Public Auction 323 Thursday, May 12, 2016

1413 1905-10 QV Arms 6d deep orange, UL cnr marginal blk of 4 with "WAG" monogram, wmk 2nd crown single-lined A, perf 12x11½. Stamps VF fresh MUH. ACSC N39 cat $120 as M singles so $240++ MUH, SG 342 cat £64 as M singles, should be at least £128 MUH, plus premium for monogram. (P) $150 $250

1414 1905-10 QV 10d violet, UR cnr marginal blk of 4 with plate no.1, wmk crown single-lined A, perf 11½x11. VF MUH, tropical spots at base. ACSC N55 cat $125 M, so $250 MUH. SG 346a cat £52 for M singles, should be at least £104 MUH, plus premium for plate blk. (P) $70 $100

1415 1905 Carrington 20/- cobalt-blue, wmk crown A in circle, perf 11. VF fresh MLH. SG 350 cat £375. Scarce top value. (P) $300 $400

1416 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

1417 1856 QV Diadem 2d pale blue lithographed, horiz pr, tied by concentric-ovals cancels to OHMS folded letter wrapper, to Camp near Gloucester, with Raymond Terrace & Stroud transit & Gloucester arrival b/s. SG 118 cat £1600 for stamps, "from x3" on cover. Extremely rare franking. RPSL photo cert. (P) $1500 $2500

1418 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. Attractive mixed franking. (P) $400 $700

1419 1897 New South Wales Money Order Advice printed form issued at Gulargambone, consecutive pair (nos.3967-68) sent together to Hobart (Paying Office), outer wrapper (no.3968) with "Gulargambone MR 18 1897 NSW" departure cds, "Dubbo MR 19 97 NSW" transit cds & "Hobart MR 22 97 Tasmania" arrival cds. Stamp selvedge at top & base to seal the 2nd Advice inside, with the issued Money Orders cashed/franked on 30th March, both with "MOO & SB MR 30 97 Tasmania" on front at LR & "Commercial Bank of Tasmania" seal in red on reverse. F-VF. Money Orders are rare, a consec pr such as this possibly unique. A single Money Order & Advice from Coonamble sold for $670 in auction 296. (P) $400 $600

1420 1897 Money Order (no.5327) for £5.10/- from Dandaloo, bearing 1888 Centenary 1d tied by crisp strike of the cds. Cashed at Hobart with Paying Office cds at LR & "Commercial Bank of Tasmania" cachet on reverse. Comp with "Advice" portion, March 18 departure & March 29 (MOO & SB Tasmania) arrival cds. Money Orders are rare. Similar from Coonamble with advice sold for $670 in auction 296. (P) $200 $300

1421 1897 Money Order form from Junee (No 374) for £1.10/- bearing 1888 Centenary 1d tied by double ring horiz oval "Junee 22 MAR 97 NSW" cds, cashed at Hobart with paying office cds & "Commercial Bank of Tasmania" cachet in red on reverse. Comp with advice portion with Mar 22 departure & Mar 26 MOO & SB Tasmania arrival d/s. Some edge aging at right on M/O. VF. (2). (P) $200 $300

1422 1897 Money Order from Picton for 5/- bearing 1888 Centenary 1d (m/s cancel) with violet "MOO & GSB 20 MAR 97 NSW" oval d/s at UL. Cashed at Hobart with paying office "MOO & SB MR 30 97 Tasmania" cds at LR & "Commercial Bank of Tasmania" cachet in red on reverse. Comp with advice portion with March 22 departure & March 26 arrival d/s. VF. (2). (P) $240 $300

1423 1900 inwards Boer War cover (repaired tear at top) from Orange Free State, franked VRI opt ½d & 1d pr, tied by "Field Post Office British Army S Africa AP 7 00" cds code 33 used at Karee Siding. From no.194 Private S Cook NSW Mounted Infantry to Kempsey with "Sydney MY 11 00" b/s. (P) $200 $400

1424 1900 cover franked Shield 1d red & QV 1d orange Stamp Duty, tied by "Sydney NO 10 00" cds. VF & unusual (P) $100 $200

