral 267 of Waterford type 2a (RRRR) crisp comp strike typing 1913 Kangaroo 1d to small piece. (P) $75$100
1725Postmark: Numeral 331 of Coorparoo type 2a (RRR) bold comp strike on 1882 QV 1d orange. (P) $60$80
1726Postmark: Numeral 332 of Clare type 2a (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 1d red pr. (P) $60$80
1727Postmark: Numeral 345 of PO not known, type 2a (RRRR). Bold comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$150
1728Postmark: Numeral 368 of Richmond type 2a(var) 7mm tall (RRRRR) comp strike tying 1897 QV 1d red to small piece. (P) $100$130
1729Postmark: Numeral 400 of PO not known, type 2a (RRRR), light comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$130
1730Postmark: Numeral 422 of Albany Creek type 2b (RRR), crisp comp strike tying 1897 QV 1d to small piece. (P) $60$80
1731Postmark: Numeral 443 of Milbong, type 2a (RRRRR), light near comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d. (P) $75$100
1732Postmark: Numeral 467 of Limestone type 2b (RRR), comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $60$80
1733Postmark: Numeral 526 of Red Hill type 2b (RRRRR), bold comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d. (P) $60$80
1734Postmark: Numeral 544 of Dunwich type 2b (RRRR), comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d. (P) $60$80
1735Postmark: Numeral 562 of PO not known, type 2b (RRRR), near comp strike on 1897 QV 1d red. (P) $80$120
1736Postmark: Numeral 571 of PO not known type 2b (RRRRR), near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $150$200
1737Postmark: Numeral 577 of Plainland type 2b (RRRRR) crisp comp strike tying 1913 Kangaroo 1d to piece with confirming cds below. Extremely rare. Superb exhibition piece. (P) $100$150
1738Postmark: Numeral 586 of Irvingdale type 2a (RRRRR), light comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d red. (P) $60$100
1739Postmark: Numeral 593 of PO not known type 2b (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $60$80
1740Postmark: Numeral 596 of Kallanda type 2b (RRR), bold crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 1d red pr. (P) $60$80
1741Postmark: Numeral 604 of Lakeside RO type 2b (RRR) comp strike on 1905 QV 2d blue. (P) $60$80
1742Postmark: Numeral 613 of Almaden type 2b (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 1d red. (P) $100$130
1743Postmark: Numeral 613 of Almaden type 2b (RRRR), comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$130
1744Postmark: Numeral 622 of Macknade type 2b (RRRR), bold crisp comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d red. (P) $60$100
1745Postmark: Numeral 630 of Drillham type 2b (RRRR) bold comp strike tying 1913 Kangaroo 1d red to small piece. (P) $100$130
1746Postmark: Numeral 650 of Aubigny type 2a (RRRRR) light comp strike tying 1913 Kangaroo 1d red to small piece. (P) $100$130
1747Postmark: Numeral 651 of PO not known type 2a (RRRR) light comp strike on 1905 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$150
1748Postmark: Numeral 660 of New Moonla type 2a (RRR), comp strike on 1905 QV 1d red. (P) $60$100
1749Postmark: Numeral 661 of Invicta type 2a (RR) superb bold crisp strike on 1905 QV 1d red. Exquisite quality! (P) $30$50
1750Postmark: Numeral 665 of Miva type 2a (RRRR), light comp strike on 1905 QV 2d blue. (P) $80$120
1751Postmark: Numeral 676 of Limevale type 2a (RRRRR) bold comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d red. (P) $140$180
1752Postmark: Numeral 676 of Limevale type 2a (RRRR), bold crisp comp strike on 1905 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$130
1753Postmark: Numeral 682 of Flagstone Creek type 2a (RRRR) crisp bold comp strike typing 1913 Kangaroo 1d red to small piece. (P) $100$130
1754Postmark: Numeral 695 of PO not known type 2a (RRRR) near comp strike on 1905 QV 1d red. (P) $80$120
1755Postmark: Numeral 701 of Mount Larcom type 2a (RRR) light comp strike tying 1905 QV 1d red to small piece. (P) $60$100
1756Postmarks: Numeral cancellations collection to 695, with around 400 diff nos, plus cancel variations, inc strikes on QV Chalon heads for 23 (R), 24 (RR), 26 (RRRR), 86 (RR), 96 (2), 131 (RR), 152 (RRR), 156 (RR), 201 (2) & 214. Coloured cancels with 438 in red & 387 in violet. Cancels in rays with 69, 132, 153 (2), 154, 162 & 174 all RRR. 26, 35, 58, 61, 88, 90 & 118 all RR & 20 diff R (23-125). Numerals in bars with RRRR for 368 (thick 7mm nos), 511 & 695. Then RRR (19 diff) inc 220, 396, 398, 489 (Rly Bars cancel), 536, 627, 656 & 677. RR (53 diff to 668) & R (70+ diff to 631). Numerals on 1913-15 Commonwealth stamps with 37, 118, 158, 288, 541 (½d green Roo pr), 556 & 622 (1d red KGV), all highly rated. Minor duplication, majority on diff stamps with strikes ranging from fair to superb with varying degrees clarity. Some toning will clean with a good wash in hot water. A difficult assembly, comprising approx 70% of all numbers to 600. (700). (P) $1000$1500
1757Literature: 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 $120$150
QLD - POSTAL STATIONERY
1758Envelopes: 1892 PTPO QV 1d & 2d pairs on cream stock with embossed imprint under flap, on blue or dark buff, plus 1d on cream w/o imprint. Superb fresh UN. Retail $210+. (7) $100$150
1759Envelope: 1896 use of QV 2d blue with 4 cnr figs, PTPO for "Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited" on flap, which is at left. VFU & cleaner than usually seen for these, with "Rockhampton 4 MR 96" duplex pmk. Very scarce. $50$100
1760Envelope: 1897 use of QV 2d blue with 4 cnr figs, PTPO for "Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited" on flap, which is at top, "Rockhampton NO 6 97" duplex pmk - large white printing flaw at right of stamp. VFU & cleaner than usual for these. $50$100
1761Postal Note/Telegram: 1880s QV 1/- green Postal Note h/s SPECIMEN, with ½d QV Chalon fee stamp imprint similar to contemporary Post Cards & printed endorsement on reverse that it can also be used to frank an inland telegram of 10 words. VF fresh UN in unusually nice condition. Extremely rare. Similar note with counterfoil sold for $2100 in one of our earlier auctions. (P) $500$1000
QLD - LOCALS, REVENUES, RAILWAYS
1762Cairns-Mulgrave Railway: 1911 3d yellow brown (44x34mm) rouletted. Superb fresh UN. Rare so nice! (P) $150$250
1763Cairns-Mulgrave Railway: 1911 6d deep bluish green (44x34mm) rouletted. Superb fresh UN. Rare so nice! (P) $150$250
1764Cairns-Mulgrave Railway: 1911 6d deep bluish-green perf 12 (imperf top from sheet edge) light s/l dated cancel. Very rare. (P) $130$200
1765Stamp Duty: 1866 QV Large Chalon set 1d to 20/-, no wmk, inc very scarce 6/- brown (cat £125). Odd minor flts inc tiny tones, neat F/C, F-VF appearance. Bft 1-9 cat £190. (9). (P) $120$160
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