Public Auction 307 Thursday, 3rd July, 2014

1571 1843 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

1572 1849 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

1573 1851 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

1574 1853 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

1575 1865-72 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

1576 1865 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

1577 1894 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

1578 1895 Stampless OHMS envelope with "Sydney JU 19 95" duplex pmk. To Redfern, with arrival b/s. VF. $40 $70

1579 Official 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

1580 Postmark: 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

1581 Postmark: 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

1582 Postmark: Numeral 3 of Windsor, type 2R20 (RRR) comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 6d brown wmk 8, imperf. SG cat £110. (P) $60 $100

1583 Postmark: Numeral 7 of Penrith. Crisp comp strike on 1851 QV Laureate 2d blue, 4 clear to large margins. VFU. (P) $60 $80

1584 Postmark: 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

1585 Postmark: Numeral 25 of Kiama, type 3R12 (RRRR) abnormal comp strike on 1880s QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $150

1586 Postmark: Numeral 52 of Moulamein type 2R38 (RRRRR) near comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 6d violet. One of recorded. (P) $140 $200

1587 Postmark: Numeral 54 of Pyrmont, type 2R37 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1860s QV 1d orange-brown. (P) $90 $120

1588 Postmark: Numeral 92 of Casino, type 2R21 (RRR) comp strike on 1860 QV 6d registered perf 13. (P) $60 $100

1589 Postmark: Numeral 109 of Gulligal (RR). Near comp strike on 1851 QV 2d Laureate greyish blue, 4 margins. (P) $80 $120

1590 Postmark: Numeral 127 of Hinton, type 2R25 (RRR) bold near comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 6d grey imperf 4 margins. (P) $80 $140

1591 Postmark: Numeral 167 of Louisa Creek, type 2R20 (RRRR) light comp strike on 1860 QV Registered perf 13. (P) $100 $150

1592 Postmark: Numeral 208 of Waverley, type 2R20 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 2d blue perf 12. (P) $100 $150

1593 Postmark: Numeral 277 of Tarlo, type 3R16 (RRRR) crisp comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet. (P) $120 $180

1594 Postmark: Numeral 329 of Adaminaby, type 2R36 (RRR) near comp strike on 1888 Emu 2d. (P) $60 $100

1595 Postmark: Numeral 497 of Dungowan type 4b (looks homemade) (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d. Extremely rare, less than 4 recorded. (P) $120 $200

1596 Postmark: Numeral 605 of Peelwood type 3R12 (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $100 $150

1597 Postmark: Numeral 671 of Macdonaldtown (RRRR, closed 1974), type 4b. Bold comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d, flts at left. (P) $120 $160

1598 Postmark: Numeral 708 of Tarana type 3R12 (RRR) light comp strike on 1880s QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $100

1599 Postmark: Numeral 715 of Glendonbrook (RRR) bold comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d pr. (P) $60 $100

1600 Postmark: Numeral 751 of Cheesemans Creek (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 2d blue. (P) $100 $150

1601 Postmark: Numeral 811 of Maryvale (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $40 $60

1602 Postmark: Numeral 994 of Merrygoen (RRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $100

1603 Postmark: Numeral 1073 of Fairy Meadow (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1880s QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $100

1604 Postmark: 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

1605 Postmark: Numeral 1224 of Mount Kembla (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV ½d grey. (P) $100 $200

1606 Postmark: Numeral 1252 of Chatsbury (RRR) comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet. (P) $60 $100

1607 Postmark: Numeral 1290 of Otford (RRR). Bold crisp comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet vert pr. (P) $60 $100

1608 Postmark: Numeral 1312 of Kar's Springs (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $150

1609 Postmark: Numeral 1346 of Waterfall (RRRR). Two F-VF strikes on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $120 $200

1610 Postmark: Numeral 1351 of Marsden Park (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 shield 1d red. (P) $60 $80

1611 Postmark: 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

1612 Postmark: Numeral 1380 of Toongabbie (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $100 $150

1613 Postmark: Numeral 1388 of Knorrit Flat (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $60 $100

1614 Postmark: Numeral 1399 of Mitta Mitta (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red pr. (P) $100 $180

1615 Postmark: Numeral 1403 of Davistown (RRR). Near comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d. (P) $60 $100

1616 Postmark: 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

1617 Postmark: Numeral 1481 of Bedgerebong (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $40 $60

1618 Postmark: 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

1619 Postmark: Numeral 1564 of Lower Mangrove (RRRR, closed 1969) bold comp strike on 1905 Shield 1d rose coloured chalk-surfaced paper. (P) $100 $150