1425 1901 Registered cover (spiked) to Hobart franked QV 2d (2) & 1d Shield tied by 2 clear strikes of the DOUBLE-RING oval "REGISTERED/30 JY 01/TAMWORTH" d/s with another crisp strike on reverse. VF appearance. $50 $100

1426 1901 Registered cover franked set of 15 diff then current stamps ½d to 5/-, tied by "Sydney MY 28 1901" cds. To England, with arrival b/s. SG cat £59 as cheapest types as loose stamps & rarity on cover. Spectacular. (P) $350 $500

1427 1905 use of PPC of The Gap, Sydney Heads franked QV ½d & Arms 1d, tied by 2 boxed "Packet Boat" cancels. To San Francisco, with "Auckland NZ 15 SP 05" cds. VF. $70 $100

1428 Postmark: Numeral 45 of Binalong, type 2R19 (RRR) comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 2d blue perf 12. (P) $35 $50

1429 Postmark: Numeral 49 of Wagga Wagga type 2R20 (RRR), two near comp strikes on 1860 QV Diadem 2d blue perf 12 pr. (P) $35 $50

1430 Postmark: Numeral 50 of Albury type 2R19 (RRRR), two near comp strikes on 1856 QV Diadem 2d deep blue imperf pr. (P) $35 $50

1431 Postmark: Numeral 61 of Gresford type 2R20 (RRR) near comp strike on 1860 Registered rough perf 12. (P) $35 $50

1432 Postmark: Numeral 71 of Tamworth type 3R25 (RRRR) bold comp strike on 1856 QV Registered imperf. (P) $60 $90

1433 Postmark: Numeral 71 of Tamworth, type 2R25 (RRRR) bold comp strike on 1860s QV 2d blue, pinhole at left. (P) $35 $50

1434 Postmark: Numeral 92 of Casino, type 2R21 (RRR) comp strike on 1860 QV 6d registered perf 13. (P) $30 $50

1435 Postmark: Numeral 100 of Barrabai type 4b (looks like 109!) tying BISECTED 1d Arms to "Singleton Argus" fragment paying printed matter rate, addressed to Sydney. Highly unorthodox & extremely enigmatic. Unique? (P) $50 $80

1436 Postmark: Numeral 163 of Brookfield type 2R22 (RRRR) light comp strike on faulty 1860s QV 2d pale blue wmk single line 2. (P) $60 $90

1437 Postmark: Numeral 167 of Louisa Creek, type 2R20 (RRRR) light comp strike on 1860 QV Registered perf 13. (P) $80 $120

1438 Postmark: Numeral 192 of Petersham (RRR, closed 1872) type 3R16, light comp strike on 1870s QV 2d blue. (P) $20 $30

1439 Postmark: Numeral 193 of Ashfield type 2R23 (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1870s QV 2d blue. (P) $25 $40

1440 Postmark: Numeral 212 of Cannonbar type 2R20 (closed 1866, RRRR). Bold comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 2d perf 12. (P) $60 $90

1441 Postmark: Numeral 235 of Adelong type 5R26 (RRRR) comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 6d violet on part cover to Melbourne with "Tarcutta" transit cds, Adelong despatch cds & Melbourne b/s. (P) $60 $90

1442 Postmark: Numeral 242 of Narrandera type 3R16 (RRRR) crisp comp strike on 1870s QV 1d red. Only 6 recorded. Very scarce. (P) $80 $120

1443 Postmark: Numeral 305 of Kiandra type 2R38 (RRR) light comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 2d blue perf 12. (P) $35 $50

1444 Postmark: Numeral 307 of Douglas, type 2R37 (RRR) bold crisp comp tying 1880s QV 1d orange to small piece. (P) $35 $50

1445 Postmark: Numeral 329 of Adaminaby, type 2R36 (RRR) near comp strike on 1888 Emu 2d. (P) $35 $50

1446 Postmark: Numeral 343 of Albion Park, type 2R32 (RRRR) light comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 1d red perf 13. (P) $60 $90

1447 Postmark: Numeral 497 of Dungowan type 4b (looks homemade) (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d. Extremely rare, less than 4 recorded. (P) $80 $120