1620 Postmark: Numeral 1586 of Picton Lakes (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $60 $100

1621 Postmark: Numeral 1613 of Kingswood (RRRR), 3 fair-fine strikes tying 1897 1d shield (5) to reg letter fragment. (P) $180 $240

1622 Postmark: Numeral 1661 of Copmanhurst (RRRR). Near comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet pr. (P) $120 $150

1623 Postmark: Numeral 1664 of Tyringham (RRRR, closed 1979), light comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $120 $160

1624 Postmark: Numeral 1679 of Newrybar (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $60 $100

1625 Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramornie Works (closed 1927, RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $140 $200

1626 Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramornie Works (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $130 $180

1627 Postmark: Numeral 1698 of Avoca (closed 1959, RRRR) bold near comp, & sl lesser strike on 1897 shield 1d red strip of 3 (P) $150 $200

1628 Postmark: Numeral 1705 of Winton (RRRR, closed 1925), 2 F-VF strikes tying 1897 QV 2d pr & Shield 1d to small piece. (P) $160 $220

1629 Postmark: Numeral 1721 of Tuggerah Lakes (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 1d Shield pr. (P) $60 $100

1630 Postmark: Numeral 1730 of Reefton (RRRRR). Comp strike on 1897 QV 2d. (P) $180 $250

1631 Postmark: Numeral 1731 of Garangula (closed 1904 -RRRR). Comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $200

1632 Postmark: 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

1633 Postmark: Numeral 1813 of Ballimore (RRRR). Near comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red, torn corner. (P) $100 $140

1634 Postmark: Numeral 1832 of Airly (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $60 $100

1635 Postmark: 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

1636 Postmark: 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

1637 Postmark: Numeral 1858 of New Park, (4½mm, RRRR). Near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $150

1638 Postmark: Numeral 1861 of Mount Hope (closed 1913, RRR). Bold comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $80 $150

1639 Postmark: Numeral 1876 of Garah type 2 (6x15mm, RRRR). Bold near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $80 $150

1640 Postmark: Numeral 1883 of White Plain (RRRR, closed 1925). VF strike plus lesser example on 1897 Shield 1d strip of 3. (P) $100 $150

1641 Postmark: Numeral 1887 of Pleasant Valley (RRRR), PO only open 1898-1903. Bold comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d. (P) $100 $150

1642 Postmark: Numeral 1900 of Kirkenong (closed 1919 -RRRR). Comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $150 $250

1643 Postmark: Numeral 1920 of Brookong (closed 1915, RRR). Comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d. (P) $60 $100

1644 Postmark: Numeral 1924 of Kenmore (RRRR). Fuzzy, bold comp strike tying 1897 Shield perf OS/NSW pr to small piece. (P) $100 $200

1645 Postmark: Numeral 1927 of Beaconsfield (RRRR). Near comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red pr. (P) $100 $150

1646 Postmark: Numeral 1959 of Glenfield (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $80 $140

1647 Postmark: Numeral 2031 of Terry-Hie-Hie (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $160 $220

1648 Postmark: Numeral 2043 of Medina (RRRR, closed 1925) light comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d red. (P) $100 $150

1649 Postmark: Numeral 2047 of Torbane Mine (closed 1920, RRR). Sl blurred near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $100

1650 Postmarks: 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

1651 Postmarks 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

1652 Postmarks: 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

1653 Postcard: 1908 Arms 1d red Fleetcard for Visit of US White Fleet. VF fresh UN. H&G 34. (P) $100 $200

1654 Registered 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

1655 Registered 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

1656 Registered 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

1657 Telegrams: 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

1658 Railways: 1918 2/- Blue & deep blue wmk "NSW/R" (sideways). Minor flts, unusually lightly cancelled. IPC 2.1338 rated RRRR. Very scarce. (P) $60 $100

1659 Stamp 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

1660 Stamp 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

1661 Stamp Duty: 1966 Numeral 15c green & blue comp 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 few wrinkles. Unique! (P) $600 $1000

1662 Swine 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

1663 Tramways: 1937 NSW Govt Tramway "6d" red opt 4d blue & black Packet Stamp. F-VFU, tied to small piece by violet cancel. (P) $70 $100

1664 Tramways: 1950 NSW Govt Tramways 6d blue Packet Stamp. F-VFU, tied to small piece by light violet cancel. (P) $40 $60

QUEENSLAND

1665 NSW 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

1666 1860 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

1667 1860 QV Chalon 6d green, imperf, wmk large star. VFU, 3+ margins, numeral 87 cancel. SG 3 cat £800. Scarce genuine imperf. (P) $350 $500

1668 1866-68 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

1669 1880 "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

1670 1882-95 QV Large Chalon 10/- brown, recess printing, wmk crown Q upright, thick paper. Superb MLH. SG 160 cat £120. (P) $110 $150

1671 1895-96 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

1672 1895-96 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

1673 1895 QV 2½d carmine, colour trial, blank background, numerals in lower corners, on bluish-grey granite paper, rough perf 12½, no wmk. VF MLH. SG 213(p), ACSC Q23(PP)2 cat $500. Rare. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $200 $300

1674 1895 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

1675 1895 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

1676 1895 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

1677 1895 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

1679 1900 Boer War Patriotic Fund 1d claret. CTO, some fluffy/filled perfs. SG 264a cat £120. (P) $100 $130

1680 1900 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

1683 1905 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

1684 1905 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

1685 1905-06 QV Large Chalon £1 deep green, Lithographed, wmk crown Q twice sideways, perf 12. VF fresh MLH. ACSC Q64 cat $600, SG 274 cat £475 & undercatalogued. (P) $500 $700

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

1687 1907-11 QV Large Chalon 2/6 dull orange, lithographed, wmk crown A sideways, perf 12½. VF fresh MLH. SG 309a cat £75. (P) $60 $80

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

1690 1907-11 QV Large Chalon 10/- blackish brown, litho, wmk crown A sideways, perf 12½. Superb fresh MLH. SG 311 cat £130+ (P) $120 $160

1691 1907 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

1692 1877 "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

1693 1895 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

1694 Postmark: Numeral 35 of Logan Reserve type 1c (RRR) on 1862 QV Chalon 6d yellow-green, no wmk, shallow thin, VF appearance (P) $40 $60

1695 Postmark: Numeral 37 of Hebel in rays type 1c (RRRR) struck on 1882 QV 6d green (P) $40 $60

1696 Postmark: Numeral 37 of Hebel type 1c (RRRR) comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $80 $120

1697 Postmark: Numeral 39 of Calliope type 1c (RRRR) comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d red. (P) $60 $80

1698 Postmark: Numeral 42 of PO not known, type 1c (RRR) comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 1d vermilion. (P) $60 $80

1699 Postmark: Numeral 43 of Sandgate type 1d (RRR) bold comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 2d blue. (P) $40 $60

1700 Postmark: 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

1701 Postmark: Numeral 52 of Mungindi type 1c (RRRRR) near comp, strike on QV Chalon 1d orange. (P) $80 $120

1702 Postmark: Numeral 58 of Lilyvale in rays, type 1d (RRR) near comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 1d rose-red. (P) $50 $80

1703 Postmark: Numeral 63 of Brookville type 2b (RRRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $130

1704 Postmark: 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

1705 Postmark: 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

1706 Postmark: 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

1707 Postmark: Numeral 118 of Cawarral type 1c (RRRR) crisp comp strike on 1914 KGV 4d orange. (P) $60 $100

1708 Postmark: Numeral 122 of Pine Mountain type 1c (RRRR) crisp comp strike on QV 2d Chalon. (P) $60 $100

1709 Postmark: Numeral 145 of Rolleston type 1c (RRRR) light comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 2d blue. (P) $60 $100

1710 Postmark: Numeral 146 of Gracemere type 1c (RRRR) comp strike on 1868 QV 1d rose. (P) $80 $120

1711 Postmark: 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

1712 Postmark: Numeral 151 of Condamine in rays, type N2a (RRRR), near comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d. (P) $40 $60

1713 Postmark: Numeral 155 of Emu Creek type 1e (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $80

1714 Postmark: Numeral 156 of Georgetown type 1c (RR). Superb crisp comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 3d brown. (P) $40 $60

1715 Postmark: Numeral 158 of North Pine type 1c (RRR-RRRR) light comp strike on 1868 QV Chalon 6d yellow green. (P) $50 $60

1716 Postmark: Numeral 174 of Elliott type 1c (RRR) bold comp strike on 1897 QV 1d red pr. (P) $60 $80

1717 Postmark: Numeral 182 of Neardie (closed 1902) type 2a (RRRR) bold comp strike on 1882 QV 1d orange. (P) $100 $130

1718 Postmark: 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

1719 Postmark: Numeral 190 of Palmerville type 2a (RRRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $130

1720 Postmark: Numeral 223 of PO not known type 2a (RRRR) light comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $130

1721 Postmark: Numeral 246 of Rockwood type 2a (RRR) comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $80

1722 Postmark: Numeral 251 of Northcote (closed 1889) type 2a (RRRR) light comp strike on 1881 QV netted corners 1d orange pr. (P) $100 $130

1723 Postmark: Numeral 264 of PO not known type 2a (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1895 QV 1d orange. (P) $60 $80

1724 Postmark: Numeral 267 of Waterford type 2a (RRRR) crisp comp strike typing 1913 Kangaroo 1d to small piece. (P) $75 $100