1448 Postmark: Numeral 671 of MacDonaldtown (RRR), type 4b, comp strike on 1870s QV 2d blue. (P) $30 $50

1449 Postmark: Numeral 671 of Macdonaldtown (RRRR, closed 1974), type 4b. Bold comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d, flts at left. (P) $60 $90

1450 Postmark: Numeral 708 of Tarana type 3R12 (RRR) light comp strike on 1880s QV 2d blue. (P) $30 $50

1451 Postmark: Numeral 715 of Glendonbrook (RRR) bold comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d pr. (P) $30 $50

1452 Postmark: Numeral 813 of Swan Bay, type 3R12 (RRRR) comp strike on defective 1897 Arms 1d. (P) $50 $80

1453 Postmark: Numeral 965 of Bell (RRRR) near comp strike in bluish violet, a rare colour for NSW cancels. (P) $100 $150

1454 Postmark: Numeral 965 of Bell (RRRR) 2 near comp strikes in violet tying 1897 1d shield pr to small piece. (P) $60 $80

1455 Postmark: Numeral 999 of Wanaaring part strike on 1897 QV 2d blue pr attached to envelope fragment with superb "Registered Wanaaring" h/s in violet below. Very scarce. (P) $40 $60

1456 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) $120 $180

1457 Postmark: Numeral 1154 of Middledare (RRRR, closed 1916), 2 comp strikes tying 1897 QV 2d pr & 1d Shield to piece. (P) $100 $150

1458 Postmark: Numeral 1180 of Rocky Hall (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1888 Centenary 2d Emu. (P) $40 $60

1459 Postmark: Numeral 1180 of Rocky Hall (RRR), bold comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d vert pr. (P) $35 $50

1460 Postmark: Numeral 1244 of German Creek (RRRR) near comp strike on 1897 1d Shield. (P) $60 $100

1461 Postmark: Numeral 1252 of Chatsbury (RRR) comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet. (P) $30 $50

1462 Postmark: Numeral 1268 of Mandalong (RRRR) light near comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d pr. (P) $80 $120

1463 Postmark: Numeral 1272 of Upper Cold Stream (closed 1963, RRRR) comp crisp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $120 $180

1464 Postmark: Numeral 1272 of Upper Coldstream (RRRR, closed 1963) comp strike tying 1d Arms to sm piece, part "...stream" cds (P) $100 $150

1465 Postmark: Numeral 1290 of Otford (RRR). Bold crisp comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet vert pr. (P) $35 $50

1466 Postmark: Numeral 1290 of Otford (RRR). Bold comp strike on 1888 Centenary 2d blue. (P) $35 $50

1467 Postmark: Numeral 1308 of St Ives (RRR). Crisp comp strike on faulty 1888 Centenary 1d violet. (P) $35 $50

1468 Postmark: Numeral 1312 of Kar's Springs (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 1d Arms pr. (P) $100 $150

1469 Postmark: Numeral 1312 of Kar's Springs (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $80 $120

1470 Postmark: Numeral 1327 of Colinton (RRRR -closed 1960). Bold comp strike on 1897 1d Shield. (P) $80 $120

1471 Postmark: Numeral 1346 of Waterfall (RRRR), 2 near comp strikes on 1897 1d Shield pr. (P) $80 $120

1472 Postmark: Numeral 1388 of Knorrit Flat (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $30 $50

1473 Postmark: Numeral 1403 of Davistown (RRR). Near comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d. (P) $25 $40

1474 Postmark: Numeral 1423 of Billeroy (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue vert pr. (P) $100 $150

1475 Postmark: Numeral 1463 of Kerr's Creek (RRRR) crisp comp strike on defective 1888 Emu 2d. (P) $60 $90

1476 Postmark: Numeral 1465 of Lavington (RRRR). Light comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $80 $120

1477 Postmark: Numeral 1530 of Mount Ida (RRRR closed 1916) near comp strike on 1897 1d Shield. (P) $80 $120

1478 Postmark: Numeral 1546 of Gosforth (RRRR, closed 1957). 2 comp strike, 2nd light, tying 1897 QV 2d blue pr to small piece. (P) $100 $150

1479 Postmark: Numeral 1586 of Picton Lakes (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $30 $50

1480 Postmark: Numeral 1617 of Cooplacurripa (RRRR) comp strike tying 1897 1d Shield pr to small piece. (P) $120 $160

1481 Postmark: Numeral 1634 of Grogan (RRRR), 2 comp strikes tying 1897 QV 2d pr & 1d Shield to sm piece, part "Grogan" confirming cds alongside. (P) $100 $150

1482 Postmark: Numeral 1655 of Nadjingomar (RRRR, closed 1912) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d pr. (P) $140 $200

1483 Postmark: Numeral 1661 of Copmanhurst (RRRR). Near comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet pr. (P) $80 $120

1484 Postmark: Numeral 1664 of Tyringham (RRRR, closed 1979), light comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $80 $120

1485 Postmark: Numeral 1664 of Tyringham (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d pr. (P) $80 $120

1486 Postmark: Numeral 1679 of Newrybar (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $30 $50

1487 Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramornie Works (closed 1927, RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d pr. (P) $60 $80

1488 Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramornie Works (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d pr. (P) $60 $90

1489 Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramurnie Works (RRRR). Two F-VF strikes tying 1897 Arms to small piece. (P) $60 $90

1490 Postmark: Numeral 1721 of Tuggerah Lakes (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 1d Arms pr. (P) $35 $50

1491 Postmark: Numeral 1832 of Airly (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $35 $50

1492 Postmark: Numeral 1849 of Wrightville (closed 1958 -RRRR). Comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100 $150

1493 Postmark: Numeral 1858 of New Park, (4½mm, RRRR). Near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $90

1494 Postmark: Numeral 1861 of Mount Hope (closed 1913, RRR). Bold comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $40 $60

1495 Postmark: Numeral 1876 of Garah type 2 (6x15mm, RRRR). Bold near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $60 $90

1496 Postmark: Numeral 1883 of White Plain (RRRR, closed 1925). VF strike, plus lesser example on 1897 Arms 1d strip of 3. (P) $80 $120

1497 Postmark: Numeral 1920 of Brookong (closed 1915, RRR). Comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d. (P) $40 $60

1498 Postmark: Numeral 1924 of Kenmore (RRRR). Fuzzy, bold comp strike tying 1897 Arms perf OS NSW pr to small piece. (P) $60 $90

1499 Postmark: Numeral 1959 of Glenfield (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $50 $80

1500 Postmark: Numeral 1963 of Eungai Creek (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d pr. (P) $100 $150

1501 Postmark: Numeral 2031 of Terry-Hie-Hie (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d pr. (P) $120 $180

1502 Postmark: Numeral 2047 of Torbane Mine (closed 1920, RRR). Sl blurred near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $40 $60

1503 Postmarks: Petersham PO Day Book pages with around 1100 cds impressions from 1st August 1892 to 31st August 1895 inc late date (04.11.92) for 22mm cds & first date (05.11.92) for the new sl larger (25mm) cds, plus plate slug insertion errors (at least 8, all with m/s corrections). Some flts inc damaged section at rear. An extremely rare official PO document. $150 $250

1504 Postmark: "Tocumwal" m/s cancel tying 1d Arms & QV 2d pr to envelope scrap. Rare. (P) $60 $90

1505 Watermark Master Plate of 10 large "NSW" similar to that used on the tall Postal Fiscal opts, this used to make an impression in wax that is used to create the final wmk. Still with interconnecting lines which are later removed before cutting into single pieces to be affixed to the dandy roll. Made by specialist dandy roll makers Edwin Amies & Son, still in it's original rustproof paper wrapper. Unique. (P) $400 $700

1506 Watermark Master Plate of "New South Wales Postage" as used for sheet margin wmks, used to make an impression in wax that is used to create the final wmk. Still with interconnecting lines which are later removed before cutting into pieces to affix to the dandy roll. Made by specialist dandy roll makers Edwin Amies & Son. Unique. (P) $300 $500

1507 Watermark Master Plate of 6 similar to the 1890s "5/- NSW" in diamond wmk, used to make an impression in wax that is used to create the final wmk. Still with the interconnecting lines which are removed before cutting into single pieces to be affixed to the dandy roll. Made by specialist dandy roll makers Edwin Amies & Son, still in its original rustproof paper wrapper. Unique. (P) $400 $700