1725 Postmark: Numeral 331 of Coorparoo type 2a (RRR) bold comp strike on 1882 QV 1d orange. (P) $60 $80

1726 Postmark: Numeral 332 of Clare type 2a (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 1d red pr. (P) $60 $80

1727 Postmark: Numeral 345 of PO not known, type 2a (RRRR). Bold comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $150

1728 Postmark: Numeral 368 of Richmond type 2a(var) 7mm tall (RRRRR) comp strike tying 1897 QV 1d red to small piece. (P) $100 $130

1729 Postmark: Numeral 400 of PO not known, type 2a (RRRR), light comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $130

1730 Postmark: Numeral 422 of Albany Creek type 2b (RRR), crisp comp strike tying 1897 QV 1d to small piece. (P) $60 $80

1731 Postmark: Numeral 443 of Milbong, type 2a (RRRRR), light near comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d. (P) $75 $100

1732 Postmark: Numeral 467 of Limestone type 2b (RRR), comp strike on 1882 QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $80

1733 Postmark: Numeral 526 of Red Hill type 2b (RRRRR), bold comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d. (P) $60 $80

1734 Postmark: Numeral 544 of Dunwich type 2b (RRRR), comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d. (P) $60 $80

1735 Postmark: Numeral 562 of PO not known, type 2b (RRRR), near comp strike on 1897 QV 1d red. (P) $80 $120

1736 Postmark: Numeral 571 of PO not known type 2b (RRRRR), near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $150 $200

1737 Postmark: 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

1738 Postmark: Numeral 586 of Irvingdale type 2a (RRRRR), light comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d red. (P) $60 $100

1739 Postmark: Numeral 593 of PO not known type 2b (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $80

1740 Postmark: Numeral 596 of Kallanda type 2b (RRR), bold crisp comp strike on 1897 QV 1d red pr. (P) $60 $80

1741 Postmark: Numeral 604 of Lakeside RO type 2b (RRR) comp strike on 1905 QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $80

1742 Postmark: Numeral 613 of Almaden type 2b (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 1d red. (P) $100 $130

1743 Postmark: Numeral 613 of Almaden type 2b (RRRR), comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $130

1744 Postmark: Numeral 622 of Macknade type 2b (RRRR), bold crisp comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d red. (P) $60 $100

1745 Postmark: Numeral 630 of Drillham type 2b (RRRR) bold comp strike tying 1913 Kangaroo 1d red to small piece. (P) $100 $130

1746 Postmark: Numeral 650 of Aubigny type 2a (RRRRR) light comp strike tying 1913 Kangaroo 1d red to small piece. (P) $100 $130

1747 Postmark: Numeral 651 of PO not known type 2a (RRRR) light comp strike on 1905 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $150

1748 Postmark: Numeral 660 of New Moonla type 2a (RRR), comp strike on 1905 QV 1d red. (P) $60 $100

1749 Postmark: Numeral 661 of Invicta type 2a (RR) superb bold crisp strike on 1905 QV 1d red. Exquisite quality! (P) $30 $50

1750 Postmark: Numeral 665 of Miva type 2a (RRRR), light comp strike on 1905 QV 2d blue. (P) $80 $120

1751 Postmark: Numeral 676 of Limevale type 2a (RRRRR) bold comp strike on 1913 Kangaroo 1d red. (P) $140 $180

1752 Postmark: Numeral 676 of Limevale type 2a (RRRR), bold crisp comp strike on 1905 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $130

1753 Postmark: Numeral 682 of Flagstone Creek type 2a (RRRR) crisp bold comp strike typing 1913 Kangaroo 1d red to small piece. (P) $100 $130

1754 Postmark: Numeral 695 of PO not known type 2a (RRRR) near comp strike on 1905 QV 1d red. (P) $80 $120

1755 Postmark: Numeral 701 of Mount Larcom type 2a (RRR) light comp strike tying 1905 QV 1d red to small piece. (P) $60 $100

1756 Postmarks: 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

1757 Literature: 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

1758 Envelopes: 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

1759 Envelope: 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

1760 Envelope: 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

1761 Postal 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

1762 Cairns-Mulgrave Railway: 1911 3d yellow brown (44x34mm) rouletted. Superb fresh UN. Rare so nice! (P) $150 $250

1763 Cairns-Mulgrave Railway: 1911 6d deep bluish green (44x34mm) rouletted. Superb fresh UN. Rare so nice! (P) $150 $250

1764 Cairns-Mulgrave Railway: 1911 6d deep bluish-green perf 12 (imperf top from sheet edge) light s/l dated cancel. Very rare. (P) $130 $200

1765 Stamp 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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