NSW - POSTAL STATIONERY

1508 Postcard: 1908 Arms 1d red Fleet card for Visit of US White Fleet. VF fresh UN. H&G 34. $80 $120

1509 Postcard: 1898 Numeral 1½d blue with view "Mossman's Bay" (ferry & ships) in green-black & "New Year Greetings" in dull claret. F-VF U with numeral 221 in rays & "Hunters Hill 2 Jan 1899" cds. H&G 23b. $30 $50

1510 Postcard: 1898 Numeral 1½d blue with view "Town Hall Sydney" in green-black & "Christmas Greetings" in dark grey. FU with numeral 221 in rays & "Hunters Hill 22 JA 1899" cds, sl aged. H&G 23a. $30 $50

1511 Telegrams: 1894 QV 6d red & 1/- black forms with "Specimen" opt on stamp imprints. VF fresh UN, horiz centre fold as usual. Hard to find so nice. Similar realised $700+ in our auction 235. (2) (P) $250 $400

NSW - LOCALS, REVENUES, RAILWAYS

1512 Railways: 1901-15 3d Green no wmk with "LASSETTER" opt (RRRR). Usual light creases, bold "2V" cancel of Sydney Central. (P) $80 $120

1513 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

1514 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 6d blue & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 10 (imperf at left), white paper. VF fresh MLH. Bft 18(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1515 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 8d blue & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrows sideways, perf 10, white paper. VF fresh M. Bft 19(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1516 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 1/6 brown & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 12x10, white paper. VF fresh MLH. Bft 21(2). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1517 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 2/- brown & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, rough perf 12x10, white paper. VF fresh M. Bft 22(2). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1518 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 2/6 brown & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 12x10, blued paper. VFM. Bft 23(2). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1519 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 5/- green & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 10, white paper. VF fresh MLH. Bft 26(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1520 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 6/- green & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, rough perf 13, blued paper. VF fresh MLH. Bft 27(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1521 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 7/- green & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), plus large "Spec" black & violet h/s (twice diag) wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, perf 12½, white paper. VF fresh M. Bft 28(2)(var). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $300

1522 Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 10/- red & lilac, opt Specimen (type 8), wmk NSW (narrow S) sideways, rough perf 10, white paper. F-VF fresh M. Bft 31(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1523 Stamp Duty: 1868-71 QV 4d orange & lilac imperf PROOF, wmk NSW sideways. Superb fresh MUH, 4 margins, Bft 17(p). Rare & attractive. (P) $150 $250

1524 Stamp Duty: 1880-82 QV Stamp Duty 2d purple-brown, opt Specimen (13x1½mm), perf 10½, wmk NSW sideways. Fresh M. Bft 50(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1525 Stamp Duty: 1880-82 QV Stamp Duty 3d blue, opt Specimen type 8 (13x1½mm), perf 10½, wmk NSW sideways. F-VF fresh M, paper adhesion from archive book, left wing margin. Bft 51(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1526 Stamp Duty: 1880-82 QV Stamp Duty 9d green, opt Specimen (13x 1½mm), perf 10½, wmk NSW sideways. Fresh M. Bft 52(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1527 Stamp Duty: 1881 QV Stamp Duty 1d orange, opt Specimen type 8 (13x1½mm), perf 10½, wmk NSW sideways. F-VF fresh M, right wing margin. Bft 49(s). Extremely rare. (P) $150 $250

1528 Stamp Duty 1917 Arms ½d Maroon (2), 1 with variety dot before 1 of ½, this sl crease. Light F/C. VFU. Bft 110 cat £240. (P) $80 $120

1529 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 sheet that originally cost vendor $690. (P) $500 $800

1530 Stamp Duty: 1966 Numeral 15c green & blue lower marginal pr, error IMPERF at base. VF fresh MUH. Bft 230 (var). Only 1 row of 10 recorded! $30 $50

1531 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

1532 Tramways: 1937 NSW Govt Tramway "6d" red opt 4d blue & black Packet Stamp. F-VFU, tied to sm piece by violet cancel. (P) $60 $100

1533 Tramways: 1937 NSW Govt Tramway packet stamp 6d in red on 4d blue & black, wmk "R/NSW" upright. VFU. Very scarce (P) $50 $100